North Shore Scenic Drive
Grand Marais, MN

Grand Marais was incorporated as a village in 1903. Fishing and logging were the primary industries until the late 1900s. Tourism now plays the primary role for this village of 1300 people.

Grand Marais sits between a beautiful harbor on Lake Superior and the Sawtooth Mountain Range. Hike along the Superior Hiking Trail, one of the top five trails in the US. As Grand Marais is one of the snowiest regions in Minnesota, explore the snowshoe trails, snowmobile trails, and locations for cross-country skiing. The harbor provides access to boat and kayak rentals for fishing Lake Superior or for canoeing the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. This popular wilderness area has river and lake systems that extend to the Canadian border, providing limitless opportunities for outdoor discovery.

Grand Marais has an eclectic mix of restaurants, art galleries, shops, and lodging accommodations. Enjoy the talents of many artists, musicians and actors, or create your own artwork in classes at the North House Folk School. Discover the area's history at the Cook County Historical Museum.

For outdoor adventure or a sampling of northern culture, visit the sites and scenes of Grand Marais.