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.

This was a great place to visit for a walk in the park area and along the shore. Beautiful view of…read moreDuluths canal from afar. If you like skipping rocks, this is a good place to do that.

Cute little park with lots of gorgeous flowers! Some areas need work/love as the weather has not…read morebeen kind. The peonies were fabulous. That was my favorite part. They're mostly all labeled as well. I enjoyed the helpful information regarding peonies. I would love to try to grow them. I walked the whole garden. Some workers were cleaning up the garden etc. A large part of the rose garden was destroyed - weather v disease? I can't remember. Nice views of the water. Trail for walking / running etc is nearby. Many benches to just sit and relax. It's a nice place. They have a public restroom and a small parking lot. There were some scooters that we rented to go to our next spot.

Canal Park was an amazing experience! It was awesome being able to see how ships passed through the…read morebridge while also being educated on the types of ships that pass by. I highly recommend going to the museum and learning about the history of Canal Park!

Wow, is there a lot to see here. After enjoying dinner at the Canal Park Brewing Company, it was…read moretime to wander around the Canal Park itself. TWO lighthouses, breakwater, the 1905 Army Corps of Engineer building and of course, the amazing Aerial Bridge. Sculpture gardens, lots of restaurants and retail shops and hotels. The Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center looked interesting but was closed at the time of day I visited. And I was hoping the bridge would open but it didn't happen during my visit. Note that it gets VERY cold here because of lake effect weather. Be prepared. [Review 17895 overall - 115 in Minnesota - 1416 of 2022.]

Such a gorgeous walk with great views of the lake and city! We enjoyed the views and it was nicely…read morecleaned and had lots of information. Definitely head inside the visitor center to see more information about the history of the area! Plenty of parking available too. Such a fun historical spots

I spent time every summer in Minnesota, camping and fishing but I had never been to Duluth. I loved…read morethe area around this part of Minnesota and if it weren't for the brutal winters I might live there. Things in Minnesota were just beginning to open up so there weren't crowds to deal with. It was nice to walk along Lake Superior on a warm and sunny day. I had a good time and if you have never been there it is worth consideration.

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 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.

Of all the points I've visited on the North/South shores, I keep coming back to here. The sand, the…read morewalk, all of which, are easy, continues to be one of our favorites. The only apology we have is recommending this place to others. But, by hopes, it will save it from further industrialization, because it's truly a remarkable spot of propriety. The only black mark on this place is that as a child I was able to camp here and now you can not. Our last visit a child informed us that he had broken the lock to the lighthouse. After 20 years, we investigated. That's where you'll f find the pictures.

I love this beach! The water might be cold, but the views are always great. This beach is where…read moreI've honed my rock skipping skills (I'm still not very good at it, but I'm getting there!) Be warned, four years ago my brother cut his foot on this beach and it got infected, but that's not the beach's fault! Just make sure to wear shoes when walking around or watch your step!

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.

Wow- Bentlyville! At Bayfront Festival Park. Everything is free but be sure to give a donation…read more This is a true Christmas wonderland for all ages. This was our third visit and one of the best in recent memory during a pandemic. It's right for the soul and a perfect place to celebrate with family. We came on a Tuesday night later to avoid the crowds making our night special.

Bayfront is one of the coolest places to do just about anything in Duluth. The park runs right up…read moreagainst the lake, which serves as a mighty and majestic backdrop. I might be biased, but my very favorite thing to do here is attend the annual Trampled by Turtles concert in July. We've gone every year they've done it. There's something about the lake, the night air and the backdrop of Duluth that makes it one of the most magical experiences ever. Of course, there are other things you can do here -- see a different concert, go to the All Pints North beer festival or a million other things. The venue is big and open, which means it can be used for a lot of different things. The facilities are nice (though at big events you're usually stuck with portapotties) and the staff generally is pretty cool. Always a plus for an event when I see it's at Bayfront.

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!