2010 National Marriage Encounter Family Conference
July 29 thru Aug 1, 2010
College of St Scholastica, Duluth, MN
July 29 thru Aug 1, 2010
College of St Scholastica, Duluth, MN
Area Attractions
Duluth, the gateway to the northshore, is known for its historic and natural beauty. There is much to see and do. Whether you are looking for an afternoon adventure, all day visit to the shoreline, a long weekend visiting multiple attractions, or a full week to explore Duluth and its surrounding communities, you'll be able to find something to satisfy your interests. Listed below are a few of the area attractions.
Come early or consider extending your conference stay to visit some of these attractions. Oh... bring along your camera. The scenery is breath-taking!
Check out "Visit Duluth.com" where you can find more information on what to see and do while in Duluth. Or head over to "Northshore Visitor" for information on activities and events along the coast of Lake Superior.
There are several interactive maps of Minnesota including scenic byways and other recreational adventures. Give these websites a look-see to plan your stay in Minnesota.
Scenic Byways
Great Outdoors Recreation Play Area (GORP)
Of course, we need to mention our neighbor to the east, the great state of Wisconsin. With sights such a Barker's Island and Apostle Island Lighthouse, Northwestern Wisconsin can be an added highlight to your visit. Check out Explore Wisconsin for more information.
Check us out on Photobucket.com for some of the sights you can expect to see while attending our conference or visiting Duluth.
Some of the conference activities will include visits to a few of these attractions.
Come early or consider extending your conference stay to visit some of these attractions. Oh... bring along your camera. The scenery is breath-taking!
Check out "Visit Duluth.com" where you can find more information on what to see and do while in Duluth. Or head over to "Northshore Visitor" for information on activities and events along the coast of Lake Superior.
There are several interactive maps of Minnesota including scenic byways and other recreational adventures. Give these websites a look-see to plan your stay in Minnesota.
Scenic Byways
Great Outdoors Recreation Play Area (GORP)
Of course, we need to mention our neighbor to the east, the great state of Wisconsin. With sights such a Barker's Island and Apostle Island Lighthouse, Northwestern Wisconsin can be an added highlight to your visit. Check out Explore Wisconsin for more information.
Check us out on Photobucket.com for some of the sights you can expect to see while attending our conference or visiting Duluth.
Some of the conference activities will include visits to a few of these attractions.
Duluth's Life Bridge
Golfing along the Northshore
Glensheen Mansion
Enger Tower
Light Houses
Lake Superior Martime Museum and Lift Bridge
Duluth is famous for its lift bridge, the first of only 2 constructed in the US
Check out the Duluth Harbor Cam to see the goings on in Canal Park and the Duluth Lift Bridge. Or pay the Lake Superior Maritime Museum's website a vist.
Great Lakes United Tall Ships Challenge.
Duluth is one of six offical port hosts for the 2010 Great Lakes Tall Ships Challenge. Ships make berth July 29 through Aug 1 - same dates as our conference.
Golfing
Duluth and the Northshore are home to some of the most breath-taking golf courses. Set amongst vistas of Lake Superior, many courses highlight forest-lined fairways, views of Lake Superior, and rivers with cascading waterfalls. Here are links to find more information on the area's courses. http://www.golfinduluth.com/ for courses in Duluth including the family friendly Lester Park Golf Course. Or take a swing at http://www.northshorevisitor.com/golf.html for courses along Lake Superior.
Glensheen Mansion
A hallmark of extraordinary design. The interiors of the mansion have endured, boasting nearly all of the same furnishings and décor that graced the rooms when estate was completed in 1908. Even the formal gardens and naturalistic landscape retain much of their original design. Here, visitors are given a fascinating look at life in an affluent family home from the turn of the last century.
Enger Tower
Built in 1939, Enger Tower overlooks the city of Duluth. The 5 story tower boasts breath-taking views of the city of Duluth and Lake Superior. Enjoy a picnic or a stroll through its many hiking trails.
Lighthouses
Duluth's harbor boasts spectacular views of Lake Superior and the various ships that enter and exit its port. Light houses can be seen all along the Northshore. One of the most famous is the Split Rock Light house justa quick 45 minute drive from Duluth.
Duluth is famous for its lift bridge, the first of only 2 constructed in the US
Check out the Duluth Harbor Cam to see the goings on in Canal Park and the Duluth Lift Bridge. Or pay the Lake Superior Maritime Museum's website a vist.
Great Lakes United Tall Ships Challenge.
Duluth is one of six offical port hosts for the 2010 Great Lakes Tall Ships Challenge. Ships make berth July 29 through Aug 1 - same dates as our conference.
Golfing
Duluth and the Northshore are home to some of the most breath-taking golf courses. Set amongst vistas of Lake Superior, many courses highlight forest-lined fairways, views of Lake Superior, and rivers with cascading waterfalls. Here are links to find more information on the area's courses. http://www.golfinduluth.com/ for courses in Duluth including the family friendly Lester Park Golf Course. Or take a swing at http://www.northshorevisitor.com/golf.html for courses along Lake Superior.
Glensheen Mansion
A hallmark of extraordinary design. The interiors of the mansion have endured, boasting nearly all of the same furnishings and décor that graced the rooms when estate was completed in 1908. Even the formal gardens and naturalistic landscape retain much of their original design. Here, visitors are given a fascinating look at life in an affluent family home from the turn of the last century.
Enger Tower
Built in 1939, Enger Tower overlooks the city of Duluth. The 5 story tower boasts breath-taking views of the city of Duluth and Lake Superior. Enjoy a picnic or a stroll through its many hiking trails.
Lighthouses
Duluth's harbor boasts spectacular views of Lake Superior and the various ships that enter and exit its port. Light houses can be seen all along the Northshore. One of the most famous is the Split Rock Light house justa quick 45 minute drive from Duluth.