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North Shore Attractions

Gooseberry Falls

Gooseberry Falls is a pleasant 20 minute drive up the North Shore on scenic highway 61. Combining Lake Superior with the Gooseberry River provides some spectacular scenery. More information on Gooseberry Falls >

 

Split Rock Lighthouse

Split Rock Lighthouse is a Minnesota state park on the north shore of Lake Superior and is a brief 26 mile drive from Island View Resort. It is best known for the picturesque Split Rock Lighthouse. Split Rock Lighthouse >

 

Boundary Waters

Begin and end your Minnesota Boundary Waters vacation at Isalnd View Resort, located south of the town of Ely it a perfect stop before or after your adventure in the boundary waters. More information on Boundary Waters >

 

Fall Colors

Island View Resort is the perfect base camp for your Minnesota North Shore fall colors vacation. The North Shore of Lake Superior is a popular destination in summer for those fleeing the hot, muggy weather inland. More information on Fall Colors >

 

Superior Hiking Trail

The Superior Hiking Trail (SHT) is a 205-mile long footpath that follows the rocky ridgeline above Lake Superior in northeastern Minnesota from Two Harbors to the Canadian . More information on Superior Hiking Trail >

 

Palisade Head

Palisade Head is a place where the sky meets water and the water meets the land. It is not the most popular place along Lake Superior and there are no T-shirts or postcards to be found. More information on Palisade Head >

 

Knife River Marina

This facility was developed in the early 1970s. Previously operated as a private marina under Lake County ownership, the DNR acquired the property in 2001. More information on Marina >

 

Two Harbors

Lake Superior is the largest fresh water lake in the world. The activities one can enjoy here are endless. If you love nature, you are in the right spot. More information on Two Harbors >

 

Cross Country Skiing

This is the best Minnesota cross country skiing around! The North Shore Ski Trail,with over 150 kilometers of groomed and tracked trails, winds through a spectacular variety of terrain with Lake Superior overlooks. More information on Cross Country Skiing >

 

Stony Point

A loop off Scenic 61 along Lake Superior, about 15 miles NE of Duluth. Locals love to wave watch in stormy weather, picnic on calm days and  shoreline fish here. More information on Stony Point >

 

Fishing

The Lake Superior summer creel survey began on May 24 and will run through September 30. The goal of this survey is to estimate fishing pressure and catch by boat anglers fishing the Minnesota waters of Lake Superior. More information on Fishing >

 

Grand Marais

Every nook and cranny has personality—authenticity. You’ll enjoy an amazing arts culture, unmatched natural beauty, colorful restaurants, a wide range of accommodations, unique and quaint shops.. More information on Grand Marais >

 

North Shore Snowmobiling

Winter is ideal for exploring miles of back woods, river valleys, ridges and overlooks on the miles of excellent snowmobile trails near Grand Superior Lodge. More information on Snowmobiling >

 

Knife River, MN

Knife River remains a quiet village, but visitors and residents alike enjoy a public beach, restaurant, and excellent fishing. More information on Knife River >

 

Island View Resort is located in Knife River, MN and serves the Duluth, MN cabin, resorts and lodging area.. We are nestled in a large grove of white pines just 14 miles from Duluth.  Our resort features beautiful views of Lake Superior.
 
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249 Scenic Drive, Knife River MN 55609 | Ph: (218) 834-5886