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Aerial Lift Bridge and ore boat

A harbor town with a population of just over 86,000, Duluth offers tons of outdoor activities, art and museum tours, a zoo, train and boat rides, gardens and parks, America’s only all-freshwater aquarium, live theater, a casino, great dining, shopping and so much more.

The twin ports of Duluth and Superior, Wisconsin, are the leading bulk-cargo ports on the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Seaway. Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world and the final resting place for more than 350 ships, including the famous Edmund Fitzgerald. To help you get the most out of your Duluth trip, this chapter breaks down into several themes. Enjoy!

Duluth is 150 miles (2½ hours) north of the Twin Cities on I-35. Duluth Convention and Visitors Bureau: 800-4-DULUTH (800-438-5884) or 218-722-4011; www.visitduluth.com.