Here’s some of our favorite things to do along the North Shore. You can always spend the weekend relaxing in your room, or get out and walk or bike the trails or visit the nearby State Parks. Drive along Scenic Highway 61 or the many miles on Northern Minnesota back roads and make your own discoveries about the land that borders the big lake. In addition to scenic outdoor adventure and relaxation there’s an abundance of nearby attractions including shops, cities, restaurants, museums, ATV rental, dog sledding. Need suggestions? Ask your innkeepers, Nick and Danielle!

Questions about what to do on your stay? Just ask!

If you’re not sure where to get started on the North Shore ask Nick and Danielle at Bell Sheep Homestead! We’re happy to help.

• State Parks – There are many state parks in the area including Gooseberry Falls, one mile from Bell Sheep Homestead, Split Rock Lighthouse(5.8 mi.) just a few miles North. A little further North you’ll find Tettegouche State Park(20 mi.), Crosby Manitou(33 mi.), Temperance River(49 mi.), Cascade River(60 mi.), Judge C. R. Magney(85 mi.), and up along the border of Canada, Grand Portage(113 mi.).
• Hiking Trails – You will have access to the Gooseberry Trail system from our parking lot as well as access to the Superior Hiking Trail. By staying at Bell Sheep Homestead you can get shuttle service to entrances to the Superior Hiking Trail along Minnesota’s North Shore. We are also located 3 miles from the Split Rock Lighthouse State Park Trail System. Check out the Superior Hiking Shuttle to schedule a ride to your next hike!
• Fishing & Boating – Many types of rivers and fresh water lakes are nearby and of course, Lake Superior. Fish found in the area include lake trout, a variety of salmon in the rivers and inland lakes provide walleye, small mouth bass, northern pike, perch and brook trout. All the major lakes in the area offer an official DNR boat launch, or you can take your boat down to the Lake Superior boat landing at Burlington Bay in Two Harbors, MN.
  
• Adventure Sailing on Lake Superior – Day sails on glassy seas, group excursions, romantic anniversary sails, family overnights, heavy weather sailing, Isle Royale circumnavigation–whatever your comfort level, skills, age, and abilities, we have something for you. Available  year-round. Check out Amicus Adventure Sailing to book your sail boat ride.
• Wave watching – Take a moment to watch and listen to Lake Superior’s splashing waves in our own back yard or at any of the scenic stops along the shore. Check out Stoney Point to the South on Scenic Highway 61 for great waves, there may even be surfers out there!
  
• Nearby cities and local businesses – Cities just to the South: Two Harbors (14 mi.), Duluth (35 mi.). To the North: Beaver Bay(10 mi.), Silver Bay (13 mi.), Schroeder(38 mi.), Grand Marais (68 mi), Ely (79 mi)

• Bicycling – There’s many wonderful paved bike trails nearby including the Gitchi-Gami State Trail(GGST) which crosses the Bell Sheep Homestead property. Once completed, the GGST will be 86 miles long.
• Canoeing and kayaking – The many inland lakes and rivers provide an abundance of canoeing and kayak opportunities. There’s also nearby Lake Superior access in Beaver Bay and Two Harbors. “North Shore Visitor” provides a helpful list of canoe and kayak access points in the area.
• Golfing – Golf courses are located a few miles to the South and to the North. South of us you’ll find Lake View National Golf Course in Two Harbors, and a number of golf courses in Duluth. North of Bell Sheep Homestead you’ll find Silver Bay Municipal Golf Course, Superior National at Lutsen, and Gunflint Hills Golf Course near Grand Marais, Minnesota.
• More activities – include picnicking, dining at delicious, local restaurants like The Rustic Inn Cafe, The Scenic Cafe, Duluth Grill, or locally made pie at Betty’s Pies. Other activities include scenic overlooks at Palisade Head, agate hunting on Lake Superior beaches,  birding, driving the Gunflint Trail, ride the North Shore Scenic Railroad, touring a great lakes freighter. Check our news page where we may occasionally highlight more exciting North Shore Minnesota activities.

• Falls colors tour – For a new perspective on the North Shore check out any of the trails, parks or scenic drives during the autumn months. Check out the North Shore Fall Color Report to plan your trip around peak fall color times

Every year there are some events that bring many visitors to the area. If you haven’t attended these events, check them out sometime!