The North Shore (Lake Superior)
Minnesota's Wild Coast
Waterfalls, cliffs, and forest along Lake Superior's rugged shore.
At a glance · 5 reasons to go
Why The North Shore (Lake Superior).
Drive the scenic North Shore byway.
Waterfalls at Gooseberry Falls & Tettegouche.
Hike the Superior Hiking Trail.
Split Rock Lighthouse on the cliffs.
Big-lake wilderness and fall color.
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Minnesota's North Shore hugs Lake Superior's wild edge — a scenic drive past waterfalls, cliff-top lighthouses, and forest trails, with the inland sea stretching to the horizon. Spectacular in summer, on fire in fall.
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Safety Overview
The North Shore (Lake Superior)
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Reviewed: 2026-06-06
If It’s Safe Travel… Travel Well.
Before You Travel
Five minutes of preparation means your whole group has emergency numbers, hospitals and your GPS location available offline — no WiFi needed when it matters most.
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