Duluth

Tour Overview: What to Expect

Take a leisurely guided walking tour through downtown Duluth, a city with deep roots in beer brewing since the late 1800s.

Learn about the rise and fall of Duluth’s early breweries and how the city became a hotspot for beer culture on Lake Superior.

Stop at a local craft brewery to sample innovative new brews and see how Duluth’s beer scene is thriving today.

Visit a beloved candy shop known for pairing artisanal chocolates with local beer, and taste their signature truffles.

Enjoy sweeping lake views and lively storytelling as you experience Duluth’s most delicious and historic pairing: beer and chocolate.

Tour Overview: What to Expect

Enjoy a scenic coach ride to Jay Cooke State Park, one of Minnesota’s most beloved natural destinations.

Take in stunning views of the lower St. Louis River, the largest U.S. river to flow into Lake Superior.

Begin your visit at the Visitor Center, where interpretive exhibits introduce the region’s ecology, geology, and cultural history.

Join your guide on a hike to the iconic Swinging Bridge, suspended over the wild waters of the St. Louis River.

Trek part of the Silver Creek Trail, where scenic forest paths crisscross ancient terrain shaped by over a billion years of geologic activity.

Hear stories of early explorers and fur trappers who used this river as a vital waterway between the Mississippi and Great Lakes.

A moderately active excursion perfect for nature lovers, geology enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers.

Tour Overview: What to Expect

Embark on a guided walking tour through Duluth’s historic lakefront, where industry, architecture, and nature meet.

Visit the iconic Aerial Lift Bridge, originally the first transporter bridge in the U.S. and now a celebrated engineering landmark.

Wander through Canal Park, a lively waterfront district filled with local character, public art, and harbor views.

Discover maritime lore at the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center, the Great Lakes’ most visited marine museum.

Learn about life on the water through hands-on exhibits, ship models, and sailor stories that shaped this port city.

Optional: Tour the legendary William A. Irvin steamship, the former flagship of U.S. Steel’s Great Lakes fleet, for a firsthand look at life aboard a working freighter.

Experience Duluth’s rich harbor history, stunning lake views, and cultural heritage on a walk that’s both educational and inspiring.

Tour Overview: What to Expect

Kick off your tasting journey with fresh-caught Lake Superior whitefish at a waterside eatery.

Indulge in house-made smoked meats and gourmet sausages, a nod to the region’s logging and immigrant past.

Stop at a local bakery for a taste of Scandinavian pastries or wild blueberry hand pies.

Visit a small-batch ice cream shop housed in a historic building and enjoy a scoop inspired by local ingredients.

Sip on craft beer or hard cider from a local brewery, learning about Duluth’s 19th-century brewing heritage.

Along the way, your guide will share stories of Canal Park’s transformation from gritty port to foodie favorite, and highlight landmarks like the Aerial Lift Bridge and Lakewalk.

Tour Itinerary: What to Expect

Journey north along the breathtaking Lake Superior coastline for a visit to two of Minnesota’s most iconic natural and historic landmarks. This scenic motorcoach excursion blends history, geology, and unforgettable views.

Begin at Split Rock Lighthouse, often called one of the most picturesque lighthouses in the United States.

Learn about the Mataafa Storm of 1905 and how it led to the lighthouse’s construction in 1910—before roads even reached the site.

Marvel at sweeping views from the cliffside, where you’ll understand why tourist roads were added in 1924 to make this destination accessible.

Continue to Gooseberry Falls State Park, known for its layered lava flows and striking waterfalls.

Take a leisurely, accessible walk to view the powerful main falls, carved by the Gooseberry River as it empties into Lake Superior.

Along the way, gain insight into the region’s volcanic geology, natural beauty, and legacy of preservation.

A tour that combines the power of water, the resilience of nature, and the charm of Minnesota’s North Shore.