North+Shore+Activities

Things to do on the North Shore of Lake Superior

Jay Cooke State Park

Vista Fleet Lake Superior Boat Cruises - [] **Fall Season** (Labor Day thru the 2nd weekend of October) Daily: 10:30am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm $14

North Shore Scenic Railroad - [] Fall Season Two Harbors Excursions until Sept 12th - 10:30am Fri, Sat, Sun for $25. The Depot/Museum is an additional $7 ($12 without excursion). Steam Train is $45 and only runs certain weekends. Fall Colors Tour: September 17 - 24, 2010, 10:30am - $27.

Playing with Yarn in Knife River -

Scandinavian Gifts just SW of Two Harbors

Two Harbors. Watch the lake and the ships in the harbor, tour the lighthouse, eat ice cream in town.

Split Rock Lighthouse

Gooseberry Falls - hiking, lake watching.

Silver Bay Marina - lake watching.

Tettegouche State Park - agate hunting, hiking, camping.

Temperence State Park - beach access, etc.

Cascade Restaurant - in the State Park, charming, yummy, overlooks the lake.

Grand Portage National Monument - [], Hours are basically 9am-5pm.

Inland a bit:

Ely - Sisu's Yarn and Weaving Shop, The Bear Center (on the way to Bear Head Lake from the North Shore)