Duluth

Duluth, known as the Lake Superior port city, is one that has a ton of culture and history. It’s a long day trip that you might want to consider staying a night or two since you won’t want to miss the nearby state parks and awesome Duluth restaurants. There are a ton of great breweries in Duluth if you are a fan of nightlife and drinking. If that’s your thing, you’ll need to stop by Canal Park for a bar crawl or a night out on the town. For the history buffs, check out the Depot Museum, the Glensheen Mansion, and these other top Duluth museums to round out your culture trip.

Minnesota does not have a lot of large-scale beaches; hence locals have Duluth Park Point Beach and Lakefront Park in their hearts. It’s the best place to go to unwind by Lake Superior during the weekend or holidays. It’s located at the end of Minnesota Avenue in Duluth, a two-hour drive from Minneapolis. This beach is an ideal place for swimming and recreation activities. Not only that, but it also has a volleyball pitch for beach volleyball and a few grills. It is filled with people during the summer, making it ideal for visiting during this time to mingle with the locals. If you move further north, you will find some of the best state parks in the area, including Split Rock Lighthouse and Gooseberry Falls for stunning scenery that embodies true Northern Minnesota culture.

Location: St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States

Website: https://duluthmn.gov/

Distance from Minnesota: 143 miles

Travel time: 2 hours 30 minutes

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