Outdoors Harbor, Grand Marais
Artist's Point
An outdoor spot in Harbor, Grand Marais, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Sunrise.
Why go
Rocky basalt spit behind the Coast Guard station leading to the harbor lighthouse breakwall.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Grand Marais, alongside 3 activities, 2 places to eat and 2 outdoor spots. 4 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with World's Best Donuts and Sven & Ole's.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Harbor
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Best time
- Sunrise
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Grand Marais, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1World's Best Donuts
Seasonal donut shop near the harbor since 1969.
Food · 0.3 mi straight-line - 2Sven & Ole's
Long-running pizza joint with the Pickle Herring pub attached.
Food · 0.3 mi straight-line - 3Voyageur Brewing Company
Downtown brewery with a rooftop deck overlooking the harbor.
Drinks · 0.4 mi straight-line - 4North House Folk School
Harborfront school for traditional crafts, with short classes and sails on the schooner Hjordis.
Activity · 0.4 mi straight-line - 5Gunflint Trail
57-mile road from town into Boundary Waters lake country, with moose sightings at dusk.
Activity · 1.0 mi straight-line - 6Cascade River State Park
Short loop past stepped waterfalls in a narrow gorge just off Hwy 61.
Outdoors · 8.8 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Artist's Point is a stop on our Minnesota North Shore route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
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When to go
Average daily highs in Grand Marais run from 19°F in January to 79°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Artist's Point itself, we suggest: Sunrise.
Modelled monthly averages for Grand Marais from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Grand Marais weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for Artist's Point, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Grand Marais, MN 55604, USA
- Coordinates
- 47.74549, -90.33285
- Destination
- Grand Marais, Minnesota
Artist's Point: quick answers
How much time do you need at Artist's Point?
Plan on about an hour at Artist's Point. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Artist's Point?
Our pick: Sunrise.
Is Artist's Point free?
Yes, we list Artist's Point as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Where is Artist's Point?
Artist's Point is at Grand Marais, MN 55604, USA, in Harbor. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include Artist's Point?
Artist's Point appears on Minnesota North Shore, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Artist's Point to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Grand Marais.
Plan Grand Marais
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- Best time to visit Grand Marais weather by month
- Duluth to Grand Marais 106 mi straight-line
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