Explore the North Shore.

Life at Boathouse Bay means adventure is always just around the corner. From iconic state parks and scenic drives to art galleries, ski hills, and historic towns, the North Shore is packed with things to see and do year-round.

    • Bean & Bear Lakes Loop - a moderately challenging loop with stunning views of two inland lakes & spectacular colors in the fall.

    • Shovel Point Hike - an out-and-back trail featuring panoramic views of Lake Superior, the cliffs, and Palisade Head.

    • Superior Hiking Trail- a 310 mile long hiking trail starting south of Duluth and ending on the MN/CA border.

    • Tettegouche State Park- many stunning hiking trails, access to Lake Superior and two waterfalls along the Baptism River.

    • Split Rock Lighthouse State Park- iconic lighthouse and shoreline trails.

    • North Shore Adventure Park - high ropes course, zip line, and axe throwing.

    • Black Beach - the only black sand beach in MN, perfect for swimming or having a picnic.

    • Silver Bay Golf Course - 9 holes surrounded by forested hills and the east branch of the Beaver River.

    • Silver Bay Marina - charter fishing, sailing, and scuba diving, host of the annual salmon classic.

    • Palisade Head - rises 300 feet above Lake Superior with stunning panoramic views, popular spot for rock climbing.

    • Gitchi-Gami Trail - bike the 17 mile segment of the 89 mile paved trail from Silver Bay to Gooseberry Falls State park.

    • Northwoods Ski Trail - 19k single tracked, cross-country ski trail through stunning forest.

    • Snowmobiling - explore miles of trails connected to Silver Bay and beyond on the North Shore

    • Lutsen Mountains - located 40 minutes north of Silver Bay, Minnesota’s best skiing and snowboarding destination.

Along the North Shore’s wild beauty, Boathouse Bay offers a quiet escape. Just an hour north of Duluth and a short 40-minute drive to the Lutsen ski slopes, it’s surrounded by some of Minnesota’s most breathtaking treasures—Tettegouche State Park, Split Rock Lighthouse, and the black sands of Black Beach. From your doorstep, adventure stretches in every direction, inviting you to hike beneath the quaking aspens, bike along sparkling shorelines, or set off by ATV or snowmobile into the wild north woods.