Great Lakes Vacations: Attractions in Duluth, Minnesota

Duluth, Minnesota is a far north destination, located on Lake Superior, halfway between the Twin cites of Minneapolis/St. Paul and the Canadian border. The city has been rated by Money Magazine as one of most livable Midwestern small cities. Duluth was claimed for France in 1672 by French explorer Daniel Greysolon, Sieur du Lhut, for whom the city was named. Duluth is a popular destination, for people who enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake and forests in the vicinity.

There are many attractions in Duluth today, including:

Black Bear Casino - Hotel - Golf, Carlton, MN: just 20 minutes south of Duluth and about two hours north of the Twin Cities. Casino, hotel, dining and family friendly entertainment. The casino has over 1200 slot machines, high stakes Bingo, pull tabs, Blackjack. Live poker room offers the games of Texas Hold'em, Seven card Stud, Stop by the Lade Slipper Lounge. Black Bear Grill offers a full menu with nightly specials. 281-878-2327.

Black Bear Golf Course, Carlton, MN: Located adjacent to the Black bear Casino and Hotel. 18 hole Championship Golf Course.

Carnival Thrillz, Duluth, MN: Family entertainment center with rides, games and food. Rides include Laser Tag, Thriller Motion Ride, Bungee Trampoline, Virtual golf, Tilt a Whirl, 9 hole miniature golf, spaceball, and more. Family entertainment. 281-720-5868;.

Duluth Entertainment Convention Center: 218-722-5573.

The Edgewater Resort and Waterpark, Duluth, MN: 218--279-3601

Fond du Luth Casino, Duluth, MN: Casino in downtown Duluth. there are 750 video slot machines, blackjack tables and poker tables. 218-722-0280.

Glensheen Historic Estate, Duluth, MN: Tour the historic Congdon mansion, on over 7 acres on the shore of Lake Superior. 39 room Jacobean style mansion with original furnishings, beautifully manicured grounds, formal gardens, carriage house and more. Glensheen is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 218-726-8910.

Great Lakes Aquarium: Duluth, MN: Two story aquarium with more than 120,000 gallons of freshwater displays. 281-740-FISH.