When you’re in the mood to explore charming towns in Minnesota, nothing else will do! Check out these sweet destinations, which you can visit all on the same day if you’re feeling adventurous. We’ve picked out the best places for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in these lovely places to visit.
- Grand Marais
Jutta Pongratz / EyeEm via Getty Images Gorgeous Grand Marais features endless things to love. The first one you’ll undoubtedly notice is the amazing natural beauty of the town. If you can, take a look at the Grand Marais Lighthouse to get the full experience of being here. Grand Marais, MN 55604, USA
Jessica Brouillette/Google User Reviews When you’re hungry, South of the Border Cafe is a fantastic place to go for a delectable start to your day. It’s beloved by locals and tourists alike, so you know you’re going to have a great experience here.
Eric/TripAdvisor Check out the amazing sausage muffin and hashbrowns for a hearty and delicious breakfast. South of the Border Cafe, 4 MN-61, Grand Marais, MN 55604, USA
- Two Harbors
Edward Lee/EyeEm via Getty Images About a two-hour drive away from Grand Marais, Two Harbors is known for beautiful outdoor views, and it’s ideal for those who love waterfalls and the breathtaking vistas all around them. After you walk around a little bit, you might just find yourself ready for lunch. Two Harbors, MN 55616, USA
Vanilla Bean- Two Harbors/Facebook If you’re looking for a classic Two Harbors experience, Vanilla Bean Restaurant is the place for you. This fantastic breakfast and lunch spot has a menu with something to make everyone happy.
Vanilla Bean- Two Harbors/Facebook This restaurant is most famous for its Cranberry Club sandwich, which is extra festive during the holidays. Vanilla Bean - Two Harbors, 812 7th Ave, Two Harbors, MN 55616, USA
- Ely
John Warren/Flickr Ely, Minnesota is your next stop. After about an hour and a half of driving, you’ll find even more stunning views of the local nature scene. Take a walk by Dry Lake and be sure to take lots of photos. Ely, MN 55731, USA
Shawn Shafer/Google User Reviews End your day with an awesome dinner at Ely Steak House, a classic Minnesota experience that you will absolutely love.
Michael Muhvich/Google User Reviews Of course, a juicy, perfectly-cooked steak is a classic order here, but they have a full menu with lots of tasty choices, from salads to fish sandwiches as well. Ely Steak House, 216 E Sheridan St, Ely, MN 55731, USA
What a fun day of exploring Minnesota! It’s not every day that you get to have breakfast, lunch, and dinner in three different towns, and it’s a fabulous way to shake up your everyday routine. Have you gotten the chance to go to any of these charming towns in Minnesota? Please let us know what your favorite places were in the comments.
Jutta Pongratz / EyeEm via Getty Images
Gorgeous Grand Marais features endless things to love. The first one you’ll undoubtedly notice is the amazing natural beauty of the town. If you can, take a look at the Grand Marais Lighthouse to get the full experience of being here.
Grand Marais, MN 55604, USA
Jessica Brouillette/Google User Reviews
When you’re hungry, South of the Border Cafe is a fantastic place to go for a delectable start to your day. It’s beloved by locals and tourists alike, so you know you’re going to have a great experience here.
Eric/TripAdvisor
Check out the amazing sausage muffin and hashbrowns for a hearty and delicious breakfast.
South of the Border Cafe, 4 MN-61, Grand Marais, MN 55604, USA
Edward Lee/EyeEm via Getty Images
About a two-hour drive away from Grand Marais, Two Harbors is known for beautiful outdoor views, and it’s ideal for those who love waterfalls and the breathtaking vistas all around them. After you walk around a little bit, you might just find yourself ready for lunch.
Two Harbors, MN 55616, USA
Vanilla Bean- Two Harbors/Facebook
If you’re looking for a classic Two Harbors experience, Vanilla Bean Restaurant is the place for you. This fantastic breakfast and lunch spot has a menu with something to make everyone happy.
This restaurant is most famous for its Cranberry Club sandwich, which is extra festive during the holidays.
Vanilla Bean - Two Harbors, 812 7th Ave, Two Harbors, MN 55616, USA
John Warren/Flickr
Ely, Minnesota is your next stop. After about an hour and a half of driving, you’ll find even more stunning views of the local nature scene. Take a walk by Dry Lake and be sure to take lots of photos.
Ely, MN 55731, USA
Shawn Shafer/Google User Reviews
End your day with an awesome dinner at Ely Steak House, a classic Minnesota experience that you will absolutely love.
Michael Muhvich/Google User Reviews
Of course, a juicy, perfectly-cooked steak is a classic order here, but they have a full menu with lots of tasty choices, from salads to fish sandwiches as well.
Ely Steak House, 216 E Sheridan St, Ely, MN 55731, USA
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