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18-hole Mini Golf. Family fun, $6 per person – all guests play free. Open late May – mid-October
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Here’s where to find all the North Shore attractions and tours businesses. Segway and Zipline tours, a scenic train ride, Lake Superior boat rides, mini golf, alpine slide, gondola ride, and even a winery and two brewery tours. Looking for a guide as you drive the shore, check out the Mile by Mile guide.
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18-hole Mini Golf. Family fun, $6 per person – all guests play free. Open late May – mid-October
The horrific shipwrecks of November 1905 fuel the demand for a lighthouse along Superior's not sure. The amazing construction process was completed in 1910 and the light at split rock shown until 1968. The history centers superb displays, exhibit, and video presentation showcase the evolution of the lighthouse. The visitor center includes a museum store with mementos, Split Rock memorabilia and hand-picked gift items. Note - the Lighthouse is owned and operated by the MN Historical Society which offers three tour options: Grounds Pass :: self-guided tour to visitor center and historic grounds Attend the annual Edmund Fitzgerald Commemorative Beacon Lighting every November 10th
General Admission :: self-guided tour of Visitor center, historic grounds and all buildings [lighthouse, fog-signal building, oil house and light-keeper's home
Keeper's Tour :: Guided tour of historic grounds and lighthouse; 9am daily in the summer and 5pm as available
High ropes courses and ziplines. Unleash your inner jungle animal on 75 challenging tree top obstacles including 10 ziplines. Featuring six challenging ropes courses with five levels of difficulty and dual racing zipline plus Rascals Adventure Park for kids ages 3 to 6. Picnic areas, non-climbers can watch for free!
At Waves of Superior Spa, nurturing you is our second nature. Our treatments and services are inspired by our natural surroundings, which are spectacular, pristine and holistic. Waves of Superior Spa takes its cue from the greatest of lakes. Clean and pure. Powerful and peaceful. The sound of the lapping waves will calm you. The roar of crashing waves against the rocky coast will touch your soul. And the cool mountain air will refresh you with every deep, restorative breath.
A summer luge run, fun for all ages! Take a scenic chairlift ride to the summit of Eagle Mountain followed by an exhilarating 1/2-mile ride through hairpin curves. Make a day of it - use the combo pass on the Alpine Slide and Summit Express Gondola!
Spectacular 100-mile views! Ride in a brand-new 8-person gondola to the summit of Moose Mountain , where you can hike, take photos, admire the views, eat and relax at the chalet. A must-do during fall colors!
A production brewery with an amazingly beautiful taproom where folks can enjoy a view of Lake Superior while sipping on a Craft Beer and tasting Delicious appetizers from our kitchen. We offer tours of our brewery on Saturdays and we can fill up a growler or crawler of beer for you to take with you.
Take a Segway Tour from downtown Grand Marais, in town and along beautiful Lake Superior. Tours are available Tuesday through Saturday at 10:30AM and at 1:30PM. Located in downtown Grand Marais, across from Birch Bark Gifts.
A 2- hour naturalist adventure experience soaring between huge white pine trees on a series of 8 zip lines, escorted by two sky guides. Daily trips for guests 10 years or older and no more than 240 pounds. Reservations recommended. $119 per person; $99 for overnight guests
Points Unknown offers unique, off-grid dog sledding experiences that are educational in nature. Our dogs are highly trained and socialized and are members of our family. They prefer to live outside in their large kennels but are not strangers to the house. We love our dogs and our lifestyle in Minnesota’s north woods with them and want to share that with you.
The North Shore Scenic Railroad operates between Duluth and Two Harbors along the North Shore. Train excursions run from May through mid-October using historic rail equipment from the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. Daytime shorter trips operate 7 days a week, and on weekends trains operate to Two Harbors with a layover for lunch, shopping, and exploring. Trips have limited wheelchair accessibility and pets are not allowed. Prices vary depending on excursion, reservations strongly recommended: www.DuluthTrains.com or call 800-423-1273
The Castle Danger Taproom features our current beer offerings, along with occasional special offerings. We do not have a restaurant; however, we sell snacks to munch on while having a pint or two. You can also order food in or pick up a to-go order from one of the local restaurants. Take-out and delivery menus are available on our website.
Open Monday through Friday in the summer with abbreviated Saturday hours in the winter.
The M/V Wenonah will not be operating this summer [2021] and hopes to return for the 2022 season.
The North Shore's newest mini golf! Set to open late July/early August. 18-holes mini golf plus a clubhouse with ice cream, cold beverages, and souvenirs. The perfect stop midway up the NorthShore.
Wolf Ridge, which sits on a spectacular 2000-acre site above Lake Superior, is internationally know for its top-notch outdoor learning and adventure programs. They offer multi-day family camps, summer camps, wilderness adventures, and grandparent/grandchild Road Scholars in addition to hosting school groups year-round. For a shorter experience, reserve a naturalist-guided half-day Split Rock Kayak Tour or drop by to explore the trails, overlooks, and educational displays.
Visit the cobblestone beaches, see the unique geologic formations and attend nature-oriented programs throughout the year.
Miniature Golf, Farm Animals and Gemstone Mining We are a unique 18-hole miniature golf course with furry and feathered friends to keep you company while you golf. We have also added a gemstone mining operation, complete with water tower, waterfalls and a sluice! Open mid-May through October
Offering diverse coursework ranging from sausage making to timber framing. Handcrafted, unique gift items including hand woven birch bark baskets, traditional rosemaling, nalbound hats and mittens. Get inspired by our large collection of craft books. Campus tours offered on weekends.
Open Monday through Saturday, stop by to see what is on the events calendar. Free book exchange and Library Friends Books sale rack.
The Y is a full service facility complete with basketball, volleyball and tennis courts, indoor track, Kid’s Club, kids play room, lap pool with a zero depth play area, water slide, whirlpool, sauna, weight room, cardio room, group fitness studio, showers, family changing rooms, and meeting space. Youth, adult and family day passes. Visitors welcome!
Join us for unmatched sights and scenery only seaplane travel can deliver. When you're in the air you will see views of Minnesota's rugged shoreline few ever do. On top of this experience, it's all capped off by an on-water take off and landing in Devil's Track Lake—all adding up to an adventure you won't soon forget. Isle Royale Seaplanes offers flgihts to/from Isle Royale National Park, for backpackers, lodge guests, and day-trippers alike! We also offer scenic seaplane tours around Grand Marais, MN! Start your adventure with us!
Enjoy a scenic cruise to Isle Royale National Park! Travel on the Voyageur II for our 2-day circumnavigation of the island, or join us for a day trip aboard the Sea Hunter III. All trips depart from Grand Portage, MN; reservations required.