North Shore Attractions
Snowshoeing
Strap on a pair of snowshoes and go for a quick kid-friendly jaunt or a full-day adventure exploring Cook County
North House Folk School
North House Folk School, a non-profit, community gathering place featuring 225 course and 120 instructors attract students from all over the country.
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.
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.
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.
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.
2025 Summit Express Gondola
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...
Superior National Golf Course
Welcome to Superior National at Lutsen, one of the most scenic courses located on the North Shore of Lake Superior.
Summit Express Gondola
Enjoy one of the best views in all of Minnesota from our Summit Gondola. Take a ride from our main base area over to Moose Mountain above the Poplar River valley with expansive views of the Sawtooth Mountains and the majesty of Lake Superior. Upon...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Waterfalls
After the snow melts, experience the raw power of North Shore waterfall season – a fleeting yet unforgettable spring wonder.
