ITINERARIES Tips for Your Trip Distance from MSP Airport to Grand Marais : 269 miles (one way, approximate mileage) Scenic Stops : Admire gorgeous Lake Superior views at popular stops like Split Rock Lighthouse, Black Beach Park, Palisade Head, Tettegouche State Park and Gooseberry Falls State Park. Alternate Ways to Travel : Prefer less driving and more hiking or biking? Check out long-distance trails along the North Shore: The Superior Hiking Trail runs from just south of Duluth to Grand Marais and beyond, while the North Star Route (U.S. Bicycle Route 41) runs from St. Paul to Grand Portage State Park. Campfi re Rules : Check local burning restrictions before lighting a fi re. Keep campfi res under control and attended at all times, and don’t burn trash or plastic. At some locations, Split Rock Lighthouse State Park including North Shore Camping Co., fi rewood can’t be carried in from off-site due to the potential spread of harmful insects. Art Events : To fi nd more art events and other creative celebrations happening during your trip, go to exploreminnesota.com/ things-to-do/festivals-events . Grand Marais DIG INTO “DOCK TO TABLE” FISH & CHIPS After spending the night under a blanket of blinking stars, and the morning hiking a trail or two, continue north along Lake Superior to Grand Marais, one of “the most charming small towns” in America. If arriving around lunchtime, head straight for The Fisherman’s Daughter , a café that serves the smoked and fried catch(es) of the day on display at its own Dockside First Market. Across the street, Voyageur Brewing Company offers a full menu ranging from Reuben egg rolls and charcuterie platters to perch tacos and vegetarian ph ở . Their beer fl ights feature six fi ve-ounce pours of local staples such as a wild rice brown ale, two different IPAs, and at least one lip-puckering sour. Grand Marais SAIL ON A NORDIC SCHOONER & BAKE THE BEST SOURDOUGH BREAD Hundreds of people escape to Grand Marais’ North House Folk School every season to learn basketry, woodworking, yurt building, baking and more. It’s a great way to appreciate the crafts of the Scandinavians and Native Americans who call Minnesota home. For the perfect end to your trip, North House also offers sunbaked sailing trips from Grand Marais Harbor on its signature Hjørdis schooner. Grand Marais #ONLYIN MN | 89
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