- Our list of the best things to do in Grand Portage, Minnesota, features the top 5 nearby activities — including 4 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Grand Portage, 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 5 things to do within the city of Grand Portage, MN , followed by 1 popular activity in the nearby city of 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.
33.4 Miles
98%
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
33.3 Miles
Grand Marais Playhouse has produced over two hundred plays and many special events with local community members and youth. Typical annual schedule includes six plays, one for children, one for high school age, three summer and one in the fall.
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.
33.5 Miles
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10 votes
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.