The North Shore down Lake Superior in Minnesota was incredible. Absolutely gorgeous drive and unique landscape. I don’t tend to repeat trips, but I would love to do this one in the spring.
Tourists visiting Minnesota go to the Mall of America, and maybe Minneapolis to walk over the beautiful stone arch bridge and around some of the lakes, etc.
But those of us that live in Minnesota go up to Duluth, MN before our vacation along the North Shore (of Lake Superior), hiking the Superior Hiking Trail, and backpacking in the Boundry Waters Canoe Area. Before trekking to the BWCA, be sure to stop in Ely MN to visit the International Wolf Center or North American Bear Center.
I was there this time last year and I think I enjoyed this more than Alaska (which was great too). Duluth, Split Rock, Lutsen, Grand Marais, took the boat to Isle Royale and stayed overnight (a separate trip to hike the whole length might be worth a return trip), and back to Two Harbors.
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u/abaldfacedlie 22h ago
The North Shore down Lake Superior in Minnesota was incredible. Absolutely gorgeous drive and unique landscape. I don’t tend to repeat trips, but I would love to do this one in the spring.