Scott's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Tofte, MN. Many great things to do and see in the area. Hiking- Many options from Carlton Peak, Oberg Mountain,Eagle Mountain and many other options. Superior Hiking Trail
Biking - Gitchi-Gami Bike Trail along Lake Superior. Snowmobile trails.
Waterfalls- Temperance River, Cascade Falls and many other waterfalls in the area.
Road trips- Drive back roads Sawbill Trail to Honeymoom Trail or further up Sawbill Trail to the Grade turn right and take to Caribou Trail take back to Lutsen. Things you may want to do on this trip is to make a stop at the Maple syrup stops along the Caribou Trail (Wild Country-our favorite and Caribou Cream).
Places to eat drink
Tofte - Bluefin Grill, Coho Cafe
Beaver Bay - Lemon Wolf.
7 locals recommend
Tofte
Tofte, MN. Many great things to do and see in the area. Hiking- Many options from Carlton Peak, Oberg Mountain,Eagle Mountain and many other options. Superior Hiking Trail
Biking - Gitchi-Gami Bike Trail along Lake Superior. Snowmobile trails.
Waterfalls- Temperance River, Cascade Falls and many other waterfalls in the area.
Road trips- Drive back roads Sawbill Trail to Honeymoom Trail or further up Sawbill Trail to the Grade turn right and take to Caribou Trail take back to Lutsen. Things you may want to do on this trip is to make a stop at the Maple syrup stops along the Caribou Trail (Wild Country-our favorite and Caribou Cream).
Places to eat drink
Tofte - Bluefin Grill, Coho Cafe
Beaver Bay - Lemon Wolf.
Our favorite small town destination in Minnesota.
Start of the Gunflint Trail that takes you to Voyagers National Park with many resorts, restaurants and canoe outfitters.
Explore the small town of Grand Marais shop the many unique stores like Beth’s Fudge, Trading Post, Ben Franklin, Sivertson’s Art Galaxy, Drury Lane Books, Birchbark Books & Gifts and many more. Make sure to spend time at the harbor, lighthouse and Artists Point.
Food and Drink - My Sisters Place, Blue Water Cafe, Angry Trout, Sven & Ole’s, Voyageur Brewing Co., Worlds Greatest Donuts, Sydney’s Frozen Custard and Java Moose Coffee. North of town Naniboujou Lodge and Restaurant and may other options
37 locals recommend
Grand Marais
Our favorite small town destination in Minnesota.
Start of the Gunflint Trail that takes you to Voyagers National Park with many resorts, restaurants and canoe outfitters.
Explore the small town of Grand Marais shop the many unique stores like Beth’s Fudge, Trading Post, Ben Franklin, Sivertson’s Art Galaxy, Drury Lane Books, Birchbark Books & Gifts and many more. Make sure to spend time at the harbor, lighthouse and Artists Point.
Food and Drink - My Sisters Place, Blue Water Cafe, Angry Trout, Sven & Ole’s, Voyageur Brewing Co., Worlds Greatest Donuts, Sydney’s Frozen Custard and Java Moose Coffee. North of town Naniboujou Lodge and Restaurant and may other options
Lutsen Recreation Area Winter - downhill and cross country skiing. Summer and Fall - Alpine slide and Gondola to top of Moose Mountain ( great views of Lake Superior)
Caribou Trail - scenic drive to both Honeymoon Trail ( takes you to Sawbill Trail) and Grade ( takes you to Sawbill Trail or Grand Marais and start of hiking trail to Eagle Mountain- highest point in Minnesota).
Maple syrup shops along the Caribou Trail - Caribou Cream and our favorite Wild Country.
Places to eat and drink - Cascade Restaurant & Pub, Papa Charlie’s, Northshore Winery and Lutsen Resort.
6 locals recommend
Lutsen
Lutsen Recreation Area Winter - downhill and cross country skiing. Summer and Fall - Alpine slide and Gondola to top of Moose Mountain ( great views of Lake Superior)
Caribou Trail - scenic drive to both Honeymoon Trail ( takes you to Sawbill Trail) and Grade ( takes you to Sawbill Trail or Grand Marais and start of hiking trail to Eagle Mountain- highest point in Minnesota).
Maple syrup shops along the Caribou Trail - Caribou Cream and our favorite Wild Country.
Places to eat and drink - Cascade Restaurant & Pub, Papa Charlie’s, Northshore Winery and Lutsen Resort.