Border Country

Grand Marais

The Pie Place
Outstanding pies, homemade maple sausage, and the best breakfast spot in town. 2017 W. Hwy. 61, 218-387-1513

North House Folk School
A panoply of courses, on topics ranging from one-day raku-fired pottery to twelve-day Inuit kayak-building. 500 W. Hwy. 61, 218-387-9762

Dockside Fish Market
You can’t go wrong with any of the smoked items. 418 W. Hwy. 61, 218-387-2906

Sivertson Gallery
An eclectic mix of work by regional artists, Native Americans, and Canadian Inuit. 14 W. Wisconsin St., 888-880-4369

Lake Superior Trading Post
From handmade jewelry and regional literature to hiking boots and hammocks. 16 1st Ave. W., 218-387-2020

Angry Trout Cafe
Locally sourced fare so good it rivals the waterfront scenery. 416 W. Hwy. 61, 218-387-1265

Gun Flint Tavern
Menu includes Southwestern fare and small-batch microbrews. 111 Wisconsin St., 218-387-1563

Sven & Ole’s
Kneel at the altar of Minnesota kitsch—and grab a slice of pizza. 9 W. Wisconsin St., 218-387-1713

East Bay Suites
Concierge, waterside location, state-of-the-art appliances, and in-room washer/dryer come standard. 1 Wisconsin St., 218-387-2800

World’s Best Donut
These beat Krispy Kreme any day. 10 E. Wisconsin St., 218-387-1345

Betsy Bowen Studio
Beloved for her bold woodcuts. 301 1st Ave. W., 218-387-1992

Superior Coastal Sports
Book a guided kayak trip, update your gear, and order an espresso. Free WiFi. 20-B E. 1st St., 218-387-2360

Cobblestone Cove Villas
In-floor radiant heat and unobstructed views of the harbor. 218-387-2633

Chez Jude
Alice Waters protégé Judi Barsness uses fresh local ingredients to prepare some of the region’s prettiest and most inspired food. 411 W. Hwy. 61, 218-387-9113

Devil's Kettle

Judge C.R. Magney State Park
Take in Devil’s Kettle Falls and surrounding forest. 218-387-3039

Naniboujou Lodge
Lots of history, a spectacular dining room with a Cree Indian mural, and great food. 218-387-2688