Lake of the Isles Pier

If you’re after a quiet spot to watch the water without a lot of fuss, this pier delivers. The views across the lake are genuinely worth stopping for, and the short trails nearby make it easy to stretch your legs before or after you head down to the beach. It’s the kind of place locals bring out-of-town family when they want to show off what Bigfork actually looks like. Good for pretty much any age — you don’t need to be a kid to appreciate standing on a pier over a Minnesota lake.