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Sight Canal Park, Duluth

Aerial Lift Bridge

A sight in Canal Park, Duluth, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Evening.

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Aerial Lift Bridge in Canal Park, Duluth
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Why go

Rising bridge over the ship canal that lifts for 1,000-foot lake freighters.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Duluth, alongside 3 sights, 2 bars & cafés and 1 activity. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center and Vikre Distillery. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Sight
Neighborhood
Canal Park
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Evening

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Duluth, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center

    Free museum by the canal on Great Lakes shipping and shipwrecks.

    Sight · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Vikre Distillery

    Canal Park distillery making gins and aquavit with North Woods botanicals.

    Drinks · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Duluth Lakewalk

    Paved shoreline path from Canal Park toward Brighton Beach along Lake Superior.

    Outdoors · 0.1 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Bent Paddle Brewing Co.

    Popular Lincoln Park taproom of a Duluth craft brewery.

    Drinks · 1.5 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Enger Tower

    Five-story stone tower on a hill with a free climb and 360-degree harbor views.

    Sight · 1.5 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Duluth Grill

    Local-sourcing diner in West Duluth with hearty breakfasts.

    Food · 2.2 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Aerial Lift Bridge is a stop on our Minnesota North Shore route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Duluth run from 20°F in January to 78°F in July; June is usually the wettest month. For Aerial Lift Bridge itself, we suggest: Evening.

Modelled monthly averages for Duluth from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Duluth weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
601 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN 55802, USA
Coordinates
46.77901, -92.09292
Destination
Duluth, Minnesota

Aerial Lift Bridge: quick answers

How much time do you need at Aerial Lift Bridge?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Aerial Lift Bridge. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Aerial Lift Bridge?

Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Check the Duluth Shipping News for arrival times.

Is Aerial Lift Bridge free?

Yes, we list Aerial Lift Bridge as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Aerial Lift Bridge?

Aerial Lift Bridge is at 601 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN 55802, USA, in Canal Park. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Aerial Lift Bridge?

Aerial Lift Bridge appears on Minnesota North Shore, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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