Explore Minnesota's North Shore of Lake Superior
Explore Minnesota's North Shore of Lake Superior
Explore Minnesota's North Shore of Lake Superior
Explore Minnesota's North Shore of Lake Superior

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Minnesota's North Shore of Lake Superior

view from Lookout Mountain at Cascade River State Park, Minnesota

Discover the best things to see and do on Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior!

The North Shore Scenic Drive – or Highway 61 – runs 150 miles along Lake Superior from Duluth, Minnesota, to the Canadian Border.

North Shore Explorer MN is your local tour guide for exploring Duluth and the North Shore, MN! 

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Silver Bay Music in the Park
Silver Bay Music in the Park brings big-name artists to a small-town stage. This free live music series takes place outdoors on Friday nights in the summer at City Center Park, in the heart of downtown Silver Bay, Minnesota...
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Downtown Duluth Walking Map
Use this Downtown Duluth walking map to explore Canal Park and the HART District (Historic Arts and Theater District)...
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10 Beautiful Picnic Areas on the North Shore
Find picnic areas along the North Shore Scenic Drive. All of these have picnic tables, sightseeing areas, and awesome views of Lake Superrior...
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Guide to North Shore Peak Fall Colors

When do the fall colors peak on the North Shore, MN? The fall color season on the North Shore MN runs from the beginning of September through mid-October. North Shore peak fall colors occur at different times depending on the..

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Best Places to See the Northern Lights and Milky Way

Guide to the Dark Sky Sanctuary of Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior is one of the best places to see the northern lights and the Milky Way in the country. Nestled between Lake..

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Things To Do In Silver Bay, MN
Discover 15 things to do in Silver Bay, MN. State Parks, scenic overlooks, bike and ATV trails, Lake Superior beaches, family attractions, restaurants, and more...
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