Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Forest Lake, MN

Less than half an hour from the Twin Cities, the Country Inn & Suites is ideal for exploring the area’s natural beauty and cultural venues. While in town, take advantage of the hotel’s location near the great golf courses of Forest Lake, MN—avid and casual players alike will enjoy Castlewood Golf Course and the championship-quality Forest Hills Golf Club. Arts Enthusiasts will enjoy the Masquers Theatre Company, just as history buffs will want to see the Lindbergh Spectrum of Aviation. The Lindstrom Antique Mall provides plenty of unique shopping, while the Northland Mall has familiar stores such as Radio Shack and Hallmark.

While in Forest Lake, consider seeing these attractions:

• Northland Mall (2 miles)
  Northland Mall is a great place for shopping in Forest Lake. The stores you’ll find at the mall include Radio Shack, Myron's Hallmark Shop, Pizazz and Wedding Connection.
  Phone: +1 (952) 941-0660
• Lake 5 Theatre (2 miles)
  With five screens, high-backed rocker chairs that have armrests and cup holders and Tuesday discounts, Lake 5 provides great family fun.
  Phone: +1 (651) 464-4222
• Castlewood Golf Course (4 miles)
  If you are looking for a relaxing nine-hole course to play, Castlewood Golf Course is your best bet.
  Phone: +1 (651) 464-6233
• Forest Hills Golf Club (4.5 miles)
  Forest Hills offers a championship-quality, 18-hole course with a pro shop and a restaurant. This is a great place to unwind for avid and casual players alike.
  Phone: +1 (651) 464-3097
• Masquers Theatre Company (5.7 miles)
  For first-rate theatrical entertainment including such productions as "Some Enchanted Evening," "Beauty and the Beast" and more, be sure to visit Masquers Theatre Company.
  Phone: +1 (651) 464-5823
• Wild Life Science Center (6.6 miles)
  The Wild Life Science Center is a wolf research center offering educational programs, a canine carnival, wolf howl bonfires, wolf puppies, foxes, wolves, cougars, lynxes, bobcats, raptors and coyotes.
  Phone: +1 (651) 464-3993
• Eko Backen (9.2 miles)
  Water slides, snow tubing, miniature golf, volleyball, horseshoes, basketball, badminton and food are all waiting for you at Ecko Backen.
  Phone: +1 (651) 433-2422
• Lindstrom Antique Mall (12.3)
  Antiques, collectables and Swedish immigrant books and tapes can be found among the treasures at Lindstrom Antique Mall.
  Phone: +1 (651) 257-3340
• Gammelgarden Museum (13 miles)
  The word "gammelgarden" means "old farm" in Swedish. Here, you will find a history of the lives of early Swedish immigrants with barns, buildings, houses, hair weaving and more.
  Phone: +1 (651) 433-5053
• Lindbergh Spectrum of Aviation (19.6 miles)
  The Lindbergh Spectrum of Aviation is an exciting exhibit to visit, offering tourists over 45,000 sq ft of hangar space and 30 unique aircraft from the 1920s and 30s, including NASA's first aircraft and a 1927 Ford tri-motor airliner.
  Phone: +1 (763) 786-5004