• Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center - The tour kicks off at the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center’s parking lot, situated at 600 Canal Park Drive, Duluth. To start the tour, leave the parking lot and make a right turn onto Canal Park Drive.

Note: The tour spans over 48 miles, includes more than 47 audio stories, and typically takes 2-3 hours to finish.

Enjoy new, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.

• Canal Park - According to local lore, in 1870, every man, woman, and child in Duluth grabbed a shovel and dug the canal here in just three days! In truth, a large steam dredger did most of the heavy lifting. Not quite as entertaining, I know!
• Glensheen Mansion - Built in 1908 by mining tycoon Chester Congdon, it was later inherited by his daughter Elisabeth, who spent her later years there. Tragically, on June 27th, 1977, she was found murdered in her bedroom, suffocated with a satin pillow. Nearby, Elisabeth’s nurse was discovered bludgeoned to death with a candlestick.
• Duluth - As the tour moves towards the outskirts of Duluth, you might wonder about the origin of the city’s name. It traces back to French explorer Daniel Greysolon Dulhut, who established a camp here in 1679, proudly raising the French coat of arms.
• French River - This overlook features panels that highlight the history of commercial fishing on the lake, a significant industry! The fish sanctuary across the street isn’t open to the public, but it actively catches rainbow trout, raises their young, and releases them back into the lake. This annual cycle helps sustain our marine ecosystems.
• Buchanan Historical Marker - To view the marker, park in the turnout ahead. Otherwise, continue nutrients from the soil. Like trees, wildflowers have complex root systems that stabilize the soil. They absorb nutrients for growth and return them to the soil upon decomposition.
• Two Harbors - This area was once the town’s seedy part, where men could be “relieved of their pay.” At its peak in the late 1800s, there were 22 saloons within just a two-block radius! That’s quite a few places for men to revel and share wild stories.
• Silver Creek Cliff Tunnel - Fortunately, the 3-year project was completed without incident. With the tunnel finished, drivers no longer had to take a lengthy detour on a narrow two-lane road along the cliff’s edge. It was a nerve-wracking drive, where one mistake could send a car plunging into the lake.
• S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum - On a clear morning in June 1928, Captain Edward Smith was at the helm of the SS America, a passenger steamship with 47 people on board. Among the passengers were several wealthy individuals heading to their summer homes on Isle Royale.
• Gooseberry Falls State Park - The name originates from the Ojibwe name for this location, Shabonimikani-zibi, or River Place of the Gooseberries. The Ojibwe have a special connection to these small, tart berries.
• Iona’s Beach - As this part of the earth shifted, volcanic eruptions released lava onto the surface. The lava filled cracks and crevices, hardening into igneous rocks. The stones at Iona’s Beach are specific types known as rhyolite and felsite.
• Split Rock Lighthouse - Just ahead is an ideal spot to photograph the Split Rock Lighthouse. In fact, millions have captured a photo from this very location, making it one of the most photographed lighthouses in the world!

• GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour through an app
• Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
• Text transcripts of audio narration
• Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
• Lifetime access with customer support (chat/email)
• Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
• Offline GPS-enabled route map
• No in-person guide or physical equipment needed
• Tour is not a ticket to any attraction or site

• Entrance fees, in-person guide, headphones, transport, parking, food,Wi-Fi or cellular data, rentals

Embark on a scenic drive along the North Shore of Lake Superior with this self-guided tour. Discover stories of dramatic shipwrecks, including the renowned Edmund Fitzgerald disaster. Explore historic sites such as Glensheen Mansion and Pierre the Voyager. Be amazed by the stunning waterfalls at Gooseberry Falls State Park and conclude your adventure with the spectacular views from Split Rock Lighthouse. This is a drive not to be missed!

Purchase one tour per vehicle, not per individual. Everyone can listen together!

After booking, check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the specified starting point.

New, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.

Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.

• How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
• New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
• Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car’s stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
• The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.