NOrth Shore Scenic Drive

finding adventure on highway 61

For 150 miles, US Highway 61 runs north of Duluth to the Canadian Border. Make the drive and you’ll see pine forests, waterfalls, scenic lighthouses, quaint small towns and Lake Superior views that rival any ocean coastline. Here are some of the biggest highlights and best things to do, from our friends up the shore.

Ultimate North Shore Road Trip

By Lovin’ Lake County

Black sand. Agate lollipops. Waterfalls, state parks and pie. There’s a heck of a lot to see and do on the ultimate North Shore road trip.

Waterfalls in Cook County

By Cook County

Some thunder. Some trickle. Some burble and babble. The waterfalls of Northern Minnesota vary in size, but they’re all a delight on the ears and eyes. Download the waterfall guide to get cookin’.

8 Beautiful Outdoor Places to Visit on Minnesota’s North Shore

By Explore Minnesota

Pack some snacks, dress in layers and prepare to be amazed.

Fun Facts

Highway 61 is immortalized by Bob Dylan in his song “Highway 61 Revisited.” Rolling Stone magazine listed the song as number 364 in the 500 greatest songs of all time.

Fun Facts

Chasing the color rush? Along the North Shore, fall colors begin to peak in mid-September and can run through early October.

Fun Facts

The famous Split Rock Lighthouse, a favorite with photographers for decades, appeared on a United State Postal Service stamp in 1995. Although the lighthouse was retired in 1969, it emits a light every year on November 10 in memory of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald.