• Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center - The tour kicks off at the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center’s parking lot, situated at 600 Canal Park Drive, Duluth. To start the tour, leave the parking lot and make a right turn onto Canal Park Drive.

Note: This 47.9-mile tour highlights the key attractions of Lake Superior North Shore in 3-4 hours.

Purchase once, enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.

• Canal Park - According to local lore, in 1870, every man, woman, and child in Duluth grabbed a shovel and dug the canal here in just three days! In truth, a large steam dredger did most of the heavy lifting. Not quite as entertaining, I know!

• Glensheen Mansion - Built by mining tycoon Chester Congdon in 1908, it was later inherited by his daughter Elisabeth, who spent her later years there. Tragically, on June 27th, 1977, she was found murdered in her bedroom, suffocated with a satin pillow. Nearby, Elisabeth’s nurse was discovered bludgeoned to death with a candlestick.

• Duluth - As the tour moves towards the outskirts of Duluth, one might wonder about the origin of the city’s name. It traces back to French explorer Daniel Greysolon Dulhut, who camped in this area in 1679, proudly planting the French coat of arms.

• French River - This overlook features panels detailing the history of commercial fishing on the lake. It’s a significant industry! The fish sanctuary across the street is not open to the public, but it actively catches rainbow trout, raises their young, and releases them back into the lake. This annual cycle helps sustain our marine ecosystems.

• Buchanan Historical Marker - To view the marker, park in the turnout ahead. Otherwise, continue nutrients from the soil. Like trees, wildflowers have complex root systems that stabilize the soil. They absorb nutrients for growth and return them to the soil upon decomposition.

• Two Harbors - This was once the town’s rough area where men could be “relieved of their pay.” At its peak in the late 1800s, there were 22 saloons within just a two-block radius! That’s certainly a lot of places for men to revel and share wild stories.

• Silver Creek Cliff Tunnel - Fortunately, workers completed the 3-year project without incident. With the tunnel finished, drivers no longer had to detour miles on a narrow two-lane road along the cliff’s edge. It was a nerve-wracking drive, where one mistake could send a car plunging into the lake.

• S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum - On a clear June morning in 1928, Captain Edward Smith was at the helm of the SS America, a passenger steamship with 47 on board, including several wealthy individuals heading to their summer homes on Isle Royale.

• Gooseberry Falls State Park - The name originates from the Ojibwe name for this location, Shabonimikani-zibi, or River Place of the Gooseberries. The Ojibwe have a special connection to these small, tart berries.

• Iona’s Beach - As this part of the earth shifted, volcanic eruptions released lava onto the surface, filling cracks and hardening into igneous rocks. The stones at Iona’s Beach are specific types known as rhyolite and felsite.

• Split Rock Lighthouse - Just ahead is an ideal spot to photograph the Split Rock Lighthouse. In fact, millions have captured this view, making it one of the most photographed lighthouses globally!

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Discover the picturesque North Shore of Lake Superior with this self-guided driving tour. Experience stories of dramatic shipwrecks, including the renowned tragedy of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Explore historic sites such as Glensheen Mansion and Pierre the Voyager. Be amazed by the flowing waters of Gooseberry Falls State Park and conclude your adventure with stunning views from Split Rock Lighthouse. This is a drive not to be missed!

Purchase one tour per vehicle, not per individual. Everyone can listen together!

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require a reliable internet/Wi-Fi connection. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

Buy once, use for a year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

This is not an entrance ticket. Please check opening hours before your visit.

• How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.