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North Shore All-American Scenic Drive
221 West First StreetDuluth, MN 55802
About
The spectacular scenery of the North Shore of Superior, including eight state parks, has earned this scenic route a national designation as an "All-American Road." Small shoreline towns offer restaurants serving local fish and produce as well as unique shops and art galleries.
Experience the history of the shore at the 1910 Split Rock Lighthouse, a commercial fishing museum in Tofte, and Grand Portage National Monument fur-trading post. With a playhouse, galleries and a folk school, the harbor town of Grand Marais is an arts center.
Lutsen offers a scenic golf course, a mountain biking park, and a ski area. There's plenty to see in the vibrant city of Duluth, including the Aerial Lift Bridge, Great Lakes Aquarium, and the old Depot, home to a train museum and several arts groups.
The Superior Hiking Trail allows naturalists and outdoor enthusiasts to appreciate up close the area’s beauty and wilderness, including numerous streams and waterfalls. Minnesota's biggest waterfalls are at Grand Portage and Tettegouche state parks.
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Length
- 154 miles
Route
- From Duluth to Two Harbors on Co. Rd. 61 (old Hwy. 61), and from Two Harbors to Grand Portage on Hwy. 61
Scenery
- Lake Superior, wilderness streams and waterfalls, rugged cliffs and forested hills.
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Reviews
Based on 2006 reviews
It was supposed to rain the whole trip....but the sun came out and we enjoyed this drive immensely. Stop by for a meal and drink at the Scenic Cafe!
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Karen C,
May 16, 2023
Every time we are in the area, we drive along this Hwy. The area has been special to my family for three generations. Until one reaches Two Harbors, the Hwy. is right on the lakeshore with...
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Violette54,
March 25, 2023
This drive is included in the National Geographic's book "500 Outstanding Drives of A Lifetime" and deserves to be included in that. So much to see and nice little places to stop for a bite to eat.
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aggiediamondgirl,
February 23, 2023
Nice drive- well worth our time. Stopped at a few shops. Kendall’s smoked fish was excellent. Views were good
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sarahsZ1259NZ,
December 5, 2022
Great trip up to Silver Bay and back where we were able to all of the sights. So sad to see that Mocha moose was closed. Wonderful seeing all of the colors.
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alane2462,
October 22, 2022
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Leo's Malt Shop in Stillwater is one of Minnesota's many must-visit ice cream shops / Paul Vincent
Fall colors at Mic Mac Lake in Tettegouche State Park / Wayne Moran
Split Rock Lighthouse and the Gitchi-Gami State Trail on the North Shore / Waqar Ahmad
Paul Vincent
A real-life rainbow over High Falls in Grand Portage State Park
Searching for Pokémon outside of Mia
Sidle up to the bar at Ursa Minor Brewing in Duluth's trendy Lincoln Park Craft District / Pinkbike
Canal Park Brewing overlooks Lake Superior / Visit Duluth
A real-life rainbow over High Falls in Grand Portage State Park
Split Rock Lighthouse and the Gitchi-Gami State Trail on the North Shore / Waqar Ahmad
Take in the incredible view of Lake Superior from Black Beach near Silver Bay / Paul Vincent
A moose stands by the road near Grand Marais / Jackie Scherer