Lake Superior North Shore Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

What your day looks like

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map all in one. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.Your tour kicks off outside the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center in Duluth. From there, you’ll proceed through Canal Park before leaving Duluth behind to cruise out along the shore of Lake Superior.Your first major landmark will be Glensheen Mansion. This stately home, with its preserved interiors and lush grounds, hides a dark secret within its opulent walls.Next up, you’ll discover just how Lake Superior formed (and how big it really is) while you head toward Congdon Boulevard, the scenic lakeside roadway you’ll follow for the remainder of the tour. This is followed by a series of stunning overlooks where you’ll definitely want to stop for some photos!As you head toward the picturesque French River Wayside, you’ll dive into the harrowing history of shipwrecks that have wracked this shore for over a century. Find out just what makes Lake Superior so deadly and revisit the iconic tale of the Edmund Fitzgerald.Then, pay a visit to the unusual and often-overlooked landmark of Pierre the Voyager, a striking statue with a strange story.Two Harbors, up next, offers a picturesque look at a historic harbor town that’s still thriving today. Then you’ll pass through the Silver Creek Cliff Tunnel, a favorite among visitors young and old.At Gooseberry Falls State Park, cascading waterfalls await, followed by the serene shores of Iona's Beach. Finally, you’ll arrive at the iconic Split Rock Lighthouse, boasting incredible views and even more fascinating history. Your tour concludes here.