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Cultural heritage and lakeside living

Forest Lake traces its roots to the 1860s as a railroad fuel stop that evolved into a prestigious resort destination, hosting presidents and wealthy families drawn to its pristine waters. Today, the city lives up to its motto—"As Good As It Sounds"—with a downtown where preserved brick facades and ornate early 20th-century detailing frame local boutiques and family-run cafés. The namesake lake remains the community's heartbeat, its 3 interconnected basins drawing anglers pursuing trophy muskies and walleye, while Lakeside Memorial Park anchors one of Minnesota's oldest and largest Fourth of July celebrations.

Recreation and refined dining

Running Aces Casino, Hotel & Racetrack brings Las Vegas-style entertainment to this lakeside setting, combining live harness racing with a full-service hotel and steakhouse. The surrounding landscape offers the 9.5-mile Hardwood Creek Regional Trail for cycling and the expansive Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Area for birdwatching. Dining ranges from Stella's on 97, where creative cuisine meets sophisticated ambiance, to Mallards Restaurant's waterfront fine dining with expertly prepared steaks and seafood.

Strategic northern gateway

Positioned 30 minutes north of Minneapolis-St. Paul via I-35, Forest Lake serves as an accessible base for exploring the St. Croix River Valley at Taylors Falls or historic Stillwater. The West Broadway corridor provides convenient lodging near the interstate, while the exclusive Gold Coast neighborhood offers luxury lakefront estates with panoramic water views.

Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Lake

Can I book hotels in Forest Lake with miles on Delta Stays?

Yes, you're welcome to use your Delta miles to book your Forest Lake hotel stay, or if you prefer, you can combine your miles with cash for more flexibility. When you log in to your Delta SkyMiles® account, you will also discover Member offers at select properties that could enhance your travel experience.

What are the benefits of booking my Forest Lake hotel on Delta Stays?

As a SkyMiles Member, you will earn 2 miles per $1 spent on completed hotel stays and vacation rentals reserved through Delta Stays. Plus, you will receive access to Member promotions at select properties, along with the option to complete payment using miles, cash, or a combination. Simply sign in to your SkyMiles account or enter your SkyMiles number at checkout when paying with cash to ensure you earn your miles. Please allow up to 8 weeks after completing a stay for miles to appear in the SkyMiles account provided. Please also note that if you use miles to pay for any portion of your stay, you will not earn miles on that reservation, including any amount paid with cash.

Can I change or cancel my hotel booking made through Delta Stays?

Each property maintains its own cancellation policy. We recommend reviewing the specific cancellation policy displayed under each hotel's details before completing your reservation. You'll find that some rates are refundable, while others are non-refundable. Please note that if you make changes to or cancel your booking, this may affect the number of miles you earn and receive in your account.

Can I book with my Delta SkyMiles® American Express® Card?

Yes, your Delta SkyMiles® Gold, Platinum, or Reserve American Express® Card gives you access to additional miles and benefits including an annual statement credit of up to $200 to use on prepaid hotels or vacation rentals booked through Delta Cars and Stays. Terms apply to these offers. Learn more about your benefits at the Delta SkyMiles® American Express Credit Cards page.

Can I earn MQDs on Delta Stays hotel bookings?

From time to time, Delta Stays may present special opportunities for SkyMiles Members to earn Medallion® Qualification Dollars on their hotel and vacation rental bookings made through Delta Stays. We encourage you to visit the Delta Stays MQD Offer page to check for the latest MQDs offers and review their specific terms and conditions.

Do I need to be a Delta SkyMiles Member to book a hotel on Delta Stays?

While Delta Stays welcomes all travelers to use their hotel booking services, obtaining SkyMiles account unlocks additional benefits including mile-earning opportunities and access to Member-only rates and promotions. As a Member, you will earn 2 miles per $1 you spend on Delta Cars and Stays (excluding taxes and other fees). The best part is that SkyMiles is free to join. Become a Member today by visiting the delta.com.

On Delta Stays, can I book a vacation rental?

Absolutely, Delta Stays features an extensive portfolio of vacation rentals in addition to traditional hotel accommodations. You can search for homes, condos, and other unique stays powered by Vrbo on the Vacation Rentals page.

What's a good time of year to visit Forest Lake?

To experience Forest Lake during great weather, consider a visit in July when the temperature is warm and ideal for lake activities, coinciding with the state's largest 4th of July parade. For off-peak prices and more deals on hotels, consider visiting during May or November when you'll find lower rates and fewer crowds.

*Terms and conditions:

Mileage Offer:

SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window on the base hotel rate for a completed hotel stay. Base hotel rate is the cost of the hotel room, before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking or upon checkout. Taxes and fees, gratuities, room service other booking charges, or any bookings which are paid or reduced by miles, redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit. For clarity, if miles are used as a form of payment (whether for all or a portion of the booking), no portion of the booking will be eligible to earn miles under this offer. Except with respect to the Hertz Mileage offer (listed below), SkyMiles Members will earn two (2) miles per eligible US$1 or equivalent foreign currency spent at https://carsandstays.delta.com/Cars on the base car rental rate for a completed car qualifying rental booking (“Qualifying Dollars”). A qualifying rental booking includes rentals at a participating location for one or more days at rates other than travel industry rates or discounts, wholesale of tour package rates or discounts, wholesale tour package rates, insurance/dealer replacement rates, corporate and government rates, group travel discounts, or rentals in conjunction with a frequent flyer car award, or other corporate agreements applicable to the respective car company. Calculation of the applicable standard mileage offer is listed below by car rental company. Qualifying Dollars include the base car rental rate, which is the cost of the car rental before taxes and fees, charged at the time of booking. Taxes, fees, other incidental charges, or other booking charges or any bookings which are paid or reduced by redemption vouchers or discount codes are excluded from mileage credit and are not included in the Qualifying Dollars.

This mileage offer does not apply to stays or car rentals booked through Delta Vacations or any cruises booked through Delta Cruises.

Standard mileage offer for car rentals booked at https://www.delta.com/Opens in a new window or https://carsandstays.delta.com/Opens in a new window:

Hertz Reservations:

• General SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Silver Medallions earn 5 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Gold Medallions earn 6 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Platinum Medallions earn 7 miles per Qualifying Dollar

• Diamond Medallions earn 8 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Dollar and Thrifty Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 4 miles per Qualifying Dollar

Alamo, Enterprise, National, Avis, Budget, Payless and SIXT Reservations:

• All SkyMiles Members earn 2 miles per Qualifying Dollar