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Westernmost Point of Lake Superior - The starting point of the tour offers beautiful views and sets the stage for the historic journey.
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Aerial Lift Bridge - An iconic structure inspired by a French magazine, crucial to Duluth’s shipping and transport.
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Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center - Pass by the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Centre, which offers exhibits on the maritime history of Lake Superior and the Great Lakes.
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S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum - Pass by the SS William A Irvin Museum, a former freighter that now serves as a museum, showcasing the shipping heritage of Duluth.
- Unlimited, lifetime use of the tour
- Virtual playback option to listen like an audiobook
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Self-guided GPS tour for flexible exploration
- Directions to the starting point
Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Duluth’s Canal Park. On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll dive into the city’s past, like when Canal Park stood under 450 feet of water.
Duluth is a one-of-a-kind, inland port city, which serves as a gateway to the north shore of Lake Superior. Its long history is reflected in Canal Park, a formerly run-down industrial zone and one of the city’s thriving centers for recreation today.
You’ll find out how, when a local businessman rattled Duluth by moving his Pizza Roll factory to Ohio, his son would go on to play a role in Canal Park’s economic revival. I’ll tell you about the famous Glensheen murders that were made into a musical, and about fish that are almost as old as Duluth Itself. You’ll hear about Duluth’s shipping heritage, the founding and naming of the city, and the building of the Duluth Ship Canal. You’ll then head down South Lake Avenue to finish our tour at the Minnesota Slip Bridge.
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.