Playfront Park on the Bay features a playground built by the Junior League of Duluth and Duluth citizens, Playfront Park is within the Bayfront Festival Park area at the base of 5th Ave West. This Evos-design playground structure enhances children’s balance, coordination and strength … and plus it’s just plain fun. The park is open daily for children of all ages.
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.
North Shore SUP
Stand Up Paddleboarding!! Rentals, Intro Classes, SUP YOGA, KID SUP Club, Youth Programming, FURRY friends WELCOME, Parties, Events, Sunset Paddles, Guided Trips + MORE. STOKED to share the sport of SUP with you, see you on the water!
North Shore Scenic Railroad
All aboard! Take a ride on one of the North Shore Scenic Railroad’s historic passenger cars to relive the golden age of railroad travel. The NSSR offers daily train rides from Memorial Day to mid-October.
Minnesota Whitewater Rafting
Minnesota Whitewater Rafting was founded in 2015, and has been providing quality professional guided whitewater rafting tours to the public ever since. With over 75+ years combined experience on the water & over 75+ combined years of Outdoor Emergency Care experience, we want YOU to have a safe trip every time. Professionally Guided Raft Tours down the St Louis River! Great Corporate/Group Team Building! Veteran & Family Owned!
Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium
The Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium offers live, interactive shows and full-dome theater presentations. From traditional star displays and cultural shows that show the importance of astronomy around the world, to feature presentations that whisk you through the depths of outer space, the planetarium has something for curious stargazers of all ages. Public shows are offered every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. The current show schedule can be found on their website.
Marine General Sports
Your first stop for anything fishing or marine related. You’ll find fishing sales, specials, and tips on the hottest items on the market. Watersports and outdoor gear? That’s covered, too.