Loved the park. Tower was much shorter than imagined. Beautiful grounds and the peace bell was neat…read moreto see

We found out about this tower from the hotel front desk and thought, why not--it's free! Parking…read morewas easy, and the views did not disappoint. From the top you get a full 360° view of Duluth, including the aerial lift bridge, which was super cool to see. The tower's only a few stories high and has rails to help with the climb, though it's not ADA accessible. Along the way, we also learned about Mr. Enger and his impact on the city, plus Duluth's special ties to Norway. Definitely a neat little stop! Not to mention there was a Japanese Zen garden and a few trails.

The trail runs from Tischer Creek to the Glensheen. We didn't see anyone else on the trail which…read morewas another plus! Such a fun trail that you don't need to drive too far!!

Pretty amazing hiking close to major roads, incredible scenery but leave your elderly parents at…read morehome for this one. The hike starts with 25 or so sideways broken up stairs and no railing. There is another long set of stairs with no railing about 20 minutes in but at least they seem level and in better shape. Tons of pretty bridges, pretty views and opportunities for exploring!

This is an incredible (but very busy!) state park. We camped at walk-in site 83, which was hands…read moredown the best site in the park. The walk-in sites in general are all amazing, you're secluded from everyone else but still close to the amenities. Site 83 is about a 4-minute walk from where you park your car. There are two tent pads and plenty of space. It's a beautiful site--book it early! The amenities at the campground were great, plenty of places to recycle, fill up water, and throw out trash. The bathrooms are also very nice, but they are some of the busiest bathrooms I've ever seen! There are plenty of hiking trails as well, a great visitor center and gift shop, and it is an all around lovely state park.

We had an awesome camping weekend here - I'm so glad I got to see this state park! Here's the…read morebreakdown: CAMPSITES: 4/5 Lots of campsites here that we booked well in advance - I'd guess they fill up fast! I'm not super experienced at camping, but the campsites felt quite close together to me. Compared to other places we've been, the sites are much less private. AMENITIES: 5/5 The amount of water spickets and bathrooms around the site were great, and the showers/main bathroom facilities were nice! STATE PARK: 5/5 We loved walking a bit of the state park over the weekend! The suspension bridge is super cool, and it's really fun to walk on and explore the unique rock formations along the water.

This park is amazing and great for kids. My husband added this to our Summer list to check out. We…read morestayed in Duluth which is only about a 25 min drive away. Park is lovely with falls around every corner. Easy hiking trails- very scenic and beautiful. Had the water not been such an icky brown I might have jumped in and if it were a tad warmer out. Plenty of rocks to jump around on and just a beautiful park for the family and our little pup who kept up.

Small state park. Nice short hiking loops. The falls are very scenic. Nice covered bridge. The…read morestaff at the visitor center are very friendly. There is a campground. It was empty when I was there in early June.

Such a fabulous scenery in old town and then over the lifting bridge, which lifts every 30 minutes…read more The drive to the beach was beautiful curvy roads and beautiful infrastructure and houses and we really enjoyed the marsh scenery that we encountered. There's plenty of parking on the side of the road and lots of entrances to get to the beach. The beach is beautiful with the city in the background or the lighthouse Sandpoint in the other direction the water was clear there was so much soft sand, and plenty of rocks to look for. We were told by locals to look for the Agote rocks plenty of treasures we found here. This is a must see and check out on your visit to Duluth.

Used to study on the beach here, now I walk it with my dogs or friends to catch up and listen to…read morethe boats come in. Pets are suppose to be on leash on the MN side, but seem to be fine off leash on the WI side (: some people don't mind off leash controlled pups on the leashes side tho. Deer flies can be a bother in the summer months.

The Duluth area has a bunch of great hiking trails but I was told to visit this park by a work…read morebuddy who had went with his family. The park was right in the heart of Duluth and offered up some very fun yet wild hiking trails to explore. There was even a waterfall to find at one point. Lots of parking and a playground make this a great stop for those who want to experience nature without having to drive too far out of town. Great views of the lake as you are driving up the hill as well. I highly recommend a visit.

We hiked the trail from 4th to the park and then to the top of the ski lift several times, (3.7…read moreroundtrip depending on which trail you take to the top of the ski lift. It is a mostly shaded well used trail. There is an outhouse style restroom in the park. Duluth residents are so fortunate to have so many parks and trails. It has been a pleasure to hike so many of them on our 5 week visit. Chester Park is a winner.

This is a wonderful gem in Duluth. The drive is not paved entirely and you'll have to go slow, but…read morethe view is worth it. In the fall, I make a point to go watch the birds migrate south. The University sets up grad students and volunteers record birds migrating as well as educate people about it. We were there only briefly this year, but there was a spike in bald eagles and even one golden eagle sighting (which I sadly didn't see) while we were there. Usually you can catch some birds with the naked eye, but you can also borrow a pair of binoculars which makes things even better. The sight of the city from atop the ridge is also spectacular, especially in the fall.

We were going through the area so we decided to stop again and see the views of Lake Superior. It…read morewas a cloudy day so the views were not the best but, we enjoyed seeing Hawk Ridge again. There were many birds there but, the big migration starts in Sept.

At the east edge of Duluth, this park offers 9+ miles of hiking & mountain biking trails between…read moreAmity Creek & Lester River. Waterfalls abound in this park, even from the parking lot. The playground/picnic tables/pavilion/bbq grills aren't far from the parking lot, just across the bridge. Cross country ski, snowshoe, hiking, mountain biking trails. Birding and wildlife watching, as well as fishing. Well worth the stop and check out!

Wonderful spot on the St. Louis River! This park has it all: extensive hiking trails, water…read moretrails, mountain biking trails! So much to explore! We will be back!

Hartley Nature Center is a nice retreat. There are plenty of walking paths that are ski trails in…read morethe winter. The trails are well kept and marked. The inside of the nature center had some live rescued animal exhibits with information. Very nice place to spend your time!

Once again, a great place to stop if you want to experience nature and all that the outdoors has to…read moreoffer while in the Duluth area without having to drive too far out of the city. There is a great little indoor exhibit for the kids to warm up and chill in but the main attraction here is the outdoor recreation opportunities. Lots of different trails take you past lakes, rivers, and beautiful wooded areas. Looks like you can rent mountain bikes, skis, and snowshoes for an extra fee which offers a different vibe if you just don't want to hike. Large area for picnics, so bring a lunch with you and enjoy a relaxing walk in nature. Cheap and fun thing to do with family, a date, or just by yourself!