Duluth sits on the dramatic shores of Lake Superior with a walkable harborfront (Canal Park), a lively food and craft‑beer scene, galleries and festivals, plus year‑round outdoor options—hiking, mountain biking, sailing and nearby skiing—so a multi‑week contract feels like an active, interesting stretch rather than a dead‑end.
Nearby Superior, WI (about 10 miles) offers additional waterfront dining and breweries, and Cloquet (about 30 miles) provides suburban shops and trail access, so weekends easily alternate between city amenities and big‑water outdoor adventures.