Banning State Park SandstoneĪnother state park can be checked off your list while cruising down (or up!) I-35 in Minnesota. Make sure you don’t miss the swinging bridge (it’s not far from the parking lot) or meandering around the rocky river gorge below. I highly recommend September-October for all of the pretty colors and/or in the wintertime which is gorgeous with fewer people-it’s one of the top 10 most visited state parks in the state. Jay Cooke State Park views are incredible any time of year. One of the most scenic state parks in Minnesota.

Stop in for a quick hand or spend the night! Jay Cooke State Park Cloquet There are hotels, a golf course, dining options including a steakhouse, buffet, deli, bar, and coffee shop, and of course, a large space with slots, blackjack, poker, and more. Time to test your luck! A little over 20 miles south of Duluth is Black Bear Casino Resort.

Hikes: There is a ton of great hiking in Duluth.

Solid options are Bent Paddle Brewing Co., Hoops Brewing Co., or Fitger’s Brewhouse.

Breweries: there is no shortage of places to stop for a craft beer in Duluth.

Enger Tower: climb up the 80-foot (five-story) stone observation tower that sits atop Enger Hill in Duluth.

But if you need a quick stop, a chance to stretch your legs, or a cold beverage, there are plenty of options. You could spend days in Duluth, Minnesota before running out of things to do. Check it out and snap some photos! Note to self: get a better photo of the bridge! More in Duluth, Minnesota The massive Aerial Lift Bridge spans the canal entrance to Duluth Harbor. Built (originally) in 1905, and located on Lake Ave., people flock to catch a glimpse, walk across, and better yet, watch the bridge lift and lower. Starting up in Duluth, the Aerial Lift Bridge is an iconic sight to see. Road Trip Stops on I-35 in Minnesota Aerial Lift Bridge Duluth A few places on the list are within the split and noted below. Note: I-35 splits into two (35W and 35E) from Forest Lake to Burnsville (Twin Cities), but ultimately connects back to one. The list starts all the way up in Duluth and continues until we hit Iowa. Though a lot of the drive on I-35 in Minnesota can be “boring” and full of farms and fields, there are stops along the way that you don’t want to miss. Whether you are driving from Minneapolis to the North Shore, the Twin Cities to Duluth, or all the way to Texas, you are spending most of your time on I-35-one of the most popular freeways in Minnesota and a companion on many road trips.

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