Northeast Minnesota Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Northeast Minnesota
Canal Park
Canal Park is known for its panoramic lake views, and you can see some sights area like Great Lakes Aquarium and AMSOIL Arena.
North Shore
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in North Shore. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Superior or Brighton Beach Park.
Downtown Duluth
Downtown Duluth is beloved for its panoramic lake views. Take some time to explore sights in the area like North Shore Scenic Railroad and AMSOIL Arena.
Lincoln Park
While visiting Lincoln Park, you might make a stop by sights like Duluth Children's Museum and Duluth Heritage Sports Center.
Park Point
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Park Point. A stop by Park Point Beach or Lake Superior might round out your trip.
Duluth Heights
If you're spending some time in Duluth Heights, Miller Hill Mall and Enger Tower are top sights worth seeing.
Lift Bridge Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Can't best this view!! Room faces Lake Superior. You can walk out of the hotel and right onto the walking path along the lake shore. Room was very large and clean. Even though we were on a hall with a hockey team, we didn't hear any noise! Very restful and quiet. Enjoyed 2 hot tubs, so they didn't ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza
Room was good, could definitely use some detail cleaning
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Grand Casino Hinckley
Comfortable
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Poplar River Condos
Very convenient to ski at Lutsen.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Lutsen Sea Villas
No pet. Lovely shoreline view
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
East Bay Suites
Everything was great. Friendly staff. Spacious, clean, updated suite. Fantastic views of the lake
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
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Popular places to visit
Voyageurs National Park
Access more than 500 islands by boat and explore this park’s seemingly endless miles of shoreline under the clear skies of northern Minnesota.
Spirit Mountain
Hit the slopes in Duluth with a visit to Spirit Mountain. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
Aerial Lift Bridge
You can find out about the history of Duluth with a visit to Aerial Lift Bridge. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Bayfront Festival Park
You can take time to visit Bayfront Festival Park during your travels to Duluth. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
Gooseberry Falls State Park
You can take time to visit Gooseberry Falls State Park during your travels to Two Harbors. Wander the lakeside or discover the waterfalls in this relaxing area.
North Shore Scenic Railroad
You can spend time exploring the galleries in North Shore Scenic Railroad during your travels in Duluth. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Things to do
Narrated Scenic Tour on the Minneapolis Trolley
Minneapolis River Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Mighty Mississippi Self Guided Minneapolis Riverside Tour
Minnesota’s Storied City: A Self-Guided Tour of Downtown St. Paul
St. Paul Ghost Tours: Sinister Sins & Shadows
