Landmark 1905 steel bridge whose deck can be lifted 135 ft. to allow for the passage of large ships.
Address
Aerial Lift Bridge, 601 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN 55802, United States
Open Hours
Monday- Open 24 hoursTuesday- Open 24 hoursWednesday- Open 24 hoursThursday- Open 24 hoursFriday- Open 24 hoursSaturday- Open 24 hoursSunday- Open 24 hours
Aerial Lift Bridge, 601 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN 55802, United States
Geo Location
Lat long (46.7790114,-92.09292)
Aerial Lift Bridge - Featured Reviews (2642)
If you are in duluth or even passing by, there is always something so fascinating about stopping by to see the ships come through the lift bridge. If you have a few minutes to spare, definitely make the stop for you or your kids (you'll enjoy it too 🤓). You can look online at the ship times for when they will leave or enter so make sure to check that to make sure before you get there. There is also a little shop/info center next to it with a bunch of cool information on lake superior and its history with the ships and what not. If you are crossing the bridge, just check the ship times to make sure you don't get stuck on the other side if you need to be somewhere in a hurry! There is plenty of parking in a lot next to the bridge also.
Beautiful and scenic views if you’re into bridges and architectural design. Very walkable. When walking across bridge, watch out for uneven surface but for the most part, it’s a short walk across the bridge on both sides.
I would say this iconic bridge is not only a marvel of engineering but also a symbol of Duluth's rich maritime history. As the tallest vertical lift bridge in the area, it's a sight to behold, especially when it rises to allow large ships to pass underneath. The bridge provides access to the Park Point sandbar and is a popular tourist attraction in the area
This bridge was so cool to see in person. Me and my girlfriend took a river cruise tour and the lady giving the tour mentioned it was the tallest vertical lift bridge in the US, so we decided to check it out on our way back through Duluth. We got lucky and ended up seeing the biggest ship on the Great Lakes pass through!! It was super cool to watch I’d definitely recommend taking a peak if you’re in the area.
I have watched this on U tube and finally went and seen it it was so cool watching the ship leaving the canal. Also, watching the Ariel lift bridge go up 135 feet to let the ship through. It was cold in Dulth but it was worth it.
It was so interesting getting to watch the bridge go up so a huge ship could pass through. This is a good area to walk out to the light houses and take in the beautiful views.
Very picturesque area. I highly recommend viewing fro a water perspective and going under the bridge at sunrise...viws are spectacular.
Definitely one of the must visit sights of Duluth. The bridge gets lifted at least once every 30 -45 minutes , and it is a nice sight. The ship captains give an extra honk to please the visitors. The view of Downtown Duluth is spectacular.
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