North Shore Scenic Drive
North Shore Scenic Drive (Old Highway 61)
A classic self-drive route north along the shore of Lake Superior, linking lighthouses, waterfalls and state parks.
The North Shore Scenic Drive follows Highway 61 north from Duluth along the lakeshore. The roughly 32-kilometer stretch of Old Highway 61 from Duluth to Two Harbors hugs the water, with little traffic and beautiful views. Continuing north, you can visit Two Harbors Light, Gooseberry Falls, Split Rock Lighthouse, Palisade Head and Tettegouche State Park in turn, making it Duluth's most classic one-day driving route. Along the way are small shops selling smoked fish. On autumn-foliage weekends traffic gets heavy, so book accommodation in advance.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory
- Glensheen Historic Estate
- Tweed Museum of Art
- Leif Erikson Park & Rose Garden
- Duluth Lakewalk
- Fitger's Brewery Complex
- Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center
- Canal Park