But should you venture to Grand Marais, thats exactly what youll find.
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The Best Times to Visit
Grand Marais high season is distinctly summer.
A lack of crowds isnt the towns only off-season appeal.
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Things to Do
The iconic Grand Marais experience starts on Wisconsin Street.
Its an easy one-mile jaunt, usually broken up by the town sport: skipping rocks into the harbor.
The local institution, though, is theBest Western Plus Superior Inn & Suites but that name is deceptive.
The family-run property knows its all about that sense of place.
Choose from cabins, yurts, cottages, beach access, forest hideaways … the list goes on.
The towns meeting place, locals have been dining and delighting here since the 1970s.
Smoothies), or back toFishermans Daughter which is a Grand Marais must.
The newly renovated sweet spot is built out of shipping containers.
Theyre already a sell-out hit.
Where to Shop
Start your Grand Marais shopping atSivertson Gallery, the one that started it all.
Lastly,Joynes Ben Franklinis the staple of Cook County.
Go anywhere, and youre directly supporting your friends and neighbors.
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