Best Western Downtown Motel

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Best Western Downtown Motel

131 West 2nd Street

Duluth, MN 55802 US

Area: Duluth Area

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The Best Western Downtown Motel is in the heart of Duluth, just minutes away from spectacular Lake Superior's North Shore. You will fall in love with all that the Northland has to offer when you stay here - stroll historic downtown, dine at the many nearby restaurants, or simply take in the beauty of magnificent Lake Superior - a sight you will never forget. After you enjoy our delicious complimentary continental breakfast, tour any of the convenient nearby attractions, like the Great Lakes Freshwater Aquarium or Vista Fleet Harbor tours - you're just minutes away from it all. All rooms offer free high-speed Internet access, coffee/tea maker, hairdryer, iron, ironing board, and cable television with HBO®. Whether here on a family vacation, business trip, or just looking to get away, the Best Western Downtown Motel is where you want to be for all Duluth can give you.

Best Western Downtown Motel Property Information:

Rooms: 45
Floors: 2
Time Zone: Central Standard Time

Best Western Downtown Motel Features

Skiing
Modem Lines in Room
Pets Allowed
AM/FM Alarm Clock
Free Parking

Television with Cable
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
Business Center
Fishing
Free Local Telephone Calls

Best Western Downtown Motel Reservation Policies:

Check-In: 2:00 P.M.
Check-Out: 12:00 P.M.
Currency: USD
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation policies vary from hotel to hotel. Most current and accurate cancellation policies will appear on your confirmed reservation notification.

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Areas Served

Duluth, Minnesota

Area Airports

Duluth International Airport 8 miles

Nearby Attractions

Local Attractions: - * .2 mile(s) from Skywalk, connecting you to all that downtown Duluth has to offer - local shops, restaurants and stores * .2 mile(s) from downtown, shopping * .5 mile(s) from Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center, home of sporting events, concerts, fairs as well as the Omnimax * .5 mile(s) from Great Lakes Aquarium, the only fresh water aquarium in the country, 218-740-3474 * .8 mile(s) from Aerial Lift Bridge, gateway of Canal Park's shipping traffic * .8 mile(s) from Canal Park and Lakewalk, on the shores of Lake Superior, home of fine dining and shopping * .5 mile(s) from Railroad Museum * .5 mile(s) from Marine Museum * .5 mile(s) from Harbor Tours, 218-722-1728 * 3 mile(s) from Park Point Beach, Lake Superior's amazing sand bar * 5 mile(s) from Spirit Mountain ski area, ask about hotel packages * 7 mile(s) from Lake Superior Zoo, home to exotic animals including lions and polar bears, 218-723-3748
Local Attractions: - * .2 mile(s) from Skywalk, connecting you to all that downtown Duluth has to offer - local shops, restaurants and stores * .2 mile(s) from downtown, shopping * .5 mile(s) from Duluth Entertainment and, home of sporting events, concerts, fairs as well as the Omnimax * .5 mile(s) from Great Lakes Aquarium, the only fresh water aquarium in the country, 218-740-3474 * .8 mile(s) from Aerial Lift Bridge, gateway of Canal Park's shipping traffic * .8 mile(s) from Canal Park and Lakewalk, on the shores of Lake Superior, home of fine dining and shopping * .8 mile(s) from Railroad Museum * .8 mile(s) from Marine Museum * .8 mile(s) from Harbor Tours * 2 mile(s) from Park Point Beach, Lake Superior's amazing sand bar * 2 mile(s) from Fond-du-luth Casino, must be 21 or older * 3 mile(s) from Enger Towers/Golf course, shows a spanning view atop the hillside of city and lake * 6 mile(s) from Lester Park Golf Course, located next to Lester River, open to public * 7 mile(s) from Lake Superior Zoo, home to exotic animals including lions and polar bears, 218-723-3748 * 7 mile(s) from Fairlawn Mansion, across the bridge in Superior, WI * 10 mile(s) from Nemadji Golf Course, across the bridge in Superior, WI * 20 mile(s) from Knife River, trout fishing, swimming * 21 mile(s) from Jay Cooke State Park, hiking, skiing, ATV trails * 30 mile(s) from Gooseberry State Park, waterfalls, hiking trails, overlooking Lake Superior * 40 mile(s) from Split Rock Lighthouse, on North Shore of Lake Superior
Shopping: - * 6 mile(s) from Miller Hill Mall, Duluth's largest shopping center
Shopping: - * 6 mile(s) from Miller Hill Mall, Duluth's largest shopping center
Local Attractions: - * .2 mile(s) from Skywalk, connecting you to all that downtown Duluth has to offer - local shops, restaurants and stores * .2 mile(s) from downtown, shopping * .5 mile(s) from Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center, home of sporting events, concerts, fairs as well as the Omnimax * .5 mile(s) from Great Lakes Aquarium, the only fresh water aquarium in the country, 218-740-3474 * .8 mile(s) from Aerial Lift Bridge, gateway of Canal Park's shipping traffic * .8 mile(s) from Canal Park and Lakewalk, on the shores of Lake Superior, home of fine dining and shopping * .5 mile(s) from Railroad Museum * .5 mile(s) from Marine Museum * .5 mile(s) from Harbor Tours, 218-722-1728 * 3 mile(s) from Park Point Beach, Lake Superior's amazing sand bar * 5 mile(s) from Spirit Mountain ski area, ask about hotel packages * 7 mile(s) from Lake Superior Zoo, home to exotic animals including lions and polar bears, 218-723-3748
Local Attractions: - * .2 mile(s) from Skywalk, connecting you to all that downtown Duluth has to offer - local shops, restaurants and stores * .2 mile(s) from downtown, shopping * .5 mile(s) from Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center, home of sporting events, concerts, fairs as well as the Omnimax * .5 mile(s) from Great Lakes Aquarium, the only fresh water aquarium in the country, 218-740-3474 * .8 mile(s) from Aerial Lift Bridge, gateway of Canal Park's shipping traffic * .8 mile(s) from Canal Park and Lakewalk, on the shores of Lake Superior, home of fine dining and shopping * .5 mile(s) from Railroad Museum * .5 mile(s) from Marine Museum * .5 mile(s) from Harbor Tours, 218-722-1728 * 3 mile(s) from Park Point Beach, Lake Superior's amazing sand bar * 5 mile(s) from Spirit Mountain ski area, ask about hotel packages * 7 mile(s) from Lake Superior Zoo, home to exotic animals including lions and polar bears, 218-723-3748
Shopping: - * 6 mile(s) from Miller Hill Mall, Duluth's largest shopping center
Local Attractions: - * .2 mile(s) from Skywalk, connecting you to all that downtown Duluth has to offer - local shops, restaurants and stores * .2 mile(s) from downtown, shopping * .5 mile(s) from Duluth Entertainment and, home of sporting events, concerts, fairs as well as the Omnimax * .5 mile(s) from Great Lakes Aquarium, the only fresh water aquarium in the country, 218-740-3474 * .8 mile(s) from Aerial Lift Bridge, gateway of Canal Park's shipping traffic * .8 mile(s) from Canal Park and Lakewalk, on the shores of Lake Superior, home of fine dining and shopping * .8 mile(s) from Railroad Museum * .8 mile(s) from Marine Museum * .8 mile(s) from Harbor Tours * 2 mile(s) from Park Point Beach, Lake Superior's amazing sand bar * 2 mile(s) from Fond-du-luth Casino, must be 21 or older * 3 mile(s) from Enger Towers/Golf course, shows a spanning view atop the hillside of city and lake * 6 mile(s) from Lester Park Golf Course, located next to Lester River, open to public * 7 mile(s) from Lake Superior Zoo, home to exotic animals including lions and polar bears, 218-723-3748 * 7 mile(s) from Fairlawn Mansion, across the bridge in Superior, WI * 10 mile(s) from Nemadji Golf Course, across the bridge in Superior, WI * 20 mile(s) from Knife River, trout fishing, swimming * 21 mile(s) from Jay Cooke State Park, hiking, skiing, ATV trails * 30 mile(s) from Gooseberry State Park, waterfalls, hiking trails, overlooking Lake Superior * 40 mile(s) from Split Rock Lighthouse, on North Shore of Lake Superior
Transportation: - * 8 mile(s) from Duluth International Airport
Transportation: - * 8 mile(s) from Duluth International Airport
Education: - * 2.5 mile(s) from University of Minnesota, Duluth * 3 mile(s) from St. Scholastica College
Transportation: - * 8 mile(s) from Duluth International Airport
Education: - * 2.5 mile(s) from University of Minnesota, Duluth * 3 mile(s) from St. Scholastica College
Shopping: - * 6 mile(s) from Miller Hill Mall, Duluth's largest shopping center
Transportation: - * 8 mile(s) from Duluth International Airport
Education: - * 2.5 mile(s) from University of Minnesota, Duluth * 3 mile(s) from St. Scholastica College
Transportation: - * 8 mile(s) from Duluth International Airport
Shopping: - * 6 mile(s) from Miller Hill Mall, Duluth's largest shopping center
Education: - * 2.5 mile(s) from University of Minnesota, Duluth * 3 mile(s) from St. Scholastica College

Duluth Events & Entertainment

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March

FunFair

218-727-1170

This annual event is held in early March and features “Family Fun for Kids and Parents Too”

Admission is charged. Call for specific information

Late April – Early May

Home Grown Music Festival

Duluth’s Homegrown Music Festival usually celebrates its annual event in either late April or early May.

Thanks to the collaboration of originator Scott “Starfire” Lunt with the Twin Ports Music and Arts Collective and the Ripsaw, Homegrown endures. With over sixty acts in the showcase, Homegrown will once again uncover Duluth’s profuse local talent. Be there to experience the unveiling firsthand.

June

Grandma’s Marathon Weekend

This annual tradition is more than a 26.2-mile race: it’s a celebration of running, live entertainment, fabulous food and activities for the whole family. On top of that, this world-class event highlights the best of what Duluth, Minnesota has to offer, including breathtaking scenery, unmatched hospitality and passionate community spirit.

July

Fourthfest

An annual event for the whole family.

Summer

Bayfront Blues Festival

This annual event is one for every visitor. A host of blues performs will entertain

Fall

Hawk Watching

Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve, located in Duluth, Minnesota, provides some of North America's best autumn hawk watching. A seasonal average of over 93,000 raptors migrate across Hawk Ridge from mid-August through mid-December.

Quilting on the Waterfront

Usually held in early September

Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center

Viewing of quilts is held daily.

Adventure Duluth: 6 Extreme Events For the avid athlete

A combination of events:

1. Lake Superior Swim and Beach Run

Swim 1 mile along the Park Point beach in Lake Superior. All swimmers will walk one mile south of 13th street (Franklin Lot on the lakeside) and then race back to the Franklin Lot. Long sleeve wet suits and neoprene head beanies are required. No hand wear will be allowed.

2. Sea Kayak

Paddle 9 miles from the Franklin Lot on the lakeside of Park Point under the Aerial Lift Bridge and up the St. Louis River to Indian Point Camp Ground. Choose the standard single sea kayak or the unlimited racing kayak division. A Coast Guard approved PFD is required. Rental kayaks are available on a first come, first served basis.

3. Mountain Bike

This 18-mile journey begins at Indian Point Campground and follows the shoreline of the St. Louis River on the Western Waterfront Trail. It connects with the Munger Trail before heading up into the Spirit Mountain Trail System. Racers will enjoy spectacular views of the river basin on a combination of old railroad grade, dirt roads, and single track trails. The journey circles back to the Munger Trail and ends at the Riverside Community Center. A bike helmet is required.

I4. In-line Skate

In-Line skate 12.25 miles on the Munger Trail to the UMD Outpost in Thompson. The trail is a seven-foot wide asphalt surface that will be shared with the public on race day. A bike helmet is required.

5. Whitewater Canoe

Paddle across the Thomson Reservoir on the St. Louis River and then portage up a one way trail to the base of “Electric Ledge”. Paddle across a section of moving water to meet the fur trader and collect your goods. Continue paddling through the Class II-III rapids or choose a longer portage route in the woods to avoid the whitewater. A safety team will be located in the whitewater section to help you if you have any problems. This is a four-mile round trip journey. Choose the standard open canoe or unlimited racing open canoe division. A Coast Guard approved PFD and bike or whitewater helmet is required. Rental canoes are available on a first come, first served basis.

6. Trail Run

The last journey is a 10 mile marked point to point run following the established Jay Cooke State Park hiking trails. All runners must stay on the marked race trail. The exit point from the Jay Cooke State Park is the Spruce Trail, which takes you to Hwy 23. You will run approximately one mile on shoulder of Hwy 23 to the Chamber’s Grove finish line in Fond du Lac.

December

Festival of Lights

Enjoy the Holiday Season with this annual festival, lighting up your dreams.

Contact the Visitor and Convention Bureau for additional information and specific dates

800-438-5884

Historic Home Tour and Holiday High Tea

Start the Holiday Season in style by visiting the Duluth Bed and Breakfast Inns. They are in costume and decorated for the Holidays. Tea is served daily

Contact the Visitor and Convention Bureau for additional information and specific dates

800-438-5884

John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

This 500 mile event is usually held in February and is a qualifier for the Iditarod.

Come see sled dogs at their finest,

Contact the Visitor and Convention Bureau for additional information and specific dates

800-438-5884

Winter Fest

Winter activities-over 50 events.

Hockey and broomball tournaments.

500-mile John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon, a qualifier for the Iditarod.

Horse-drawn sleigh and cutter parade.

Sports

Sea Kayaking & Rock Climbing

UMD/Outdoor Program10 University Dr.

Duluth, MN 55812
218-726-6533

Friday 1-5, Sat, 9am-1pm, early July – Early August . Rock climb outside or on our indoor climbing wall: Monday & Wednesday, 6-9pm, Sat, 2-5pm.

Admission Charged
Paddle next to anchored ocean freighters and the Aerial Lift Bridge.

Seaplane Rides
Orville Air, Inc.5000 Minnesota Avenue (end of Park Point at Sky Harbor Airport)
Duluth, MN 55802
218-733-0078

Call for days and hours of operation

Admission Charged

Scenic seaplane rides

Duluth Huskies Baseball Club
Historic Wade Stadium

34th Avenue West & Grand Avenue
Duluth, MN 55807
218-786-9909

Call for exact schedule

Admission Charged
The City of Duluth welcomes the Northwoods League to the area with the introduction of the Huskies. The team features baseball stars of tomorrow. Baseball has been a Duluth staple since 1903. Wade Stadium has been a longtime landmark for many future major leaguers and Hall of Fame inductees. Northwoods baseball is entertainment focused for family fun at an affordable price. Tickets are offered on a game day basis, season tickets and group outing plans are available. The Huskies will play a 64 game schedule, with 32 home games between early June and the end of August.

Skiing

Sawtooth Mountain Park at Lutsen Mountains
90 minutes NE of Duluth on Lake Superior's North ShoreSki Hill Road
Lutsen, MN 55612
218-663-7281

Open mid-May through mid-October 10am - 5pm

Mountain Tram: Two-mile ride in enclosed four-person aerial gondola to Moose Mountain summit. Scenic views of Lake Superior and North Shore mountains. Hiking Trails. Mountaintop Deli. Spectacular Fall Colors.

Alpine Slide: A summer luge run offers fun for all ages. Scenic chairlift ride to the summit of Eagle Mountain, followed by an exhilarating sled ride down through dips and hairpin curves. Homestead Stables: Horseback riding through the Sawtooth Mountains. Trail Rides. Lunch Rides. Dinner Rides. Mountain Bike Park : 30 miles of designated bike trails. Lift access to mountaintop trails. Rental bikes available.

Spirit Mountain
9500 Spirit Mountain Place
Duluth, MN 55810
218-628-2891or 800-642-6377

Call for operating schedule

Admission Charged for Skiing
With over 175 skiable acres on 24 runs, the Big Air Terrain Park, two full-size half-pipes, the Freestyle Park, three beginner areas with instructional classes, cross-country ski trails and the best snowmaking and the latest grooming equipment, Spirit Mountain is designed to please. After a day on the slopes, enjoy the comfort of the enormous chalet with ample space for relaxing or refueling.

Giants Ridge Gold and Ski Resort

Biwabik, MN 55708
800-688-7669
Giants Ridge Golf & Ski Resort offers 36 holes of the Midwest's most magnificent golf, 34 downhill runs, more than 60 km XC trails, MN's hottest terrain park and access to more than 2000 miles of snowmobile trails. Onsite lodging, dining, shopping, lake access and much more! Only one hour north of Duluth.

Tours

Grampa Woo III Excursions
Milepost 52 Hwy 61PO Box 448
Beaver Bay, MN 55601
251-421-4211

8pm daily.
Cruise the shoreline of Lake Superior from Encampment Island, Split Rock Lighthouse and Palisade Head to Thunder Bay, Canada. Daily scenic cruises, dinners, weddings and corporate fishing trips. Special week-long trips. Overnight Fall Color tours from Minnesota to Canada. River trips to Gulf in winter. (Nov-May, contact (251) 981-8241) 7:30am-

Isle Royale Scenic Tours
Departs from Grand Portage, MN
Duluth, MN
715-392-2100 or 888-746-2305

Departs daily mid-June through mid-September at 9:30 a.m. Arrives back at 5:30 p.m.
Experience the majesty of Lake Superior and historic scenery on a day trip to Isle Royale National Park. Highlights include the Witch Tree, the sunken steamship "America", the Rock of Ages Lighthouse, and the park's pristine wilderness.

Superior Whitewater Raft Tours
950 Chestnut Avenue
Carlton, MN 55718
218-384-4637

Trips run daily, May through September

Admission Charged
Here's your chance to explore the wet, wild and wonderful world of whitewater rafting! Superior Whitewater Rafting is located on the St. Louis River in Carlton, just 15 miles south of Duluth. On-water trip time is two to three hours. Everything is supplied - equipment, shuttle service and the friendliest, most experienced guides you'll find on any river trip.

Four to six persons share a raft (you'll be paired up with others to fill a raft if necessary). No experience required. Trips are ideal for both beginners and seasoned paddlers. Go early in the season for high-water adventures or late in the season for still exciting, but less challenging, flows. Rafters must be in good health and a minimum age of 12 years.

Golf

Black Bear Golf Course
1791 Hwy 210
Carlton, MN 55718
218-722-8633

Call for tee times

Admission Charged
The new Black Bear Golf Course, located adjacent to the Black Bear Casino and Hotel Golf Resort on interstate I35 and Highway 210 in Carlton, Minnesota. This par 72, 18 Hole Championship Golf Course, which measures 6,470 yards, was carved out of a Northern Minnesota forest and wetlands. Designed with ten lakes, natural streams and rock outcroppings, the course provides natural beauty as well as challenges for all golfers. Large, multi-tiered fine bent grass greens provide distinctive challenges. The signature Hole #7 features a 25-foot Bear Claw sand bunker strategically placed for premium shot makers to go for the green.

Lester Park Golf Course
1860 Lester River Road
Duluth, MN 55804
218-525-0828
Duluth offers two championship golf facilities with great golf, great views and great prices. Each facility offers 27 holes, driving range and short game practice area, full snack bar and golf instruction from PGA golf professionals. Groups and corporate outings welcomed!

Nemadji Golf Course
5 N 58th Street East
Superior, WI 54880
715-394-0266
A 4 star rated 36 hole public golf course located on the edge of Superior, WI. Tee times may be made 30 days in advance by calling (715) 394-0266 or on our web site Nemadji offers a full service lunch and banquet clubhouse, fully stocked pro-shop, driving range and a 3 hole, par 3 practice course. Custom club fitting and lessons are also available. Nemadji offers Country Club service and conditions at an affordable price.

Arts and Entertainment

Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra
506 West Michigan Street
Duluth, MN 55802
218-733-7575
For seventy years, the Orchestra has performed a diverse repertoire ranging from the traditional Western European classics to the contemporary commissioned works by current composers. The Orchestra performs seven masterworks programs and three pops programs on a subscription basis. It also supports three youth ensembles as well as educational programs. It is one of the leading arts organizations of northern Minnesota.

Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra
Duluth, MN 55801-0434
218-724-2141
Founded in 1987, the Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Warren Friesen, is a summer festival orchestra. Concerts are held on five Wednesday evenings in June and July at the Weber Music Hall on the campus of the University of Minnesota Duluth, at 7:30 p.m. The LSCO has gained an enviable reputation for artistic excellence and innovative programming. We continually provide a showcase for talented regional soloists and a performance outlet for established and emerging professional regional composers.

Duluth/Superior Entertainment League

On the Skywalk

317 West Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802
218-722-2000 or 800-622-2003

Call for prices and schedule

Admission Charged

The Duluth/Superior Entertainment League offers a series of national touring productions and other entertainment, all presented at Duluth's DECC Auditorium. The League's annual "Best of Broadway" season runs from fall through spring, featuring everything from classic musicals to more contemporary productions.

Duluth Destination Overview

Spread out along the hilly north shore of Lake Superior, Duluth lies amid some of the most scenic country in Minnesota. This northern Minnesota city is located at the westernmost tip of Lake Superior, halfway between Minneapolis/St. Paul and the Canadian border. Spend a few days in Duluth, and discover why over 3.5 million tourists visit there each year. Duluth is known in Minnesota as a gateway to the wilderness. The Superior Hiking Trail, the Munger Trail and Spirit Mountain beckon adventurers, while birdwatchers travel to Hawk Ridge to watch raptors and other species migrate. The Great Lakes Aquarium offers views of freshwater fish and wildlife. One of the best times to visit is autumn, when leaves on the hardwoods turn brilliant colors. Along the St.

Louis River, hikers and bicyclists greet spring and summer as they enjoy Western Waterfront Trail, a 5-mile path with picnic areas and access sites for boats. Winter is welcomed by skiers and snowmobilers eager to glide along the 45 miles of snowmobile trails, and over 30 miles of cross-country ski trails, Duluth is a popular base for chartered fishing expeditions on Lake Superior, where anglers can hook steelhead, Chinook, Coho, Atlantic salmon, and trout. Sightseeing cruises are another way to get onto the water. They run from June-September and usually last about two hours. Canal Park is the centerpiece of the city's waterfront. The Canal Park Marine Museum includes the William A.

Irvin, the 610-foot flagship of the old U.S. Steel Great Lakes Fleet. Canal Park is where you can see the Aerial Lift Bridge. It lifts straight up to allow ships to pass through the Duluth Ship Channel. South of the bridge is the Great Lakes Aquarium, an unusual freshwater aquarium that is home to 70 species of fish found in the Great Lakes.

Interactive exhibits at the the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center explain the lakes' ecology. From the park, there is the opportunity to stroll along the Lakewalk, a waterfront boardwalk. A walk around Depot Square, reveals a compact re-creation of old Duluth. The model buildings include: a meat market, a barbershop, a bank and other establishments, all in three-quarter scale, and a trolley running through the square. Near Depot Square are the Lake Superior Museum of Transportation (railway buffs will enjoy the collection of antique trains), the Duluth Art Institute, and the Chisholm Museum, which documents the experiences of immigrants to the area. The Fond-du-Luth Gaming Casino is also downtown.

There are so many family oriented attractions in Duluth. Park Point, a 6-mile sandbar at the tip of Minnesota Point, is the site of a beach, picnic facilities, playgrounds, and ball fields. Just outside Duluth is Superior National Forest. Theater, music and ballet are among the cultural events presented in the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. The Port Town Trolley offers tours of the city and harbor front from Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend. Even during the coldest times, getting around town is easy and pleasant as the result of an extensive, climate-controlled skywalk which connects all of the major downtown facilities. The historic Glensheen Estate is a must-see while visiting. Glensheen features a 39-room Jacobean style mansion complete with custom designed, original furnishings.

The beautifully manicured grounds include formal gardens, a carriage house with carriage collection, gardener's cottage, clay tennis courts, and more. Completed in 1908, Glensheen is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A side trip for the whole family is the Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad. You can enjoy an historic 90-minute journey along the scenic St. Louis River and view wildlife in its natural environment amid the majestic beauty of the river and surrounding area. Using vintage equipment as well as an open "Safari Car" on its excursions, the LS&M traces its roots back to 1863 and was the first railroad linking Duluth with the Twin Cities.

Winter is chilly for most people with temperatures often below 0 and plenty of snow. It’s a great time to watch the Sled Dog Marathon, held in February and to attend Winterfest. Spring begins to appear in April with temperatures rising each day. You can expect a little late snow in April, but most days are crisp and pleasant. This is the time of the Homegrown Music Festival, an annual, outdoor spring event. In the summer, Lake Superior is dotted with boats, and many festivals occur. The Lake Superior Swim and Beach Run takes place in June., followed by the Duluth International Regatta, the Bayfront Blues Festival, and the Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival. Downtown Duluth hosts an annual three day Country Music Festival on the July 4 holiday weekend for visitors who want to experience a departure from the traditional one-day parade and fireworks. Fall, tends to begin early, bringing with it the colors of the season. A favorite fall pastime is Hawk watching, held at the Nature Reserve each year as well as Quilting on the Waterfront and Adventure Duluth. Duluth is a destination offering endless variety and enjoyment. It is a site from which to celebrate the natural beauty of our country in every season, throughout the year.