Guidebook for Grand Marais
Drinks & Nightlife
Great food and atmosphere, tons of live music and a new onsite brewery. Definitely go to the roof top in the summer!
26 locals recommend
Gunflint Tavern
111 Wisconsin StGreat food and atmosphere, tons of live music and a new onsite brewery. Definitely go to the roof top in the summer!
Gorgeous brew pub with craft beer, right downtown.
http://www.voyageurbrewing.com/
26 locals recommend
Voyageur Brewing Company
233 W Hwy 61Gorgeous brew pub with craft beer, right downtown.
http://www.voyageurbrewing.com/
Sightseeing
Cross-country skiing trails in the winter with a trail that's lit at night. In the summer, a mountain biking trail and plenty of hiking.
9 locals recommend
Pincushion Mountain Trail System
1 Pincushion DriveCross-country skiing trails in the winter with a trail that's lit at night. In the summer, a mountain biking trail and plenty of hiking.
Hike the Kadunce River in your Teva sandals in the summer...walk right up the river if it's not too high...loads of fun! You can even climb the waterfalls (at your own risk).
Kadunce River
Hike the Kadunce River in your Teva sandals in the summer...walk right up the river if it's not too high...loads of fun! You can even climb the waterfalls (at your own risk).
Shopping
Take a course or simply stop by the store. Either way, the North House Folk School is the embodiment of the Grand Marais vibe.
13 locals recommend
North House Folk School
500 W Hwy 61Take a course or simply stop by the store. Either way, the North House Folk School is the embodiment of the Grand Marais vibe.
A Grand Marais staple and great place to find anything you may have forgotten to purchase for your trip along the Shore. Quality shoes and clothes and don't forget to check out their fantastic sock selection!
10 locals recommend
Joynes Ben Franklin
105 Wisconsin StA Grand Marais staple and great place to find anything you may have forgotten to purchase for your trip along the Shore. Quality shoes and clothes and don't forget to check out their fantastic sock selection!
Modern, thoughtfully curated gifts and wares from local store owner, Christopher, who has exquisite taste! Our favorite store in town.
Upstate MN
16 1st Ave WModern, thoughtfully curated gifts and wares from local store owner, Christopher, who has exquisite taste! Our favorite store in town.
A wonderful gallery for local arts and crafts from the North Shore and beyond.
10 locals recommend
Sivertson Gallery
14 Wisconsin StA wonderful gallery for local arts and crafts from the North Shore and beyond.
Everything Else
Grand Marais Art Colony
120 W Hwy 61Amazing art from local artists.
Tune in your radio to 90.7 at all times...fantastic local radio station! Think "Northern Exposure" as they play everything from Lady Gaga to Bob Dylan to Pow Wow music and bird sightings.
WTIP North Shore Community Radio
1712 W Hwy 61Tune in your radio to 90.7 at all times...fantastic local radio station! Think "Northern Exposure" as they play everything from Lady Gaga to Bob Dylan to Pow Wow music and bird sightings.
Parks & Nature
At the very tip of the Gunflint Trail, an educational experience at the edge of the BWCA.
7 locals recommend
Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center
28 Moose Pond DrAt the very tip of the Gunflint Trail, an educational experience at the edge of the BWCA.
Walk to Artist's Point, which is right downtown, by the light house (you can also walk the other side of Artist's Point by driving to the municipal campground and walking towards the lighthouse)
20 locals recommend
Artist Point
Walk to Artist's Point, which is right downtown, by the light house (you can also walk the other side of Artist's Point by driving to the municipal campground and walking towards the lighthouse)
For a rainy day - or even good weather - definitely drive up to Grand Portage and go through the National Museum (brand new and really great!)
6 locals recommend
Grand Portage National Monument
170 Mile Creek RdFor a rainy day - or even good weather - definitely drive up to Grand Portage and go through the National Museum (brand new and really great!)
Walk down to our "river" (which is the Little Devil Track River) by going through the field and into the path on the right - it will go along the river and loop back to the cabin.
Little Devil Track River
Walk down to our "river" (which is the Little Devil Track River) by going through the field and into the path on the right - it will go along the river and loop back to the cabin.
Food Scene
Amazing, fresh fish! Local, organic, all homemade plus a spectacular view.
32 locals recommend
Angry Trout Cafe
408 W Hwy 61Amazing, fresh fish! Local, organic, all homemade plus a spectacular view.
If you are going up the Gunflint, check out the Hungry Jack. Order some of the best pizza in the world and enjoy the spectacular lodge ambiance.
Hungry Jack Lodge & Campground
372 S Hungry Jack RdIf you are going up the Gunflint, check out the Hungry Jack. Order some of the best pizza in the world and enjoy the spectacular lodge ambiance.
Delicious burgers - especially the bison burgers. Casual and family-friendly.
10 locals recommend
My Sister's Place
401 Minnesota 61Delicious burgers - especially the bison burgers. Casual and family-friendly.
Go to the Dockside Fish Market for some smoked fish – great for a picnic or to take home before you leave town.
13 locals recommend
Dockside Fish Market
418 MN-61Go to the Dockside Fish Market for some smoked fish – great for a picnic or to take home before you leave town.
Casual food with a gourmet twist. It's fun dining outside as you listen to the gulls on the lake and watch passersby.
Harbor House Grille
411 W Hwy 61Casual food with a gourmet twist. It's fun dining outside as you listen to the gulls on the lake and watch passersby.
I wish this place didn't live up to it's name...but it really does. Get ready to gain a few pounds.
15 locals recommend
World's Best Donuts
10 Wisconsin StI wish this place didn't live up to it's name...but it really does. Get ready to gain a few pounds.
A hip restaurant and bar just up the Gunflint, that is fast becoming a local favorite.
9 locals recommend
Poplar Haus Wine and Spirits
7890 Gunflint TrailA hip restaurant and bar just up the Gunflint, that is fast becoming a local favorite.
Delicious fry bread tacos with a gourmet twist. Check out the menu at https://www.hungryhippiehostel.com/the-tacos/.
7 locals recommend
Hungry Hippie Tacos
15 W Hwy 61Delicious fry bread tacos with a gourmet twist. Check out the menu at https://www.hungryhippiehostel.com/the-tacos/.
Entertainment & Activities
This lake warms up the fastest in the area and has a great little beach for swimming. We take the kids here to swim during the summer and have seen foxes, mink and loons.
Mink Lake Rd
This lake warms up the fastest in the area and has a great little beach for swimming. We take the kids here to swim during the summer and have seen foxes, mink and loons.
Book a fishing, climbing, hiking, kayaking or canoe trip through these great outfitters.
7 locals recommend
Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply
22 1st StBook a fishing, climbing, hiking, kayaking or canoe trip through these great outfitters.
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