Lauren’s Two Harbors Guidebook
Food scene
Great food made with fresh, local ingredients. Only open for lunch so plan accordingly!
Madeira Bistro
Great food made with fresh, local ingredients. Only open for lunch so plan accordingly!
Cozy coffee shop not far from the house. If the weather's nice, enjoy your coffee outside in the woods and take a short walk through their trail.
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Cedar Coffee Company
1130 11th StreetCozy coffee shop not far from the house. If the weather's nice, enjoy your coffee outside in the woods and take a short walk through their trail.
Castle Danger Brewery
17 7th StFamous local brewery, a must-stop!
A fun atmosphere for craft cocktails and food. Enjoy this unique spirit room!
The Tipsy Mosquito Wine And Spirit Room
A fun atmosphere for craft cocktails and food. Enjoy this unique spirit room!
Just down the street. Easy to walk to and great food!
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Black Woods Bar & Grill
612 7th AveJust down the street. Easy to walk to and great food!
Lilly’s asian cafe
826 7th AvenuePerfect local place to grab a bite. Compare this awesome pie with Rustic Inn Cafe just a little North of Two Harbors
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Betty's Pies
1633 MN-61Perfect local place to grab a bite. Compare this awesome pie with Rustic Inn Cafe just a little North of Two Harbors
If you're in for a short drive, compare some of the best pie between Betty's and Rustic Inn Cafe
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Rustic Inn Cafe
2773 MN-61If you're in for a short drive, compare some of the best pie between Betty's and Rustic Inn Cafe
5th Street Malt Shoppe
502 7th AvenueGrandma's Saloon & Grill Canal Park
522 S Lake AveClassic place in Duluth
Do North Pizzeria
15 Waterfront DrFun little store that sells award winning syrup and pancake mix. Family friend owns it, stop by for a fun experience!
Caribou Cream
558 Caribou TrailFun little store that sells award winning syrup and pancake mix. Family friend owns it, stop by for a fun experience!
Things to do
Split Rock Lighthouse Road
Split Rock Lighthouse RoadRight in Two Harbors
Great museum attached as well.
Great place for a picnic and kayaking or paddle boarding
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Black Beach
Great place for a picnic and kayaking or paddle boarding
Largest state park on the North Shore. Sit and checkout the multiple waterfalls or try out Tettegouche State Park Trail or Baptism River Trail!
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Tettegouche State Park
5702 MN-61Largest state park on the North Shore. Sit and checkout the multiple waterfalls or try out Tettegouche State Park Trail or Baptism River Trail!
One of the most popular hikes on Minnesota 61. Easy trailhead that is right off the highway. Carlton Peak Trail is also a favorite
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Temperance River State Park
Temperance River State ParkOne of the most popular hikes on Minnesota 61. Easy trailhead that is right off the highway. Carlton Peak Trail is also a favorite
Devil's Kettle is one of our favorite attractions up North. It boasts a crazy waterfall that scientists are still puzzled about to this day, the water simply disappears. This can be reached with a 2 mile hike, creating a unique day for any adventurer!
Iparke yaseState yeJudge C.R. Magney
4051 MN-61Devil's Kettle is one of our favorite attractions up North. It boasts a crazy waterfall that scientists are still puzzled about to this day, the water simply disappears. This can be reached with a 2 mile hike, creating a unique day for any adventurer!
A great tribute to the history of the Anishinaabeg Ojibwe people and the region’s fur trading past. Includes great galleries dating back 100s of years.
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Grand Portage National Monument
170 Mile Creek RdA great tribute to the history of the Anishinaabeg Ojibwe people and the region’s fur trading past. Includes great galleries dating back 100s of years.
Can't miss this iconic attraction on the North Shore. Right off Minnesota-61, boasting wonderful waterfalls that are on full display all year around. Great visitor's center for young travelers to checkout and learn about geology and history of the area.
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Gooseberry Falls
Can't miss this iconic attraction on the North Shore. Right off Minnesota-61, boasting wonderful waterfalls that are on full display all year around. Great visitor's center for young travelers to checkout and learn about geology and history of the area.
Exactly what you come to the North Shore for. Perfect lookout.
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Palisade Head
Exactly what you come to the North Shore for. Perfect lookout.
Agate Bay Beach
Right in Two Harbors
Great for views of Lake Superior, even in the Summer! Take the gondola in the fall for breathtaking views of the changing colors!
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Lutsen Mountains
467 Ski Hill RdGreat for views of Lake Superior, even in the Summer! Take the gondola in the fall for breathtaking views of the changing colors!
I-Aquarium ye-Great Lakes
353 Harbor DrAgate Bay Beach
Great sightseeing just down the street from home.
Favorite Towns
Grand Marais
Two Harbors
Duluth
Grand Portage
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ungaphoswa
Short Stay? Read about our "Perfect Day" itinerary
Setting out mid morning for Grand Portage, drive up scenic Minnesota Highway 61 and enjoy the view. Stretch your legs on 1.4mile "Shovel Point" hike just North of Silver Bay (Drive through Tettegouche State Park while you're there)
Continue North to Judge C.R. Magney State Park and if able, walk a 2-mile hike to Devil's Kettle.
Continue your trip up to Grand Portage. While there, visit High Falls overlook and drive through Grand Portage State Park. (Might even get a text message that says Welcome to Canada!)
The next morning, checkout Agate Bay Beach and Split Rock Lighthouse in Two Harbors