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Lester Park

Duluth, MN
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Ranked #12 of 36 attractions in Duluth
4.5 of 5 stars 12 Reviews
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

We hiked the trails along the creek and river which was a very nice way to spend a morning. The trees and waterfalls are pretty, and there are lots of footbridges along the trails. This can be an easy walk if you want it to be, or you can go down rocky stairs to the river or up and down... More

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Duluth, Minnesota
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

Enjoy a gentle hike on foot or take a more intense bike ride through the back country hills. Two small but beautiful north shore streamsrun through the park with numerous waterfalls and rapid. Nice in summer for taking your shoes off and cooling your toes. At the mouth of the Lester River is Lake Superior, nice rock beach, beautiful vista... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

This a beautiful little park with nature trails, a playground for the kids. It is pretty in all seasons!

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Minneapolis MN
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

This park has some wonderful trails and off trail areas. Our adventurous teens loved exploring. We needed more that flip flops on our feet! We didn't expect to find such wilderness right in town. It's a wonderful place to take a picnic, camera, walking shoes and lots of energy for a day of exploring.

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Duluth, MN
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2011

You could stop here for a picnic. Watch the river flowing to Lake Superior.

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Minnesota
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

Great local hiking spot, popular with dog-walkers; along Lester River and Amity Creek.

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Faribault, Minnesota
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 December 2011

This park has lots of nice walking trails as well as a playground, although it needs to be replaced in my opinion.

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Portland, OR
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Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2011

Hike it. Picnic it. Stop, look, and listen for wildlife. This massive park on the far eastern end of Duluth seems to go on for miles. Go "native" and swim in the rivers local dip holes - like "The Deeps", the "Shallows", and Gundies.

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Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2011

we found this as you go out of town nice place to stop and picnic

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Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 October 2011

I never new this park was here until we went geocaching. The river coming down through the mountain and the great hiking trails offer hours of exercise for the family. the scenery is fantastic and there is plenty of parking for everyone. We will be back to this park in the future and I would recommend this park to anyone... More

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