Our family really likes to spend time here. I like to listen to the people who are in the rooms, the kids like to look out at the ships. My husband loves to watch the ships go under the bridge.

Great 45 minute stop on park point, small store with great books about Lake Superior and life along its shores. The place to be waiting for the next ore boat to pass under the lift bridge.

New to Duluth, we had a hard time finding this address. If you find the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center, you have found this great little museum. So informative about the maritime history of the Great Lakes Region. You will be right next to the aerial bridge and may see ships coming in or out. Hint - the staffer gave us the website to track when ships are scheduled. www.duluthboats.com She said the schedule is not a sure thing, but look for "Duluth" among the listings. The shipping season closes on January 15th and reopens around March 25th. Check ahead for hours and days of the week. Free and has restrooms. :)

The Maritime Museum isn't big, but it's filled with everything from a double expansion steam engine to a 1920's vintage pilot house off an old ore boat. The entry hall offers a fine collection of historic photos tracing the history of Duluth and shipping that uses the port. Three dioramas offer a glimpse of ship cabins. The exhibits haven't been updated in a very long time, but this is still a worthwhile visit. Free.