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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. 

A band performs during the homegrown music festival in duluth, mn

Happy Homegrown: Your Guide to the Homegrown Music Festival

Happy Homegrown! Each year from April 26 to May 3, the Zenith City transforms into an eight-day, 172-band musical marathon. Join local musician and Steering Committee member Famous Kaylee for an insider’s guide to navigating Duluth’s favorite local holiday — from snagging your weeklong wristband and mastering Western Wednesday to catching sets at Amsoil Arena and finding your new favorite band in a Lincoln Park taproom.

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A woman sits with her two kids in swimsuits while playing with beach toys at the sandy beach of park point in duluth, mn

Best Memorial Day Weekend Activities & Events in Duluth, MN

Kick off summer in the Zenith City! From the opening of Spirit Mountain and the North Shore Scenic Railroad to the iconic West Duluth Memorial Day Parade, discover the 10 best ways to spend your Memorial Day weekend in Duluth. Plan your perfect lakeside getaway today.

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Santa on festive truck during the christmas city of the north parade in duluth, mn

Deck the Halls in Duluth!

Explore the best of Duluth’s holiday magic! From the world-famous Bentleyville lights and historic Glensheen tours to the festive Duluth Winter Village, we have your essential guide to family holiday fun in the Northland.

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A girl looks through binoculars while sitting on her grandpa's lap as her mom stands next to her with the aerial lift bridge in the background

Top 5 Duluth Hotels for Great Lakes Ship Watching

Duluth’s working waterfront is a show-stopping spectacle, and there’s no better way to experience it than by staying somewhere with front-row views. These five hotels in Duluth, Minnesota put you right on the edge of Lake Superior action.

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Throngs of people with cameras line the canal to see the tall ships arrival in duluth, mn for the festival of sail. Pictured is the pride of baltimore.

Festival of Sail Duluth

Festival of Sail Duluth is coming to town, and this summer the sparkling shores of Lake Superior will come alive during this iconic event, featuring towering masts, billowing sails, and a sea of maritime magic.

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