Self-Guided Audio Tour Lake Superior North Shore
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Download the GuideAlong self-guided audio tour and you'll discover more on your Lake Superior North Shore road trip. Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories, local tips and directions play automatically along Highway 61, all based on your location. You'll be guided to all of the area's famous highlights as well as lessor known gems including one of Minnesota's most photographed lighthouses, a historic mansion that's also the site of a famous murder mystery, and an iconic 932-foot-high scenic lookout over Lake Superior. Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you, and bypass any that don’t. - Stories, tips and directions play automatically based on your location - Travel at your own pace - Tour offline using GPS, no cell service or WiFi needed - Suggested itineraries for half, full or multi day use - No time limits or expiry, free updates - Like having a tour guide along for the drive Purchase one tour per vehicle.3 hours to 11 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
One-Time Purchase: No time or date use limit or expiry
GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 245 Points
Minnesota State Park Vehicle Permit ($7 per vehicle per day or $35 per year)
Glensheen Congdon Estate Tours: Adults $5-$32, Children $8-$20 (2023)
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As the audio guides play commentary based on your gps location, you can create your own itinerary along the tour route to match your interests and schedule.3 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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How can a pie shop, along a route abundant with pie opportunities, be a special highlight? Betty's Pies near Two Harbors is a local institution. For decades hungry North Shore visitors have found their way to this historic restaurant to get their fix, and we're big fans of their 5 layer chocolate pie. You will satisfy your need for dessert any time of day.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Glensheen - The Historic Congdon Estate
3300 London Rd, , Duluth, United States, 55804-2010A Mansion and a Murder. One of the most visited historic homes in Minnesota for its grandeur and splendor, Glensheen Mansion is also the site of a famous Minnesota murder mystery. Located on the eastern end of Duluth.1 hour • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location4
Gooseberry Falls State Park
3206 Highway 61 East, , Two Harbors, United States, 55616Millions of years of geological and glacial sculpting of basalt have gone into the creation of these very pleasing falls. This state park is a very popular stop, expecially since we get four waterfalls all in the one place.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Grand Portage
Grand Portage, United StatesThe Ojibwe call Grand Portage “The Great Carrying Place” because it marks the start of an 8.5-mile portage - portage means carrying your canoe and all your stuff over land - between Lake Superior and Pigeon River. Today, you can step onto this ancient trading route yourself. Also located at the beginning of this historic trail is the Grand Portage National Monument, with reconstructed buildings of the trading fort and representations of the Ojibwe Village. The Monument and Heritage Center are well worth visiting.1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
This is a spot that is much more about the context of what it represents than the dock itself. If you like to be haunted by history, the Hovland Dock is a great place to stand still and imagine all the lives that have passed through this area. Today, the dock is all that remains of the once-thriving fishing village and it's interesting for.. well, its state of disrepair!1 hour • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Judge C.R. Magney State Park
4051 E Highway 61, Grand Marais, United States, 55604-2150Many state parks and waysides on the North Shore Scenic Drive have a waterfall for visitors to enjoy, and waterfall chasers will find many delights. The best time of year to enjoy waterfalls on the North Shore is April when the snow typically melts, sending water crashing through the rivers that feed into Lake Superior. Just one great example is Devil’s Kettle Falls, located Inside Judge C.R. Magney State Park. A double waterfall forms where the Brule River splits into two falls separated by an outcropping of hard, volcanic rhyolite rock. On one side, the river falls into a pool of water and continues on its journey to Lake Superior. But where does the other side go? 1 hour • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location8
Palisade Head
5480_5512 Highway 61, Beaver Bay, United States, 55614Popular with peregrine falcons, rock climbers, and sightseers just like us, this geologic landmark near Silver Bay is one of the best viewpoints along the entire North Shore. Hovering 350 feet above the water, Palisade Head is a massive rock formation - it's pretty much a sheer cliff, and from its edge, the views are wide-ranging. It's a sight not to be missed.
Here's the best part - no major hiking required. The car park is at the top!30 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Start at one of the official tour introduction points (Duluth or Grand Portage) or join anywhere along the route and pick up the commentary at the next audio point. Open the GuideAlong app to preview the tour route and browse the suggested itineraries and trip planner.View Location
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Commentary plays automatically based on your location, so you have flexibility on where and when you want to start and end your tour anywhere along the tour route.View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Audio Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
Tickets will be delivered post-booking by email; or, physically delivered to the customer or the customer's hotelHOW TO GET YOUR GUIDEALONG AUDIO TOUR: 1. SIGN IN + REDEEM your VOUCHER CODE: https://store.guidealong.com/voucher 2. DOWNLOAD the GuideAlong App 3. SIGN IN to the GuideAlong app with the same Apple or Google account as Step 1 4. DOWNLOAD and OPEN the Audio Tour NOW *These instructions are also sent via a separate email & text/sms: “Instructions for GuideAlong Audio Tour” or “Your Tour Operator Sent You a Message About Your (Viator) Booking”. Check your junk/spam folder. PRE-DOWNLOAD THE APP & TOUR NOW You must pre-download both the GuideAlong app and audio tour files to your phone (audio, maps & images) over reliable wifi or cellular service, before your drive out of signal. There’s no date/time limit or expiry to use the audio tour, and no data connection is required while touring. If you are able to OPEN your tour and see the START DRIVING button, you have successfully downloaded all files and are ready to tour. CHARGING & SOUND We do not recommend connecting your phone directly into the vehicle usb port. Instead use a usb/c car charger adapter plug into the auxiliary power outlet (cigarette car lighter). It prevents any automatic secondary pairing between your phone and the vehicle for sound and provides a stronger charging option. HELP & SUPPORT Have a question - we’re here to help! Lots of information is included in the app and even more is available on our website. Alternatively you can leave a message for support callback toll 18664771791, chat online or email us at info@guidealong.com.Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Chicago time to receive 100% refund.
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