Best Midwest Road Trips: Lake Superior Circle Tour

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Great Lakes trip of a lifetime

Dedicated road-trippers make the Lake Superior Circle Tour just to be able to say they did. But there's much more to the journey than the thrill of logging miles. The route leads to unmatched Great Lakes scenery, interesting people, lighthouses, cool towns, local food, inns and other experiences that make it a trip of a lifetime.

The loop is long (we suggest you plan five days or more) but fairly simple, providing the joy of discovery without serious map reading. Photos on this and the following 20 slides show highlights of the journey along the Minnesota, Ontario, Michigan and Wisconsin shores.

For route specifics and maps, visit the Circle Tour website below.

For a detailed account of our experiences on the road, click on the link to "Circle Tour: Two Travelers' Stories." One traveler built her trip around easy-to-reach scenic overlooks, shopping and great dining and lodging; the other focused on camping, hiking and other outdoor activities.