Thomas Albinson

I got an old fashioned and fajitas with smoked chicken. It was all tasty. I got their standard old fashioned. They offer middle or top shelf upgrade options for an additional $2/$4. Their basic old fashioned is good. The fajitas and their presentation were excellent. The portion is generous (4 large tortillas worth). The sliced peppers (red and yellow) were delicious in the mix. It comes with shredded cheese, sour cream and salsa. It would be better if they doubled the portion of salsa - and perhaps offer a medium hot option. The spice level is very mild as it is. The vibe of the Tavern is welcoming. It offers great views of the iconic harbor and Lake Superior out the large from windows. It’s a great place to meet up with friends or family. Free parking available on the street. I appreciate that they have nice tunes playing in the background and no TVs to distract from conversation.

The ice cream is good. Really good. The venue offers a variety of nice seating options, both indoors and outdoors. Staff is welcoming and friendly. It is a great place to gather and hang out with friends or family. It isn’t cheap ($5 for a single scoop and $10 for a Sunday - but it is really really good).

It’s easy to find on Broadway in Grand Marais. Parking is free on the street or in a near by lot.

It’s near the Worlds Best Donuts, so I encourage you to make a plan to grab a donut in the morning and a sundae in the evening. Enjoy.

This park is a gem for snow shoeing. It is never crowded and offers deep woods trails that wind along the lakeshores and gentle hills. I recommend parking at the Horse Trail parking lot off of Homestead Trail and exploring the trails from there. Don’t be afraid to follow the narrow and less manicured trails. A big plus is that they even have a restroom at the horse trailer parking lot. Enjoy!

A great place to snowshoe! All kinds of trails, including many through the beautiful woods around the lakes. It doesn’t take long to be immersed in the forest and feel far from the noise of the city. Take a narrow trail rather than sticking to the broader groomed ones. Parking gives you easy access. An outhouse at the parking area can prove itself handy too :)