Today marks fifty years since the Edmund Fitzgerald tragically sank in the stormy waters of Lake Superior, claiming the lives of all twenty-nine crew members. The ship’s loss remains one of the most haunting maritime disasters in Great Lakes history, and a solemn reminder of nature’s unforgiving power. As we remember the Fitzgerald and her […]
There are great events every day of the week in Duluth! Check out some of these fun things to do coming up during the latter half of September: Day Suggestions Thursday, Sept 18 Attend Superior Soundcheck Series: Grand Holler at Earth Rider Brewery Fest Grounds (~7pm). Roots-rock music with local flavor. (Perfect Duluth Day) Sunday, […]
August is the ideal time to enjoy a Duluth escape—and there’s no better place to stay than South Pier Inn, located right at the foot of the iconic Aerial Lift Bridge. With warm lake breezes, vibrant city events, and the last golden weeks of summer, August offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. From […]
From July 10–13, 2025, Duluth will host the Festival of Sail, the seventh Great Lakes stop in the Tall Ships Challenge® series. Taking place at the newly renovated Harbor Plaza & Seawall adjacent to the DECC, the event features nine tall ships gliding through the Ship Canal under the Aerial Lift Bridge. Fleet Highlights include historic […]
The Twin Ports Festival of History is a weeklong celebration from April 2–9, 2025, featuring lectures, performances, tours, and exhibitions across Duluth, Superior, and Two Harbors. Organized by the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Public History and Museum Studies Programs in collaboration with over two dozen local historical societies and museums, the festival offers attendees the […]
March marks the exciting start of the Great Lakes shipping season in Duluth! Watch massive freighters pass under the iconic Aerial Lift Bridge, just steps from Canal Park and the South Pier Inn. It’s a spectacular sight that draws visitors and locals alike to the harbor’s edge. For those who love ship watching, this is […]
Starting February 26, 2025, the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center transforms into a regional hub of innovation for the FIRST Robotics Competition Duluth Regionals. About 54 teams from the Lake Superior and Northern Lights Regions will gather to showcase their cutting-edge robots. This year’s project—Reefscape—is all about using engineering skills to protect and strengthen one of […]
This summer, Duluth will again be hosting the Festival of Sail, July 10-13, 2025. Come and experience beautiful sailing ships from around the country, and soak up the beauty of summer in Duluth! Online reservation request form for rooms at South Pier Inn is opening on Monday, February 17, at 12 noon. More information about […]
The South Pier Inn Gardens are in full bloom with beautiful tulips! Despite a slow start to the spring blooms, the tulips are sure sign that summer is just around the corner. Stop by today to enjoy this wonderful annual rite of spring, painstakingly planted and cared for by South Pier Inn owner, Betty Sola.
The Federal Dart, part of the Fednav fleet, arrived in Duluth under the Aerial Lift Bridge at about 3:30 this afternoon, becoming the first salty – or ocean-going vessel – of the 2023 shipping season. Watch the vessel traffic all season long at harborlookout.com or marinetraffic.com!
