Shopping. Skiing. Snowshoeing. Sleigh riding. Sightseeing. Sharing. It’s all part of A North Shore Holiday, and you won’t find it in the big-box stores. But if you peek through the snow-covered pines and picturesque villages of Lake Superior’s fabled shores, you’ll find the traditions and trimmings of the holidays you wish for.

Thanksgiving Family Traditions Weekend

(Nov. 24 - 27)
Set the table with family and friends and be filled with the merriment of the season. After the feast, fill your stocking with unique boutique holiday shopping and handmade personal gifts you’ll never find at the mall.
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Handmade Traditions Weekend

(Dec. 2 - 4)
You know those people who hand-make incredibly perfect, unforgettably touching holiday gifts for their loved ones? Now you’re one of them. And we’ll show you how.
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Artisans and Authors Weekend

(Dec. 9 - 11)
When you meet the folks that make the magic, it makes your holiday gift-giving that much more meaningful. And this weekend, you’ll find the crafters behind the creations—not to mention some of the most treasured gifts of the season.
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Gems of the North Weekend

(Dec. 16 - 18)
Amidst high tea and gallery trunk shows, you’ll find the north shore’s most valuable gifts—precious stones set in imaginative and stylish jewelry from the downright funky to highly fashionable.
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A Very Merry Christmas

(Dec. 24 - 25)
It’s a Currier & Ives Christmas filled with all the things you’ve always wanted to do, like sleigh rides, snowshoeing, skiing and more under the snow-covered pines of this quaint little holiday hideaway.
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