Since we are only 4 blocks from Canal Park, we are centrally located for most attractions. There are so many places to visit in Duluth and things to do you may need to stay longer. Whether you want to participate in water activities, train rides, helicopter tours or enjoy the local restaurants and nearby shopping of Canal Park, you can find it all in Duluth! William A. Irvin Iron Ore Ship. Visitors can also take a ride on the Port Town Trolley as it travels in a loop through Canal Park and to the heart of the city.
From restaurants to breweries and shopping, there is no shortage of places to explore in Canal Park. Park Point is a narrow 7 mile long sand bar fronting Lake Superior. It is great for recreational swimming and sunbathing or a trip to the playground and park with the kids. Originally built in , the bridge was upgraded in to a vertical lift bridge and continues to operate today. Spanning the Duluth Ship Canal, the bridge can be raised to its full height of feet in about a minute.
You can watch the bridge go up from some of the land view rooms at our resort. For a full listing of upcoming events, check out their website here! This hands-on discovery center inspires guests to explore the wildlife and habitats found in the Great Lakes Basin and other waters of the world.
The Duluth Lakewalk is one of the most scenic walking and biking paths located along Lake Superior. Bayfront Festival Park is home to a variety of concerts, entertainment, and activities throughout the year, including the festive Bentleyville and Bluesfest.
A year-round playground located next door is open to children of all ages. At the Depot, located in downtown Duluth, guests will learn all about steam locomotives, trains, iron ore mining, logging and the historic buildings of the railroad in Minnesota. The S. Irvin was a proud flagship of the U. The museum is open for tours, with FREE admission for kids 10 and younger when accompanied by a paying adult.
