This Lakefront City Is One of the Midwest's Hidden Gems-and It Has Some of the Best Skiing in the Region

"Steeped in the rugged beauty of the north, Duluth offers four seasons of adventure, rich history, and a thriving cultural scene ready to surprise and delight visitors. Set dramatically on the westernmost tip of Lake Superior, Minnesota's northern hub tells stories of grit and grandeur. Over the years, the city has transformed from a rough-and-tumble logging and mining outpost into a destination for both outdoor enthusiasts and culture seekers, completing one of America's great urban renewal stories."

"For the unacquainted, Duluth rises dramatically from the lakeshore, creating a San Francisco-like topography that rewards visitors with pretty vistas from "over the hill." The city's signature Aerial Lift Bridge anchors the skyline, and the rugged North Shore stretches toward Canada. In short, roughly 90,000-resident Duluth serves as both a destination and a gateway to some of the Upper Midwest's most compelling experiences."

"Fitger's roots go all the way back to the 1880s, though you'd never know it. A brewery until the 1970s, the complex now houses a dozen-plus shops and restaurants, a nightclub, a spa, alfresco hangouts, and a hotel. The boutique property is warm, cozy (some rooms even have their own fireplace), and filled with history and personality; note the original brick walls."

Duluth sits on the westernmost tip of Lake Superior and rises dramatically from the lakeshore with a San Francisco-like topography that rewards visitors with vistas "over the hill." The city blends a rugged history as a logging and mining outpost with urban renewal that attracts outdoor enthusiasts and culture seekers. The Aerial Lift Bridge anchors the skyline while the North Shore stretches toward Canada. Roughly 90,000 residents use Duluth as both a destination and a gateway to Upper Midwest experiences. Fitger's Inn occupies a historic brewery complex with shops, restaurants, a spa, and cozy, brick-walled rooms. The Intrepid offers maritime-inspired boutique suites in a downtown brick building.

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