Explore the Great Outdoors with Kids in Duluth, Minnesota

Duluth is located in northeastern Minnesota, at the western tip of Lake Superior. Known as an outdoorsy destination, I’ve long wanted to visit for hiking. My 13-year-old daughter was excited about the paddle boarding and alpine slide.

The people of Duluth are genuinely nice and easily make you feel at home. I didn’t realize how hilly of a city Duluth is. In fact, some have called Duluth the San Francisco of the Midwest for its inclined streets and water views. The food was impressive, which is saying a lot seeing how spoiled we are in Chicago. Read on for more reasons to visit Duluth with your family.