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2 01, 2020

Sawtooth Mountain Maple Syrup Company
Sawtooth Mountain Maple Syrup Company

Sawtooth Mountain Maple Syrup Company

Martha Finley2021-09-07T20:52:28+00:00Activities & Attractions, Local Businesses, Lutsen|

Take a drive up the winding Caribou Trail just north of Lutsen and you'll find yourself surrounded by large, mature maple trees. With its cold nights and warm(er) afternoons in the early spring, this area is the ideal location for a maple syrup farm. So it's no surprise that Lutsen is home to a large maple syrup company who is working hard to produce some of the best organic maple syrup you'll ever try! Started in 1996, The Sawtooth Mountain Maple Syrup Company tapped their first tree and would quickly grow into a massive operation. In the 2019 season they [...]

2 01, 2020

North Shore Winery
North Shore Winery

North Shore Winery

Martha Finley2021-09-30T16:45:53+00:00Local Businesses, Lutsen|

The North Shore Winery and the Sawtooth Mountain Cider House are a must-stop on anyone’s journey up the North Shore. It is located just off Highway 61 on Ski Hill Road near Lutsen and offers a unique experience for area visitors and locals alike. The winery was built in 2015 and opened in 2016 by owners, Chuck and Kim Corliss. They have been interested in all things wine (vineyards, winemaking, tasting, etc.) for many, many years. In addition to the couple learning about wine through many of their life experiences, Chuck was also trained as a sommelier. In 2017 fellow [...]

2 01, 2020

Great! Lakes Candy Kitchen
Great! Lakes Candy Kitchen

Great! Lakes Candy Kitchen

Martha Finley2021-09-09T19:59:58+00:00Local Businesses, Scenic Drive|

If you are traveling between Duluth and Two Harbors on your next North Shore Vacation, do yourself a favor and take the “long way” by turning onto Scenic Drive just outside of Duluth. This slower-paced road takes you right along Lake Superior and through some lesser-known lake-side communities. It is also along this road that you will come to the next shop we are featuring in our North Shore Sweet Tooth Series. For Part 4 of our Sweet Tooth Series, we bring you to the Great! Lakes Candy Kitchen. Toward the end of your journey on the Scenic Drive between [...]

2 01, 2020

World’s Best Donuts
World’s Best Donuts

World’s Best Donuts

Martha Finley2021-02-25T20:25:27+00:00Grand Marais, Local Businesses|

The North Shore Sweet Tooth Series continues with Part 3: World's Best Donuts World's Best Donuts is another Grand Marais staple that has been around for a long time. Owner Dee's grandmother opened the donut shop in 1969 and ownership has been passed down from the women in the family ever since, with Dee being a third-generation owner. The cake donut recipe used is the same as the original 1969 recipe that Dee's grandmother started with. Over the years, the offerings have expanded from the traditional cake donuts to about 30 varieties of donuts. So, if fudge isn't what you [...]

2 01, 2020

Voyageur Brewing Company
Voyageur Brewing Company

Voyageur Brewing Company

Martha Finley2021-08-11T18:53:39+00:00Grand Marais, Local Businesses|

The craft brew has swept the nation and Cook County is getting in on the craze with its own local brewery: The Voyageur Brewing Company. Located on the corner of Highway 61 and 3rd Ave W near the heart of downtown Grand Marais you will find a modern-warehouse-looking building that houses this amazing local company. Come in for the beer and food, stay for the live music, and make some friends along the way. Voyageur is a family-friendly, upbeat local hangout that brings tourists and locals together. With its rooftop deck, outdoor patio, and dog-friendly atmosphere it is welcoming to [...]

2 01, 2020

The Gunflint Mercantile
The Gunflint Mercantile

The Gunflint Mercantile

Martha Finley2024-04-17T17:20:45+00:00Grand Marais, Local Businesses|

Since our initial post, the Gunflint Mercantile has closed. Owner Chelsea has started a new venture called The Chocolate Dog, which will operate entirely online. Visit The Chocolate Dog Facebook Page to see updates. This post is for archival purposes only. And because my kids are super cute in the video. The store was purchased by Abby Tofte who already owned the other half of the building for her store, The Big Lake. Abby will be expanding the Lady Superior Bottle Shop into the space starting in the summer 2024. Our North Shore Sweet Tooth series continues this week [...]

2 01, 2020

Beth’s Fudge
Beth’s Fudge

Beth’s Fudge

Martha Finley2021-08-11T15:55:36+00:00Grand Marais, Local Businesses|

With National Chocolate Chip Day happening at the end of May and National Fudge day in June, we have decided to bring you a series called “North Shore Sweet Tooth”, introducing you to two of our favorite businesses in Grand Marais for anyone with a sweet tooth looking to celebrate these two candy-inspired holidays. Kicking off our series is Beth’s Fudge & Gifts! Sitting near the corner of Broadway and Wisconsin Street in the heart of downtown Grand Marais is a picturesque blue building. It will take you back to childhood memories of soda fountains and candy stores. Inside, you [...]

1 01, 2020

Putt ‘N Pets
Putt ‘N Pets

Putt ‘N Pets

Martha Finley2021-08-09T17:42:58+00:00Activities & Attractions, Grand Marais, Local Businesses|

Driving into Grand Marais from the west (Duluth) you’ll find yourself catching a glimpse of some peculiar things on the south side of Highway 61. A moose? A bear chasing a man up a tree? A… goat watching mini-golf? Don’t worry, you aren’t seeing things. Your long drive from wherever you are coming from has not made your eyes play tricks on you. At least, not in this case. Those things are really there. They are at Putt ‘N Pets, the most whimsical mini-golf course on Earth (or, at least, on the North Shore). Located at 2014 W Highway 61 [...]

1 01, 2020

Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center
Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center

Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center

Martha Finley2025-08-13T14:37:18+00:00Activities & Attractions, Gunflint Trail/BWCA, History, Local Businesses|

The Gunflint Trail and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness are rich in history. The history dates back several centuries when the area was a Native American hunting area. Back then, the Gunflint Trail was just a path in the woods. Today, the Gunflint Trail 56-mile is a paved road that is home to many permanent - and many more seasonal - residents. It’s also home to the BWCA, a popular nature and remote destination for visitors from all over the world. Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center strives to gather this rich history into a living museum and nature [...]

1 01, 2020

Ryden’s Border Store
Ryden’s Border Store

Ryden’s Border Store

Martha Finley2025-04-30T14:35:59+00:00Hovland/Grand Portage, Local Businesses|

Ryden’s Border Store – Your Last (and Best) Stop Before Canada If you're planning to cross the U.S.–Canada border near Grand Portage, Minnesota, make sure Ryden's Border Store is on your itinerary. With its unbeatable location and unique service, this iconic stop is more than just convenient — it’s practically a border-crossing tradition. Located just 0.5 miles from the Canadian border and five miles north of Grand Portage, Ryden’s has been a trusted, family-owned business since 1947. If you know anything about North Shore history, that is a long time for a family-owned business on the North Shore! Over [...]