Alex and Andrea
Things To Do
Duluth Grill
Best brunch!!
Northern Waters Smokehaus
Best spot for lunch! Our go-to is the Big Dipper with porketta
Love Creamery Canal Park
Best ice cream in the world probably
Aerial Lift Bridge
The iconic lift bridge!
Russ Kendall's Smoke House
Best smoked salmon ever!
Cedar Coffee Company
Cutest coffee and tea shop in Two Harbors!
Judy's Cafe
Our favorite breakfast spot in Two Harbors . We recommend getting the homemade cranberry wild rice or sourdough toast!
Castle Danger Brewery
Grab a beer at Castle Danger!
Rustic Inn Cafe
The best pie on the North Shore!
Gooseberry Falls State Park
Must see!
Iona's Beach Scientific and Natural Area (SNA)
Pink rock beach! As the waves roll in, they pick up the pink rhyolite stones, rearrange them and gently set them down in a sound sort of like a million marbles settling together.
Split Rock Lighthouse
Nestled in a Minnesota State Park, Split Rock Lighthouse is one of the most photographed and visited spots in the state, with a drama-filled history and breathtaking Lake Superior views. In addition to the lighthouse itself, the state park features a visitor center with a museum store, hiking trails, and historic buildings.
Black Beach
Black Sand Beach is such a beautiful place to visit!
Palisade Head
Palisade Head is large rock formation located just north of Silver Bay, MN. More notable for visitors, Palisade Head is an absolutely beautiful scenic overlook. Visitors who make the short, steep drive off Highway 61 rave about its stunning cliff-side views of the Lake Superior shoreline. You can find it at mile marker 57 on the scenic highway 61.
Tettegouche State Park
Hike the high cliffs along Lake Superior's shoreline, walk along the Baptism River, or take in the three scenic waterfalls or the loops that wind around interior lakes. One of our favorite short hikes is from the Visitor Center to Shovel Point!
Temperance River State Park
Hike riverside trails along the impressive Temperance River Gorge. Watch your step! Skip a few rocks at the Temperance River beach. Eat your lunch at the picnic grounds here while you enjoy the lake view. Stroll down to the foot bridge below Highway 61 and enjoy great views of the Temperance River lagoon.
North Shore Winery
The winery offers red, white and rosé wines plus hard ciders. There is a plehtora of indoor and outdoor seating and they often have live music year-round. Check the Bluefin Bay activity calendar as they sometimes offer shuttles for guests at designated times throughout the week.
Grand Marais
Explore Artist's Point and walk around the shops around the harbor. Find a good book to read at Drury Lane Books or grab a beer at Voyageur Brewing. Alex and I always get fudge from Beth's fudge and gifts shop each time we visit!