It was our third year running the BEST of North Shore Experiences Awards and from the nominations to the voting it was another record year. Thank you to all of our readers and social followers who helped make this another successful year. More than 350 of you participated in nominating and voting. We had some familiar faces in the nominations and some new entries as well. So, without futher ado, here are your 2017 BEST of North Shore Experiences Award Winners as voted by YOU!

2017 BEST of North Shore Experiences: Dining

Winner: Crooked Spoon

Runner Up: Lemon Wolf

Also Nominated: Gunflint Tavern

2017 BEST of North Shore Experiences: Drinks

Winner: Castle Danger Brewing

Runner Up: Voyageur Brewing

Also Nominated: Canal Park Brewing

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2017 BEST of North Shore Experiences: Play

Winner: Downtown Grand Marais

Runner Up: Canal Park

Also Nominated: Downtown Two Harbors

2017 BEST of North Shore Experiences: Explore

Winner: Gunflint Trail

Runner Up: Grand Portage

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2017 BEST of North Shore Experiences: Indulge

Winner: Worlds Best Donuts (A two-time award winner!)

Runner Up: Betty’s Pies

Also Nominated: Sydney’s Frozen Custard

2017 BEST of North Shore Experiences: Family Fun

Winner: Canal Park

Runner Up: Lutsen

Also Nominated: Edgewater

2017 BEST of North Shore Experiences: Shop

Winner: Lake Superior Trading Post (A two-time award winner!)

Runner Up: Drury Lane

Also Nominated: Waters Edge

2017 BEST of North Shore Experiences: State Park

Winner: Temperance River

Runner Up: Judge CR Magney

Also Nominated: Grand Portage

2017 BEST of North Shore Experiences: Lodging

Winner: Bluefin Bay (A two-time award winner!)

Runner Up: Naniboujou Lodge

Also Nominated: Shoreline Inn

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2017 BEST of North Shore Experiences: Learn

Winner: North House Folk School

Runner Up: Grand Portage National Monument

Also Nominated: Lake Superior Railroad Museum

Congratulations to all of our winners and thank you to everyone who visited. Stay tuned for the 2017 Best of North Shore Itinerary. Follow us on social media or sign up for our email list to get notified when it’s published!