Duluth, MN: A Chill 3-Day Getaway Guide 🚗🌊

Finally sharing my laid-back July 4th weekend in Duluth—mosquito bites and all! Here’s how to balance adventure + relaxation: 🌲 Day 1: Nature & (Not-So-Romantic) Sunsets 1️⃣ Gooseberry Falls State Park Waterfalls > mosquitoes 🦟 (Wear long sleeves or bathe in bug spray!). Pro tip: Grab a trail map at the Visitor Center. 2️⃣ Vista Fleet Dinner Cruise 🚢 Lake Superior views + sunset… but crowded (shared tables!) and windy (bring a jacket!). Compare cruise options—some offer private tables for special occasions. 🚂 Day 2: Trains, Boats & Roses 3️⃣ Lighthouse + William A. Irvin Ship Museum ⚓ Tour a 1920s freighter docked on the lake. 4️⃣ Lake Superior Railroad Museum 🚞 Closes at 5PM, but dinner train riders get extra time. Scenic Train Ride: 3-hour slow roll (5:45–8:45PM) with BBQ (headcount = 4-top shared tables). Themes/classes vary—check their website! 5️⃣ Rose Garden 🌹 Quick stop for floral pics. 🛣️ Day 3: The Long Drive Home Truth: Duluth is doable in a day trip (looking at you, "special forces" travelers!). But the trains/boats made it worth the stay. #DuluthMN #MinnesotaTravel #LakeSuperior #SlowTravel #WeekendVibes