Duluth Minnesota

Visit the Beautiful City of Duluth
on Lake Superior's North Shore

The Duluth area has many wonderful hotels and bed and breakfast establishments. Many of them are right on the shores of Lake Superior.

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Duluth Minnesota Attractions

• Canal Park: Watch the ships, visit the Marine Museum, take the lighthouse walk, take a carriage ride, browse shops, eat at outdoor cafes
• Cruise Lake Superior on the Vista Fleet
• Walk the Lakewalk
• Photograph the Aerial Lift Bridge
• Drive Skyline Drive and Seven Bridges Road
• Explore the Duluth Depot Railroad Museum
• Visit Enger Park and climb Enger Tower
• Tour the Glensheen Mansion
• Visit the Great Lakes Aquarium
• Birdwatch at the Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve
• Take a Scenic Excursion on the Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad
• Visit the Lake Superior Zoo
• Explore the SS Meteor Whaleback Ship Museum
• Enjoy the Tweed Museum of Art on the U of M Duluth campus
• Tour the S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum

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Play in Duluth

• Search for agates at Brighton Beach
• Have a picnic at Park Point
• Smell the roses at Leif Erickson Park Rose Garden
• Camp at one of the many state parks along the North Shore of Lake Superior.
• Sit on the rocks overlooking the big lake and let the sound of the waves wash away your stress.
• Sit on the rocks in the dark and watch for shooting stars. You may even see the Northern Lights.
• University of Minnesota Duluth/Outdoor Program: UMD offers most of their outdoor programs to the general public. They have sea or whitewater kayaking courses and their climbing programs include indoor wall climbing, outdoor climbing, ice climbing and climbing for girls and women. All sessions include equipment and instruction. For information, call: 218 726-8000

• John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, Duluth to Grand Portage, Minnesota: At almost 400 miles, the Beargrease is the longest sled dog race in the lower 48 of the United States. 2009 Race - January 25 - 29
• Fitger's Annual Northwoods Snowshoe Championships includes a marathon race, a half marathon and a 10km race. Competitors range in age between 9 and 79.

Duluth Festivals and Events

• Grandma's Marathon: Duluth's annual celebration of running, entertainment, food and activities for the whole family.
• The Homegrown Music Festival: Duluth's annual showcase of local bands. It happens every year during the first week of May.



• Bayfront Blues Festival: in early August is Minnesota's largest Outdoor Blues Festival featuring international, national and regional music acts.

Eat in Duluth

• Grandmas Saloon and Grill
• Grandmas Sports Garden
• Little Angies
• Porters Family Restaurant
• Spirit Mountain Supper Club
• Top of the Harbor
• Fitgers
• Blackwoods Bar and Grill
• The Pickwick
• Black Bear Grill

Things to Do in Duluth, Minnesota

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