A Self-Guided Walking Tour through Duluth’s Canal Park

Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Duluth's Canal Park. On this self-guided audio tour, you'll dive into the city's past, like when Canal Park stood under 450 feet of water. Duluth is a one-of-a-kind, inland port city, which serves as a gateway to the north shore of Lake Superior. Its long history is reflected in Canal Park, a formerly run-down industrial zone and one of the city’s thriving centers for recreation today. You’ll find out how, when a local businessman rattled Duluth by moving his Pizza Roll factory to Ohio, his son would go on to play a role in Canal Park’s economic revival. I’ll tell you about the famous Glensheen murders that were made into a musical, and about fish that are almost as old as Duluth Itself. You’ll hear about Duluth’s shipping heritage, the founding and naming of the city, and the building of the Duluth Ship Canal. You’ll then head down South Lake Avenue to finish our tour at the Minnesota Slip Bridge.

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Location: Duluth

What's Included

Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Community Discussion

Q&A

Q: Is there an age limit for this walking tour in Duluth's Canal Park?

A: No age limit! The tour is designed for anyone who can walk at a reasonable pace, so it's great for families. Just keep in mind that some of the stories may be more interesting for older kids and adults. Since it’s self-guided, you can go at your own speed, which is a plus.

Q: What should we wear while doing the self-guided tour?

A: Comfortable shoes are a must since you'll be walking quite a bit! Due to varying weather in Duluth, I’d recommend layering up. A light jacket works wonders, and don’t forget to check the forecast before heading out. You want to enjoy the history, not freeze!

Q: Can this tour be rescheduled if needed?

A: Absolutely! Since it’s a self-guided tour, you can start it whenever you want after you purchase. You can also replay it as many times as you'd like. So feel free to delay it if the weather isn’t cooperating!

Discussions

Just did the self-guided walking tour in Duluth—here's what I thought!

I recently took the self-guided walking tour through Canal Park and it was such a blast! The GPS playback made it so easy to follow along while learning about Duluth's history. I especially loved the part about the Pizza Roll factory—it’s such a quirky story! The views of Lake Superior were amazing. Highly recommend it for anyone visiting Duluth, whether you're local or just passing through!

Thinking of gifting the Canal Park tour—any advice?

I'm considering getting this walking tour for my parents for their anniversary. They love exploring new places and are big into history. Do you think this would be a good fit for them? Also, how easy is it for someone who's not super active? I want them to enjoy it without feeling worn out.