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A port city on Lake Superior known for its maritime museum, Aerial Lift Bridge, and being the westernmost point of the Great Lakes.

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When you think of the best winter vacations around the world, you might not think Duluth. Think again. Situated on the edge of Lake Superior, this Minnesota city is no stranger to cold weather. Wind whips across the lake year-round and hits Duluth and surrounding areas with chilly air. Though the giant lake never really gets ‘warm’, that’s never stopped anyone from swimming in it.
For outdoor activities to shock your system, you can go cold weather surfing in Lake Superior, complete with super thick wet suits and an abundance of frost on your face. If you’re not that good at surfing, or you just don’t want to tempt frostbite, you can choose to take a dip in a frozen lake, with a rope of course. You can do it as an act of rejuvenation, or just to remind your body of what cold really feels like.  
For some slightly warmer activities, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and downhill skiing trails are abundant. Become one with nature earn that hot cocoa you’ll treat yourself to after. There’s no way you’ll notice the cold once you’ve been snowshoeing up a mountain for two hours.

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Duluth Guides

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    Cold weather travel is a delight that often gets overlooked. Here at Seeker. we love cozying up by the fireplace in a snow-covered cottage, exploring the gorgeous pearly views of icy tundra, and walking through an impeccably-decorated Manhattan pretending we are starring in our very own Lifetime holiday film. We selected some of the most dreamy and wintery destinations around the world. How many have you been to?

Duluth Articles

  • Best Winter Vacations For People Who Love the Cold

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