Where Lake Superior meets rugged cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and the wild beauty of Minnesota’s North Country.
Minnesota’s North Shore follows the rugged coastline of Lake Superior, where rocky cliffs, waterfalls, dense forests, and sweeping lake views create some of the state’s most spectacular scenery. Scenic Highway 61 connects historic harbor towns, state parks, hiking trails, lighthouses, and countless places to get off the beaten path.
Walk Duluth's North Pier to discover a century-old lighthouse, watch Great Lakes freighters pass beneath the Aerial Lift Bridge, and explore the ship canal's history—including the tragic final voyage of the Edmund Fitzgerald from nearby Superior, Wisconsin.