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Many towns and cities have their iconic structures, one example being the big hockey stick in Eveleth MN. For Duluth, it's the Aerial Lift Bridge, which Jeff, Bob/Bird, and I got to see at night and in action. What a fascinating and unique example of bridge engineering! Our observed big lift seemed to be wasted on the small sail boat (pictured), but this was a visual treat nonetheless. And I hope the cars who were temporally denied bridge access didn't mind. We saw all this as we were walking the waterfront near our restaurant. While you're here, don't miss the cool architecture of the Corp or Army Engineers Office building.
This engineering marvel is still hugely impressive after all of these years. The lift bridge functions to let large ships into and out of the harbor. When the bridge is in the down position, vehicles can drive across it. Bicyclists and pedestrians may also cross the bridge safely. The lift bridge has become the iconic landmark of Duluth, Minnesota.
I've seen and reviewed a lot of bridges https://www.yelp.com/collection/cbr-WfxuvzL7aOVKXKhyMA/Bridges but I don't know that I've seen a movable lift bridge like this. The Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge carries Lake Avenue over the Duluth Canal, joining Duluth with Minnesota Point. The bridge was completed in 1905 as a "transporter bridge" that carried a span of movable roadway across the canal. And boy, that sure seems unique. However, the bridge was converted in 1929 to this current structure that has the elevating roadway. The span is 502 feet long. The bridge is iconic to Duluth and no visit to the city is complete without a visit. And even better if you can catch it in motion. [Review 17896 overall - 116 in Minnesota - 1417 of 2022.]
The Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge was built from 1901-1905 and its style is significantly rare in Bridge engineering. You can see this beautiful structure from all around the water ways of Duluth. We were lucky enough to get a hotel room with a view of it and saw it from many different angles during the day. Unfortunately we were on a schedule and were not able to see a ship come through. Make sure you check it out when you're in Duluth.
Very cool lift bridge; they raise it on the hour & 1/2 hour so there are a multitude of tones thru the day to see it operate. Lovely lakefront walk & museum. For those who are into it, there's a distillery on Lake St at the approach & if beer is your thing, there's Hoops & Canal St breweries nearby.
This is the best aerial lift bridge in Duluth. Well built and effective, we crossed it twice and we didn't get wet at all. No trolls, no fuss! I would definitely recommend using this bridge if you are going to Minnesota Point.
aerial life bridge is located in down town duluth, minnesota. it's a cool landmark that lifts up every thirty minutes to allow boats to get through. the style is unique in terms of engineering, and there's not many bridges that you can find in the US that are like the aeriel life bridge. you can walk, bike or drive across it when it's not lifting up, but there is a warning. in the summer it's fun to watch boats pass by with family and kids, and it's never too chaotic with too many people. the lakefront walk is right next to the bridge. there are also plenty of nice shops and restaurants nearby. overall rating: 10/10.
If your planning a day in Duluth seeing and walking across this old bridge should be a must. One has to just marvel about this very early 1920's technology. There are also a couple of very nice breweries/restaurants to grab a sandwich and a beer.
New York has the Brooklyn Bridge, San Francisco has the Golden Gate Bridge, and Duluth has its Aerial Lift Bridge. I thought I would be the only person taking photos on a very cold, grey day but there were others doing the same on the rink-worthy icy sidewalks. This bridge connects Duluth's waterfront with a long spaghetti strip of a peninsula. Its metal grate roadway hums as cars go back and forth over it. Bridges are a reassuring presence and this humble work of steel is no less majestic than any iconic structure.
Well the lift bridge is pretty much synonymous with Duluth, so if you come to visit Duluth and you do not see the lift bridge, you have done something wrong. Most people go out to Canal Park and walk out by the lighthouse and view the lift bridge from that side, which is super fun and offers lovely panoramic views of Duluth and the hillside. I love seeing the bridge from that side. But don't neglect the other views too. Drive over the actual bridge and go out to Park Point. And also go around by the DECC and view from that side too. One of my very favorite places on the whole planet. because it IS Duluth to me.
The lift bridge is to Duluth, as -- Le Tour Eiffel is to Paris Big Ben is to London Sears Tower is to Chicago the Arch is to St. Louis and the water tower is to Brainerd. You can find a lot of great info on the bridge from the wikipedia link. This historic and still functional sight is definitely one of the most visited landmarks in Minnesota. You will find many iconic town landmarks across Minnesota, but my favorite has always been the bridge. Year round you can see the large cargo ships entering the Twin Ports area. Summertime is great, as the warmer weather brings more visitors to the area. When you drive over the bridge, you enter a special neighborhood in Duluth - - Park Point. A five-mile long peninsula neighborhood with a great park at the end.
I'd tell my grandkiddies about such a place. It's as cool as you decide to make it out to be. If you have some time, stroll out to the water and watch the lights from the bridge dance along the canal. Allot extra time to watch the lift bridge go up and let a ferry pass through. The wake from the ship can make you just seasick enough to feel alive. I'm the king of the world!!!
This bridge is the icon of Duluth. This bridge is a gateway to the Duluth harbor. When this bridge is in operation you will hear bells ringing. If you here bells then head to the bridge. Seeing it operate is fun to watch. I have many beautiful photos of it to share with you. I even got a brief video of the bridge going up. A large ship passed through along with several smaller vessels. The views around here and over the lake are magical. If you want to know where the road goes if you cross the bridge. It leads you out on Park Point where it is a slender island and a dead end. There are also nice homes along this stretch too. The left side of the island is mostly sand beaches along the lake. Nice stop also.
If you're staying in Duluth overnight or just passing through or may be you're a local, a must experience is the rising of the Aerial Lift Bridge, which is more than likely accompanied with the passing of a ship. It's an amazing experience watching the big cargo ships pass through this tiny port into Lake Superior. I think you can also look on line for the schedule of when ships come through. read more
A must see up close if you head up to Duluth. Lots of street parking nearby or paid lots. It's fun to walk over and take in the views as well as driving over. Seeing the bridge is free of course and the bridge is the epitome of Duluth. Super cool if you catch it lifting up to let ships pass underneath. read more
If you're visiting Duluth, make sure to check out the historic aerial lift bridge. At scheduled times, the bridge rises to let ore ships, yachts, etc pass through, and it's a sight worth catching. Watching tons of steel lift into the air while boats and yachts glide underneath is both impressive and memorable. It's a great stop for visitors of all ages, and anyone with an interest in engineering will especially appreciate the mechanics and hydraulics behind this iconic structure. read more
Many towns and cities have their iconic structures, one example being the big hockey stick in Eveleth MN. For Duluth, it's the Aerial Lift Bridge, which Jeff, Bob/Bird, and I got to see at night and in action. What a fascinating and unique example of bridge engineering! Our observed big lift seemed to be wasted on the small sail boat (pictured), but this was a visual treat nonetheless. And I hope the cars who were temporally denied bridge access didn't mind. We saw all this as we were walking the waterfront near our restaurant. While you're here, don't miss the cool architecture of the Corp or Army Engineers Office building. read more
3 years ago
This engineering marvel is still hugely impressive after all of these years. The lift bridge functions to let large ships into and out of the harbor. When the bridge is in the down position, vehicles can drive across it. Bicyclists and pedestrians may also cross the bridge safely. The lift bridge has become the iconic landmark of Duluth, Minnesota. read more
I've seen and reviewed a lot of bridges https://www.yelp.com/collection/cbr-WfxuvzL7aOVKXKhyMA/Bridges but I don't know that I've seen a movable lift bridge like this. The Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge carries Lake Avenue over the Duluth Canal, joining Duluth with Minnesota Point. The bridge was completed in 1905 as a "transporter bridge" that carried a span of movable roadway across the canal. And boy, that sure seems unique. However, the bridge was converted in 1929 to this current structure that has the elevating roadway. The span is 502 feet long. The bridge is iconic to Duluth and no visit to the city is complete without a visit. And even better if you can catch it in motion. [Review 17896 overall - 116 in Minnesota - 1417 of 2022.] read more
6 years ago
The Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge was built from 1901-1905 and its style is significantly rare in Bridge engineering. You can see this beautiful structure from all around the water ways of Duluth. We were lucky enough to get a hotel room with a view of it and saw it from many different angles during the day. Unfortunately we were on a schedule and were not able to see a ship come through. Make sure you check it out when you're in Duluth. read more
3 years ago
Very cool lift bridge; they raise it on the hour & 1/2 hour so there are a multitude of tones thru the day to see it operate. Lovely lakefront walk & museum. For those who are into it, there's a distillery on Lake St at the approach & if beer is your thing, there's Hoops & Canal St breweries nearby. read more
This is the best aerial lift bridge in Duluth. Well built and effective, we crossed it twice and we didn't get wet at all. No trolls, no fuss! I would definitely recommend using this bridge if you are going to Minnesota Point. read more
aerial life bridge is located in down town duluth, minnesota. it's a cool landmark that lifts up every thirty minutes to allow boats to get through. the style is unique in terms of engineering, and there's not many bridges that you can find in the US that are like the aeriel life bridge. you can walk, bike or drive across it when it's not lifting up, but there is a warning. in the summer it's fun to watch boats pass by with family and kids, and it's never too chaotic with too many people. the lakefront walk is right next to the bridge. there are also plenty of nice shops and restaurants nearby. overall rating: 10/10. read more
If your planning a day in Duluth seeing and walking across this old bridge should be a must. One has to just marvel about this very early 1920's technology. There are also a couple of very nice breweries/restaurants to grab a sandwich and a beer. read more
New York has the Brooklyn Bridge, San Francisco has the Golden Gate Bridge, and Duluth has its Aerial Lift Bridge. I thought I would be the only person taking photos on a very cold, grey day but there were others doing the same on the rink-worthy icy sidewalks. This bridge connects Duluth's waterfront with a long spaghetti strip of a peninsula. Its metal grate roadway hums as cars go back and forth over it. Bridges are a reassuring presence and this humble work of steel is no less majestic than any iconic structure. read more
Well the lift bridge is pretty much synonymous with Duluth, so if you come to visit Duluth and you do not see the lift bridge, you have done something wrong. Most people go out to Canal Park and walk out by the lighthouse and view the lift bridge from that side, which is super fun and offers lovely panoramic views of Duluth and the hillside. I love seeing the bridge from that side. But don't neglect the other views too. Drive over the actual bridge and go out to Park Point. And also go around by the DECC and view from that side too. One of my very favorite places on the whole planet. because it IS Duluth to me. read more
16 years ago
The lift bridge is to Duluth, as -- Le Tour Eiffel is to Paris Big Ben is to London Sears Tower is to Chicago the Arch is to St. Louis and the water tower is to Brainerd. You can find a lot of great info on the bridge from the wikipedia link. This historic and still functional sight is definitely one of the most visited landmarks in Minnesota. You will find many iconic town landmarks across Minnesota, but my favorite has always been the bridge. Year round you can see the large cargo ships entering the Twin Ports area. Summertime is great, as the warmer weather brings more visitors to the area. When you drive over the bridge, you enter a special neighborhood in Duluth - - Park Point. A five-mile long peninsula neighborhood with a great park at the end. read more
I'd tell my grandkiddies about such a place. It's as cool as you decide to make it out to be. If you have some time, stroll out to the water and watch the lights from the bridge dance along the canal. Allot extra time to watch the lift bridge go up and let a ferry pass through. The wake from the ship can make you just seasick enough to feel alive. I'm the king of the world!!! read more
This bridge is the icon of Duluth. This bridge is a gateway to the Duluth harbor. When this bridge is in operation you will hear bells ringing. If you here bells then head to the bridge. Seeing it operate is fun to watch. I have many beautiful photos of it to share with you. I even got a brief video of the bridge going up. A large ship passed through along with several smaller vessels. The views around here and over the lake are magical. If you want to know where the road goes if you cross the bridge. It leads you out on Park Point where it is a slender island and a dead end. There are also nice homes along this stretch too. The left side of the island is mostly sand beaches along the lake. Nice stop also. read more
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