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Park Point
Zip lines and climbing fun on the North Shore! Choose from seven aerial trails, color-coded from beginner through accomplished climber. (Plus our “Adventure Playground” for three to five year olds.) Also, e-Bike rentals for nearby bike trails. Non-climbing family & friends admitted free. Easy to spot from Highway 61! See you in the trees!
42 Outer Drive | Silver Bay, MN 55614 (218) 393-6382
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ALPINE SLIDE AT LUTSEN MOUNTAINS
Ride to the summit of Eagle Mountain with a leisurely chairlift ride, then hop on your sled and cruise down an exhilarating half-mile of twisting, turning track. You control the speed. It’s amusement park fun the whole family will enjoy in classic North Shore style. Open mid-May through mid-Oct. 10am-5pm
MADELINE ISLAND FERRY LINE, INC.
Walk, bike or drive aboard! Just a 90-minute drive from Duluth. Enjoy the beauty of Lake Superior and all the activities Madeline Island offers. Connecting Bayfield and the Island, the 25-minute ride provides spectacular views of the Apostle Islands. Relax and let the magic of Lake Superior weave its spell!
825 Main Street | LaPointe, WI 54850 (715) 747-2051 | madferry.com P E
PARK POINT
The world’s longest freshwater sandbar, Park Point Beach, is a popular summer destination for swimming and recreation.
Visit parkpointbeach.org for current weather and beach conditions
In addition to a 7-mile span of beach, the park also offers a large recreational field, sand volleyball courts, a playground and pavilions with grills. Lifeguards are on duty during the summer season.
You won’t find a better vantage point from which to view the Sawtooth Mountains and Lake Superior’s dramatic coastline. This aerial gondola takes you on a scenic ride to the top of Moose Mountain, rising 1,000 feet over Lake Superior. Open Year Round
SUPERIOR HIKING TRAIL
The Superior Hiking Trail is a scenic, challenging 306 mile footpath from Jay Cooke State Park, through Duluth and along the North Shore. Gorgeous views of Lake Superior, cascading waterfalls and enchanting forests. Day-hike sections of 2-6 miles. Maps and guidebook at retail stores or online store .
731 7th Avenue, PO Box 4 | Two Harbors, MN 55616 (218) 834-2700 | superiorhiking.org
Duluth City Parks
Host your next event outdoors in Duluth! Rental permits are available for Duluth Parks to host weddings or private events. Learn more at duluthmn.gov/parks
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WATCH FOR WILDLIFE
FIND MORE AT: duluthaudubon.org birdminnesota.com hawkridge.org
KEEP AN EYE OUT With open parkland, dense hardwood and old-growth pine forests and sand dune beach habitats in the city and surrounding areas, we have excellent opportunities for wildlife watching.
SCAN THE SKIES Duluth is a premier bird-watching destination. Plan a stop at Hawk Ridge to view one of the best places in North America to experience the fall raptor migration. Head west to find the largest freshwater estuary in North America and the many birds that make it their home.
