PRINTER FRIENDLYMORE TO OUR SHORES
Known as the "Twin Ports", Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin share the spotlight as the number one port on the Great Lakes as well as among the busiest in the nation. Superior, Wisconsin - it's a short drive across either the Blatnik or Bong Bridges.
Superior offers cultural attractions including Fairlawn Mansion Museum, a 42-room, 1890s Victorian mansion, once the private residence of lumber baron and Mayor, Martin Pattison. The Douglas County Historical Society which was incorporated in 1902, continues its original mission of sharing and preserving the county’s history through student field trips, monthly speaker programs, and genealogy research and through History Theatre, producing new, original plays based on Douglas County history.
Visit the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center. A tribute to the efforts of a nation in the defense of freedom. Through interactive exhibits, you'll experience life on the frontline and the homefront through the eyes of the participants.
Play a round of miniature golf at Captain J's Miniature Golf and enjoy 18 holes of family friendly fun. Stop by for a relaxing afternoon or an exciting evening under the lights.
If you are feeling adventurous, visit Sailboats, Inc. Sailboats, Inc. offers a full-service Barker’s Island Marina, sailboat rental and instruction. Or, go to Brule River Canoe Rental, Inc. and float down the famous Bois Brule and the upper tranquil waters or adventure down lower rivers, the class III whitewater.
Take a 90-minute drive and experience the beautiful Lake Superior scenery aboard the Madeline Island Ferry Line and visit Madeline Island.
For more information contact the Superior Douglas County Convention and Visitors Bureau at 1-800-942-5313.
