Sunlight glistens off the water as sailboats float in the harbor at Grand Marais, Minnesota, with a hazy sky and forested shoreline in the background.
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The Complete Guide to Minnesota’s North Shore Scenic Drive

ByMidwest by the Mile

The North Shore Scenic Drive in Minnesota is more than just a beautiful stretch of highway—it’s a classic Midwest road trip that winds along the edge of Lake Superior, past waterfalls, rocky cliffs, and storybook small towns. This summer, I drove the full route for the first time from Duluth to Grand Portage and let…