Isabelle's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Flood Bay State Wayside
144 MN-61A really pretty stop for a short hike. Off Hwy 61 north of Two Harbors.
A worthy stop with a paved path for great views of Lake Superior. A great place to stretch your legs. Off Hwy 61 North of Two Harbors.
Silver Creek Cliff Tunnel
A worthy stop with a paved path for great views of Lake Superior. A great place to stretch your legs. Off Hwy 61 North of Two Harbors.
Beautiful stop for a short hike. Off Highway 61 by Silver Bay
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Black Beach
Beautiful stop for a short hike. Off Highway 61 by Silver Bay
Located North of Two Harbors off of Hwy 61. Beautiful and interesting stop for a short hike.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Iona's Beach Scientific and Natural Area
3548 MN-61Located North of Two Harbors off of Hwy 61. Beautiful and interesting stop for a short hike.
Centro Internacional del Lobo
1396 MN-169In Ely, MN
North American Bear Center
1926 Minnesota 169In Ely, MN
Hiking
Donald D. Ferguson Demonstration Forest
Drummond GradeA hike in the woods located 20 minutes from the cottage.
Parque Estatal de las Cataratas Gooseberry
3206 MN-61Split Rock Lighthouse
3713 Split Rock Lighthouse RdIt’s not just the lighthouse- this is the spot you want to head for to see the big boats go in-and-out of Two Harbors. Look for the scenic and wooded hiking trail that leads around Lighthouse Point!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Two Harbors Lighthouse Museum
It’s not just the lighthouse- this is the spot you want to head for to see the big boats go in-and-out of Two Harbors. Look for the scenic and wooded hiking trail that leads around Lighthouse Point!
Silver Bay Trail Head
Superior Hiking TrailCheck out their website for more information and about hiking the SHT
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Superior Hiking Trail
618 7th AveCheck out their website for more information and about hiking the SHT
Superior Hiking Trail Trailhead
Superior Hiking TrailParque Estatal Tettegouche
5702 MN-61George Crosby Manitou State Park
7616 Co Hwy 7Oberg Mountain Trail Head
Superior Hiking Trail Oberg Mountain LoopSax-Zim Bog
8793 Owl AveIron Range must-see for birders.
Britton Peak Trailhead
Superior Hiking TrailFood scene
Good eats a few minutes away from the cottage. Located on the snowmobile trail. Gasoline available.
Hugo's Bar
1898 Hwy 44Good eats a few minutes away from the cottage. Located on the snowmobile trail. Gasoline available.
Pequaywan Inn
Great food only minutes away! Located on the snowmobile trail. Gasoline available.
Locally owned and have great coffee ! Sweet little gift shop and quality consignment in the back. Located across from Culver’s on Hwy 61 (7th AVE) in Two Harbors
White Pine Market
1081 MN-61Locally owned and have great coffee ! Sweet little gift shop and quality consignment in the back. Located across from Culver’s on Hwy 61 (7th AVE) in Two Harbors
McDonald's
Located on Hwy 61 (7 AVE) in Two Harbors. I recommend, because my son works here! :-)
Located in “downtown” Two Harbors near the train depot. Near Agate Bay of Lake Superior.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Do North Pizzeria
15 Waterfront DrLocated in “downtown” Two Harbors near the train depot. Near Agate Bay of Lake Superior.
Northshore Pizza Cafe
802 7th AveLocated on Hwy 61 (7 AVE) in Two Harbors
Burlington Station
320 7th AveSuper One Foods
Nearest larger grocery store located in Two Harbors
Locally owned. Located in Knife River on the North Shore of Lake Superior. The salmon pate is worth the trip!.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Russ Kendall's Smoke House
149 Scenic DrLocally owned. Located in Knife River on the North Shore of Lake Superior. The salmon pate is worth the trip!.
Timber Coffee Company
Silver Bay
Sammy's Pizza & Restaurant - Downtown Duluth
103 W 1st StFitger's Brewhouse Brewery and Grille
600 E Superior StWhere you will find specialty groceries in Duluth
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Co-op
610 E 4th StWhere you will find specialty groceries in Duluth
Sir Benedicts Tavern on the Lake
805 E Superior StLocated in Eveleth on the Iron Range- right off Hwy 53. Excellent food. The wild rice burger is my favorite.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BoomTown Woodfire Bar & Grill
501 Hat Trick AveLocated in Eveleth on the Iron Range- right off Hwy 53. Excellent food. The wild rice burger is my favorite.
Where you will find specialty groceries on the Iron Range in Virginia.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Natural Harvest Food Co-op
732 4th St NWhere you will find specialty groceries on the Iron Range in Virginia.
A&W Restaurant
103 Main Street SouthLocated in Aurora, MN. So good and worth the drive!
Local favorite! I think it’s the best pizza in Northern Minnesota. Located in Biwabik
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vi's Pizza & TNT Bar
301 Main StLocal favorite! I think it’s the best pizza in Northern Minnesota. Located in Biwabik
Sulu's Espresso Café
507 Main StCute place in Tower
Neighborhoods
Two Harbors
Silver Bay
Ely
Fun
Bassett Lake Boat Launch. Accessible for ice-fishing, too. 20 minutes north from the cottage. Public outdoor bathrooms available.
Bassett Lake
Bassett Lake Boat Launch. Accessible for ice-fishing, too. 20 minutes north from the cottage. Public outdoor bathrooms available.
Great sand swimming beach and boat launch 20 minutes north from the cottage. Public outdoor bathrooms available.
Cadotte Lake Campground
3741 Bundle Lake RdGreat sand swimming beach and boat launch 20 minutes north from the cottage. Public outdoor bathrooms available.
This is a fun stop off of Hwy 61 between Duluth and Two Harbors. Lots of short trails to stretch legs. Fun for kids and adults.
Tom's Historic Logging Camp
5797 N Shore DrThis is a fun stop off of Hwy 61 between Duluth and Two Harbors. Lots of short trails to stretch legs. Fun for kids and adults.
The Adventure Park on the North Shore
42 Outer DrHarbor Kayak & Paddleboard Rental
Golf and mountain bike trails (they have rentals!) in the summer; downhill ski or snow tubing in the winter! An hour drive north from the cottage.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Área recreativa de Giants Ridge
6329 Wynne Creek DrGolf and mountain bike trails (they have rentals!) in the summer; downhill ski or snow tubing in the winter! An hour drive north from the cottage.
Located in the Iron Range.For Gardeners and plant-lovers. They also have classes if you check their website and call for information.
Byrns Greenhouse
1990 Hwy 7Located in the Iron Range.For Gardeners and plant-lovers. They also have classes if you check their website and call for information.
Shopping
Neighbor to Neighbor Thrift Store
508 7th StLocally owned thrift store located in Two Harbors
Silver Creek Co.
1825 MN-61Fitger's Complex (The Rex, Barrel Room, Brewhouse)
600 East Superior StreetSteger Mukluks
100 E Sheridan StEly
Located in Virginia on the Iron Range. I love this shop! They have so many beautiful things you don’t find or see anywhere else.
Irma's Finland House
625 9th St NLocated in Virginia on the Iron Range. I love this shop! They have so many beautiful things you don’t find or see anywhere else.
Mealey's Gift & Sauna Shop
124 N Central AveLocated in Ely
Piragis Northwoods Company
105 N Central AveLocated in Ely
Ely Surplus & Outdoor
129 N Central AveUbetcha Antiques & Uniques
601 Main StAntiques and thrifts located in Tower on the Iron Range.
History Museum
This is really an interesting and unique piece of Duluth history.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Glensheen
3300 London RdThis is really an interesting and unique piece of Duluth history.
Ferrocarril Escénico de North Shore
506 W Michigan StDorothy Molter Museum
2002 E Sheridan StIn Ely, MN
U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
801 Hat Trick AveEveleth, Iron Range
Nelimark Homestead Museum
4839 Salo RdLocated in Embarrass
Lake Vermilion-Soudan Underground Mine State Park
1302 McKinley Park Rd