Mission Partner Visit Duluth

In Duluth, there is something for everyone on every single visit: outdoor adventure and natural beauty, arts and culture, historic sites, world-class attractions and entertainment, an exciting local food and drink scene, and all the incredible events happening year round. Whether providing brochures, directions, or information about Duluth to visitors, the staff at Visit Duluth is passionate about the city and can’t wait to help you discover all it has to offer.

Featured Resource

Autumn and Lake Superior go together as the ultimate Midwest travel destination. Whether you’re looking for a place to host a conference or just get away for the weekend, we’ll give you 5 reasons you should set a course and Visit Duluth:

1) World Famous
• Aerial Lift Bridge – the only lift-span transporter bridge in the world
• Minnesota Point – known locally as “Park Point,” it's the world’s longest freshwater sandbar (7 miles)
• Bentleyville USA – USA TODAY's best public holiday lights display
• Grandma's Marathon – world class event with over 20,000 participants each June

2) Our Water Works
• Lake Superior – the world’s largest freshwater lake by surface area (31,700 sq.mi.) and holds 3 quadrillion gallons of water
• Duluth – voted “Best In Glass” for best tasting water
• Craft Breweries – 15 brewery locations within a 2-mile radius using our superior water
• Vikre Distillery – try their North Shore Cocktail recipe (see graphic below)

3) Ships, Ships, Ships
• Farthest inland seaport – watch “Salties” and “Lakers” up-close as they arrive/depart with their cargo
• William A Irvin – tour a retired Great Lakes ore vessel
• Vista Fleet – sail around the harbor and under the Aerial Lift Bridge on a guided tour
• Viking Cruise Ships – turnaround and destination tours start in the harbor

4) Above & Below the Water Activities
• On the water – surfing, sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding
• Below the water – scuba diving, exploring shipwrecks
• Charter fishing – best freshwater fishing in the world for lake trout, Chinook salmon, and walleye
• Next to water – beaches, lighthouses, waterfalls, and 7.25 miles of boardwalk from Bayfront to Brighton Beach

5) Proximity
• Trails - you’re less than a mile to any access point of the 200+ miles of trails in town for gold-level mountain biking or hiking
• Lake views – the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center is the only convention center on Lake Superior (275,000 sq. ft facility)
• Location – largest metropolitan area on Lake Superior, 2 hours north of the Twin Cities
• Area – 1,200 rooms and 11 hotels within walking distance of the DECC; climate-controlled skywalk system

Plan your visit soon!