Romantic Travel Destinations
Lake Superior North Shore

Romantic Lake Superior Lures
Couples from Around the World

Duluth, Minnesota is a romantic travel destination that can lure you to spend days exploring. Stay in a lakefront hotel, walk the lakewalk,watch the ships come into the harbor. Visit the rose garden, play at the casino, visit museums, the aquarium and Glensheen Mansion.

Once you decide that you can pull yourself away from Duluth, get on Highway 61 toward Two Harbors. You can just stay on 61 and get to Two Harbors however a better idea is to take the exit right after Kitchi-Gammi park and drive the North Shore Scenic Drive along the Lake Superior shoreline.

Keep your eyes open for the "touristy" stops that appeal to you as a couple. You could make a stop at the French River Hatchery, Tom's Logging Camp, or Stoney Point. In the little town of Knife River, you can pick up some smoked salmon at Russ Kendall's Smokehouse.

You are now closing in on Two Harbors. Plan to spend some significant time here.

A Romantic Getaway in Two Harbors will put you in the largest community on the North Shore after Duluth. You will find romantic getaway hotels and cabins, lots of historic places and great outdoor activities.

Driving on from Two Harbors you will find some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. Eight of Minnesota's state parks are located on the North Shore. Plan to stop and explore. Gooseberry Falls State Park is Minnesota's favorite state park. Split Rock Lighthouse State Park is not to be missed. If you love outdoor romantic travel destinations Lake Superior state park campgrounds should be on your list.

There are several small towns, and many other attractions, just beyond Two Harbors.

• Beaver Bay was settled by German and Swiss immigrants who made their living with a sawmill. Famed Ojibwe, John Beargrease. was a Beaver Bay resident and is buried there.
• Silver Bay is the youngest town on the North Shore. It was built by Reserve Mining Company to house the workers for the taconite plant.
• Palisade Head is, without a doubt, one of Minnesota's most scenic spots. Take the road at mile marker 57 to the overlook where you can...carefully...walk along the rim and view the beauty.
• Other state parks include Tettegouche, George H. Crosby Manitou and Temperence River.

the North Shore Scenic Drive from Duluth to the Canadian Border, and along the way see some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. Enjoy the natural treasures of eight state parks and the Superior National Forest. The beautiful trails of the parks and the 200-mile Superior Hiking Trail offer unlimited opportunities to experience firsthand this magnificent landscape. If you want to enjoy the lake itself, charter fishing, sailing, kayaking, and excursion boats are popular alternatives to swimming in these scenic northern waters.

This byway follows the majestic shoreline of Lake Superior, the world's largest freshwater lake. Experience some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. The drive provides access to eight state parks and the Superior National Forest and offers unlimited opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in all seasons.

Waterfalls of Minnesota's North Shore: A Guide for Sightseers, Hikers & Romantics The rich history of the North Shore is deeply rooted in its plentiful natural resources. On the northern end of the Byway, visit Grand Portage National Monument, which features a reconstructed North-West Company fur-trading post. Stop in Grand Marais, a quaint harbor town that is the entrance to the Gunflint Trail, a paved trail leading inland to the Boundary Water Canoe Area Wilderness. At the southern end of the Byway, watch giant ore boats pull up to the docks at Two Harbors. Also visit a much smaller boat, the 100 year-old tugboat, The Edna G., which is displayed here. Learn the story of this area in small museums in Two Harbors and Tofte, as well as interpretive programs at the state parks.

• Outdoor Photography: Taking some great outdoor pictures along the North Shore is something that comes rather easily. With the waterfront and its activity, or waking one of the many trails, you're almost assured an opportunity to get that shot you've been looking for. The area also has many historical structures that will catch your eye.
• The shores of Lake Superior display many different types of rocks that collectors are looking for. There are agates, crystal, cobblestone, and amethyst to name a few plus driftwood can be found throughout the shorelines. There are even local shops that specialize in agates.
• If berry picking is something you enjoy, the area has an abundance of blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and choke cherries. Getting the secret spots from the locals could be your biggest challenge.

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