Planning your wilderness adventure starts here. We’re your source for northern Minnesota tourism information and guidance. We’ve curated this extensive list of dining, local services and shopping opportunities to help our visitors craft the perfect Cook County getaway.

Local businesses are essential to Cook County. They contribute to our culture and delight our visitors with extensive knowledge and expertise to share. If you have any questions along the way, we, and our local business owners, will be more than happy to help.

Browse our local service listing below. You can narrow your search by the communities you plan to visit. Be sure to click the Visit Cook County compass to add ideas to your trip planner. You can find and review your trip planner anytime under Plan – Trip Planner.

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Seagull Canoe Outfitters & Cabins

From our base on Seagull Lake, we are pleased to offer you decades of experience, unparalleled attention to detail, ultra-high quality gear, delicious food, vast ...

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Seagull Creek Fishing Camp

Seagull Creek Fishing Camp is a small, quiet resort at the edge of the BWCAW, which is owned and operated by ...

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Set Out Screen Printing

We offer apparel featuring designs from regional artists as well as traditional localized graphics. We also provide custom screen printing and original graphic design.

Rocky Knoll Boarding

You leave 'em, We love 'em!  Rocky Knoll Boarding provides a safe and loving environment for your dog. Our kennel is climate ...

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Poplar Haus Wine & Spirits

Lakeside lodging with 6 cabins and bar/restaurant overlooking beautiful Poplar Lake. Canoe & kayak rentals as well as the ONLY liquor store on the Gunflint ...

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Sawbill Canoe Outfitters & Campground

Whether you are a beginner or expert, we can help you have a successful trip in the BWCA. We are conveniently located on Sawbill Lake ...

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Rockwood Lodge & Outfitters

Rockwood Lodge and Canoe Outfitters is a historic resort on Poplar Lake 31 miles up the Gunflint Trail from Grand Marais with direct entry into the ...

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Sawtooth Outfitters

Canoes • Kayaks • Bikes • Skis • Guided Tours • Outdoor Gear  • Apparel Our knowledgeable staff can assist with everything you need to make your North Shore adventure a ...

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Poplar Haus Restaurant

Lakeside bar/restaurant overlooking beautiful Poplar Lake. As of March 2018 Open Friday & Saturday: 11 am - 10 pm and Sunday 10 am - 6 pm.

Sawtooth Aviation

Minnesota North Shore scenic flights. Scenic airplane rides and tours available to fit your schedule. Moose scouting, Gunflint Trail, fall color tours, Lutsen, Grand Marais ...

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Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, Inc.

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic, Inc. is a 501©(3) not-for-profit federally funded Community Health Center offering primary, urgent, and emergency health care services Monday-Saturday.

Sivertson Gallery

Sivertson Gallery, Art of the North, where the story of survival and adventure in northern places is expressed by extraordinary artists in a variety of ...

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Poplar River Pub

The Pub has a delicious variety of appetizers, salads, sandwiches and Chef plates, along with serving Minnesota-made beer and spirtis.