Area Activities Guide

Links to help you plan and enjoy your time off of the water
or for the non fishing members of your group


Golf Biking  
Superior National at Lutsen

Superior National at Lutsen has been dubbed the most beautiful public golf course in Minnesota
27 holes carved into the Superior National Forest cross the winding Poplar River several times.
Not to mention the ever present panoramic Lake Superior views.

Gitchi Gami State Trail

Although still under construction, the Gitchi Gami state trail is great for a casual bike ride or relaxing stroll.  Short sections have been completed and when finished will connect Two Harbors and Grand Marais.  Six miles of trail has been completed in the Schroeder / Tofte area.  Superior National Forest logging roads are another option for the more avid biker.

Hiking Lutsen Mts
Superior Hiking Trail

Hike the ancient Sawtooth Mountains of the north shore.  This nationally known trail has something for every level of hiker.

Lutsen Mountains

The Sawtooth Mountain Park includes everything for  the adventurous vacationer:

Mountain Biking Alpine Slide
Mountain Tram Vasque Hiking Center
Horse Back Riding Voyageur Canoe Tours
Massage Therapy Museum
North Shore Health Therapies

North Shore Health Therapies provides massage therapy by appointment at several of the area resorts.

North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum

Take a trip back in North Shore history with a trip to the North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum.  Located in Tofte.

Superior National Forest State Parks

Superior National Forest
Explore the seemly endless back roads and trails of the Superior National Forest.  Maps can be picked up at the Ranger Station in Tofte or the gas stations in Tofte.

Minnesota State Parks

State parks are in abundance along the North Shore.  Here are a few close by:

Gooseberry Falls
Split Rock Lighthouse
Tettegouche
Temperance River
Cascade River
Judge Magney

Ely
International Wolf Center

The International Wolf Center in Ely, MN is a bit of a drive at 100 miles from Tofte.  But the scenic and curvy highway 1 and the neat town of Ely make it worth a day trip.

Outfitters
Sawtooth Outfitters

Sawtooth Outfitters located in Tofte, will set you up for canoeing, kayaking, biking or skiing.

Sawbill Outfitters

Sawbill Outfitters located on Sawbill Lake and the edge of the BWCA, 24 miles inland from Tofte.  Day trip into the boundary waters without putting a canoe on your vehicle.

Shopping

Schroeder
Lamb's Campground Gift Shop
Cross River Heritage Center
Temperance Traders Gift Shop

 Tofte
Bluefin Bay Gift Shop
WatersEdge Trading Company
Holiday Station Store
North Shore Market
Tall Tale Yarn Shop

Lutsen
Lutsen Resort Gift Shop
Caribou Crossing Gift Shop
Clearview General Store
Great Gifts & Heavy Duty Sewing
Thomsonite Beach Resort Gift Shop

Grand Marais
Many to choose from

Dining

Bluefin Bay Resort

Bluefin Grille
Coho Cafe
Caribou Highlands Tracks Restaurant & Bar
Lutsen Resort Lakeside Dining Room
Poplar River Pub
Eagle Ridge Summit Chalet
Mountain View Grill
Papa Charlie's
Cascade Lodge Cascade Lodge Restaurant Schroeder Schroeder Bakery

Grand Marais - Many options to choose from

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