Sightseeing
This is a great river for paddling, fishing for an unlimited amount of small northern pike or getting a glimpse of a moose.
Swamp River
This is a great river for paddling, fishing for an unlimited amount of small northern pike or getting a glimpse of a moose.
Excellent and family friendly National Monument. Not huge, but multiple interactive exhibits. Check out the video too.
Heritage Visitors Center - Grand Portage National Monument
170 Mile Creek RdExcellent and family friendly National Monument. Not huge, but multiple interactive exhibits. Check out the video too.
Trails that go in every direction, but all lead to a must see 3.1 mile loop feeding into Pincushion overlook. Also a great place to mountain bike and cross-country ski. If you are feeling adventurous, take the superior hiking trail down (behind) Pincushion. The long set of stairs leads you the Devil Track canyon- beautiful swimming holes abound (and two awesome campsites).
9 locals recommend
Pincushion Mountain Trail System
1 Pincushion DriveTrails that go in every direction, but all lead to a must see 3.1 mile loop feeding into Pincushion overlook. Also a great place to mountain bike and cross-country ski. If you are feeling adventurous, take the superior hiking trail down (behind) Pincushion. The long set of stairs leads you the Devil Track canyon- beautiful swimming holes abound (and two awesome campsites).
The section that crosses the Arrowhead Trail (road) and Jackson Lake road is fantastic. The trail ends at Otter lake road, where the Border Route Trail continues northward. I recommend this section of trail for hikers/backpackers, walkers, runners and gatherers of Wild Blueberries, Chanterelle Mushrooms and Chaga. Most of this section is higher elevation offering great views, cool breezes and a harder pack trail.
Superior Hiking Trail
Superior Hiking TrailThe section that crosses the Arrowhead Trail (road) and Jackson Lake road is fantastic. The trail ends at Otter lake road, where the Border Route Trail continues northward. I recommend this section of trail for hikers/backpackers, walkers, runners and gatherers of Wild Blueberries, Chanterelle Mushrooms and Chaga. Most of this section is higher elevation offering great views, cool breezes and a harder pack trail.
The section from Otter Lake to South Fowl Lake is very overgrown BUT it leads to the legendary Pigeon River. If you want to see moose and trophy small mouth, this is the trail.
Border Route Hiking Trail
Border Route Hiking TrailThe section from Otter Lake to South Fowl Lake is very overgrown BUT it leads to the legendary Pigeon River. If you want to see moose and trophy small mouth, this is the trail.
A fantastic State Park Park with a great trail system. The main trail is out and back to Devils Kettle. This is busy but worth the hike. Pack water and good hiking shoes as it is a hike with elevation gain.
Judge C.R. Magney State Park
4051 MN-61A fantastic State Park Park with a great trail system. The main trail is out and back to Devils Kettle. This is busy but worth the hike. Pack water and good hiking shoes as it is a hike with elevation gain.
A great lake to paddle into and have a chance to catch a view of a moose or a 40 inch pike. Huge small mouth too.
Northern Light Lake
A great lake to paddle into and have a chance to catch a view of a moose or a 40 inch pike. Huge small mouth too.
Food scene
A semi-formal dinning experience on Lake Superior and one of a kind. Boasts one of the largest stone wall fireplaces in Minnesota. A must see dining room which makes the good food, great.
9 locals recommend
The Naniboujou Lodge & Restaurant
20 Naniboujou TrailA semi-formal dinning experience on Lake Superior and one of a kind. Boasts one of the largest stone wall fireplaces in Minnesota. A must see dining room which makes the good food, great.
Great Bar food-all things considered. A little pricy, but the menu is diverse. It is almost always busy so be prepared to wait.
26 locals recommend
Gunflint Tavern
111 Wisconsin StGreat Bar food-all things considered. A little pricy, but the menu is diverse. It is almost always busy so be prepared to wait.
Cook County Whole Foods Co-Op
20 1st StGreat place to get great food. Deli food to go.
Voyageur Brewing Company
233 W Hwy 61Freshly brewed, cold tap beer.
Located 4 miles from the cabin, this is a great place to pick up any forgotten essentials (food and tolietries). Lisa makes amazing caramel rolls and wonderful pizzas. The marketplace also has a liquor store attached.
Chicago Bay Marketplace-Bakery
Located 4 miles from the cabin, this is a great place to pick up any forgotten essentials (food and tolietries). Lisa makes amazing caramel rolls and wonderful pizzas. The marketplace also has a liquor store attached.