Explore Duluth & the North Shore
Near Sandy Point on Park Point and Stony Point in Knife River
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Our two Lake Superior homes sit on the North Shore: Sandy Point on Park Point in Duluth, and Stony Point in Knife River. Canal Park, the Aerial Lift Bridge, and the state parks along the shore are close by.
When you book direct, stay 3 nights and get the 4th free, November 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027.
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Things to do nearby
- Canal Park and downtown Duluth The lakewalk, shops, and the Aerial Lift Bridge, a short trip from Sandy Point.Visit Duluth: Canal Park
- Park Point Beach, trails, and lake views on Minnesota Point, next to Sandy Point.City of Duluth park page
- Great Lakes Aquarium A freshwater aquarium on the Duluth waterfront.glaquarium.org
- Gooseberry Falls State Park Waterfalls and trails on the North Shore, between Duluth and Two Harbors.Minnesota DNR park page
- Split Rock Lighthouse The historic lighthouse and cliff-top views of Lake Superior, operated by the Minnesota Historical Society.mnhs.org/splitrock
- Two Harbors A harbor town up the shore from Knife River, with shops, a lighthouse, and lake views.twoharborsmn.gov
- Plan a North Shore day Maps, webcams, and more ideas from the official Duluth visitor bureau.visitduluth.com
What’s Happening
Dates below were checked on the official event websites on November 13, 2026. Always confirm times and tickets on the organizer’s site before you go.
- Christmas City of the North Parade Friday, November 20, 2026, 6:30 p.m. · Superior Street, downtown DuluthFloats, bands, and Santa in a long-running downtown holiday parade.Visit Duluth event page
- Bentleyville Tour of Lights November 21 through December 26, 2026 · Bayfront Festival Park, DuluthA free walk-through lighting display on the waterfront. Sunday–Thursday 5–9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 5–10 p.m.bentleyvilleusa.org
- John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon January 31 through February 2, 2027 · Start in Duluth, finish in Two HarborsThe 42nd running of this sled dog race. The start is set for Sunday, January 31, at Northland Country Club in Duluth. Times and locations can change; check the official race page.beargrease.com
- Grandma’s Marathon weekend Friday, June 18 and Saturday, June 19, 2027 · Starts near Two Harbors, finishes in Canal ParkThe 51st Grandma’s Marathon and the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon are Saturday, June 19; the William A. Irvin 5K is Friday, June 18. The marathon starts just south of Two Harbors and follows Scenic Highway 61 along Lake Superior, through Knife River (near Stony Point) at mile 5, then finishes in Canal Park. Guests at Stony Point can set up chairs along the highway in Knife River and cheer the runners at mile 5. Rooms fill early that weekend, so it helps to book ahead.grandmasmarathon.com
Medical stays
Our homes in Duluth and Knife River work well if you are in town for medical care. These hospitals are in Duluth and the nearby area. Check each hospital’s website for parking and visiting hours.
- Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center (Building B) 402 E 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55805Downtown Duluth. Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Children’s Hospital is in this building.Official hospital page
- Essentia Health-Duluth (Miller-Dwan, Building D) 502 E 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55805On the same downtown campus, connected by skywalk.Official hospital page
- Aspirus St. Luke’s Hospital 915 East First Street, Duluth, MN 55805Official hospital page
- Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior 3500 Tower Ave, Superior, WI 54880Official hospital page
- Aspirus Lake View Hospital 325 11th Avenue, Two Harbors, MN 55616Official hospital page
- Community Memorial Hospital 512 Skyline Boulevard, Cloquet, MN 55720Official hospital page