Top 6 Things To Do In Duluth-Superior Before Summer Is Over

If Lake Superior is the visual glue that holds Duluth together then perhaps nothing could be more iconic than a stroll along the Lakewalk.  Young and old - walkers and runners - it seems like everyone enjoys an evening spent on the path that stretches from Bayfront Festival Park - through Canal Park - to Lakeside.

And even though folks still utilize the Lakewalk in the winter, this is the season it was designed for!

Whether you're doing it casually in your own backyard or more formally at a restaurant, eating outside is one of the requisites of a Twin Ports summer.  Somehow food just tastes better alfresco.

The summer months of June, July, and August are also great opportunities to get away from your desk at lunchtime and eat your noon-time meal outside on a bench or even a rock.

So fire up the grill and throw on the steaks or grab a beer and a burger at your favorite grill;  winter has a way of putting a quick end to eating outside.

The nice weather we get in the summer brings a healthy growing season.  This is the perfect time to let those locally-grown fruits and vegetables dictate your menus.

The Twin Ports offer a wide variety of Farmers Markets.  Duluth and Superior both have two weekly markets and even Hermantown has entered the produce scene.

We live next to the worlds largest freshwater lake.  Lake Superior offers many recreational and swimming opportunities.

Although some people plunge into the depths of Lake Superior all year long - most choose to do so in the summer when the water temperatures are more moderate.

The Northland is home to a couple of dirt-track speedways and this is the time of year that they are in full swing. This family-friendly activity provides a relatively low-cost opportunity for a night out.

Whether you're a fan of late models or modifieds, you'll find a full schedule of races to watch every week.

Not to be confused with the item above that talks about eating a meal outside, this entry is a call to make sure you don't miss out on any of the seasonal establishments that are only available during the summer months.

Whether it's a burger from Gordy's in Cloquet or A and Dubs in Duluth or something cool and sweet from the Portland Malt Shoppe, these businesses are only open in the summer and need to be on your "must-do" list.