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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. 

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Sunset Dinner Cruise on Lake Superior

Get the best seat in Duluth — on the water — with a Vista Fleet Sunset Dinner Cruise. This relaxing evening cruise features narrated highlights of the harbor, stunning views of the city skyline, and the unique charm of Duluth’s working waterfront at golden hour. Dinner is catered by our talented friends at Black Woods Catering and includes your choice of entrée — Tuscan Chicken, Roasted Pork Tenderloin, or Butternut Squash Ravioli — served with Black Woods house salad, dinner rolls, butter and chive whipped potatoes, and sautéed green beans almondine. Want to end the evening on a sweet note? Don’t forget to add dessert when booking. Whether you’re celebrating or simply unwinding, this cruise is one of the best ways to experience Duluth in the summer. Book early — seats fill fast!

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Sunset Dinner Cruise on Lake Superior

Get the best seat in Duluth — on the water — with a Vista Fleet Sunset Dinner Cruise. This relaxing evening cruise features narrated highlights of the harbor, stunning views of the city skyline, and the unique charm of Duluth’s working waterfront at golden hour. Dinner is catered by our talented friends at Black Woods Catering and includes your choice of entrée — Tuscan Chicken, Roasted Pork Tenderloin, or Butternut Squash Ravioli — served with Black Woods house salad, dinner rolls, butter and chive whipped potatoes, and sautéed green beans almondine. Want to end the evening on a sweet note? Don’t forget to add dessert when booking. Whether you’re celebrating or simply unwinding, this cruise is one of the best ways to experience Duluth in the summer. Book early — seats fill fast!

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Charlieboy | Live in the Yard!

Cutthroat intensity, paired with the feeling of being a baby kitten, being held. Vague lyricism meets Midwest nostalgia. Intricate, spontaneous grooves. Evocative melodies. Compelling mix of indie rock, jazz, pop and prog.

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Duluth Oktoberfestival

We are bringing everything you know and love about the German Oktoberfest right here to Duluth, MN! During this year’s Duluth Oktoberfestival you can find: cold German bier, delicious Bavarian food, authentic live music, tons of games and activities and so much more! So dust off your lederhosen, lace up your dirndl, and come join in on all of the fun the festival has to offer! The Duluth Oktoberfestival will take place September 18-10, 2026 and is located within the confines of Duluth’s iconic Bayfront Festival Park (350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN 55802). Duluth Oktoberfestival was recently ranked as the top authentic Oktoberfestival Celebration in Minnesota! Come out to Bayfront Festival Park and see why this iconic Oktoberfest Celebration ranks as the best in Minnesota!  

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Duluth Oktoberfestival

We are bringing everything you know and love about the German Oktoberfest right here to Duluth, MN! During this year’s Duluth Oktoberfestival you can find: cold German bier, delicious Bavarian food, authentic live music, tons of games and activities and so much more! So dust off your lederhosen, lace up your dirndl, and come join in on all of the fun the festival has to offer! The Duluth Oktoberfestival will take place September 18-10, 2026 and is located within the confines of Duluth’s iconic Bayfront Festival Park (350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN 55802). Duluth Oktoberfestival was recently ranked as the top authentic Oktoberfestival Celebration in Minnesota! Come out to Bayfront Festival Park and see why this iconic Oktoberfest Celebration ranks as the best in Minnesota!  

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