Eeek! We're literally so excited for you to explore our favorite place in the world. The first trip John and I ever took together was to the North Shore.
We've included some of our favorite stops in Duluth and along Scenic Highway 61, as well as things to do in Lutsen (tiny town where the wedding is) and Grand Marais (20 minutes north of Lutsen; where the rehearsal will be). The places below are in the order you'll pass them on your drive up: Duluth -> Two Harbors -> Tofte -> Lutsen -> Grand Marais.
Northern Waters Smokehaus
394 South Lake Avenue, Duluth, MN 55802
Bangin' sandwiches on the harbor in Duluth.
OMC Smokehouse
1909 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55806
For those of you missing Southern food, in downtown Duluth.
Vikre Distillery
525 South Lake Avenue, Duluth, MN 55802
Our favorite distillery ever. On the harbor in Duluth.
Ursa Minor Brewing
2415 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55806
Tasty, tasty beer in downtown Duluth.
Bent Paddle Brewing Co.
1832 West Michigan Street, Duluth, MN 55806
More tasty, tasty beer in downtown Duluth.
Wild State Cider
2515 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55806
Tasty, tasty cider in downtown Duluth.
Huckleberry
218 E Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802
Cute little gift shop in downtown Duluth!
190° Coffee And Tea
1832 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55806
Coffee stop in Duluth!
New Scenic Café
5461 North Shore Drive, Duluth, MN 55804
As you head out of Duluth and start up the North Shore's scenic route, you'll pass this place on the the left. They have fabulous food, desserts, drinks, and views.
The Moon Market
5437 North Shore Drive, Duluth, MN 55804
As you head out of Duluth and start up the North Shore's scenic route, you'll pass this cutie little shop.
Gooseberry Falls State Park
3206 Minnesota 61, Two Harbors, MN 55616
You'll pass through the town of Two Harbors on your way up. (It's about 45 minutes north of Duluth.) Stop here for an easy walk to a huge, beautiful waterfall.
Split Rock Lighthouse
3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd, Two Harbors, MN 55616
Castle Danger Brewery
17 7th Street, Two Harbors, MN 55616
You'll pass through the town of Two Harbors on your way up. (It's about 45 minutes from Duluth.) Stop here for a Castle Danger Cream Ale.
Caribou Falls
MN 55614
You'll pass by the entrance to Caribou Falls on your way up north.
This hike is only about a half-mile, and the waterfall is GORG. (Even though it's not a long walk, be aware that it's uphill and does involve lots of stairs.)
Bluefin Bay on Lake Superior
7192 Minnesota 61, Tofte, MN 55615
Bluefin Bay Resorts offers all sorts of guided activities: kayaking, canoeing, hiking, yoga, craft classes, and biking. They also have a fab spa. (This resort is where our ceremony will be held.)
Cascade River State Park
3481 Minnesota 61, Lutsen, MN 55612
Another wonderful hike along your route up north. John's favorite.
North Shore Winery
202 Ski Hill Road, Lutsen, MN 55612
Summit Express Gondola
445 Ski Hill Road, Lutsen, MN 55612
Fika Coffee
Minnesota 61, Lutsen, MN 55612
Cascade Restaurant & Pub
3719 Minnesota 61, Lutsen, MN 55612
Lockport Marketplace & Deli
5364 Minnesota 61, Lutsen, MN 55612
Our favorite breakfast spot. If you order anything other than Nan's Sourdough Pancakes, you'll be uninvited to the wedding.
Grand Marais Lighthouse
Grand Marais, MN 55604
Sisu and Löyly
110 2nd Avenue East, Grand Marais, MN 55604
Sweat it out, baby.
North House Folk School
500 West Highway 61, Grand Marais, MN 55604
The Fisherman's Daughter at Dockside Fish Market
418 Minnesota 61, Grand Marais, MN 55604
Gun Flint Tavern
111 Wisconsin Street, Grand Marais, MN 55604
World's Best Donuts
10 Wisconsin Street, Grand Marais, MN 55604
Blue Water Cafe
20 West Wisconsin Street, Grand Marais, MN 55604
Voyageur Brewing Company
233 West Highway 61, Grand Marais, MN 55604
Java Moose Espresso Cafe
218 Minnesota 61, Grand Marais, MN 55604
Upstate MN
16 1st Avenue West, Grand Marais, MN 55604
The Big Lake
12 1st Avenue West, Grand Marais, MN 55604
Drury Lane Books
12 Wisconsin Street, Grand Marais, MN 55604
Superior Creamery
7 Broadway Avenue, Grand Marais, MN, 55604
A new creamery in downtown Grand Marais serving phenomenal homemade ice cream.
Gene's Foods
431 Minnesota 61, Grand Marais, MN 55604
Small-town grocery store in Grand Marais, if you need anything.
Lady Superior NA Bottle Shop
12 1st Avenue West, Grand Marais, MN 55604
Super cute gifts and home goods here, too! And gummies...