This byway follows the majestic shoreline of Lake Superior, the world s largest freshwater lake. Experience some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. The drive provides access to eight state parks, and the Superior National Forest and offers unlimited opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in all seasons.
- Length
- 154 mi / 247.8 km
- Time to allow
- Take three hours to drive the byway or one to two days to enjoy stops along the way.
- Fees
- There are no fees along the byway itself. Charges may apply at various points of interest.
Who looks after this road
- Explore Minnesota Tourism · 651-556-8465 · their site
- Visit Duluth · their site
We publish 9 places that sit on this road, listed in the order you meet them. This is not a route and not a drive time — it is the names, so you can put them into whatever navigation you already use.
“Off” is a straight line from the place to the road, rounded. It is not a driving distance, and the road itself is a simplified centre line, so treat a mile or two as noise.
Great Lakes AquariumMNon the roadAnimals
- Hours
- Daily 10am-6pm
- Season
- year-round
Lake Superior ZooMN6 miles offAnimals
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day
- Hours
- Daily 10am-4pm Sep-May; 10am-5pm summer
- Adult
- 20
- Child
- $15 (ages 3-12)
- Season
- year-round
- Parking
- free
Spirit MountainMN7 miles offSki or bike
City-owned Duluth area with bike park
- Kind
- Ski Areas
- Bike park in summer
- Summer bike park
DuluthMNon the road
In our guide: 2 animal attractions
Two HarborsMNon the road
No guide of our own yet — the name is here so you can find it.
Gooseberry Falls State ParkMNon the road
No guide of our own yet — the name is here so you can find it.
Split Rock LighthouseMNon the road
No guide of our own yet — the name is here so you can find it.
Lutsen MountainsMN1 mile offSki or bike
Largest Midwest-style mountain above Lake Superior
- Kind
- Ski Areas
Grand MaraisMNon the road
Also here: the Gunflint Trail
No guide of our own yet — the name is here so you can find it.