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Jay Cooke State Park is a state park of Minnesota, United States, protecting the lower reaches of the Saint Louis River. The park is located about 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Duluth and is one of the ten most visited state parks in Minnesota. The western half of the park contains part of a rocky, 13-mile (21 km) gorge. This was a major barrier to Native Americans and early Europeans traveling by canoe, which they bypassed with the challenging Grand Portage of the St. Louis River. The river was a vital link connecting the Mississippi waterways to the west with the Great Lakes to the east.
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Over 175 skiable acres on 22 runs, a Big Air Terrain Park with Super Pipe, 22 km of cross-country ski trails, and the best snowmaking and grooming equipment available.
You’ll find hundreds of animals and exotic species at the Lake Superior Zoo. 10 minutes from Downtown Duluth, the zoo offers year-round recreational opportunities.
Historic Wade Stadium
Playing in the Northwoods League, the Huskies have established themselves as perennial contenders by bringing in the best college players from the strongest baseball programs in the country.
An observation tower at the top of the hill in Enger Park that provides panoramic views of Duluth and the Twin Ports area. The park boasts lovely and distinct gardens: shade hostas, over 200 perennials, 4,000 daffodils, and a Japanese garden. It was named after former Mayor Bert Enger, who hailed from Pine City.
Scenic old fashioned train rides. Trains run along the rugged shoreline of Lake Superior and deep into the majestic Northwoods. Tours range from 90 minutes to 6 hours. Daily during the summer, weekends in the spring and fall.
One of the Midwest's largest and most diverse collections of railroad artifacts. The collection includes one of the world's largest steam locomotives, the Yellowstone, which was used for decades to haul massive iron ore trains to the ports in Duluth and Two Harbors, the first locomotive in Minnesota (the William Crooks), one of the nation's largest displays of dining car china, cabooses, freight cars, a railway post office and a model railroad highlighting historical and modern iron ore operations. The museum is located on the bottom floor of The Depot, which is Duluth's elegant former main train station and has exhibits on the upper floors including significant local art, and local Native American and immigrant history.