communities restaurants shops maps attractions winter activities lodging events shipwrecks holiday events » north shore visitor “best north shore website” -National Geographic Traveler seasonal update ** lots of local arts, crafts and seasonal sales and events ** read about lake superior shipwrecks covid updates CDC recommends mask wearing for all people [vaccinated or not] indoors or in crowded outdoor areas]. travel tips Book early – lodging is getting hard to find, that said, here are some specials for winter. Be Patient – every business is short staffed, we’ve got road construction and it is busy Have Fun – look at what to do in each community, check out the mile-by-mile list, find a map, an event, and see every place you can access Lake Superior. Get updates and images on Facebook Be flexible, don’t litter and remember … you don’t have to hurry up to slow down Get updates, photos, & recommendations in my monthly e-Newsletter! here are some wonderful places to stay . . . bluefin bay on lake superior tofte / schroeder bearskin lodge gunflint trail best western plus superior inn grand marais gunflint lodge premiere wilderness vacation resort gunflint trail superior shores resort & conference center two harbors grand superior lodge on lake superior gooseberry a note from nina quiet time It is quiet time on the North Shore. The pace changes. With fewer visitors, locals run into each other and stop to talk. Some businesses close for a well-deserved rest and some close for the season. Hiking is still magnificent, a good way to get out as we wait for snow accumulations. Inland lakes are skimming over with ice and Lutsen Mountains is making snow and open weekends. The North Shore is ideal for shopping small and local; check out the amazing number of craft sales, bazaars, art shows and events starting November 20. New this year – weekend offering of Tea aboard the historic Edna G – how cool is that?! For outdoor fun – wave watching at any of these Lake Superior public access spots. Windy cloudy November brings Shipwrecks to mind as this is the month when the nor’easters come ripping down the lake creating magnificent waves and troubled seas. Be safe and enjoy, – Nina upcoming events north house folk school november courses november 2, 2021 - november 30, 2021 | grand marais thanksgiving skiing at lutsen mountains november 24, 2021 - november 27, 2021 | lutsen harbor rail farmers market november 27, 2021 | two harbors annual craft sale november 27, 2021 | two harbors because words don't do it justice view gallery GRAND MARAIS WEATHER © 2021 northshorevisitor.com / nina simonowicz | inquire about advertising