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Bayfront Festival Park is the lakeside go-to for Duluthians who want options. Post up by Lake Superior this week to watch vessels slip under the Aerial Lift Bridge, roam the festival grounds for music, art, and food, then let the kids conquer the city’s biggest, most innovative playground.

From the Duluth newsletter, August 6, 2026

Whether you're crossing to Minnesota Point this week or just taking a breather on Lake Avenue, the Aerial Lift Bridge is a 1901-1905 span-drive movable lift that still flexes after its 1929 upgrade and multiple rehabs. Local tip, pause and appreciate the historic steel doing real work over the Duluth Ship Canal.

From the Superior newsletter, October 10, 2026

Fairhaven Farm keeps Duluth gardens stocked with robust tomato and pepper plants, veggies, herbs, flowers and more, plus plenty of farm-fresh inspiration to help you actually use them. If your yard needs a nudge toward abundance, this is a friendly place to start.

From the Duluth newsletter, September 1, 2026

Need a reset this week? The Duluth Lakewalk is over eight miles of paved pedestrian and bicycle trail from Canal Park to Brighton Beach (Kitchi Gammi Park), much of it hugging the Lake Superior shore, which is basically one of Duluth’s crown jewels and the easiest way to clear your head without leaving town.

From the Duluth newsletter, October 23, 2026