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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 14 attractions in Grand Marais

Entry point to many lakes in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.

Attraction type: Lake
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 14 attractions in Grand Marais

This site features a recreated fur trading post and also contains historical artifacts.

Attraction type: Monument; Museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 14 attractions in Grand Marais

Modeled after Danish folk schools from the 1800s, this educational site offers up to 100 different courses on a wide variety of subjects such as spinning wool and sailing.

Attraction type: Educational site
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 14 attractions in Grand Marais
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 14 attractions in Grand Marais

Our store is located on Lake Superior's rugged and beautiful north shore in Minnesota. The harbor of Grand Marais sits outside our door. We offer a variety of quality clothing and footwear as well as exclusive gifts, books, maps, camping gear, knives, toys, candy, candles, jewelry and much more. If you're in the area, make it a point to walk through our doors. We will greet you with a welcoming smile and offer any assistance you may need.

Attraction type: Specialty shop
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 14 attractions in Grand Marais
Attraction type: Tourist/visitor center
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Located northwest of Lake Superior, this area offers camping, hiking, cross-country skiing and dogsledding.

Attraction type: Forest
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The Grand Marais Art Colony is Minnesota's oldest art colony. Begun in 1947.

Attraction type: Educational site
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Attraction type: Cross-country ski area; Ski area
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Swimming pool, sauna, whirlpool, kiddie pool, water slide, climbing wall.

Attraction type: Water park
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We’re easy to find – as you come into Grand Marais on Highway 61, the only traffic light in town (in fact, the whole county) is at Broadway Avenue and 61. Turn toward the harbor, and we’re one block down, on your right, at 13 No. Broadway Avenue. We’ve got all kinds of maps, brochures and guidebooks to make your Grand Marais adventure everything you want, and more. Stop on in! Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be happy to help you.

Attraction type: Tourist/visitor center
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Unique beach-front retail shop ... Offering guided coastal kayaking tours to the best paddling locations on Minnesota's Lake Superior Coast .. Open all year.. Offering cross country ski and snowshoe rentals in the winter.

Attraction type: Group tour/boat; Specialty shop
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