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HISTORY & COMMUNITY

Duluth history and community

Duluth is a Lake Superior port city. Canal Park and the Aerial Lift Bridge sit beside the ship canal, while Park Point and Lincoln Park offer different settings for a local visit.

Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge viewed from Canal Park

Duluth is a Lake Superior port city. Canal Park and the Aerial Lift Bridge sit beside the ship canal, while Park Point and Lincoln Park offer different settings for a local visit. Use the linked history sources to go beyond the brief timeline, then choose a local shop or restaurant for the rest of the visit.

Areas in this guide

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Pick a starting point and build from there. Confirm opening hours, access and reservations with the venue; this guide does not imply availability or an affiliation with the places mentioned.

Cultural stops in Duluth

Museums, galleries, theaters and landmarks from our directory, ordered by how many Google reviews each has. Check opening days before setting out.

Indoor amusement center

Adventure Zone

Indoor amusement center · 329 S Lake Avenue

Adventure Zone is an indoor amusement center on South Lake Avenue in Duluth. Its operator website presents arcade games, laser tag, mini golf and other family activities, with visiting information.

Hardware home and garden store

Andrens

Hardware home and garden store · 5600 Grand Ave

Andrens is a hardware home and garden store at 5600 Grand Ave in Duluth. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

Community art studio

Duluth Art Institute

Community art studio · 2229 W. Second Street

Duluth Art Institute operates the DAI Studio in its Lincoln Park Building on West Second Street in Duluth. Its operator history and location information identify the community art studio, ceramics spaces and classes at…

Childrens museum

Duluth Children's Museum

Childrens museum · 2125 W Superior St

Duluth Children's Museum is a childrens museum at 2125 W Superior St in Duluth. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

Pottery studio and gallery

Duluth Pottery

Pottery studio and gallery · 1924 West Superior Street

Duluth Pottery is a pottery studio and gallery on West Superior Street in Duluth. Its operator website presents handmade pottery and tile, gallery displays and artist Karin Kraemer’s work.

Locally owned hostel

Hostel Du Nord

Locally owned hostel · 217 W 1st Street

Hostel du Nord is a family-owned hostel on West 1st Street in Duluth. Its operator website presents shared and private accommodations, common spaces and booking information.

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