Duluth guides
We're Tiegen and Keenan, the owners of The Brix. Tiegen grew up in Duluth, and we host families in historic Canal Park year round. These guides are the same tips we give our own guests.
Duluth Bentleyville 2026: Dates, Hours, Parking and Tips
Bentleyville in Duluth, MN runs Nov 21 to Dec 26, 2026. Hours, parking, the quietest nights, and how to walk over from Canal Park with kids.
Best Time to Visit Duluth, MN: Month by Month
The best time to visit Duluth, MN, month by month: ships, fall colors, Bentleyville, Grandma's Marathon and quieter weeks, from Canal Park hosts.
Canal Park Parking in Duluth: What Guests Should Know
Canal Park parking in Duluth, MN: how the city lots and meters work, guest parking at our building, event weekends and when to leave the car.
Duluth Fall Colors: When to Go and Easy Drives
When to see fall colors in Duluth, MN, plus easy drives and walks from Canal Park and how to plan around the busy October weekends.
Duluth Girls Weekend or Bachelorette in Canal Park
Planning a Duluth girls trip or bachelorette? A walkable Canal Park plan, group-size condos, and ideas for day and night from your hosts.
Duluth in Winter with Kids: A Canal Park Pool Weekend
A winter weekend in Duluth, MN with kids: an indoor pool, a walk to the aquarium, Bentleyville in December, and ships until mid-January.
Duluth Weekend Itinerary: 2 to 3 Days, Park the Car
A 2 to 3 day Duluth, MN weekend itinerary from Canal Park: what to do each day on foot, one short drive, and how to adjust by season.
Grandma's Marathon 2027: Where to Stay in Canal Park
Grandma's Marathon is June 19, 2027. Where to stay near the Canal Park finish, when to book, and how to plan race weekend with a group.
Rainy Day in Duluth: 12 Things to Do in Canal Park
Things to do in Duluth when it rains or drops below zero: 12 indoor and short-walk ideas in and near Canal Park, from your hosts.
Things to Do in Canal Park, Duluth: A Walkable Guide
Things to do in Canal Park, Duluth, MN, all walkable: the Aerial Lift Bridge, Lakewalk, aquarium, ships, beach and food, from hosts who live the area.
How to Watch Ships Under the Aerial Lift Bridge
Where to watch ships in Duluth, how to read the ship schedule, the best spots in Canal Park, and when the shipping season runs.
Where to Stay in Duluth with Kids and Grandparents
Where to stay in Duluth, MN with kids and grandparents: why Canal Park works, what to look for (pool, elevator, bedrooms) and honest limits.
Find your dates