With fun restaurants, DIY classes, exciting attractions, a variety of shopping options, unique cocktail spots (oh, and plenty of photo op spots), Duluth is the perfect location to spend some quality time with your friends. Check out our roundup for a girls trip you won’t soon forget.
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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.
What the Hygge: Embracing Cozy in Duluth
When it comes to Duluth, the hygge vibes are strong. But what exactly is hygge? In short, it’s a Danish concept that encompasses the feeling of embracing life’s pleasures, especially those that are cozy and rejuvenating.
For travelers looking to get hygge with it, Duluth is the destination. To help inspire your next cozy stay, here are some ideas to make the most of your relaxing getaway.
Faces of Duluth: Diona Johnson
If you’re in tune with the music scene in Duluth, you’ve likely heard of AfroGeode, or maybe the band AfroGeode and the Gemstones. Diona Johnson is the artist behind AfroGeode. Not only is she an independent musician, Johnson is also a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker at the College of Saint Scholastica, working as a Mental Health Therapist and Intercultural Specialist. We spoke with Johnson about her Duluth experience.
How to Capture Your Time in Duluth: Tips from Local Photographers
With such beautiful, unique and exciting moments to capture throughout the city, it’s no surprise Duluth is home to many talented photographers. We talked with a few and asked them to share their favorite photo spots.
Ten Family (and Budget!) Friendly Things to Do in Duluth This Summer and Fall
With countless free and budget-friendly activities, plus a wide variety of places to stay, Duluth is ideal for visitors of all ages. Here are ten family-friendly options for all types of interests and ages to enjoy Duluth in the summer and fall.
Faces of Duluth: Ivy Vainio (She/Her)
The shores of Gichigami (Lake Superior) have been home to Indigenous peoples for centuries, with the city of Duluth resting on the historical, traditional, contemporaryland of the Lake Superior Anishinaabe (Ojibwe) people. Today, the Anishinaabe culture is still preserved and celebrated in many ways throughout the city, thanks in part to the work of Ivy Vainio and the team at American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO).