Duluth has a rich Indigenous history that is still alive and well today and there are a number of ways to celebrate and honor it during your visit to Duluth.
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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.
How to Hike the Superior Hiking Trail: Duluth Section
The 42 miles of the Superior Hiking Trail in Duluth proper offer an array of options. These miles are perfect for shorter, family-friendly hikes, and they’re also awesome for more hard-core adventurers.
Park Point Art Fair
The Park Point Art Fair (PPAF) is a weekend celebration of fine art, creativity, and community. Over 100 juried artists showcase work while visitors enjoy live music, food trucks, hands-on art activities, and an accessible layout. Proceeds support local youth, environmental efforts, and civic projects.
Chester Bowl Fall Fest
Chester Bowl’s 42nd Annual Fall Fest is on Saturday, September 19th, 2026 from 9:30-4:30. Fall Fest is all about building community with friends and neighbors in the park! At this regional craft event you will enjoy music, food, crafts, locally grown fresh produce, vendors, and informational booths about local programs. This annual event hosts 135 vendors selling locally made crafts and art, a great line up of music, fifteen food trucks (if you go home hungry you are doing Fall Fest wrong), and activities for children and families. In addition, Chester Bowl branded clothing and other items are always sold at our tent just inside the front gate. Fall Fest is a fundraising event for Chester Bowl’s scholarship fund. Suggested donations of $5 per person or $10 per family will be accepted at the entrance to support the scholarships we will award in the coming year. Last year our community…
Grandma’s Marathon Activities
Since their inaugural race in 1977, Grandma’s Marathon has grown into something much bigger than just a 26.2-mile race along the scenic North Shore of Minnesota. It’s now become a “can’t-miss” weekend in June, a moment when participants of all calibers come together to celebrate the vigor of the human spirit. It’s a day the word “impossible” ceases to exist, a day 9,000 people become your best running buddy. So get ready to once again tie up your laces for another year of memories, miles, and human might. Race Packet Pickup Thursday, June 18 | 4 PM to 8 PM Friday, June 19 | 10 AM to 11 PM Essentia Health Fitness Expo Thursday, June 18 | 4 PM to 8 PM Friday, June 19 | 10 AM to 8 PM Admission: Free Michelina’s All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner Time: 11 AM to 9 PM, Friday, June 19 Cost: Adult — $20…
Park Point Rummage Sale
Make plans to join us for this fantastic community rummage sale! It’s the perfect opportunity to find hidden treasures and enjoy bargain hunting with friends. This two-day event runs Friday 6/13/2025 and Saturday 6/14/2025 and is held rain or shine. Keep in mind all sales are held on private property and not on public property. There are no spaces for rent to outside vendors.