Along Scenic 61
Skip stones
at Brighton Beach
Drive the Stony Point Loop
Shop for antiques, gifts & artisans' wares
Enjoy the fresh & smoked fish
Enjoy the beach at the Knife River Marina
Fish the Talmadge, French, & Sucker Rivers
Ride the North Shore Scenic Railroad |
In Two Harbors
Watch ships
load with taconite in the harbor
Tour the Edna G. tugboat
Take a walking tour of town
Listen to music in the park
Attend a festival or a fair
Learn about the Superior Hiking Trail
at their
aaheadquarters on Hwy 61 in town |
In Schroeder
Catch the
spray of the Cross River Falls
Cross the footbridge over Temperance River
Drive down to Father Baraga's Cross
Race minnows at John Schroeder Days, the 3rd
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weekend in September
Hike to the gorges at Temperance River SP
Have a homecooked meal |
In Tofte
Check out
the cannon shoot and other fun at the
aaTofte 4th of July celebration
Tour the North Shore Fishing Museum
Explore the Sawbill Trail and back roads
Walk the lakewalk
Take a quick hike to the top of Britton Peak
Stop into the US Forest Ranger Station |
Up the Gunflint Trail
Stop at the scenic overlook a few miles up
Admire the virgin "Gunflint White Pines" about 10 miles up the Gunflint Trail
Tour the Trail with stops to hike, shop & dine
Check out the moose viewing trails 23 miles up
Bring your canoe or rent one from one of the many aaoutfitters and paddle a lake |
Grand Portage Area
Hike in
the Kadunce River
Find the Devil's Kettle at Judge Magney SP
Admire the rugged topography & overlooks
View the Susie Islands from Mount Josephine
Visit Grand Portage National
Monument
Drive the Arrowhead Trail to the tower overlook
Hike to the High Falls at Grand Portage SP |
Relax
Fish the big lake - Lake Superior
Listen for coyotes howling
Don't do anything
Worship at the church of your choice
Sleep in really late
Go out for Happy Hour
Do some Christmas shopping
River ski
Take a nap
Buy a souvenir
Admire one-of-a-kind jewelry
Expereince the spectacular fall colors
Make a snow angel
Buy a sweatshirt for cool nights
Pick and savor wild berries
Admire original artwork
Locate Polaris, the North Star
Watch the freshwater whale migration
Count the points on a white-tail
deer's antlers
Try locally made maple syrup |
Have a cuppa joe at a local cafe
Marvel at the Northern Lights
Check out stunning coastal ice
formations
Get sprayed by crashing waves
Cross country ski
Mountain bike
Snowshoe through the woods
Ask if they still serve breakfast at noon
Watch the sled dog races
Browse books by local authors
Go for a scenic snowmobile ride
Star gaze
Try out the latest outdoor gear
Watch the submarine races from the
overlook
Find a wildflower you've never seen
before
Take lots of pictures
Attend a Pow Wow |
Great Things To Do

All along the North
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Rainy Day Activities |
Browse art galleries
Buy a rain poncho
Take sauna
Write postcards. And send them!
Drive a backroad and check out the
swamps for moose
Play cards
Curl up with a good book
Take a big 'ol nap
Tour Hedstrom Lumber Mill in Grand
Marais
Take your film to the 1-hour photo
Go puddle jumping
Don't do anything
Shop, shop, shop
Make reservations for next year
Attend a naturalist program |
Skinny dip (unless there's lightning)
Go fishing!
Visit the Visitor Centers
Look under rocks and logs for critters
Search for a rainbow
Buy some colored pencils, markers or crayons and draw
Tour a museum
Read brochures about the area
Go out for lattes, cocoa & cookies
Walk in the rain until you're soaked
Talk to each other
Browse a local library
View the animal mounts at the USFS
Ranger Stations in Tofte and Grand Marais |
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Here are links to everything you need for your next North Shore visit!
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