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Minnesota's North Shore Scenic Drive

Duluth, MN
800-429-9297
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Ranked #1 of 40 attractions in Duluth
Type: Scenic Drives
Activities: Driving
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cameron
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

We love driving up the shore and stopping at waysides. Sitting and listening to the waves is so relaxing. We also like to look for agates...

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Brainerd, Minnesota, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

It was my first time going to Gooseberry Falls and Split Rock Lighthouse and the drive up there was breathtakingly beautiful!

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Princeton, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

One of my FAVORITE parts of our trip was this beautiful little drive! You're right at the waters edge, and there's lots of cute little houses to check out too!

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Washington, DC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

If you've made it up to Duluth, do pamper yourself with a drive up route 61. This is one of the most beautiful parts of the world, and there are plenty of unique restaurants and bars along the route.

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 June 2013 NEW

Got Groupon passes - saved and had a blast, Train goes along coastal area of Lake Superior and goes a little bit past the Glensheen mansion. Very pretty scenic ride. Its not too long and its not too short - kids love it! Great time had by all!

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Duluth, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

This is a great drive, whether it's just the two of you or you have a van packed with kids. There are tons of places to get out, take pictures, walk around, swim or picnic. You can stop at Gooseberry Falls or Betty's Pies or a stretch of beach to throw rocks in the water. A nicer drive in warm... More

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Asheville, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013

The North Shore drive is so gorgeous. Be sure to drive at least up to Split Rock Light House. Make many stops along the way to really enjoy the big lake!

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See 3 more reviews by Jeffrey R for Duluth
Missouri, USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

I woke up early and started my drive before sunrise in hopes that I would make it to one of the scenic overlooks by sunrise. I didn't quite make it to an official overlook, but pulled off the side of the road into a parking lot and took pictures of the sunrise over a bluff and it was just beautiful.... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

On our way up the North Shore, we often bypass the scenic drive to get to our destination. I just recently took the drive and remembered how beautiful it was! I wish I would have had more time to stop at some of the shops and photograph the lake from some of the pull-off points. My recommendation; make it a... More

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COLOMBIA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

It is a lovely drive, but the fog was so bad that we could were not able to take any good pictures. I do recomend everyone take the drive to really see a lake so large that you might think it is the ocean.

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