Are you looking for a road trip to see some fall colors? Take a look at our map along some fun ideas along the way.
1. North Shore Lake Superior Foliage Route Hwy 61 or Hwy 1 Duluth to Grand Portage
Get out of the car and take a short hike. Here you can catch a glimpse of waterfalls before they freeze. Chester Park, Tischer Creek Falls, Seven Bridges Road, Lester River,and Lincoln Park. The Minnesota DNR has a suggested Weekend Waterfall tour to maximize fall foliage and the waterfalls. Grab a bite and drink at one of Duluths patio restaurants before the snow flies. Full guide here. Splurge a little and take a cruise for lunch or dinner with Vista Fleets Lunch and Leaves or Harvest Dinner. Tickets and details here.
2. Laurentian Divide Tour Iron Range Colorful Circle Hwy 169 and HWY 135 Approx 70 miles Virginia to Tower to Aurora to Virginia Map here
Check out the Thursday Market in Virginia where everything is made or grown within 50 miles. Details here.
Get on foot or wheel and take the Mesabi Trail, a rail to trail conversion tha gets you up close and personal to leaves and more. Full map and amenities here including virtual walkthrough.
Autumn Leaves Closeup Fall Drives
3. Grand Rapids to Big Fork Scenic Drive Hwy 38 and County Road 37 Head through Chippewa National Forest
4. Mississippi Headwaters Leaf Change Hwy 71
5. Fergus Falls to Perham Scenic Route Hwy 108 and 78
6. Brainerd and Mille Lacs Fall Leaves Hwy 371, 6 and Hwy 169
7. St Croix River Valley Trail Hwy 95
8. Grand Round Scenic Byway Twin Cities Foliage Tour
9. Mississippi River Valley Fall Drive Hwy 61
10. Minnesota River Drive Fall Colors County Road 6 and Highway 93 then Hwy 169 and 68
11. Superior National Forest Scenic Byway Tour 145 Miles Aurora to Silver Bay to Two Harbors to Aurora Map Here
Get on foot or wheel and take the Mesabi Trail, a rail to trail conversion tha gets you up close and personal to leaves and more. Full map and amenities here including virtual walkthrough.
12. Iron Range Northern Lights Tour 169 and 135 155 Miles Virginia to Ely to Hoyt Lakes to Virginia. Map here.
Big Lake Recreation Area in Hoyt Lakes is a great place to hike, while the Soudan Underground Mine in Tower offers a truly unique tour deep under the earth’s surface.
Check out the Thursday Market in Virginia where everything is made or grown within 50 miles. Details here.
Get on foot or wheel and take the Mesabi Trail, a rail to trail conversion tha gets you up close and personal to leaves and more. Full map and amenities here including virtual walkthrough.
13. Iron Range Pines and Mines Fall Foliage Tour 102 miles Hwy 169 Hibbing to Cook to Virginia to Hibbing Map Here.
Check out the Thursday Market in Virginia where everything is made or grown within 50 miles. Details here.
Get on foot or wheel and take the Mesabi Trail, a rail to trail conversion tha gets you up close and personal to leaves and more. Full map and amenities here including virtual walkthrough.
Fall Foliage Drive Minnesota
