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Pattison State Park

Highway 35, Superior, WI
Ranked #1 of 6 attractions in Superior
5.0 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: State Parks
Description: This park features a beach on Lake Superior, waterfalls, and miles of hiking trails.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Big Manitou Falls is right off the highway. If you want an amazing hike, go to Little Manitou Falls. I think it's about 1.5 miles one way over a rugged (unpaved), but safe, path.

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Bloomington, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

This is one of those spots that you wont spend all day but it is beautiful. The sheer beuty and massive height is incredible. My helpful tip is to bring bug spray, because the mosquito's could carry you away. Beautiful place to take pictures.

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Duluth, Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

There are nice campground at the park. Great place to spend your hot summer days. There are beautiful waterfalls as well. Big Manitou Falls is right next to the campground. Little Manitou Falls is a little bit further down the road. There are a lot of mosquitoes late summer so be aware and remember to bring mosquitoes repellent.

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Eagle, Wisconsin
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011
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One almost hates to let the word out on this park. Two waterfalls, a swimming beach, hiking trails and beautiful camp sites. Under-utilized and vastly under-rated

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Hurley, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011
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My wife and I stayed here and it was nice. The bathrooms and showers are shared and that is a bit weird... The State of WI runs this and we know that when the state gets involved, things are less than good...

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Plymouth, MN
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 September 2011

The Big Mantiou Falls, 165' high, were fantastic and easily accessed. The gorge carved by this river is deep and steep.

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La Crosse, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 August 2011
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Big Manitou falls inside this park is amazing! I've seen other state parks tout their "biggest" falls and they don't come close to Big Manitou! Both Big and Little Manitou falls are both easily accessed from the road, otherwise there are plenty of hiking trails. There is also a large beach with a lake available. There is also a neat... More

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Appleton, WI
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2009
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What a beautiful park! There's a gorgeous easy hike along the river to the Upper Falls plus a number of lookouts. Get a map when you arrive. You can swim, stay on the beach, camp, picnic or fish. Bring your canoe or kayak. Worth the visit to Superior all by itself.

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St. Paul, MN
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2009
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We only had a couple of hours to visit but were glad we took them. It is beautiful here. The Manitou falls are spectacular. I couldn't believe that a waterfall that tall was here as you can't see the gorge until you walk to it. The lake is pretty and the swimming looked good even though we couldn't do it.... More

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