North Shore Visitor

Explore the North Shore of Minnesota. This is THE GUIDE to lodging, shopping, dining, activities, attractions, maps, things to do and events for Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior.

“best north shore website” 

-National Geographic Traveler

Holy cow! A new sighting in Lake Superior!

At Grand Marais Harbor, April 1  😉

seasonal update

**new to the north shore? check out the best mile-by-mile list
**planning a stay? check out these  Lodging Specials
**new**  Northern Lights and Stargazing tips and forecasts
travel tips

Be Patient – you are visiting a rural area with fewer people [but lots more access to nature!]

Have Fun – look at what to do in each community, check out the mile-by-mile list, find a map, an event, and see every place you can access Lake Superior.

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Be flexible, don’t litter and remember … you don’t have to hurry up to slow down

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here are some wonderful places to stay . . .
a note from nina
Thinking Spring, Still Winter

Right along Lake Superior the snow is melting back, but inland a short mile we’ve still got four feet. Head further in, you’ll find more snow.

Trails are still being groomed and conditions are great; see the trail report for details.

Spring means melting snow and rushing rivers. See the complete guide to waterfalls with descriptions, photos, types, directions and maps.

Here’s your guide to all your lodging choices  plus spring lodging specials.

April is quiet, so check out the calendar of events  for workshops, live music, stargazing, and northern lights.

Have fun and be kind,

– Nina

general map of minnesota's north shore of lake superior