Outdoor Adventure & Recreation

Outdoor Adventure & Recreation

Get outside in Duluth! Find hiking, biking, paddling, skiing, and more in one of the Midwest’s top outdoor destinations.

The People and the Place

From budget-friendly family activities to hidden waterfalls to recommendations from locals, check out our blog for trip ideas and to learn more about what makes Duluth so special. 

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Blissfull Beach Rentals

Make your Duluth beach day easy and fun with Blissful Beach Rentals! We serve Park Point beach! Our packages include location scouting, beach chairs, umbrellas, Igloo coolers, and sand-resistant mats. We meet you at the shore, set everything up, and handle the pickup when you’re finished. Perfect for couples, families, and groups. Just show up and relax! Book your stress-free beach day with us today!

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BW Air Charter

We look forward to sharing the stunning beauty of the North Shore of Lake Superior, the Twin Ports of Duluth, MN / Superior, WI and the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore with you, from the air. Our mission is to highlight the unique, rugged, stunning beauty of the Twin Ports and Lake Superiors North & South shores by providing the most educational and enjoyable air excursion the area has to offer! Offering private charter trips and day excursions.

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St. Louis River Experience

We are dedicated to offer free boating that provides nature experiences and learning opportunities for seniors, first and foremost, as well as veterans and those with special needs. ​The St. Louis River Experience (SLRE), is a non-profit 501(c)(3) which makes our program possible and free of charge through the support of businesses, organizations and a dedicated experienced staff of 100% volunteers. SLRE volunteers take seniors, veterans and those with special needs out on a specially-equipped pontoon to enjoy and take in nature’s breathtaking sites on the river. Our reservations typically open to sponsors in April and to the public in May. Visit our website to learn more and book an awesome trip for your organization! Our pontoon is docked at Pier B – 800 W. Railroad Street in Duluth, where all trips depart and return.

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Outdoor Sports Courts

Duluth Parks & Recreation offers a variety of versatile outdoor sport courts like Merritt Park throughout the city – perfect for casual play or organized tournaments. Play is generally first-come, first-served, but reservations can often be made for organized play and tournaments.

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Golf Courses

Duluth’s picturesque golf courses offer stunning views and challenging play, making them ideal for tournaments, corporate outings, or a relaxing round: Enger Park Golf Course, Grand View Golf Links, Northland Country Club, Ridgeview Country Club

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Bowling

For a recreational break or a competitive league event, Duluth’s bowling centers offer modern lanes and a fun atmosphere: Incline Station, Skyline Lanes

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