Things to do in Grand Marais
Arleigh Jorgenson Sled Dog Adventures
Learn from spirited Alaskan Huskies in "dog-centered" mush your own adventures. The lead guide and teacher have 20 years' experience. Comfortable lodging is provided in cabins, yurts and heated tents; trips vary from 1-15 days; hourly rides, 1/2 day and full day trips also available. No experience is necessary. Scheduled and custom trips are available. Operating late November - May; weather permitting. Call 800-884-5463 for more information.
60 Frank's Way, Grand Marais, MN
Banadad Ski Trail System
The Banadad is the Longest groomed trail (29 km.) in BWCAW. From the eastern trailhead in addition to the Banadad, skiers can access the Lace Lake (5 km.) the Sepalla (1.5 km.) ski trails and 6 km of snowshoe trails. Ski passes are sold at the trailhead. Operating 8am - 4:30pm daily during ski season. Call 218-388-4487 for more information.
173 Little Ollie Road, Grand Marais, MN
Bear Track Outfitting Co.
Canoe & kayak trips are offered. You can enjoy our deluxe complete or partial outfitting for BWCA, Isle Royale and Lake Superior by the Williams family since 1972. Bear Track offers Saganaga tow service, fly-ins, sporting goods, fly-fishing clinics, Sea Kayak clinics, guided "women only" trips to BWCA, outfitting for families with children, guided llama treks, guided hikes, winter snowshoe & ski rental, instruction. Outfitting is open May October; cabins and Seagull Outpost open year round; ski & snowshoe rental December March; summer hours Monday Saturday 8am - 8pm; Sunday 9am - 5pm; winter by reservation only. Call 800-795-8068 for more information.
2011 W Highway 61, Grand Marais, MN
Boundary Country Trekking Adventure Vacations
This is Northern Minnesota's Adventure Vacation Specialist - BWCA sled dog expeditions, ski the Gunflint and/or the North Shore lodge to lodge, yurt to yurt skiing, snowmobiling, road biking Lodge to Lodge on the Mesabi Trail, hike the Superior Hiking Trail lodge to lodge, guided BWCA canoe trips, mountain biking, BWCA trail clearing trips, secluded lake cabin and bed and breakfast stays and more. Open 8am - 9pm daily/seven days a week. Call 800-322-8327 for more information.
173 Little Ollie Road, Grand Marais, MN
Central Gunflint Trail Cross Country Ski System
You will find mostly intermediate level trails (50%), with 25% advanced and 25% beginner. Numerous scenic views and overlooks while skiing thru the Superior National Forest. System links with the Upper Gunflint System via the Banadad Trail System. Snowshoe trails are also available that are lantern lit or twinkle lit trails every night! Open daily; lodge hours are generally 8am - 7pm; night skiing is also available every night. Call 800-346-2203 for more information.
468 Clearwater Road, Grand Marais, MN
Far Superior Charters
Lake Superior sport fishing for trout and salmon aboard a 28 foot Sport fisherman. Based out of the beautiful harbor town of Grand Marais, offering full day trips from 6am - 3pm; half day trips from 6am - 12pm / 1 - 7pm. Located in Grand Marais. Call 218-387-2248 for more information.
Good Harbor Hill Players
Performances are free and open to the public. Located in Grand Marais. Call 218-387-199 for more information.
Grand Marais Art Colony
This is Minnesota's oldest art colony, established in 1947. Offering summer weeklong workshops for visual artists and writers in an intimate setting on the North Shore of Lake Superior. Career development workshops for artists and writers are offered throughout the year. Sponsor of the Grand Marais Arts Festival on the Harbor. The Grand Marais Art Colonys mission is to provide services to artists, promote art education, and nurture art in our community by providing an environment for creative excellence. Call 800-385-9585 for more information.
120 West 3rd Avenue, Grand Marais, MN
Grand Marais Playhouse
A non-profit community theater dedicated to offering high quality theater and educational opportunities. We value artistic challenge, diversity, community and collaboration. Office hours are Tuesday - Friday 9am 5pm or by appointment. Performance dates vary through out the year. Check our website for specific information. Located at 1st Avenue West & 5th Street at the Arrowhead Center For the Arts. Call 218-387-1284 for more information.
Grand Portage National Monument
This is a partially reconstructed North West Company Fur Trade headquarters and 8.5 mile Grand Portage route; Costumed interpreters, guided programs/demonstrations, Three Sisters garden, historic heirloom variety gardens, furnished structures, Ojibwa Culture, fur trade history, area history; historical craft demonstrations/sales, cooking and baking demonstrations; historical musket demonstrations; ferry service to Isle Royale Nat'l Park operates from the site from mid-June through Labor Day. Open 9am 5pm daily from Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day. The Grand Portage Trail is open all year. Call 218-387-2788 for more information.
315 S Broadway, Grand Marais, MN
Gunflint Lodge (Dogsled Trips, Horseback Rides)
Offering half hour, 1-hour, and 2-hour dog sled trips through the Laurentian Highlands of NE Minnesota. Experienced mushers take 1 or 2 people on thrilling rides through the woods and over frozen lakes. The Stable offers 1 & 2 hour horseback rides, dinner or breakfast rides, and all day rides in the upper Gunflint Trail area. Experienced wranglers lead all trips. Private paddocks are available for guests bringing their own horse. Dogsled trips operate mid-December - mid-March; horseback riding early May - October 20; dogsled trips 9:30am - 3:30pm daily; stable open 9am - 5pm daily. Call 800-328-332 for more information.
143 S Gunflint Lake, Grand Marais, MN
Gunflint Northwoods Outfitters
Enjoy one of our canoe trip adventures into the famed BWCA. Both guided and unguided trips into remote areas for moose viewing, fishing and wilderness solitude. Operating June September 7am 7pm daily (June September). Call 800-362-5251 for more information.
143 S Gunflint Lake, Grand Marais, MN
Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway
Visit the birding site where you will see the Black-backed Woodpecker or Boreal Owl, found only here. The trail is actually a road -- County Road 12 -- which wanders north from Lake Superior for about 50 miles. Other species to watch out for include Spruce Grouse, Northern Saw-whet Owl and Boreal Chickadee. This 57-mile Scenic Byway runs from Grand Marais to Saganaga Lake. Call 218-387-2870 for more information.
Hungry Jack Canoe Outfitters
Enjoy day and overnight canoe trips into the Boundary Waters, Quetico Park and housekeeping cabins on Hungry Jack Lake. We provide service to all Gunflint Trail entry points and tow service to the Quetico Park. Top quality gear and food, reasonable prices, service to make you feel at home. Operating mid-May - September 8am - 7pm daily. Call 800-648-2922 for more information.
318 S Hungry Jack Road, Grand Marais, MN
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Continuous shows (8 per year) featuring various media and artists from all over the Midwest and Canada. Open year round; summer (June 7 - September 6) daily 10am - 5pm; winter Tuesday -Sunday 12 - 3pm.