Lake Superior is the furthest inland of the Great Lakes chain, and is also the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area. Traveling on Highway 61 you can see why this route has been designated an “All American Road” - with the Sawtooth mountains on one side and the vast lake waters on the other, spectacular views are found around every curve. Duluth is the gateway to the north shore and offers many of it’s own attractions to make this a unique and memorable vacation.

Day One

• As the largest inland port in the world, Duluth celebrates its seafaring history in the restored waterfront Canal Park. Cobblestone streets, wrought iron lampposts and horse-drawn carriages take you between lakefront hotels and old warehouses now made in to shopping and entertainment venues.
• Start the day simply walking along the Lakewalk, a two-mile boardwalk that lines the Lake Superior Shore. Stop in at the Maritime Visitor Center in Canal Park to check out when some of the large ships are scheduled to arrive from ports all over the world.
• This afternoon visit the Great Lakes Aquarium and learn more about the ecosystem of the Great Lakes or visit the Depot Museum complex with a large collection of historic railroad cars as well as art, history and children’s museums. Then hop aboard the Vista Fleet cruise boat for a sightseeing/dinner cruise of the harbor.

Day Two

• The North Shore Scenic Drive follows Lake Superior for 150 miles between Duluth and the Canadian border. Let spontaneity be your guide as you travel today - if you’re in the mood for nature stop at one of many trail heads and hike the Superior Hiking Trail or view one of the many waterfalls not far from the road. The beauty of the North Shore has also inspired artists who offer their wares in roadside boutiques and quaint harbor towns offer a variety of shopping and dining.
• Meander along this scenic drive to your overnight destination - a luxurious resort overlooking the lake. While the lake is too cold for swimming, and the shoreline too rocky for sitting on the beach, you are rewarded in other ways by the peace and beauty of this great lake.

Day Three

• The North Shore offers any type of outdoor adventure you can imagine. Rent a bike and travel on the Gitichi-Gami State Trail which parallels the North Shore Scenic Drive.Resorts offer shuttle services to hiking trails from easy to challenging. Several towns provide access and outfitting for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW)- a vast preserve of lakes and woods with no roads or buildings but plenty of wildlife and spectacular scenery.

  Travel through the BWCAW is done by canoe, with portage trails that link the lakes and rivers. Get a taste of the BWCAW on a day-trip, or hire an outfitter to provide all the equipment and provisions you need to stay in the remote campsites overnight.