If you want to see the landscape from above, there are plenty of great places to do so in Minnesota. You can check out the observation deck of the IDS tower, Minnesota’s tallest building. Or you can climb Eagle Mountain, the tallest mountain in the state. Both offer extraordinary views, but they aren’t the only places to see Minnesota at a distance. Next time you’re in Duluth, you can climb a tower on a hill for the most spectacular view of Lake Superior. Read on to learn more:
Enger Tower is a popular spot in Duluth, Minnesota. It stands high on one of the tallest hills in the city. You’ll find it at 16th Avenue West & Skyline Parkway, Duluth, MN 55806.
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The tower itself - dating back to 1939 - is five stories tall. It stands 531 feet above Lake Superior.
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Even without the tower, the grounds of Enger Park are well worth visiting. It’s a great place to take a quiet stroll.
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There’s even a Japanese rock garden on the grounds. You won’t run out of interesting sights here.
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But the best sight of all is definitely the one from the top of Enger Tower. It’s accessible by a set of stairs, and it’s well worth the effort.
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The panoramic view you’ll get of Duluth and the Twin Ports as a whole is simply breathtaking.
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This is one of the best views you can get of the North Shore of Lake Superior.
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And it gets even better in the fall! You’ll want to turn your eyes to the trees for a vivid view of the changing leaves.
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Enger Tower is a beautiful place to see Duluth from above. This historic tower – originally dedicated by the King and Queen of Norway – offers relaxing nature, interesting history, and fantastic views.
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