- Our list of the best things to do in Grand Marais, Minnesota, features the top 26 nearby activities — including 16 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Grand Marais, MN has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Sights & Landmarks, and Water Activities.
- The results below include the top 20 things to do within the city of Grand Marais, MN , followed by 8 popular activities in nearby cities, including Lutsen and Grand Portage
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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.
11.0 Miles
Sitting on 1 million acres of land, the Superior National Forest is a national forest that is known for its boreal forest ecosystem, clean lakes, and colorful cultural history. The forest supports hunting, camping, swimming, and hiking.
12.4 Miles
Kah-Nee-Tah Gallery features Minnesota-made artwork, paintings, prints and unique handcrafted items such as fine silver jewelry. In addition to jewelry, the gallery offers beeswax candles, ceramic pieces, along with hand-felted and knit scarves, hats and purses.
13.5 Miles
Cascade River State Park in Minnesota is situated in a rocky and rugged location with many types of wildlife. The park's highlights are hiking, camping, fishing, and most of all the waterfalls.
17.0 Miles
The Cascade River flows through Cascade River State Park on Minnesota's North Shore. It offers recreational opportunities for hikers to follow trails leading to the waterfalls. The trails run beside the river which show views of the waterfalls.
17.0 Miles
Superior National Golf Course is a 27-hole golf course. There are three courses, the River, Mountain, and Canyon courses which are rotated daily to accommodate an 18-hole and 9-hole play. A major renovation of the course is scheduled from 2013 to 2016.
18.8 Miles
Lutsen Mountains Ski Area claims to have the largest ski area in the Midwest. It employs snowmaking machines which use less water and electricity. It offers Nordic Skiing, dog sledding, snowshoeing, and sleigh rides as part of their adventures and activities.
18.8 Miles
Travelling to the top of Moose Mountain during a ten-minute ride, the Lutsen Mountain Tram features views of Lake Superior from its gondola car windows. The top station of the tram features access to hiking trails and a chalet.
33.8 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.
34.1 Miles
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.