Duluth Minnesota
Duluth, Minnesota began its illustrious history back in the day of the Sioux and Chippewa Native Americans. Located along the crystal clear deep waters of Lake Superior it's truly a unique city, caught between old and the new. From cobblestone roads, to enormous, grand Victorian mansions, to modern downtown office buildings each generation of settlers has left their mark on this region. Located halfway between Minneapolis/St. Paul and the Canadian border, Duluth was recently rated by Money Magazine as one of the top four small cities in the Midwest. One of the most beautiful cities you will ever see, it also has a wide range of attractive rural features. Bear, deer and moose roam the countryside and share the wilderness with many fish including salmon, lake trout, walleye and trophy muskies. The large quantity of water on Lake Superior make for great recreational opportunities. Aside from playing on the lake, Duluth offers the many following recreation possibilities:
- 41 tennis courts
- 45 miles of snowmobile trails
- 44 kilometers of cross-country ski trails
- 29 baseball/softball fields
- Two 27-hole championship golf courses
- 8 hiking trails
- An excellent zoo
- 22 recreation centers
Or if indoor recreation is what you desire, test your luck at the Fond-du-Luth Casino or the Black Bear Casino. Black Bear also has an 18 Hole 6,470 yard Championship golf course. When you master Black Bear, travel to Nmadji Golf Course which has two 4 star rated, 18 hole championship courses. Duluth also offers two 27 hole championship golf facilities which not only offer great views but also unbeatable prices. You can't go wrong golfing in Duluth, once rated 1st in the nation for quality and accessibility in public golf by Golf Digest.
Winter in the Midwest is also a wonderful time for recreation. Skiing is an especially popular activity and Duluth has some of the best vertical downhill skiing in the Midwest. Lutsen Mountain has 4 mountains with 87 runs and an incredible 1000 foot vertical rise! Spirit Mountain has 175 acres and 22 runs and makes for some of the most enjoyable skiing in the region.
Duluth offers an endless amount of family fun. Take the kids to the Great Lakes Aquarium where they can participate in interactive exhibits and learn about wildlife in the Great Lakes region. The aquarium has more then 120,000 gallons displayed and hours can be spent looking at all the interesting exhibits. In keeping with the nature theme, why not make a day of it and head to the Lake Superior Zoo. Be prepared to see some tigers, kangaroos, monkeys and more as this zoo is packed with a variety of wildlife. Another entertaining form of family fun is the Duluth Huskies Baseball Club. The Huskies are members of the Northwoods League, which showcases some of the best college players in the country and games can draw crowds into the thousands. You don't have to travel to the big cities to spend a quality summer evening at the ballpark.
Duluth, one of the most cherished and visited Midwestern location, has something to offer everyone. From endless family fun, to multi-sport recreation, this city can never get old. Whether you're looking to play hard or slow down, you can do it in Duluth.
