Winter Things To Do
December 14th, 2021
Things to Do on the North Shore, MN, in the Winter
One of the best times to visit the North Shore, MN, is winter. There is a wide variety of things to do in the area, from eating great food, drinking hot coffee, hiking some of the best trails in the state, skiing and more. Cascade Lodge is positioned in the best place possible for you to do all of this and more any winter. To get the gears turning, here’s a list of some of the best things to do on the North Shore, MN. Enjoy!
- Drink at one of the delicious breweries on the North Shore. We recommend Castle Danger Brewery and Voyageur Brewing Company for starters.
- There are also great wineries on the North Shore. Start at the aptly named North Shore Winery.
- If you’ve never been snowshoeing, then there is no better place to start than here. Begin your trek in Cascade River State Park or the Kadunce River Wayside.
- But if snowshoeing is too slow for your tastes, then try some Nordic skiing. The Norpine Trail Association in Cascade River State Park is a great place to start. Sugarbush Trail is a good one too.
- An enjoyable way to experience winter on the North Shore is on a fat bike. If you are visiting in January, be sure to check out the Norpine Fat Bike Classic Tour. It’s a great event if you want to try out fat biking or witness someone else take on the Tour while you sip your hot chocolate.
- It’s a simple activity, but it never fails to impress. That’s hiking the North Shore. Look into hiking the Bean & Bear Lakes Trail or the Oberg Mountain Trail.
- Find yourself a snowmobile rental and cruise through some of Minnesota’s best snowmobile trails. Head down to Steve’s Sports & Auto in Grand Marais for your rental. You can give them a call ahead of time to see what is available at 218-387-1835. Then get moving to Lutsen Trail.
- Skiing is popular on the North Shore. Which makes sense because of the Lutsen Mountains.
- Sip some of the best coffee on the North Shore in Cascade Lodge. We provide local coffee from Fika Coffee.