- The list below includes 41 free or cheap things to do in or near Duluth, Minnesota, including 31 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Scenic Railroads, Parks and Hiking Trails.
- From Minnesota's North Shore Scenic Drive to Enger Park & Tower, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Duluth and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Superior.
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From the merchant: Flag football league; season runs April 25–June 27 for boys and girls ages 4–14; one-hour practice and game once a week
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Bordering Lake Superior, Minnesota's North Score Scenic Drive offers unparalleled coastal views. Travellers also enjoy the majestic silhouette of the Sawtooth Mountains, located on the other side of the Drive.
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Visitors to the Enger Park & Tower in Duluth, Minnesota enjoy breathtaking views of the lake and coastal areas. The tower is free to enter, and the best views require climbing to its highest level.
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Duluth's Aerial Lift Bridge is an engineering marvel that represents important advancements in bridge engineering. It is a vertical lift bridge that takes roughly three minutes to reach maximum height. The bridge was originally constructed in 1905 and is in the National Register of Historic Places.
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Offering stunning views of the lake as well as extensive flower gardens, Leif Erickson Park & Rose Garden is a scenic and relaxing destination. The park also features an amphitheater.
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Park Point features many beaches where visitors can enjoy picnicking and volleyball among other activities, and it provides scenic views of the Great Lakes. It plays host to festivals and numerous other events.
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Located along the east side of the Onion River Road just five miles north of Tofte is the Oberg Mountain Loop trail. It is considered to be one of the best trails in the area as it is essentially a switchback climb that transitions into a loop with nine overlooks.
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Lester Park is a small park with a walking trail. The park features a creek where guests can swim and rocks to climb along with a small playground for kids and grills to cook out with picnic tables.
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Powered by solar energy, Hartley Nature Center offers visitors a 7,500 square foot facility with exhibits housing live animals. The center is located on a nature preserve with trails for hiking and mountain biking.
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Duluth's historic Glensheen Estate is an extravagant mansion with ample manicured grounds. It is also called the Congdon Estate and is popular for weddings. Docent-guided tours of the house and property are also available.
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The Park Point Nature Trail covers four miles through forests and sand dunes along the world's longest freshwater sandbar. Sights along the trail include cabins, old growth trees, and historic lighthouse ruins.