Head almost due east from St. Cloud and go about 75 miles and you'll discover a glass-topped bar on a rooftop overlooking a lake and a sunset. It might just be the perfect ending or beginning to your Valentine's Day weekend, and it will take you past some Minnesota roadside attractions. Let me introduce you to Nordic Harbor, an open year-round market, inn, and haus.

Check this reel out from Jon Kreye, it captures just how special and magical this property looks during the twilight hours, steps away from South Center Lake in Center City, MN.

I mean isn't that just visually stunning to see?

Nordic Harbor is a Scandinavian modern lakeside retreat that is located off Highway 8 in Center City, Minnesota, you'll find it just to the East of Lindstrom.

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Here's how Nordic Harbor describes their rooftop bar, aptly named rooftop:

"Perched above the tranquil Center City lakeside, the rooftop at Nordic Harbor, is a luxurious, modern, yet cozy bar that redefines bars in the area. With its ability to be enjoyed year round the panoramic windows and heated enclosure offers a cozy reprieve in the colder months. An an open windowless experience in the warmer months.  This rooftop retreat truly offers breathtaking views in every season. Scandinavian-inspired design, warm ambient lighting, and plush seating create the perfect atmosphere for unwinding in style, whether you’re enjoying a signature nordic harbor cocktail, a large selection of beers, having treats from the market below, or celebrating with friends."

I'd hang out there.

While you are on your way to Center City to enjoy the sights and sounds of Center City, and the surrounding area, stop by Lindstrom, the next town over, and get a picture with the Coffee Pot "tea kettle" (it's not a tea kettle but it does look like one) water tower, and not to far from that is the freshly restored bratwurst on top of Duetchland Meats. 

And if you are in Center City, stop on out and grab some Eichten's Cheese, if you've been to Made in Minnesota you know that it's worth the drive.

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