I’m so proud of my home town, Grand Marais, Minnesota. It was voted by Budget Travel Magazine as the coolest small town in the country. While I haven’t visited all of the other small towns that were in contention, I do believe Grand Marais is the best. Congratul
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Here are a few photos from my hometown that I have taken over the last few years when I have been back visiting.
Maralee
Through My Lens 
Looks like a beautiful town to grow up in..
It was a wonderful place to grow up. Population is only about 1300 people and we were one of the entry points to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. That is a spectacular place for canoeing and camping.
So it was a town where everyone truly new everyone :-). That must have been nice having small classroom sizes growing up. Judging by the images, it does look like a great place to grow up and pretty safe too. I know you shouldn’t judge by a pic but it just has a homey feel to it.
We are tossing around some tentative plans to circle Lake Superior which means we’re likely to visit your home town. Your lovely images make that a must on the trip we’re planning.
That would be a fantastic trip. It’s a beautiful area. Let me know if you go up that way and I’ll get you some information.
Yeah, Grand Marais!
It is always an advantage to have some open water nearby. You certainly make it look like a lovely place.
Ooh, I like the last one best!
oh my gosh the waterfront is gorgeous! Can definitely see why voted coolest little town.