Great Northern

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You’ll be amazed by the beauty of America’s northern region as you embark on the Great Northern road trip. The best time to make the journey is during the warmer season. You’ll go coast to coast passing through national parks, Canada, recreational areas, and the charming small towns in New England.

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Seattle

Major city with cultural attractions

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Space Needle

Tallest building in Seattle with observation deck

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Lake Chelan State Park

Scenic lake with recreation and resorts

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Grand Coulee Dam

Massive concrete dam as the country’s largest power station

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Riverfront Park

Park established on the Spokane River

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Pend Oreille

Idaho’s largest lake

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Sandpoint

Beach town near Pend Orielle

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Kootenai Falls

Large waterfall with swinging bridge viewpoint

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Bad Rock Canyon

Natural vortex with unexplainable phenomenon

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Glacier National Park

Scenic landscape shaped by glaciers

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Museum of Plains Indian

Exhibits about regional Native Americans

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Wahkpa Chu'GN Buffalo Jump

Archaeological site used for hunting bison

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H. Earl Clack Museum

Ancient Plains artifacts and dinosaur bones

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Fort Union Trading Post

Historic trading post on the Missouri River

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Grand Forks

North Dakota’s oldest city

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Skyline Parkway

Scenic drive along Glacial Lake Duluth

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Duluth

Major city lake views and Bob Dylan museum

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Canal Park

Trendy warehouse district in Duluth

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Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center

Information about the region’s nature, culture, and history

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Copper Falls State Park

Large forest in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

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Cornish Pumping Engine and Mining Museum

Exhibits about regional industries

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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Scenic lakefront with dunes and beaches

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Mackinac Island

Large island with nature, history, and seasonal resorts

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Sault Ste Marie

Historic French settlement

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Science North

Interactive science museum in Sudbury

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The Big Nickel

Giant Canadian Nickel roadside attraction

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Montreal

Major city in Canada with French culture and heritage

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Shelburne Museum

Exhibitions of New England heritage and art

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Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory

Original factory tours of ice cream brand

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Montpelier

Home to Vermont State Capitol Building

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Santa's Village

Christmas-themed amusement park

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Gorham Historical Society

Learn about New Hampshire’s railroad history

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Moose Brook State Park

Scenic nature with swimming hole

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Bethel

Small town with nearby hiking trails

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Bar Harbor

Tourist small town with whale watching

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Acadia National Park

Recreational park through mountainous landscape

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Alger Underwater Preserve

Boat tours to see underwater shipwrecks

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