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!
Even though people are still enjoying the final throes of winter, warmer weather will soon be with us. And with that comes the rapidly growing Great Lakes cruising season! This year, Duluth is expected to welcome 11 port calls from various cruise lines, and will be the terminus for some cruises for the first time […]
Join the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, February 25, as they play many of the works of prolific modern American composer John Williams. Whether you are a Star Wars or Indiana Jones fan, John Williams has left an indelible mark on the classical music world. Visit dsso.com for more information and to purchase tickets.
The first finisher of the biennial Trans Superior International Yacht Race, a 350 mile race from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, to Duluth, passed under the Aerial Lift Bridge at about 1:30 this afternoon. The 70-foot yacht, Stripes, from Ann Arbor, MI, completed the race in 2 days, 35 min, 25 sec. There are approximately 40 […]
Wow! Stayed at Stewart Inn in Wausau and dined at Pinewood Supper Club. Stewart Inn was built by an associate of Frank Lloyd Wright and is in superb condition. Breakfast was served in courses by Randy, the gracious owner- fresh baked banana muffin, Greek yoghurt parfait with granola and maple syrup, and open faced avocado […]
