grand marais & gunflint trail visitor center

kathyr394

While visiting the area on our way to the BWCA, we stopped in to get local information and also some info for the surrounding area. The people were very helpful and and we put the advice to good use on where to eat and stay once we came back out of the Boundary Waters.

AgateJoe

Anything you need to know about the North Shore is all here. The woman at the center was very knowledgable and helpful with all questions we had about hiking. She gave us easy directions to Eagle Mountain plus recommended a hike in town we didn't know about, Sweethearts Bluff. It turned out to be a really nice hike. She also gave us information about restaurants in town and other things to see and do. Definitely worth the stop.

propman01

Magnificent and easy-to-drive highway, surrounded by beautiful scenery as leaves turn and birch trees line both sides of the road. Gunflint Trail leads to Pincushion Point where viewing of the Northern Lights is available.

Nellie83

We stopped at the Visitor Center for information about hiking and left with great information about not only hiking, but about entertainment options in the area. We were even advised where we could find good blueberry picking!

europewithKellynRyan

A favorite place to camp as a kid, we went here with my dad just so he could see it once more. Loved seeing the area again as an adult. The weather was perfect. We did some shopping in town and then had lunch. We drove up the Gunflint and stopped in several places to enjoy the view.

culaugh2012

I love history and their is so much here. You will learn here what there is and what your usage may be. Then go explore..Aside from that this trails is not crowded and has literally hundreds of places to hunt, fish, use all terrain vehicles, boats, bikes and camping...It is a outsiders best kept secret...hiking, too..It has something for everyone and more...

mparker

We stayed in Lutsen, Minnesota for 5 days and travelled to Grand Maris for sightseeing and the restaurants nearby. The visitor center was very informative and if you are traveling to the Northshore, this is a great place to stop.

leeannv2013

Went before the dinner rush, had the bergundy beef soup, yummy! My husband had the walleye sandwich, it was huge! And very good. Good selection of micro brews,

AngeliqueBruggeman

They are friendly and know what they are talking about. They know where things are. They have great maps and knowledge of the area.

JohnW53

The staff knows the area very well and can tell you almost anything that's available to do on the North Shore.

FionaMcGier

The peace and quiet. The beauty of the natural surroundings. The friendliness of the people in town and along the Gunflint Trail. We've camped in Federal parks along the Gunflint Trail for the past 2 years, at least a week at a time. Last year I was so unhappy at leaving that I started dreaming up a character who would fall in love with a local resident, as well as the area. The book will be out May 1, a contemporary romance called "For The Love of His Life". It's a love story as much about the place, as about my characters. I LOVE Grand Marais!www.fionamcgier.com

MicheleS989

very interesting place to walk through. always get good things or ideas for gifts for friends and family.

SheilaM700

It was remarkable. Trails were well marked and groomed. I am not a sledder by any means but my husband, myself and some friends had an incredible time the two days we spent riding those trails.

Valerie1950

Grand Marias is a beautiful town. Great shops, restaurants, beautifulscenry and hotels that sit right on the shores of Lake Superior. The Gunflint trail is nature's beauty at it's finest. If you want to experience the wilderness experience, The Gunflint trail offers that. The air is unbelievably crisp clean and fragrant. Be sure to bring your camera.

68JustinB

Every year we go the Boundary waters canoe area we have to stop here to pick up our permit to enter the BWCA. This usually involves a ten minute video explaining the rules and philosophy of the Boundary waters. They have very knowledgeable rangers working there and you can purchase maps here as well. They have quite an array of taxidermed animals and historical information regarding the Gunflint trail (which leads to the BWCA).