Duluth Information

Population: 87,000

Elevation: 1485 Feet Above Sea Level

Land Area: 68 Square Miles

Location: Located at the westernmost tip of Lake Superior, halfway between Minneapolis/St. Paul

and the Canadian border.

Time Zone: Central Time Zone (When it's noon in Duluth, its 1:00 pm in New York City and 10:00am in Los Angeles). Duluth observes Daylight Savings Time from April - October.

Local Seasons:

Duluth is a city that embraces its weather. Whether it's a sports activity, shopping, attending a festival, Hawk watching, or just enjoying a warm fire, this city has a season for it. Winter is chilly for most people with temperatures often below 0 F and plenty of snow. It's a great time to watch the Sled Dog Marathon, held in February. Spring begins to appear in April with temperatures rising each day. You can expect a little late snow in April but each day is crisp and exciting. It's the perfect time to spend a day at the Homegrown Music Festival, an annual, outdoor spring event. Summer is the time people truly enjoy and is the most popular. Lake Superior is dotted with boats, festivals are occurring, and people can be seen everywhere. The Lake Superior Swim and Beach Run takes place in June and is a great event for participating or watching. Fall, which tends to begin early, brings with it the colors of the season. A favorite fall pastime is Hawk watching, held at the Nature Reserve each year. It's the perfect time for a brisk walk and a warm drink.

How to Get There:

By Air:

Duluth International Airport offers flights daily from Minneapolis, Detroit and Chicago

4701 Grinden Dr. Duluth, MN 55811

218-727-2968

By Car:

A 2.5 hour drive from Minneapolis/St. Paul via I-35

By Bus:

Greyhound services Duluth

4426 Grand Avenue, Duluth, MN 55807

218-722-5591

By Train:

Amtrak does not serve Duluth

Getting Around Town:

The best way to get around is by car. If arriving by air or bus, rental cars and taxis are available.

During the summer months, trolley and tram services are available. There is also an extensive, climate controlled skywalk system in town.

National Holidays:

New Year's Day: Jan. 1

Martin Luther King, Jr., Day: 3rd Mon. in Jan.

President's Day: 3rd Mon. in Feb.

Memorial Day: last Mon. in May

Independence Day: July 4

Labor Day: 1st Mon. in Sept.

Thanksgiving Day: 4th Thurs. in Nov.

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Dec. 24 and 25

New Year's Eve: Dec. 31