North Shore Scenic Drive

State: Minnesota
National Forest: Superior National Forest
Length: 154.0 mi / 247.8 km
Time to Allow: 3 hours to drive the byway, 1-2 days to enjoy stops along the way

This byway follows the majestic shoreline of Lake Superior, the world's largest freshwater lake. Experience some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. The drive provides access to eight state parks and the Superior National Forest and offers unlimited opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in all seasons.

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• North Shore Scenic Drive Overview
  

  The North Shore of Minnesota has what no other place in the Midwest can offer -- an inland sea, a mountain backdrop, an unspoiled wilderness, and a...

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• Biking on Lake Superior's North Shore Scenic Drive
  

  With miles of spectacular lake views, untamed wilderness, and friendly community services, Lake Superior’s North Shore Scenic Drive is one of...

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• 1-Day Trip: North Shore Tour
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  Take a tour of Lake Superior along the North Shore Scenic Drive and soak in the spirit of the northern forests from Duluth all the way to the... [more]