One of the most laid back, pleasant
cities in the Midwest, Duluth is a rare town, commonly ranked
in lists praising “outdoorsy” towns. Its residents
are well-employed, content folks and its downtown area is more
substantial than you might expect.
Much of the excursionist part of town is located very close to
the banks of Lake Superior, and provides expansive views north
of Minnesota’s borders. The 1980’s saw Duluth becoming
a little more tourism-conscious and the result is Lakewalk, a
free jaunt around a quaint part of town, harbor cruises, casinos,
amusement parks, class-A baseball, museums, etc. Duluth has varying
accommodation options, the most pleasant of which is probably
the quaint array of bed and breakfasts.
And travel just outside of town for quieter vacation spots. Attractions
such as the Northern rail, a scenic ride along the Minnesota coast,
various ski lodges, charter fishing, state parks, campgrounds,
and golf are dotted along Highway 61. Check out Voyageurs National
Park to the north if you’re into timber wolf-related Minnesota
adventures.
