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of Saint Mary

      88 North 17th Street, Minneapolis (along I-94, across from Loring Park); 612-333-1381; www.mary.org

      Built in the early 1900s, The Basilica of Saint Mary is every bit as impressive as those found in Rome. Designed in modern Renaissance style with a Byzantine treatment of the dome—that is, the church has a massive, lantern-crowned dome lifted from the substructure. The ceiling in the nave is 75 feet high and made of carved ornamental plaster. The stained glass windows depict the life of the Virgin Mary, to whom the basilica is dedicated. Wheelchair accessible.

      OPTION

      Pull up a park bench in nearby Loring Park for some great people-watching, or take a leisurely stroll through the colorful gardens. Tour the many interesting cafes and boutiques in the area, then walk across the footbridge to explore the 11-acre Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.

      The Basilica of Saint Mary, Minneapolis

      Aerial Lift Bridge and ore boat

      A harbor town with a population of just over 86,000, Duluth offers tons of outdoor activities, art and museum tours, a zoo, train and boat rides, gardens and parks, America’s only all-freshwater aquarium, live theater, a casino, great dining, shopping and so much more.

      The twin ports of Duluth and Superior, Wisconsin, are the leading bulk-cargo ports on the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence Seaway. Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world and the final resting place for more than 350 ships, including the famous Edmund Fitzgerald. To help you get the most out of your Duluth trip, this chapter breaks down into several themes. Enjoy!

      Duluth is 150 miles (2½ hours) north of the Twin Cities on I-35. Duluth Convention and Visitors Bureau: 800-4-DULUTH (800-438-5884) or 218-722-4011; www.visitduluth.com.

      DULUTH

       FAMILY DAYS

       Duluth Huskies Baseball

       Great Lakes Aquarium

       Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center

       Lake Superior Zoo

       Minnesota Whitewater, Scanlon

      Option: Jay Cooke State Park

       North Shore Scenic Railroad—Pizza Train

       Playfront Park

       Tom’s Logging Camp

       Vista Fleet Harbor Cruises

       MUSEUMS & ART

       Fairlawn Mansion

       Fitger’s Brewery Complex Museum

       Glensheen

       Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum

       S.S. Meteor Maritime Museum

       S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum

      Option: Haunted Ship (around Halloween)

       The Depot

       The Old Firehouse & Police Museum

       Tweed Museum of Art

       Waterfront Sculpture Walk

      Option: Grandma’s Restaurant

       ROMANTIC GETAWAYS

       BayFront Carriages

       Fitger’s Brewery Complex

      Options: Fitger’s Wine Cellars, Port Town Trolley

       Leif Erikson Park & The Greenery Café & Bakery

       North Shore Scenic Railroad

       Olcott House Bed & Breakfast Inn

       Radisson Hotel Duluth—Harborview

       Renegade Theater Company

       Skyline Parkway

      Options: Enger Park, Hawk Ridge Nature Reserve

       Vista Fleet Harbor Cruises

      Leif Erickson Park and Rose Garden

FAMILY DAYS

      More than a shipping port or honeymoon retreat, Duluth is a great place for families. Kids and parents alike will love these fun and educational attractions.

1 Duluth Huskies Baseball

      Wade Stadium, 101 North 35th Avenue West; 218-786-9909; northwoodsleague.com/duluth-huskies

      Take in a ball game at the historic Wade Stadium, home to the Duluth Huskies. The team plays 36 regular season home games, facing tough opponents like the La Crosse Loggers. Jun–Aug. Wheelchair accessible. Call for season schedule

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