What to wear in Duluth

Four words to remember when dressing for Duluth: Wind. Off. The. Lake. Layers are good, and if you plan on taking a stroll down the Lakewalk, be sure to come prepared for that chilly wind that can come along with no notice. Walking along Lake Superior is always a thrilling experience and we strongly recommend you do, but it is best enjoyed when dressed appropriately. It's probably a good idea to bring a hat and gloves, even if you may not need them.

Ventriloquist Show

The Zeitgeist Arts Theater will be featuring ventriloquist Todd Oliver and his dog Irving September 30th at 7:30 pm. Find out more information about this family-friendly comedy act at Zeitgeist Arts Theater.

Put your skills to the test with Solve Entertainment's Mycroft's Revenge

Solve Entertainment's Mycroft's Revenge is a 60 minute live-action, interactive game.

6 Detectives. 60 Minutes. One Simple Goal …

Get Out Alive.

You’ve stopped him before. You’ve outsmarted him before. You locked him up and threw away the key.

You thought it was over.

But now, Mycroft has turned the tables. And this time, Detective, he’s playing for keeps. It won’t be enough to crack his codes. It won’t be enough to solve his puzzles. When the lights go out and the blood begins to flow, you’ll have to band together, choke back the fear, and find a way out … or die trying.

MYCROFT’S REVENGE IS RATED R FOR TENSION, FEAR AND GORE. NO ONE UNDER 17 YEARS OF AGE WILL BE ADMITTED.

Check out Solve Entertainment for more information. 

Ask a local

When you’re at the conference, if you find yourself lost, confused, or just looking for a good place to go later, look for the friendly people wearing one of these:

We can even help you find your way around the DECC. 

If one night at Glensheen isn't enough...

If you can't wait for Thursday night's Glensheen event or think one night at Glensheen just isn't enough, check out Glensheen's Classroom in the Garden. It is a free event on Wednesday September 28th from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm.

Framing GLBT Lives Exhibit

The Framining GLBT Lives Exhibit is based in part of materials from the Jean-Nickolaus Tretter Collection in GLBT Studies at the University of Minnesota Libraries. Check out Zeitgeist Arts Cafe for more information.

Renegade Theater Company

If you enjoy improv be sure to hang around and visit the Renegade Theater Company on Friday September 30th for improv night.

Grab your binoculars and go birding!

Duluth has a lot to offer birders so be sure to pack your binoculars.  The end of September is one of the best times of year to visit the Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory. Check out the North Shore Birding Trail and 365 Days of Birds for lists of a variety of birding other locations.
 

Duluth Playhouse

The Duluth Playhouse will be performing the comedy It Runs in the Family September 22 - October 2, 2016. Catch a show Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 pm.

North Shore Scenic Railroad Fall Colors Tour

If you are planning on staying the weekend consider taking the North Shore Scenic Railroad Fall Colors Tour. The whole trip takes about 6 hours and includes a 2 hours stop in Two Harbors.

Tweed Museum of Art

The Tweed Museum of Art is located at the University of Minnesota Duluth campus in the Humanities Building. The Tweed Museum of Art houses a variety American and European art and includes works on paper, contemporary art, and ceramics. Admission is free.

Bookstore at Fitger's author event

The Bookstore at Fitger's Presents
An Evening with William Kent Krueger!

Thursday, September 29
7:00pm

Spirit of the North Theater
3rd floor of Fitger's 
600 E. Superior St.
Duluth, MN 55802

Play a round of Golf?

A few place in the area to play a round of golf or 2!

Duluth Golf at Enger Park and Lester Park

Grandview Golf Links in Duluth


Black Bear Golf Course in Carlton, MN

Nemadji Golf Club in Superior, WI

Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center

Check out this cool FREE museum located in Canal Park and watch the ships come into port.

KUMD

While you're in town, turn your radio dial to 103.3 FM or Stream to hear some great local programming.

Lake Superior Zoo - fun for all ages!

Not only does the zoo have animals, it also is just a lovely place to take a walk along its trails featuring rock work done by the W.P.A. in the 1920s. There are some great animals to see, too, including lions, lemurs, colobus monkeys, wallabies, nocturnal and barnyard animals, and more!

Hours are 10 am to 5 pm seven days a week and admission is reasonable.

Click here for more information on their homepage: http://www.lszooduluth.org/

City Parks, State Parks, National Parks - oh my!

Duluth and its environs are known for their natural beauty and luckily many of the most beautiful spots have been preserved for everyone to enjoy with the creation of city, state, and even national parks.

Duluth lists 80 parks alone; some of the best include the Rose Garden if you wish to see breathtaking floral beauty, Brighton Beach if you wish to get close to Lake Superior, Hawk Ridge if you wish to see migrating birds, or Congdon Park if you wish to hike along Tischer Creek (which enters Lake Superior at Glensheen Mansion).

Click here for a complete listing as well as addresses and maps: http://www.duluthmn.gov/parks/parks-listing/

As far as state parks, there are 8 of them north of Duluth along Highway 61 to the Canadian border. They have spectacular hikes and views of waterfalls, Split Rock lighthouse, and of course Lake Superior.

Click here for a map and more information: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/map.html

Duluth is also reasonably close to Voyageurs National Park and Superior National Forest, which contains the Boundary Waters Area Canoe Wilderness. Click on their names for more information on those if you are interested in getting seriously back to nature!

5K on the Lake Walk

Early morning Run or Walk @5:30am to see this!

Meet by parking lot (Free Parking)
by Endion Station (close to Canal Park Lodge)
Please bring a headlamp, it will be dark when we start!

Thursday:Carla Powers

Friday: Jodi Grebinoski

Local history abounds!

Are you a fan of house museums? If you attend MLA’s  Glensheen Mansion Evening Event, you will get to experience Duluth’s renowned house museum first hand. 

What you may not know is that across the bridge in Superior is the lovely Fairlawn Mansion. Fairlawn is one of Superior’s three public museums – the SS Meteor Whaleback and the Old Firehouse and Police Museum being the other two. Superior is also home to the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center.

Vista Cruise - ride the waves!

See Duluth and its harbor from a completely different vantage point - the water! The Vista fleet has three different sightseeing cruises as well as brunch, pizza, and dinner cruises available. Choose one that fits your timeline and budget. The boats depart from just behind the DECC next to the little blue pedestrian lift bridge.

Click here for more information on their homepage: http://www.vistafleet.com/

Spirit Mountain Adventure Park

Check out  Spirit Mountain Adventure Park!

Mini Golf, Alpine Coaster, Zip Line, Scenic Chairlift Rides, Disc Golf
and Alpine Coaster Rides. Woo-hoo!

Glensheen Historic Estate Evening Event

Thursday, September 29 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm


The Minnesota Multicounty Multitype Library Systems and the Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth invite you to the Glensheen Mansion for fun, food, and networking. There will be guided tours of the mansion and grounds - including a rare peek into the family library at Glensheen led by Director Dan Hartman - chili buffet with Meat & Vegan options and Cash Bar with Local/Regional Beers (Wine, too.)

Just minutes from downtown on the shore of Lake Superior, Glensheen (glensheen.org) is a beautiful site for an evening of relaxation and conversation with old friends and new. Free to registered attendees.

Shuttles are available from Holiday Inn & Radisson. You will need to check with your hotel for scheduling. Shuttles will not be available from Canal Park Lodge.

Co-Sponsored by the Minnesota Multicounty Multitype Library Systems and the Kathryn A. Martin Library, University of Minnesota Duluth.

Love accordions?

All of you accordion aficionados must check out the Harrington Arts Center and World of Accordions Museum in Superior.You should call first, however, as their hours vary.  

Karpeles Manuscript Library

Karpeles Manuscript Library is located at 902 East 1st Street in Duluth.

Current Exhibit: War of 1812  

Duluth Depot - more than just trains!

The Duluth Depot is right across the street from the Duluth Public Library and within easy walking distance from the DECC. The depot itself is a wonderful building to visit along with the 4 museums it houses from the the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, St. Louis County Historical Society, and Duluth Art Institute. Admission is reasonable and includes all the museums. Hours are 9 am to 5 pm seven days a week. Visit its homepage for more information: http://duluthdepot.org/

Of course you can also depart from the depot by riding a historic train with the North Shore Scenic Railroad. There are several trips available some with pizza! Visit its homepage for more information: http://www.northshorescenicrailroad.org/Home.html

Walk Duluth!

Healthy Duluth Area Coalition and the Greater Downtown Council have put together this great site called Walk Duluth!