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id: "11185"
name: North Shore Scenic Drive
distance: "154"
duration: Take three hours to drive the byway or one to two days to enjoy stops along the way.
description: This byway follows the majestic shoreline of Lake Superior, the world's largest freshwater lake. Experience some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. The drive provides access to eight state parks, and the Superior National Forest and offers unlimited opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in all seasons.
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websites:
  - url: https://www.exploreminnesota.com/profile/north-shore-all-american-scenic-drive/2336
    name: Minnesota Travel Guide
attractions:
  - url: https://visitduluth.com/
    name: Duluth
  - url: https://www.grandmaraismichigan.com/
    name: Grand Marais
  - url: https://www.fs.usda.gov/superior
    name: Superior National Forest
designations:
  - All-American Road
  - National Forest Scenic Byway
  - Minnesota State Scenic Byway
states:
  - MN
ll:
  - -92.092241
  - 46.780283
bounds:
  - - -92.098156
    - 46.780283
  - - -89.67986299997744
    - 47.97666900007425
books: "978-1426219054"

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This byway follows the majestic shoreline of Lake Superior, the world's largest freshwater lake. Experience some of the most spectacular scenery in the country. The drive provides access to eight state parks, and the Superior National Forest and offers unlimited opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in all seasons.