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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Vertical Endeavors

Vertical Endeavors–Duluth offers action-packed fun for the whole family in Duluth! We are the Duluth’s cutting-edge climbing facility where people of all ages and abilities can challenge themselves and have a blast. We have fun programs for both adults and children including climbing camps, climb teams, leagues and more.

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Your Boat Club

Located at Pier B. We offer top quality daily rental options for people who are just looking to get out on the water once or twice a year, and unlimited boat club memberships for people who are looking to make being together on the water a regular part of their life. Simply show up, go boating, and go home. We take care of all the work and you have all the fun! Quite simply, life on the water is better.

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Spirit Mountain Grand Ave Chalet

Located at the bottom of the hill right off Grand Avenue; 8551 Grand Avenue Duluth, MN 55810. This chalet is fully equipped with: Bathrooms Rental Tickets Riverside Bar & Grill Art Display by Adam Swanson

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Wheel Fun Rentals

Explore Duluth’s Canal Walk by hopping on one of our fun unique specialty cycles and explore the surrounding area! Lakewalk offers great vistas of the big lake, attractively maintained parks and gardens, and beaches for wading and rock picking. Be sure to ride onto the Pier – here you can watch vessels from around the world enter Duluth’s port.

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Vista Fleet Sightseeing & Dining Cruises

Experience the wonders of Lake Superior as we cruise next to 1,000-foot lake freighters and oceangoing vessels to take in the activities of the bustling harbor. The Vista Fleet is the Excursion Boat Company and (only) Floating Events Center based in Duluth Minnesota. The Fleet consists of: The Vista Star (100 ton vessel) that holds up to 220 passengers, The Vista Queen (46 ton vessel) that holds up to 50 passengers and the Vista Fleet Gift Shop now rebranded into Zenith Adventure (located behind the DECC/Amsoil Arena) which is a 5,000 square gift shop and Adventure company. The cruises are fully live narrated with a blend of entertaining facts, games, concessions, a full bar and much more. Join us for a dinner, lunch, or family fun cruise!  

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UMD Outdoor Program

Providing the community with active, healthy lifestyles and a connection to the outdoors! Get involved in activities such as climbing, aquatics, outdoor activities and more.

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