North Shore Attractions

Fishing

With over a thousand lakes, dozens of rivers and streams, it’s no wonder Cook County has a trophy-size reputation as an angling destination.

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This aerial gondola is one of the North Shore's most popular attractions, taking you on a scenic ride to the top of Moose Mountain. Rising 1,000 feet above Lake Superior, the gentle ride is an experience not to be missed. Keep your eyes open for...

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State Parks

The state parks of the North Shore offer sights and adventures around every corner.

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Alpine Slide

Getting there is half the fun with a leisurely chairlift ride to the summit of Lutsen's Eagle Mountain. Then hop on your sled and cruise down an exhilarating half-mile of twisting, turning track back to the base.

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Dog Sledding

Dogsleds were the original snowmobiles, transporting people across the snow-frosted forests and ice-kissed lakes of the north

Cross Country Skiing

Cook County, Minnesota is home to the largest cross-country trail network in North America.

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Mountain Biking

These are the rides on every biker's bucket list. With no crowds and over 2,000 miles of potential rides, Cook County is a biker’s paradise.

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Superior National Golf Course

Welcome to Superior National at Lutsen, one of the most scenic courses located on the North Shore of Lake Superior.

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Fall Colors

Cook County is the premier destination to view fall colors in Minnesota.

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Hiking Trails

Lutsen Mountains features several miles of hiking trails, including hiking along the famed Superior Hiking Trail.

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Galleries/Art Colony

In Cook County Minnesota, artists and artisans thrive on natural inspiration drawn from the rugged northern Minnesota landscape and vibrant Ojibwa culture.

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Snowmobiling

With 450 miles of trails that wind through the wildest, most breathtaking scenery in Minnesota, Cook County snowmobiling is like nowhere else in the Midwest.

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Lutsen Nordic Center

Explore 3 kilometers of cross-country ski trails on Ullr Mountain

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Paddlesports

You don’t have to travel to the ocean to go sea kayaking- try the pristine north shore of Lake Superior in Cook County, Minnesota.

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Skiing & Snowboarding

With four interconnected mountains and 95 runs over 1000 acres, and the Timberjack Progression Park, there’s a place at Lutsen Mountains for every skier and rider.