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Local Attractions

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Duluth's Waterfront

Located on the shores of Lake Superior, Duluth offers a host of activities.  The 8-mile Lakewalk is newly reconstructed for 2021.  There are numerous restaurants and bars in Canal Park along with an arcade, mini golf, movies, rock climbing, and the Irvin Ore Boat Tour. 

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Mountain Biking

With hundreds of miles of trails, Duluth is one of the best mountain biking destinations in the nation!

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Jay Cooke State Park

Experience the life of the miner as you travel by cage 1/2 mile underground. Once underground, you'll ride the rails 3/4 mile to the last and deepest area that was mined. You'll learn firsthand why this mine was called the "Cadillac of Mines," and gain insight into the working conditions of the miners and their remarkable mining methods.  90 minutes tours.

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Glensheen Mansion

Come see why Glensheen Mansion, perched on the shore of Lake Superior, is the most visited historic home in Minnesota. The 12-acre estate features gardens, bridges, and the famous 39-room mansion built with remarkable 20th-century craftsmanship, telling the story of the Duluth region.

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Gooseberry Falls

62 miles away, Gooseberry Falls State Park offers one of the best series of waterfalls in Minnesota plus lots of hiking.  

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Soudan Mine Tours

Experience the life of the miner as you travel by cage 1/2 mile underground. Once underground, you'll ride the rails 3/4 mile to the last and deepest area that was mined. You'll learn firsthand why this mine was called the "Cadillac of Mines," and gain insight into the working conditions of the miners and their remarkable mining methods.  90 minutes tours.

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Sax-Zim Bog

The welcome center may only be open in the winter, but this wildlife area attracts birders year round. 

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Lake Superior Railroad Museum

Explore the  impressive collection of historic railroad equipment that built Minnesota and our country. The museum is located in downtown Duluth, in the platforms at yard of the original Historic Union Depot, built in 1892.

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Great Lakes Aquarium

Visit exhibits including shipwrecks, otters, eagles, kids areas, and tons of fish in this 62,000 sqft attraction on Duluth's waterfront. 

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Cloquet River Campground
7418 Swan Lake Road
New Independence, MN 55779


 

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