Allyndale Motel in Superior

Flanked by trees and 1.2 miles from the center of Spirit Valley, this old-school, drive-up motel is also 3.5 miles from the Spirit Mountain Ski and Recreation area, and 6 miles from Duluth’s historic Canal Park district.The down-to-earth, air-conditioned rooms with floral bedspreads and wood-paneled walls feature free WiFi and TVs, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. Some rooms have kitchenettes with 2-burner stoves. Freebie amenities include continental breakfast and on-site parking. There's also an open lawn area with a picnic table and barbecue grill, and covered walkways outside the rooms that offer plastic chairs.