- The list below includes 5 free or cheap things to do in or near Grand Portage, Minnesota, including 17 different types of inexpensive activities like Specialty Museums, National & State Parks, River and Waterfalls.
- From Grand Portage State Park to High Falls, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Grand Portage and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Grand Marais.
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Grand Portage State Park is a Minnesota state park with the tallest waterfall in the state. The water plummets 120 feet down to the Pigeon River. The park designed for day use only is near the Canadian border. It offers hiking trails to the falls and picnic grounds.
2.5 Miles
High Falls which is also called Pigeon Falls is Minnesota's tallest waterfall at 120 feet. It can be accessed from Grand Portage State Park. The walk to the falls is on paved trail and accessible by wheelchairs and strollers.
0.9 Miles
Pigeon River, named after the now extinct passenger pigeon, is a river running alongside the Grand Portage Trail. The river and surrounding area may appeal to those interested in sightseeing, rafting, and hiking.
33.4 Miles
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178 votes
170 Mile Creek Road, Grand Portage, MN 55605
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Grand Portage National Monument explores the history of the Ojibwe Indians and the North West Company of the North American fur trade. A gift shop offers hand made Indian items, books, jewelry, and pottery. The staff and the tour guides are dressed in period costumes.
0.3 Miles
The Grand Portage Museum is a museum that showcases the heritage of the local area of Grand Portage. The museum facility features educational exhibits, interactive displays, and artifacts including birch bark canoes.
19.1 Miles
Minnesota's Judge Magney State Park is located in Grand Marais. The park offers campsites, trails, fishing and gorgeous foliage, especially in the autumn. It is particularly known for its trout population.
33.5 Miles
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40 votes
13 North Broadway Ave., Grand Marais, MN 55604
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Explore the northern paradise of Grand Marais, Minnesota at the Grand Marais & Gunflint Trail Visitor Center. The Center has all the information you need to plan your visit, purchase permits and stay safe exploring the Minnesota wilderness.
33.5 Miles
Students at the North House Folk School in Grand Marais, Minnesota learn a variety of crafts and trades. The institution's offerings include woodworking, furniture making, fiber arts, musicianship, quilting and blacksmithing.
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PO Box 149, Grand Marais, MN
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North Shore Expeditions -Day Kayaking Tours allow adventurers to explore Lake Superior while on a relaxing kayak. Kayak camping is also available, and beginners can rest assured that they'll receive adequate kayaking instruction.
33.5 Miles
The Cook County Historical Society was founded in 1924 and includes 5 prominent building. Exhibits include Bally's Blacksmith Shop, a Ski Hill Gallery, and a photo gallery of old cabins, resorts, and businesses.