Midwest Living recommends overnight getaway in Duluth

Mon Jul 7, 2:59 PM ET

DES MOINES, Iowa - If you live in the Midwest and you're looking for an overnight getaway, Midwest Living magazine recommends Duluth. This Minnesota city of 87,000 offers maritime heritage, good food, shopping, beaches and parks, all on the shores of Lake Superior.

The magazine's itinerary for an overnight includes a stroll along the 4.2-mile Lakewalk. At Canal Park, there are hotels, restaurants, shops and art galleries. Stop in at Grandma's Saloon & Grill at the base of the Aerial Lift Bridge, which rises throughout the day to let tall ships through. Park Point, a 7-mile-long sandbar lined with beaches, separates the lake and the harbor.

Area attractions include the SS William A. Irvin ship museum, the Great Lakes Aquarium and the DeWitt-Seitz Marketplace. Nearby are Jay Cooke State Park and the Glensheen Mansion, garden and grounds. You can kayak on the lake or bike the Munger Trail.

Eateries recommended by the magazine include Pickwick, the New Scenic Cafe and Hell's Kitchen. For more details, check out the July/August issue of Midwest Living.