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Duluth’s rugged topography and breathtaking scenery make it an extremely popular tourist destination, as well as a year-round haven for outdoor recreation.
Visitors to Duluth are often surprised by the vibrance of Duluth’s exceptional arts, music, and dining scene when compared to similarly sized American cities.
Further highlights: Rising to 138 feet, the Aerial Lift Bridge is the world’s largest lift bridge. It crosses onto Park Point, a 7-km-long sand bar, which serves as Duluth’s summer playground and swimming beach, jutting out from Duluth’s Canal Park into Lake Superior.
In addition to tourism, Duluth is known for its international shipping port, high-quality educational institutions, premier healthcare, and robust craft breweries and distilleries.
Duluth's Canal Park district offers easy access to quaint shopping, dining, music, and more.
Overall, Duluth offers a high quality of living.