Why this stop
Make a water-centered northern trip with shoreline, islands and night skies.
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THE MINNESOTA EDITION · Water
Voyageurs National Park
Make a water-centered northern trip with shoreline, islands and night skies.
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What to know before you go.
Make the day work
Arrange a boat plan and check current visitor center access before setting out.
What comes next
Connect this visit with North Shore of Lake Superior or Boundary Waters gateway.
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STOP 01 / 04
Voyageurs National Park
Make a water-centered northern trip with shoreline, islands and night skies.
Arrange a boat plan and check current visitor center access before setting out.Explore this stop →STOP 01 / 04 · Nature
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau. Confirm travel conditions with the official places linked in each guide.North Shore of Lake Superior
Waterfalls and rocky shoreline reward a flexible drive north.
Check park access and lake weather before setting out.Explore this stop →STOP 02 / 04 · WildernessBoundary Waters gateway
Use Ely as a gateway to plan a paddling trip matched to your experience.
Confirm permits and outfitter details before travel.Explore this stop →STOP 03 / 04 · CultureMinneapolis riverfront
Follow the Mississippi through museums, food and former mill landmarks.
Choose one neighborhood and check museum hours.Explore this stop →STOP 04 / 04 · WaterVoyageurs National Park
Make a water-centered northern trip with shoreline, islands and night skies.
Arrange a boat plan and check current visitor center access before setting out.Explore this stop →ONE STOP CAN BECOME A TRIP
Follow the next interesting turn.
Explore North Shore of Lake Superior next, or make Voyageurs National Park part of a trip that fits your time.