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Quality of Life

There may be no better place to live than St. Louis County. From the bustling international port city of Duluth to the quiet solitude of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, there is something for everyone. Safe and friendly communities, high-performing schools, advanced health care, affordable housing, outstanding recreation, and a rich cultural environment are qualities that extend throughout the county.

For outdoor enthusiasts, St. Louis County offers abundant year-round options. Many area lakes and beaches (including nine miles of sand beach along Minnesota Point in Duluth) provide opportunities to fish and frolic. Golfing, hiking, biking, boating, hunting, ATV-riding, and camping are other popular summer sports. Winter provides a wonderland for alpine and cross-country skiing, skating, ice fishing, snowmobiling, and hockey. There are many regional college and high school sports teams to support.

St. Louis County's indoor entertainment venues are many and varied, ranging from a full symphony orchestra and ballet company to historical museums, art galleries, and fine dining.

Regional attractions and events draw hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. The U.S. Hockey Fall of Fame, Great Lakes Aquarium, Glensheen Mansion, Spirit Mountain, and Ironworld Discovery Center are just a sampling of popular destinations. Notable annual events include Grandma's Marathon, Northshore Inline Marathon, The Bayfront Blues Festival, Iron Range Blues Festival, Polkafest, and numerous ethnic and community festivals.