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WELCOME TO DULUTH An endless horizon where the largest freshwater lake in the world meets the sky. Rocky cliffs and pristine forests where you ll find miles of trails to explore. A thriving community where you can take in a show, explore nature, enjoy a meal and stay in comfort no matter where your plans take you. It s all here, and it s all part of Duluth is a place like no other. TABLE OF CONTENTS Duluth Facts... 3 Lake Superior Facts... 5 Outdoor Duluth Facts... 6 Visitor Information... 8 VISITDULUTH.COM 1-800-4-duluth 2
HISTORY Originally settled by Sioux (Dakota) and Chippewa (Ojibwa). Claimed for France in 1679 by Daniel Greysolon, Sieur du Lhut. Once home to more millionaires (per capita) than any other city in the world. PHYSICAL DATA DULUTH Population: 84,380; within 30-mile radius, population is 184,134. Located at the westernmost tip of Lake Superior, halfway between Minneapolis/St. Paul and the Canadian border. 2,342 freshwater miles from the Atlantic Ocean to Duluth via the Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Seaway. Area: 43,067 acres. Altitude: Ranges from 605 feet (at Lake Superior s shoreline) to 1,485 feet above sea level. Terrain: City is built into a steep, rocky cliffside; almost mountainous for the Midwest. Rated by Money magazine as one of the top four Midwestern small cities, based on livability. VISITOR INFORMATION 6.7 million visitors per year accounting for a $950 million economic impact. Over 5,000 hotel rooms in the area. Over 50 restaurants in the downtown area. Extensive, climate-controlled skywalk connects downtown facilities. 129 municipal parks, sculpture gardens and rose gardens. State of the Air 2015 report places Duluth among the top 10 metropolitan areas in the US with the least smog pollution according to data released by the American Lung Association from EPA Air Quality Index research. VISITDULUTH.COM 1-800-4-duluth 3
DULUTH INDUSTRY Industries include tourism, healthcare, financial/ banking, mining, paper, communications, education and shipping. City s harbor welcomes over 1,000 ocean-going and Great Lakes freighters annually. Seaway Port Authority of Duluth provides foreign trade zone and economic development services. Interlake cargoes of iron, grain, coal and stone combine to make this the top volume port on the Great Lakes with a total of $250 million in annual economic impact. Home to the College of St. Scholastica, the University of Minnesota Duluth, Lake Superior Community College, Fond du Lac Community College and across the bay, the University of Wisconsin-Superior. Regional medical center for surrounding states and provinces. Physician population of over 400; one of every seven residents is employed in healthcare. Rated first in the United States for quality healthcare in communities of its size. WEATHER Annual precipitation: 31.0 inches. Annual snowfall: 80.7 inches. Average January low temp.: -2.2 F. Average July high temp.: 77.1 F. VISITDULUTH.COM 1-800-4-duluth 4
LAKE SUPERIOR LAKE SUPERIOR Largest freshwater lake in the world. 350 miles east to west, 160 miles north to south. 31,280 square surface miles. Average depth: 483 feet. Deepest point: 1,333 feet. 3 quadrillion gallons, or 2,900 cubic miles of water. Elevation: 600 feet above sea level; not to exceed 602 feet, as ordered by the International Join Commission. Large enough to dramatically affect weather patterns in surrounding areas; in Duluth, that means warmer winters and cooler summers. Final resting place for over 350 shipwrecks, including the famous Edmund Fitzgerald. Shoreline length, including islands: 2,726 miles. Empties into Lake Huron via the St. Mary s River. Is large enough to contain all the other Great Lakes, plus three additional lakes the size of Lake Erie. Water flows into the lake from a drainage basin area of 49,300 square miles. It would take 191 years for the rivers in the drainage basin to refill the lake. Named by French explorers as le lac superieur, meaning upper lake. Known for its clear, cold water and agate beaches. Average water temp.: 40 F. Could cover all of North America in water three feet deep. Seasonal storms can lead to waves over 20 feet high. VISITDULUTH.COM 1-800-4-duluth 5
OUTDOOR DULUTH OUTDOOR 129 municipal parks totaling 3,264 acres, plus: Two 27-hole golf courses. 41 tennis courts. 29 baseball/softball fields. 22 neighborhood recreation centers. 11 senior centers. 45 miles of snowmobile trails. 44 kilometers of groomed cross-country ski trails. 8 self-guided hiking trails. Keene s Creek Dog Park. Regional zoo. Dozens of rivers and creeks within the city. Secluded waterfalls throughout town. Hartley Park is 975 acres; Barton Peak Forest Park is 2,775 acres. By comparison, New York s Central Park is just 860 acres. Rock-climbing opportunities throughout the city. Home to the North Shore Scenic Drive, designated a National All American Road. 30-mile scenic drive follows ancient shoreline 600 feet above the city. Abundance of wildlife; including bear, deer and moose within city limits. Fishing opportunities: salmon, lake trout, sturgeon, walleye, other big-water fish, plus the annual smelt run. International sculpture garden features works from sister cities in Sweden, Russia, Canada and Japan. Rose garden blooms with more than 40,000 roses. Enger Tower overlooks the city and was dedicated by Crown Prince Olav of Norway. VISITDULUTH.COM 1-800-4-duluth 6
OUTDOOR DULUTH Park Point beach is one of the world s longest natural sand bar, jutting seven miles into Lake Superior. Rated by Golf Digest as first in the nation for quality and accessibility in public golf. Recognized by the Audubon Society, Hawk Ridge acts as a funnel for tens of thousands of migratory hawks, eagles and other birds of prey. Some of the most vertical downhill skiing in the Midwest. Duluth Skyline Parkway: A bird s-eye view of the harbor and city. Start of North Shore Scenic Drive: 142 miles north along Lake Superior. Gateway to Lake Superior s scenic north shore. 2.5-hour drive to the Canadian border. Split Rock Lighthouse. Gooseberry Falls State Park. Tettegouche State Park. OUTDOOR One-hour drive from the Iron Range. Largest open-pit mine in the world. Supplied the iron that built the nation. Just over one-hour drive to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness/Quetico Canadian Provincial Park. Thousands of acres of untouched wilderness. Much of the area is accessible only by canoe and portage. Winter Wonderland: Fat biking, downhill and Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, snowmobiling, ice climbing. VISITDULUTH.COM 1-800-4-duluth 7
LODGING Over 5,000 hotel rooms in the area. Hotels, motels, lodges, cabins, bed & breakfast inns and campgrounds. Downtown lodging facilities connected via skywalk. Unique lodging opportunities; views of the lake, nestled in the northwoods, 100-year-old mansions, etc. Advanced reservations recommended - Duluth fills up fast. DINING Wide variety of styles and flavors-from shore lunch to five star. Ethnic, specialty or local cuisine options. Vietnamese, Italian, Mexican, Indian, etc. More than 50 restaurants within walking distance of downtown. Home of the hotdish - Minnesota s traditional fare! VISITOR INFO SHOPPING Hundreds of specialty shops: local artists, boutiques, etc. Miller Hill Mall Upscale shopping. More than 100 shops. Fitger s Complex 1857 brewery filled with specialty shops. Holiday Center Mall & Downtown Shopping District 100 shops connected by skywalk. Fine apparel, jewelry, quality toys and gift shops. Canal Park Shops Quaint waterfront shopping. Regional art, outdoor clothing & gear, books, toys, gourmet cooking items, candy, antiques, etc. DeWitt-Seitz Marketplace Listed on National Register of Historic Places 12 shops, 2 restaurants, bakery VISITDULUTH.COM 1-800-4-duluth 8
TRANSPORTATION Delta Airlines offers daily non-stop flights from Duluth to Minneapolis and seasonal service to Detroit. United Express offers daily non-stop flights from Duluth to Chicago O Hare. Just a 2.5-hour drive from Minneapolis/St. Paul via I-35. Duluth Transportation Center (DTC) The DTA Multimodal Center will allow for safe and secure transfers between DTA routes as well as the other transportation providers, pedestrians and bicyclists. Full bus, taxi, Uber and Lyft services available. Plenty of parking; hotel/motel parking free to guests. Trolley services available in summer months. Extensive, climate-controlled skywalk system. VISITOR INFO VISIT DULUTH Visit Duluth is Duluth s officially recognized destination marketing organization. Chartered in 1935, it represents over 400 businesses that make up Duluth s tourism industry and is dedicated to promoting the area as one of America s great vacation and meeting destinations - providing comprehensive, unbiased information to all travelers. Office: 225 W Superior St, Suite 110 Duluth, Minnesota 55802 Hours: Open 8:30-5:00pm Monday through Friday, year-round Phone: (218) 722-4011 1-800-4-duluth (1-800-438-5884) (218) 722-1322 (fax) Email: cvb@visitduluth.com Online: www.visitduluth.com #AuthenticDuluth VISITDULUTH.COM 1-800-4-duluth 9