If it’s your first time in town, there are places you can’t miss. For a true Superior experience, add these four places to your itinerary:
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1. Wisconsin Point Lighthouse
This lighthouse is the quintessential North Shore spot, sitting along a ten-mile long sandbar between Wisconsin and Minnesota. The current tower was constructed in 1913, lighting the way for ships in the harbor.
It’s a bit off the beaten path – and you can’t go inside the lighthouse – but the views of Lake Superior from the rocky path are unbeatable. You might even get to see a ship up close.
2. Chase’s Point
Situated within Superior Municipal Forest, Chase’s Point is a four-mile loop trail that offers stunning views of Spirit Mountain and Clough Island. Visit in the winter for skijoring or snowmobiling, or take your ATV or bike for a spin in the summer.
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3. Fairlawn Mansion
They just don’t make them like they used to. Superior’s Fairlawn Mansion is a bonafide castle, complete with 42 rooms. The building was first built in 1891 by Martin Pattison, a three-time mayor of the city.
The Queen Anne Victorian house features a four-story turret and expansive lawn and garden, all restored to its former glory. Visit for a daily tour year-round.
4. Barker’s Island Marina
If you’ve got a boat, Barker’s Island Marina is a picturesque spot to dock it. As a plus, the marina offers amenities like WiFi, city water and private restaurants and showers.
If you don’t have a boat, the marina is still a beautiful place to visit. Walk along the shore and take a look at the variety of boats docked in the bay. Catch the twilight reflecting off the water. They’re views you’ll only get in Superior.
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