What to do

Dining in Grand Marais. From the famous Sven and Ole’s Pizza and My Sister’s Place to the seasonal cuisine offered with a lake view at The Harbor House, or The Angry Trout Cafe. For fresh food with a flair, try the Crooked Spoon or enjoy live music at the Gun Flint tavern, downtown.

Active Adventure for the whole family. Cook County has it all. Try HikingBikingKayakingGolf and Tennis, or book a day of Charter Fishing.

Arts and Culture in Grand Marias. Visit the North House Folk School, the Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery or the Grand Marais Art Colony. Spend an evening enjoying Community Theater at the Grand Marais Playhouse.

Shopping in Grand Marais. Discover one-of-a-kind, locally owned shops, art galleries and boutiques offering a wide variety of specialty items, clothing and gifts.

The Cook County Tennis Association maintains five courts, three lit for evening play, just five blocks north of downtown. Check their website for programs, classes and tournaments. The courts are open to the public from April through September. Visit the Cook County Tennis website for more information.

Additional information and links are offered by the Grand Marais Area Tourism Association website. Visit our galleries and specialty shops and discover the shops’ visual gifts in and of themselves. Restaurants and cafés, are always inviting and relaxed, pleasing all palates with menus reflecting North Shore specialties.

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