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11 Best and Fun Things To Do In Grand Marais, Minnesota


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Known for its fishing, hiking, and bird-watching, Grand Marais is a charming little town in Minnesota well worth visiting. Whether you’re looking to spend the day relaxing by the lake or want to take in some of the beautiful scenery, there are plenty of things to do here.

This charming community is located on Lake Superior and has many restaurants, boutiques, wineries, breweries, and more. Explore the numerous hiking trails around town or venture out into the surrounding forest. Bird watching is popular in Grand Maraitais as well as it is known for its abundant birdlife. In fact, it’s one of the best places to see waterfowl in all of Minnesota! Whether you’re visiting for an extended period, for a quick getaway, or for a vacation trip, we’ll help you discover everything this small city has to offer. Read our list below for the best and most fun things to do in Grand Marais, Minnesota

The 11 Most Popular Things To Do In Grand Marais, Minnesota

11. Five Mile Rock

4.0 ★★★★☆ (1 review)

10. Harbor Park

5.0 ★★★★★ (38 reviews)

Location: 110 Wisconsin Street Grand Marais MN

Tel:  218 387 1712

9. Grand Marais Art Colony

5.0 ★★★★★ (4 reviews)

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Location: 21 W Hwy 61 Grand Marais MN

Tel:  218 387 2737

Web Address:   http://grandmaraisartcolony.org/

8. Gunflint Trail National Scenic Byway

5.0 ★★★★★ (5 reviews)

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Location: 116 W Hwy 61 #205 Grand Marais MN

Web Address:   https://gunflinttrail.com/

7. Historic Cook County (MN)

4.8 ★★★★★ (18 reviews)

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Location: 8 Broadway Ave Grand Marais MN

Tel:  218 387 2883

Web Address:   http://cookcountyhistory.org/

6. Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery

4.6 ★★★★★ (21 reviews)

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Location: 115 W Wisconsin Street Grand Marais MN

Tel:  218 387 2314

Web Address:   http://johnsonheritagepost.org/

5. Visit Cook County – Visitor Information Center

4.8 ★★★★★ (30 reviews)

Location: 116 W Hwy 61 Grand Marais MN

Tel:  888 922 5000

Web Address:   https://visitcookcounty.com/

4. Artists’ Point

4.9 ★★★★★ (75 reviews)

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3. Grand Marais Lighthouse

4.9 ★★★★★ (99 reviews)

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Location: Grand Marais MN

Tel:  218 387 2574

Web Address:   http://ci.grand-marais.mn.us/

2. Pincushion Mountain Trail System

4.8 ★★★★★ (180 reviews)

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Location: 1 Pincushion Dr Grand Marais MN

Web Address:   http://pincushiontrails.org/

1. Artist Point

4.8 ★★★★★ (280 reviews)

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Location: Grand Marais MN

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Grand Marais, Minnesota! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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