Explore Artists' Point, MN

The town of Grand Marais on the North Shore of Lake Superior is two hours northeast of Duluth and about 4.5 hours from Minneapolis. If you're exploring the Northwoods, stop here for lunch and some exploring on Artists' Point.

Located just blocks away from downtown Grand Marais, Artists' Point is popular with painters, who set up easels on the jagged rock formations and paint the surrounding landscape. Park your car on a city street and walk south toward the Grand Marais Coast Guard Station. Once you get there, turn left and venture onto the rocky coast line.

If you're here during the winter, bundle up. The wind off Lake Superior can be frigid. However, the ice that forms on surrounding rocks make for a beautiful setting well worth the extra layers.

After spending some time on Artists' Point, get a bowl of chilli and a local IPA at the Gun Flint Tavern.

The portion sizes are enough for a big appetite and the selection of craft beers is impressive. If you're around for the evening, the bar has live music. Popular Duluth folk-rock band Trampled by Turtles has played the Tavern stage many times.