Experience Duluth, MN
From museums and theaters to trains and harbor cruises and all the trails and parks in between, there’s something for everyone in Duluth.
Winter Events
Bentleyville Tour of Lights
Bentleyville “Tour of Lights” brings people together to create delightful memories for all! Bentleyville is a FREE Walk Through Light Show! Parking is $10 per vehicle.
Learn MoreChristmas City of the North Parade
The Christmas City of the North Parade has been a Northland holiday tradition since 1958. Today, it is the most attended public event in the Northland — bringing together residents from all walks of life and uniting generations of family with memories of its Christmas spirit and fun traditions.
Learn MoreDuluth Winter Village
The festive greens, your favorite shops, hot drinks, and fire pits. Stroll through the outdoor Winter Village you’ll love at its waterfront home with Lake Superior and the Lift Bridge as your backdrop. The location is steps away from Canal Park and Bentleyville, with plenty of parking and additional festivities, dining and shopping nearby.
Learn MoreJohn Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
Established in 1980, the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon is the longest sled dog race in the lower 48 states. Every year, world-class mushers compete in the nearly 400-mile event. The Beargrease is a qualifier for the famed Iditarod race in Alaska.
Learn MoreCold Front
Come together and celebrate the best of winter fun! This free event offers all day fun including ice skating, dog sled rides, luge sledding and more.
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Summer Events
Fall Events
Arts & Entertainment
Bayfront Festival Park
Few things are more fun than a summer concert on the shores of our Big Lake. And Bayfront Festival Park makes it better! Enjoy comfortable concert surroundings, updated facilities, enhanced vendor areas, spectacular landscaping and a natural amphitheater with unobstructed views of every concert, plus ships in the harbor beyond.
Learn MoreDuluth Playhouse
Operating since 1914, Duluth Playhouse is one of the oldest non-profit theater companies in the nation, providing exceptional entertainment, unforgettable experiences and vital stories from its beautiful home at the iconic NorShor Theatre. Based in the heart of downtown Duluth, the Playhouse lives out its mission of creating opportunities in the theatrical arts that educate, entertain and engage the region.
Learn MoreParks & Recreation
Lake Superior Zoo
The region’s wildest place to explore and be inspired. Meet two rescued brown bears, talk with a parrot, and even hang with a two-toed sloth. See and learn about over 140 species of animals in indoor & outdoor habitats. We are located on more than 19 picturesque acres, including rocky hillsides, majestic pines and beautiful Kingsbury Creek.
Learn MoreSpirit Mountain Adventure Park
Your adventure begins right here at Spirit Mountain! You will find four seasons of fun at our Adventure Park with spectacular views of Lake Superior, St. Louis River and Duluth via scenic chairlift rides, or try the timber twister, zipline, disc golf or mini golf.
Learn MoreHawk Ridge Bird Observatory
The Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve is open year-round to public for study and enjoyment. With over 4 miles of hiking trails, you can explore geology, flora, and wildlife. Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory staff conduct bird research and provide public education during fall season.
Learn MoreMuseums & History
Glensheen Historic Estate
Come see why Glensheen Mansion, perched on the shore of Lake Superior, is the most visited historic home in Minnesota. This 12-acre estate features gardens, bridges, and the famous 39-room mansion built with remarkable 20th-century craftsmanship, telling the story of the Duluth region.
Learn MoreScenic Byways
Enjoy a change of pace with a relaxing drive on one of our many nearby Scenic Byways. State and National Scenic Byways are a great way to enjoy the beauty of the roads less traveled. Scenic Highway 61 has been named an All-American Road. This breathtaking section of highway, which runs more than 120 miles from Duluth up Lake Superior’s North Shore to the Canadian Border, is the northernmost tip of one of America’s most fabled thoroughfares.
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