The most beautiful road trip you can take in Minnesota is up the shoreline! I love all the variety of things to do, places to eat, and the overall feel along Lake Superior! This has such a special place in my heart, and I can't wait to share it with ...
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Outdoor Activities!
Restaurants!
Other Food & Drinks!
Must Visit Shops!
Outdoor Activities!
Bask in the sun, breathe in the fresh air, relax, or hike to see beautiful scenery! These are my favorite places to be outdoors up north!
This was my favorite place to go growing up, such wonderful waterfalls and beautiful hikes!
Gooseberry Falls State Park
I have a love hate relationship with swinging bridge but it is a MUST stop!
Jay Cooke State Park
My dad loves to bring his camera to take photos of the beautiful falls when we go here!
Tettegouche State Park
This beach is perfect to read a book on and take a moment to relax!
Paradise Beach
The most unique and cool beach in Minnesota in my opinion! It's usually very windy so bring a jacket!
Black Beach
My family likes to go on walks on this beach or have a picnic it has a great view of the city!
12th Street Beach
If you're staying at Cove Point Lodge (which I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend) walking out to the point is SO pretty!
Cove Point Lodge
This is such a beautiful place to see ESPECIALLY in the fall!
Lutsen Mountains Ski and Summer Resort
Restaurants!
These are a couple of my favorite places to eat in the area! Nothing is better than a nice meal after a long drive!
The buffalo cauliflower wings are a MUST! My brother and I love this place!
Burger Paradox
My dad and brother really love the Grand Marais location of this place!
Hungry Hippie Tacos
I love how this place has options for people who have dietary restrictions!
Rustic Inn Cafe - Castle Danger, Minnesota
Other Food & Drinks!
Here are some of my favorite places that still deserve to be on the list, but aren't your typical restaurants!
This is a must stop, I've been going here since I was a kid!
Great! Lakes Candy Kitchen
It may seem odd to have a grocery store here, but their deli has GREAT sandwiches!
Mount Royal Market
My parents LOVE the smoked salmon from here!
Russ Kendalls Smoke House: Freshly Smoked Seafood on Lake Superior’s Shores
Must Visit Shops!
These are a few of my favorite shops I always go to when I am in the area!
This is the cutest shop right by the beach! Whenever I'm in the area I always have to stop!
Drury Lane Books
This is such a great place to grab a souvenir for home! I have so many hoodies from here!
I Love Duluth
The shops on the whole canal park strip are such fun places to check out and visit the lift bridge to watch the barges!
