Does Minneapolis Count?

Since getting to Minneapolis takes approximately five minutes from my house, does it count as a travel destination?! This is the 3rd Avenue Bridge over the Mississippi River at dusk.

Duluth Minnesota July 2006

Canal Park in Duluth Minnesota is a favorite spot for tourists to visit, coming from surrounding states and far-flung places. Canal Park has many motels and hotels, restaurants. and a plethora of shops. But, the most interesting for our family at least has been the ocean traffic that brings freighters to Duluth Harbor from many countries. While enjoying the weather, the flowers (above) and the food, the draw aways seems to be the water and the boats.

Duluth boats

Freighters and tugs and pleasure craft all visit Duluth Harbor. The romance of ships, whether they are utilitarian or used for sheer joy of nature, mesmerizes everyone, young and old. The logs on this boat were so numerous in number that most onlookers were stunned as it made its way from Lake Superior to a berth in the harbor. The logs came from Thunder Bay, Ontario and were to be unloaded and sent to various parts of the United States, and perhaps elsewhere.