Grand Marais in one good water day.

4:00 PM

Stay at East Bay Suites.

East Bay Suites in Grand Marais offers comfortable accommodations with easy access to local attractions and dining options.

6:30 PM

Start with Hungry Hippie Tacos.

Locally owned restaurant in Grand Marais offering tacos, nachos, smoked meats, and Mexican specialties with local beer and cider.

8:30 AM

Start with Blue Water Café.

Cozy local café in downtown Grand Marais serving breakfast all day, plus lunch and dinner.

10:00 AM

Save the best part of the day for North Shore.

Give North Shore enough daylight and energy. After that, let the waterfront, shops, casual stops, or one quiet bench keep the day from feeling over-planned.

4:30 PM

Leave an hour for the view to slow you down.

The better coastal afternoon is often a shower, a short walk, or a drink with a view before dinner asks for decisions.

7:00 PM

Make Birch Terrace Supper Club the planned meal.

Cozy dining spot offering classic American dishes, in-house BBQ, and live music on weekends.

9:00 AM

Use Gunflint Tavern if it fits the morning rhythm.

Keep the final morning simple: coffee, bakery, harbor walk, beach path, or one last lookout before checkout.

11:00 AM

Choose one backup idea, not a second vacation.

Pick one scenic stop if it adds pleasure without making the drive home feel late from the start.