NORTH SHORE SCENIC BYWAY (FORMERLY HIGHWAY 61) A 145-mile stretch of road that skirts the Lake Superior shoreline’s dramatic limestone cliffs and forests, this scenic route has been designated an All-American Road. Highlights include panoramic lake views, Gooseberry Falls and Split Rock Lighthouse. discover minnesota’s scenic byways Bob Dylan sang about one of Minnesota’s most famous stretches of road in his lauded album, “Highway 61 Revisited.” Learn more about the highway, and explore Minnesota’s other song-worthy scenic byways. Minnesota’s 22 scenic byways stretch almost 3,000 miles across the state, meandering through a variety of landscapes: the lake-splashed north woods, tumbling waterfalls, grand bluffs towering above winding rivers, ribbons of prairie, city parks and more. BLUFF COUNTRY BYWAY See Minnesota’s creative spirit in action along the Bluff Country Scenic Byway, an east-west route that ends at the Wisconsin border. Head to Lanesboro, a small but thriving art colony with a downtown lined by Victorian architecture. GREAT RIVER ROAD The Mighty Mississippi starts in Minnesota, between the Tribal lands of the White Earth Nation and Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, and meanders south through vibrant communities along the way. The Great River Road National Scenic Byway takes road trippers through Mississippi-lined towns, including Minneapolis-St. Paul. LADY SLIPPER SCENIC BYWAY Journey through the Chippewa National Forest as you travel the 28 mile Lady Slipper Scenic Byway, located between Blackduck and US Hwy 2 just east of Cass Lake. The Byway features pine and hardwood forests, great fishing lakes, recreation areas, historic sites and crosses the mighty Mississippi. LAKE MILLE LACS SCENIC BYWAY Lake Mille Lacs is a treasure trove of natural beauty and Tribal culture. Take in the views, which are at their best in the fall, and learn about the Tribes who have called this area home for thousands of years. THE GUNFLINT TRAIL In the far northeastern tip of Minnesota, the Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway traverses the Superior National Forest, bringing travelers from Grand Marais to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Spot moose, pick wild blueberries and more. Scan or visit ExploreMinnesota.com/roadtrips to discover more of Minnesota's scenic byways. 14 | EXPLORE MINNESOTA .COM
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