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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. 

Ivy Vainio stands in front of a mural

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).

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Heidi Beal poses with her camera in front of a bear

Faces of Duluth: Heidi Beal

As Director of Business Operations for the Lake Superior Zoo, Heidi Beal is charged with directing financial and human resources to support the organization’s mission. But Beal has another job title at the zoo, Staff Photographer.

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A kid plays in rocks on the lake shore

A Superior Lake Life in Duluth…on a Budget

Duluth can give you a taste of lake life within the city limits, and leave you feeling rested and refreshed, whether you’re here for a day, weekend or even longer. Here are just a few lake-centered, budget-friendly ideas for getting the most out of your trip to Duluth and time around Lake Superior.

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Two people sitting on a bench overlooking Lake Superior at sunset

Work Remotely in Duluth

Many of us wish we had summers off, but those lucky enough to “work from anywhere” don’t have to take extra vacation days to spend time in Duluth. You can go from a Zoom meeting to zooming down the bike trails of Duluth in minutes (or whatever activity you’d prefer!)

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