Category Archives: Best Duluth Attractions

Fond-Du-Luth Casino

Located just north of Canal Park in downtown Duluth (on East Superior Street), the Fond-Du-Luth Casino is a 24 hour gaming casino and you have to be 21 years old to enter. The casino is yet another recreational option for residents and tourists. Its brightly colored neon lights beckon you from around the area. Parking is available in a multi-level parking ramp connected to the casino. With the lucrative parking being in downtown, it isn’t free. However, with just 25 points earned on your Player’s Club card, the casino will pay your parking fee.

As previously mentioned, just like 99.9% of all casinos in the country, this Duluth MN casino has a Player’s Club. They have many promotions throughout the year and offer cash back to their Player’s Club members. They also have a 55-plus Club in which Tuesdays become Senior Day and there are special promotions aimed at the older set.

Slot Machines- Fond-Du-Luth Casino Duluth MNWhat kind of games do they have here? The basics: blackjack and slots. This casino isn’t huge, but is decent size. There are roughly 750 slots and a few blackjack tables. There are video poker machines, keno, penny-and-up 5 reel animated slots and the new $2 slots with a massive jackpot. The blackjack table limits range from $3 all the way up to $1,000!

Fond-Du-Luth Casino is run by the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. However, the Tribe and the City of Duluth cooperated in building it and worked out a deal to share the profits from the casino! It is the only casino in Minnesota built on land originally not part of a reservation. A deserted block in downtown Duluth was purchased by the Tribe and placed into trust by the BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs). After the passage of the National Indian Gaming Act, the State was given a voice in this type of transaction and the casino was OK’d. FYI, the Fond du Lac Band also owns and operates the massive Black Bear Casino and Hotel, which is about a 20 minute drive south on I35 from downtown Duluth.

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THE EDGE – Edgewater Duluth Waterpark & Resort

With 15,000 gallons of water, two 4 ½ story high water slides and a 400 foot-long lazy river, the Edgewater Duluth Waterpark is top notch watery fun! Located on London Road in Duluth, it is a massive 35,000 square foot water park. It’s becoming legendary and is the perfect family destination. The Polynesian theme is colorful, and offers a tropical flair which is especially needed during the Minnesota winters!

Rides and Activities

The Tiki Thriller is a 50 foot high body slide that will take you spiraling over and around The Edge. The Tiki Tumbler is another massive slide. One or two riders at a time hop onto inter-tubes then ride down the “four-and-a-half story swirl”. Time to take a break? The River’s Edge is a slow-moving, 400 foot long river for floating and lounging relaxation. THE EDGE Waterpark is home to Minnesota’s first Vortex pool! It’s for those who are a bit more daring; it is sure to leave you spinning.

Paradise Playground is ideal for kids of all ages, especially so for the little ones. The water is only six inches deep in the playground and there are slides of all sizes and tons of climbing fun to be had. For a different kind of fun right next to the water park, Paradise Cove is a huge area filled with over 40 different arcade games. About half of the games give out tickets, so don’t forget to redeem them at the end of the day. Nearby, Tiki Tom’s Oasis and Grill is there to quench thirst and relieve hunger pains.

If you’re visiting during the summertime, don’t forget to check out Tiki Adventure Island. It’s a massive, outdoor pool and play area overlooking Lake Superior. You can also pick up anything you forgot at home or a souvenir at the Grass Hut, a whimsical gift shop.

Edgewater Resort

The Edgewater Resort is a 200+ room hotel with most rooms overlooking either the Edgewater Duluth Waterpark or gorgeous Lake Superior. It features several different room layouts, including two-room and children’s suites. This is the perfect Duluth lodging opportunity for families. Groups and corporate business meetings can also be held here; call ahead to reserve their banquet and meeting facilities. For more information, check out the official site of THE EDGE- Edgewater Duluth Waterpark & Resort.

THE EDGE Waterpark and Resort is entertaining and relaxing; it’s simply the perfect family getaway. Stop by and see for yourself.

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The Great Lakes Aquarium

When you drive along I-35 going north through downtown Duluth, on your right you’ll see the famous Aerial Lift Bridge. Just before the bridge is a multi-colored, irregular shaped building. That is the Great Lakes Aquarium. Mostly a freshwater aquarium, it features animals and habitats found within the Great Lakes region. It also houses some species from the Amazon River. There’s a great revolving exhibit that features out of the ordinary species; recently it was the salt-water “Seahorse Secrets” and was a huge success.

Amazing Duluth Aquarium

The Great Lakes Aquarium has onsite daily interpretive educational programs. Anyone can join in, from school groups to regular patrons. It is a fun learning experience while watching the fish and animals eat and play. There are even some hands-on exhibits, such as the warm water stingray pond and the coldwater sturgeon tank. The stingray is from the Amazon and isn’t harmful, as they cut his barbs periodically. There is also a magpie and a variety of snakes to keep everyone entertained. The river otters swim and frolic, with feeding time is especially fun for all ages!

Local rivers, such as the St. Louis and Baptism, have shared some of their inhabitants with this Duluth Aquarium. Trout species, such as rainbow and brown, are among the many seen swimming in the tanks. The “Feed -a-Fish” program allows the public to help defray the costs of roughly $30,000 per year to feed the critters that call the aquarium home.

This Duluth Aquarium even has a one-of-a-kind diving expedition waiting if you are scuba certified. You may go in the tank with a diver to swim with and feed the fish. A memorable moment in the local media was a wedding proposal from a gentleman who held up a sign from inside the tank while his girlfriend was there to watch the normal feeding frenzy. It turned out to be more than she bargained for!

Internships

Internships are available as well. There is a general internship, which provides experience in a variety of teaching settings. A summer camp internship teaches the intern how to develop a summer camp from start to finish. And the Beach Sweep internship, which helps the intern coordinate a beach clean-up each summer and is held in partnership with the Ocean Conservatory. All of these are well attended and will help the future of our natural resources and environmental awareness.

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The Great Lakes Aquarium is even available to rent for weddings, birthdays, and overnight stays. There is also a private party room and all you need to do is contact them and they will arrange everything else for you.

Duluth’s Aquarium is open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, and the cost is as follows: Adults $14.50, Children 3-17 $8.50, Seniors 62+ $11.50 and children under 3 free. I would suggest visiting the official Great Lakes Aquarium website if you want additional information.

Duluth is very diverse as far as tourist attractions go and the Great Lakes Aquarium is an example of that. It is a stunning visual delight and a wonderful learning experience for visitors of all ages.

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Lake Superior Marine Museum & Maritime Visitor Center

There is a pleasant surprise awaiting you after visiting the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge and watching the ships coming and going through the canal. The Lake Superior Marine Museum and Maritime Visitor Center is one of those attractions that will leave you wanting more. It is filled with information about local shipping, historical facts about Lake Superior shipwrecks and many artifacts from sunken ships.

Duluth Maritime Museum

Located just to the north of the bridge, you will first see the prominent pilot house that is the uppermost part of this unique building and attraction that is the Duluth Maritime Museum. In the pilot house, there’s a steering wheel from a ship, which is fun to stand behind and pretend you are commanding a ship. Strategically placed telescopic viewers are there for your convenience and are perfect to watch the incoming ships. Tourists come to find out the arrival and departure times of foreign and domestic ships, which are displayed on screens in the pilot house room. There are life size “mannequins” who speak to the public as they wander through ship’s cabins and staterooms, which are re-created to look as they did many years ago.

Records show that as many as 6,000 visitors a day have come through the maritime museum. The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers run the museum and their building headquarters are behind the museum. The mission of the Corps and the Duluth Maritime Museum are to preserve the maritime heritage of Lake Superior and the ports of Duluth and Superior, Wisconsin. Also encouraged is community involvement, through education and promotion. School and civic groups can call ahead to sign up for tours and special learning events. Groups of 20 to 50 people are allowed; larger groups can be handled, but will need to be split into smaller tour groups. Movies about life on the big ships are shown during the day.

The Edmund Fitzgerald

Popular among the visitors is the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, a Lake Superior freighter that was taken by a fierce storm on November 10th, 1975. It departed from the Duluth Superior port and headed for Detroit, but near Whitefish Point, the ship went down. All 29 crew members aboard perished. A famous song depicting the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, “The Gales of November” was written and sung by Gordon Lightfoot.

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The Lake Superior Gift Shop is on the lower level of the building and specializes in novelty lighthouses, maritime puzzles and many more nautical gifts. The Duluth Maritime Museum is open from October 12th through December 20th, from 10:00am until 4:30pm everyday. From December 21st through March 19th, it is closed Monday through Thursday. Everyday in the summer it is open and admission is free at all times.

This is a place where maritime history is remembered and the beauty of the area around it is unquestioned, perfect for photographs and picnic lunches. The Lake Superior Marine Museum and Maritime Visitor Center is a perfect family adventure and is conveniently located near the Aerial Lift Bridge and many other tourist hotspots!

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Jay Cooke State Park

Minnesota’s seventh largest park, at 8,818 acres, is Jay Cooke State Park. It is located 23 miles southwest of Duluth and hugs the St. Louis River from Fond Du Lac to Carlton, Minnesota. This park registers over 250,000 visitors and campers per year. Jay Cooke’s campground has over 100 campsites and five rental cabins. Two spacious picnic areas are available, one at Oldenberg Point and the other at the historic River Inn, which now serves as the Visitor Center. The latter was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and has withstood decades of harsh Minnesota winters. Both have fireplaces and electricity for your convenience. The park has miles and miles of hiking trails that become cross-country ski trails in the winter; they actually connect to both the Willard Munger State Trail and the Superior Hiking Trail.

Seismic activity along the St. Louis River in Jay Cooke has exposed layers of slate, greywacke and native brownstone. Brownstone was quarried along the river and in Fond Du Lac; it was then used to build buildings which can be seen in many areas of Minnesota and Wisconsin.

History of Jay Cooke State Park

Jay Cooke was a banker from Philadelphia who traveled north to help develop the Northern Pacific Railroad. He also sold Civil War bonds; in fact, he sold over 1 Billion Dollars worth to fund the government side of the war. Cooke came to Duluth in 1868 and began a railroad from Carlton, Minnesota to Tacoma, Washington. When he himself became a billionaire, he donated land and money for the railroad.

The land became a park in 1915 when the St. Louis River Power Company donated 2,350 acres of land. It seemed appropriate that the largest park in the northern part of the state be named after the entrepreneur.

Beautiful Jay Cooke State Park Scene

A Beautiful State Park

The park comes alive in autumn, thanks in part to much of the forest being maple trees. There have been 46 types of animals spotted in the park and roughly 176 species of birds. Black bear, timber wolf and coyote are the largest of the animals seen. The rare Pileated woodpecker, great blue heron and marsh hawks make the park their home.

The drive to Jay Cooke State Park begins as you drive south along Highway 23 from Duluth. Driving through Fond Du Lac, the oldest town in Minnesota, you’ll then veer to the right onto State Highway 210. You’ll be heading west and it will take you on a picturesque and winding drive through the entire park, which ends in Thompson, Minnesota. There are many places to stop along the way and you could surely make this an entire daylong trip!

You can’t visit this scenic park without seeing the famous suspension bridge known as the “Swinging Bridge”. It, too, was built by the CCC in 1933. It is over 200 feet long, 126 of which are directly over the rapids of the St. Louis River. Steel cables now support the wood and steel structure, but when it was first built it truly lived up to it’s name. At that time, the wooden bridge swayed when walked on and was a huge drawing card to the park for adventure seekers. The bridge as it is today was rebuilt in 1953 for more safety and longevity.

Jay Cooke State Park and its rugged beauty draw visitors from far and wide, with many being repeat visitors year after year. Bring a camera, hiking shoes and binoculars. And be sure not to forget your curiosity before you enter the park.

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Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory

There is an area along the eastern portion of Skyline Parkway that holds a special place in the hearts of birdwatchers and nature lovers. The Hawk Ridge Nature Preserve in Duluth, MN is a parcel of 315 acres of land that draws 1000’s of excited binocular and telescope-toting people each autumn season. While it’s a learning experience for some, it’s a yearly habit for others. In fact, people from all 50 states and over 40 countries have come to view and count the many species of migratory birds that fly in the sky above. Below is a common visitor: a Red Tailed Hawk.

Red Tailed Hawk- Hawk Ridge Duluth, MN

History

Before 1950, local hunters would think nothing of using birds for target practice. The songbird and raptor populations were declining. So the Duluth Bird Club, now known as the Duluth Audubon Society, stepped in. The club publicized the killing and prohibited hunting within Duluth city limits forever. In 1951, a bird watching club was formed and they chose the highest point along Hawk Ridge to set up a station. By 1972, the first systematic counting of the birds began and the banding station had opened. A great addition to Hawk Ridge came when a powerful telescope and viewing platform were placed above Skyline Parkway on a rocky bluff.

How many Birds?

On September 15, 2003, the migratory bird count was 102,321! That is easily a one day record. To put that huge number in perspective, during that entire year 203,087 birds were spotted. What a busy day and year that was; the yearly seasonal average is just under 100,000. Not too many of these rare Peregrine Falcons (below) were part of the count.

Rare Peregrine Falcon- Hawk Ridge Duluth, MN

A Great Place to Visit

The raptor banding and Adopt a Raptor program are very popular with tourists and the many school groups that come to Hawk Ridge. What is it? Well, a bird of prey is caught by an expert, banded and then released. This is where the Adopt a Raptor program comes in play. You can choose to sign up to take part in the program by making a donation. You choose which kind of bird you would like to “adopt” and when it’s your turn, you get the chance to hold and release the bird! No matter if you take part in the program or not, it’s a quite exhilarating experience for all gathered.

As you ride along Skyline Parkway from either direction, you will eventually come to Hawk Ridge. It is located on the eastern part of the scenic road, above the Lakeside/Lester Park areas of Duluth. There is an extensive hiking trail system throughout the park; including the Superior Hiking Trail which is interwoven among the trails and continues up the North Shore of Lake Superior. Many informational booths are scattered throughout and there are plenty of volunteers on site who are trained to educate and interpret information about the birds.

It doesn’t cost anything to get into this great Duluth Attraction; but bring some money with you. There are arts and crafts booths with birding and nature items for sale. There are also food vendors on-site for weekends during the peak season. If you want to see exactly what’s open, visit the official website for Hawk Ridge.

It is a serene place at times, while other times it’s very crowded and congested. But it is always an enjoyable place to stop when you make Duluth your fall destination. The colored panoramic view in autumn is worth the trip alone; seeing a variety of owls, falcons, and hawks will have you wanting to come back for more each year.

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The Duluth Depot

The Duluth Depot in the heart of Duluth has an interesting history as the Historic Duluth Union Depot and is now home to the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center. As such, there are countless things to see and do at this extremely unique epicenter of learning and culture. If you like learning about different things, this is a stop you must make on your next visit to Duluth, Minnesota!

History of The Duluth Depot

In the late 1880s, with many different rail lines bringing supplies and people to and from the bustling and growing port city, Duluth was in dire need of a large train depot. So in 1890, the Northern Pacific and St. Paul & Duluth railroads began constructing the Duluth Union Depot. It took two years and $615,000 to build and was opened in 1892. Nationally prominent architects Peabody and Stearns of Boston designed the French Norman Château-like structure. The rounded turrets and steep roofline along with a yellow brick facade made the building one of a kind. It was quickly regarded as a beautiful, treasured example of architecture; the same feelings remain today. For the first few decades, in its heyday, it was servicing over 50 trains daily. It was a hustling and bustling place in the late 1890s and early 1900s, bringing European immigrants to the Iron Range and taking Duluthians south and east for business and recreation.

The Great Hall is much as it was back then, with the expansive open ceiling and polished floors. It was where the train tickets were sold and where people gathered to wait for the trains to arrive. As railway traffic declined in the mid 20th century, the Duluth Depot suffered a common fate and was closed in 1969.

The St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center

The Depot was remodeled in the 1970s and became home to the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center. Amazingly, the Duluth Art Institute, Duluth Children’s Museum, Lake Superior Railroad Museum and ticket station for the North Shore Scenic Railroad, the Veteran’s Memorial Hall, The Duluth Playhouse, The Minnesota Ballet, and the St. Louis County Historical Society are all located at The Duluth Depot!

The Duluth Playhouse is especially fun for children of all ages, when several times a year a well-known play is presented to the public. The Duluth Children’s Museum is well attended anytime families arrive at the Duluth Depot. The Veteran’s Memorial Hall, which opened in August, 2009, is a historical journey of local veterans from the Civil War to the wars of today. Displayed are pictorials and there are donated artifacts from various families. There is also a Navy Reserve exhibit depicting navy life and their contribution to the war effort.

The Lake Superior Railroad Museum is in the lower level of the Duluth Depot. It houses many vintage trains and it is open to the public. Original tracks and bricks are visible as you make your way around the museum. There are a variety of train cars and unique diesel and steam engines. Minnesota’s first locomotive, the “William Crooks”, is also featured. You will see the smallest engine, the 27’ Minnetonka, and further along in the tour is the Mallet, which is 5 times as long. There are elegant dinner cars, cabooses, and passenger cars that you can walk through. A large indoor Lionel model train display is a crowd favorite. There is an old fashioned ice cream parlor and a train-friendly gift shop as you walk in the door. The lobby looks exactly like an old waiting station, complete with wooden pew-like benches.

North Shore Scenic Railroad

North Shore Scenic Railroad- Duluth DepotThe North Shore Scenic Railroad tracks are located behind the depot. There are several train excursions each day during the late spring to early fall months. They depart from the Duluth Depot, and passengers can take an hour and a half round trip tour to the Lester River, or a half day tour up the North Shore of Lake Superior to Two Harbors, Minnesota. The ride is fully narrated, and the conductor will be glad to have his photo taken with families.

Some special events are the Pizza Train, the Elegant Dinner Train, and the Murder Mystery Train. These can be reserved as group charters, too.

The Historic Duluth Union Depot summer hours (from Memorial Day to Labor Day) have it open from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm daily. Winter hours are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily, except Sunday hours are 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Duluthians are proud of this gallant building and its rich history, and there’s no doubt that you will find it interesting and pleasurable if you decide to stop in.

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The Glensheen Mansion


The historic Glensheen Mansion, along London Road in Duluth MN, was built for Chester Congdon and his family. Chester Congdon went from being a school teacher in Wisconsin to being the wealthiest Minnesotan at the time of his death in 1916, worth 40 million dollars. When Congdon came to the boomtown known as Duluth in 1892, he entered law practice and became a key figure in iron mining and banking. He was also the US Attorney of Minnesota.

Glensheen Mansion in Duluth MN

History

The construction of the great Glensheen Mansion began in 1905 and was completed in 1908. He chose the name Glensheen, meaning “shining glen”, and was named for Chester’s ancestral home in Surrey, England. The 39 room Jacobean mansion was the most affluent home in Duluth at the time, and is considered so today. The beauty and style is unsurpassed. It was the first home in the area to have electricity and running hot water. There was a 60,000 gallon holding tank for irrigation to the grounds and vegetable gardens.

As you tour the grounds, you will see the Congdons lived a lifestyle unknown to most. A concrete and wood boathouse sits along the shore of Lake Superior, and it was the only one known to exist in those days. There is also the carriage house, gardener’s cottage, servants’ quarters, many winding paths, and gardens that look very much the same as they did in the early 1900’s. The Congdon’s were known for their extravagant parties on the well groomed lawns at the Glensheen Mansion.

Sadly, Chester spent only eight years in his home, passing away from a heart attack in 1916. His wife, Clara, and their children remained in the home for a period of time, but the upkeep was difficult. The final resident of the home was Elisabeth Manning Congdon, who was born in 1894. She inherited the family fortune; and though she was single her whole life, she adopted a daughter, Marjorie Congdon. Marjorie had many problems and was diagnosed as a sociopath early in her life.

Tragedy

Then, on June 27th, 1977, the unthinkable happened. 83 year old Elisabeth, and her night nurse, Velma Peitila, were murdered in the Glensheen Mansion. Marjorie Congdon had married Roger Caldwell, and they planned to break into the mansion. Roger did just that, and then beat the night nurse to death with a large candlestick. He then smothered Elisabeth, the youngest child of Chester. Roger was charged and convicted of the horrendous crimes. Though Marjorie was tried for aiding and abetting Roger, she was acquitted. She then moved to Arizona and later was charged with fraud and arson in 1992.

Glensheen Mansion backyard

Popular Tourist Spot

The beautiful Glensheen Mansion was marred by sadness. It was willed by the family to the University of Minnesota. It is operated by the folks at University of Minnesota Duluth and they do an outstanding job with everything. It first opened for tours in the summer of 1979, and has been a main tourist attraction ever since. It’s open every day in the summer and early fall, but only on weekends in the offseason. You can even get married here! It’s really come a long way since 1979. The double murder is a drawing card for some tourists, but they are spoken of rarely and only in passing by tour guides, in order to honor the Congdon family.

The Glensheen Mansion offers various holiday brunches throughout the year, along with special musical events. The gardens are overflowing with colorful blooms, so even a walk along the grounds is worth the trip. A little known fact is that a movie was filmed in and around the Glensheen Mansion in 1972. It starred Patty Duke, and was titled “You’ll Like My Mother”, a psychological thriller. It seems a bit eerie since it was filmed before the murders.

If you want to take yourself back in time, Glensheen, the historic Congdon Estate, awaits you! The newly renovated Glensheen Mansion has more events than ever for the summer of 2016. For the 2015 Holiday Season, they introduced A Glensheen Self-Guided Christmas Tour. If you want to set up a glorious Glensheen wedding or check out the tours and other special events, visit the official Glensheen Mansion website.

Glensheen Mansion logo

If you choose to visit this amazing place, you won’t be disappointed.

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Enger Park and Tower

The beautiful and unique sites of Enger Park and Tower are surely worth visiting when in the city of Duluth, Minnesota. If you want a priceless view of Lake Superior with the iconic Aerial Lift Bridge and the lake’s busiest port city in the forefront, make your way here and be sure to climb to the top of the tower. Also, admission to the park is free and don’t forget your camera!

History

Some people think the tower was once an active lighthouse, while others have heard it was a tribute from a grieving husband to his deceased wife. It was neither. Instead, the park and tower were named after Norwegian immigrant and local furniture store owner, Bert Enger. At the time of his death in 1931, he donated nearly 600 acres of land to the city of Duluth for a scenic park. The only thing he “humbly” asked for in return was that a building be constructed in his honor.

The tower was finished in 1939 and there was a dedication ceremony on a grand scale with Royal Crown Prince Olaf and Crown Princess Martha of Norway in attendance! Obviously, Bert Enger couldn’t witness the event, but was there in spirit, and more. It was stipulated in his will that his ashes were to be placed in a vault on the side of Enger Tower!

Enger Tower

Enger TowerIt looms high on a hilltop, 450 feet above lake level, as if keeping watch over the city of Duluth. The giant rock structure is a somewhat menacing sight and at night, when Enger Tower is lit, it gives off an eerie, greenish hue.

With 105 steps to walk up to reach the top of the 80 foot tall tower, it is a good workout for all. Once atop this tower, the view of the whole city of Duluth is unparalleled. It is a 360 degree panoramic thrill. When viewing towards the lake, you will see Lake Superior and its South Shore and parts of both downtown Duluth and Superior, Wisconsin. The other directions offer views of much of Enger Golf Course (also built on the donated land), the park and the beautiful hillside.

Enger Park

As you enter the park from Skyline Parkway, you will be greeted by lush greenery everywhere. The flower gardens and shrubs have been carefully planted for you to enjoy. In northern Minnesota where the climate is as extreme as it gets, the many gardens and flowers are amazingly beautiful.

Peace Bell Enclosure- Enger Park Duluth MNThe most unique part of the park is the Japanese garden. Within this section, there is a Japanese-style pavilion that provides cover to the Peace Bell. This pavilion is shown to the right. This bell comes from one of Duluth’s sister cities: Ohara, Japan. It has a deep, resonating sound when struck with a gong that is placed there for that purpose. It is a favorite of tourists and can be heard for quite some distance.

There are other attractions here as well. Several walking trails extend through the many wooded sections of Enger Park. There are also picnic tables, a stone shelter with facilities and a fire pit that were built by the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) in the 1930’s. One of the most photographed spots in the park is on the southern hillside. It is a quaint little gazebo overlooking the city, and worth the short and easy walk up the rock ledge. The view you’ll have to see for yourself, but here’s a picture of the gazebo:

Enger Park Gazebo

*FYI, both the Park and Tower are closed during the winter months.

If you make Enger Park and Tower one of your stops in the city of Duluth, you will be glad you didn’t pass up this serene and scenic place.

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