Enjoy Duluth all summer long! The Photographers Exhibition at the Duluth Art Institute in collaboration with the University of Minnesota runs now until August 30. The Duluth Art Institute is also showing the Visions of Planetary Landscapes exhibit beginning June 18. Chester Creek Concerts kick off June 2 at Chester Bowl. Concerts start at 7 pm and run through August 4. Take is a baseball game with the Duluth Huskies at Wade Stadium. The Renegade Comedy Theatre have several different performances throughout the summer. The Duluth Playhouse also offers up theatrical entertainment. Northern Lights Books & Gifts has several artists doing book signings throughout the summer. Check the websites for dates and times. Sailboat races take place every Wednesday starting at 6 pm. Fitger’s courtyard is a prime location for viewing.
With over 4 miles of Lakewalk along Lake Superior, 129 parks, playgrounds & public places, 2 golf courses, 8 hiking trails, and lots of attractions, Duluth Minnesota is the place to be this summer. The Edgewater Resort & Waterpark is the perfect family hotel with easy access to Duluth Family Fun. Chester Creek Summer concerts begin June 2 at 7 pm and are free to everyone. They run every Tuesday through August 4. Movies in the Park take place at Leif Erickson park every Friday night after sunset beginning June 19. Love Winter? The Duluth Heritage Sports Center offers summer skating on Wednesdays starting June 14 at 1:30 pm. Bring your own skates! People wanting to play disc golf can use the 18-hole Miller Creek course by Lake Superior College. The new skateboard park is open at Wheeler Field at 35th Avenue West and Grand Avenue. Other skate parks include Gary New Duluth, Keene Creek, Midtown Park, and the Depot parking lot. Playgrounds can be found throughout the city in every neighborhood and are open to the public. Playfront Park at Bayfront offers amusements and tons or room to run around. The City of Duluth has many hiking trails that travers the city. Lester Park and Enger Park have two great golf courses in the area, including Junior clinics and lessons. Â
The Renegade Comedy Theater presents Comedy Night at the Peasantworks Porch in Canal Park - just above Hell’s Kitchen Restaurant. Summer hours begin with the Superior Public Museums Grand Reopening. Visit for FREE the Old Firehouse & Police Museums and the SS Meteor on Barker’s Island. Get out and support Animal Allies with their Walk for Animals on Saturday, May 16. The Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra presents Classical 7 on Saturday night. The annual cleanup of the St.Louis River is also on Saturday. Volunteers are encouraged to help out. Information may be found at the St. Louise River website or by calling 218-733-9520.Â
The city of Duluth, Minnesota welcomes you to come and enjoy all that it has to offer - especially the free attractions and those that cost so very little. You don’t need to spend a lot to have a wonderful time when you visit Duluth!
The Tweed Museum on the University of Minnesota - Duluth campus offers visitors a host of exhibits and events. The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum is the largest holder of manuscripts and documents - including an original Bill of Rights.  The Lake Superior Marine Museum in Canal Park will give you the history of Lake Superior and information on shipping in the Twin Ports as well as fun facts and a view of the canal. Strolling through Canal Park and watching the ships come in and out beneath the Aerial Lift Bridge is free of charge.
Summer months feature Movies in the Park at Leif Erickson Park. Bring your blankets and enjoy the show! Summer is the ideal time to stroll the shores of Lake Superior and enjoy the Park Point Beaches.
Duluth thrives on the natural elements of the Northwoods. Take a hike or a bike ride through Jay Cooke State Park. Be sure to experience the swinging bridge! A visit to Enger Tower will provide a panoramic view of the city and Lake Superior. Enger Park offers up peaceful trails for an afternoon walk or picnic. Duluth takes pride in its Rose Garden where every spring volunteers raise the roses. Blooms appear mid-summer to fall. Take a drive up the North Shore and visit Gooseberry Falls and other Minnesota State Parks.
The Lakewalk runs along the shores of Lake Superior for 3 miles from Canal Park/Bayfront to London Road in eastern Duluth. The Duluth section of the Willard Munger State Trail runs 63 miles between Duluth and Hinckley, MN. The Lakewalk and Munger State Trail are paved and easily traversed on foot or bicycle.
Not ready for a long walk, take a drive along the 25 miles of Skyline Drive. This drive will provide excellent views of Duluth, Superior WI, and Lake Superior and will take you through Enger Park, Hawk’s Ridge and along Seven Bridges Road.
Take time to read a book, play a game or enjoy storytime at the Duluth Public Library.
For not too much money, you can visit the Depot Train Museum. If you don’t mind spending a little more money, you can enjoy one of several train rides up the North Shore. Some rides include meals.
While they do charge admission, the Lake Superior Zoo is a must see for the whole family. Becoming a member will get you free admission as well as discounted admission at other nationwide zoos.
Tour Lake Superior aboard the Vista Fleet boats. Admission can be small for a narrated site-seeing tour or more expensive for the fabulous dinner cruise.
A list of events for Duluth MN can be found at Visit Duluth. A list of events for Superior WI, just across the bridge from Duluth, can be found at the Superior Chamber.
The weather in Duluth, Minnesota is so delightful this time of year. We have a good base of snow on the ground and Lake Superior is good for a dusting of fluff every now and again. There is plenty to do when you visit Duluth this time of year.
 1. Spirit Mountain Ski Resort is open and ready for business. In addition to the snowfall, the crews have been making snow for many weeks now. Spirit Mountain offers downhill skiing, snowboarding, dining, and plenty of room to spend the day with awesome views of the city of Duluth.
2. Snowmobiling is an ever popular thing to do in the Northland. Minnesota is filled with state trails available to snowmobilers. It’s a great way to spend a day with family and friends.
3. Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing is just about perfect in and around Duluth. On or off trails offer nature at her winter best.
4. Ice skating is very fun in Duluth. Most communities have community ice rinks. Bayfront Park offers public ice skating as well. During the holidays is the best time to skate as Bayfront is lit up with lights.
5. Hiking is a year round adventure when you visit Duluth. All state trails are open and once there is enough ice, hiking the many rivers and creeks can be very interesting.
6. Anglers love to visit Duluth and do a little ice fishing on Lake Superior or any one of the surrounding area lakes. A fishing license is required and it is highly recommended that you dress in layers and stay warm. Check ice conditions before heading out.
7. Another year round activity is Photography. The northland has given birth to some famous photographers including Craig Blacklock and Jim Brandenburg.Â
8. Curling is a popular winter time sport in Duluth. What once was the sport of the older crowd is catching on with many younger Duluthians. Give it a try when you stop to visit Duluth!
You don’t have to spend a lot of money to enjoy the Zenith city of Duluth, Minnesota. The Lake Superior Marine Museum at the foot of the Aerial Lift Bridge in Canal Park is always free and offers a wealth of information about the twin ports of Duluth, MN and Superior, WI as well as shipping schedules and marine artifacts.Â
Canal Park is a central point when visiting Duluth in the summer. You can walk the lakewalk or enjoy a stroll along the pier watching the 1000 foot ore boats come in and out of the harbor beneath the Lift Bridge.Â
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the north woods by biking, hiking, walking or inline skating along the Willard Munger State Trail. This trail was laid on an abandoned railroad bed. In Duluth, Minnesota, the trail going the 63 miles south to Hinckley begins just down the road from the Lake Superior Zoo behind the Munger Inn. While this MN state trail does not go through Duluth, visitors can pick the trail back up just north of the city. Visitors to this Minnesota trail will enjoy scenic vistas, the Minnesota state flower the Lady Slipper, wildlife, the St. Louis River, state forests, and meadows. The trail is paved and has some gently rolling hills.
Whether you are coming to Duluth, MN on business and lodging in one of many fine hotels or bringing the entire family on vacation, here are the top 10 things we recommend while visiting:
1. The best way to see the city of Duluth and Lake Superior is to take a narrated sightseeing cruise with the Vista Fleet. They offer lunch and dinner cruises as well.
2. Visit Canal Park. Canal Park offers shopping and some of the best dining at the classic Grandma’s Restaurant. You can walk the pier and watch huge ships come in and out of the Duluth - Superior harbor beneath the Aerial Lift Bridge. Enjoy a stroll along the Lakewalk - a Duluth version of the boardwalk.
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The city of Duluth, Minnesota welcomes you to come and enjoy all that it has to offer - especially the free attractions and those that cost so very little. You don’t need to spend a lot to have a wonderful time when you visit Duluth!
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You don’t have to spend a lot of money to enjoy the Zenith city of Duluth, Minnesota. The 