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15 Best Things To Do in Duluth, Minnesota

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About Duluth


Duluth is a port city in the U.S. state of Minnesota and the county seat of Saint Louis County. Duluth has a population of 86,110 and is the second-largest city on Lake Superior, after Thunder Bay, Ontario. Duluth was founded in 1856 by European Americans to serve as a port for iron ore shipped from the Mesabi Range. It shortly thereafter became the leading shipping port on the Great Lakes. There are a number of tourist attractions in Duluth that are worth checking out. Some of the most popular ones include the Canal Park District, the Glensheen Mansion, and the Aerial Lift Bridge. The Canal Park District is a district in downtown Duluth that is home to a number of restaurants, bars, and shops. The Glensheen Mansion is a 37-room mansion that was built in 1908. And finally, the Aerial Lift Bridge is a bridge that spans the Duluth Ship Canal. It's unique because it can be raised to allow boats to pass underneath it.

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Weather in January


0.8" of rainfall
17.6 ° average temp
22.4" of snow

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Duluth Weather by Month


Looking for a potential month to visit Duluth? The following graph illustrates the monthly highs, lows and averages of temperature, rain and snow in Duluth.



Places to Stay in Duluth


Use the interactive map to find lodging and a place to stay during your visit to Duluth. The interactive map includes hotels, vacation rentals, BnBs and more.



Best Tours in Duluth


Fill your day with these top-rated tours in Duluth.



Best Things to do in Duluth, MN


These are the best things to do in the greater Duluth area listed by outdoor activities, arts and museums, restaurants and nightlife.


Outdoor Activities in Duluth


Inner Bliss Soul Spa

Inner Bliss Soul Spa

Based on 14 Reviews
The Ski Hut

The Ski Hut

Based on 8 Reviews
Duluth Yoga

Duluth Yoga

Based on 8 Reviews


Museums in Duluth


Lake Superior Art Glass

Lake Superior Art Glass

Based on 18 Reviews
Richard I. Bong World War II Heritage Center

Richard I. Bong World War II Heritage Center

Based on 5 Reviews
Siiviis

Siiviis

Based on 4 Reviews


Restaurants in Duluth


Love Creamery

Love Creamery

Based on 87 Reviews
Bent Paddle Brewing - Taproom

Bent Paddle Brewing - Taproom

Based on 30 Reviews
Great Harvest Bread Co

Great Harvest Bread Co

Based on 29 Reviews


Nightlife in Duluth


Jade Fountain

Jade Fountain

Based on 7 Reviews
The Boreal House

The Boreal House

Based on 3 Reviews
Sir Benedict's Tavern On the Lake

Sir Benedict's Tavern On the Lake

Based on 152 Reviews


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