South Pier Inn

09/07/2026

Thank you Destination Duluth for the story on South Pier Inn Gardens!
Beginning with the 2,500-bulb tulips in May and often stretching into October because of the later frost near Lake Superior, the garden has become a destination for Duluthians and hotel guests to appreciate.

The garden grew from a backyard hobby into a one-block stretch of shoreline behind the South Pier Inn on Park Point, which is owned by the Sola family.

The garden grew from a backyard hobby into a one-block stretch of shoreline behind the South Pier Inn on Park Point, which is owned by the Sola family. Beginning with the 2,500-bulb tulips in May and often stretching into the October because of the later frost near Lake Superior, the garden has beco...

09/06/2026

After the Rain
Photo by Greg Moir | IG

Puddle jumping, flowers beaming for the much-needed rain.

Located just a few feet from the Aerial Lift Bridge, South Pier Inn is "The Shipwatcher's Destination!" Ranked the #1 Hotel in Duluth AND Minnesota by Tripadvisor based on reviews. Explore and book at bit.ly/2026SouthPierInn

08/29/2026

Located just a few feet from the Aerial Lift Bridge, South Pier Inn is "The Shipwatcher's Destination!" Ranked the #1 Hotel in Duluth AND Minnesota by Tripadvisor based on reviews. Explore and book at bit.ly/2026SouthPierInn

08/27/2026

Are you looking forward to FALL COLORS?! They’re less than a month away, and the time to plan your Duluth and North Shore fall color tour! NOW is the time to make reservations at destinationduluth.co/SouthPierInn Hurry, as there is very limited availability!

These photos from previous years were taken in late September into mid-October by Schauer Photo Images for the North Shore Scenic Railroad, Dennis O'Hara and Glensheen

08/25/2026

Hollyhock delight at Betty’s gardens at South Pier Inn
Photo by Martha Lind | IG

08/15/2026

What makes South Pier Inn special? Co-owners Rand and Steve Sola share why. Info/Book at bit.ly/2026SouthPierInn

08/08/2026

The arrival of Presque Isle with a beautiful view of South Pier Inn in the bottom left.
Jon Columbus for DRE Designs - Great Lakes Marine Products via Destination Duluth

Located just a few feet from the Aerial Lift Bridge, South Pier Inn is "The Shipwatcher's Destination!" Ranked the #1 Hotel in Duluth AND Minnesota by Tripadvisor based on reviews. Explore and book at bit.ly/2026SouthPierInn

08/07/2026

Your view from the patio of the South Pier Inn.

Listen for the salutes of the “Two-fer” Thursday evening arrival of the 1000-footer Walter McCarthy, and the classic Laker John G Munson.

Video by Jerry Thoreson

08/05/2026

OVERHEARD: “There it is!” “It’s massive!” “I can’t believe it fits!” “Imagine being the captain!” “How does it turn?” “Wave!” “Let’s wait for the bridge to go back down!”
Photographer Kathleen Wolleat enjoyed hearing people react to the Mesabi Miner arrival on Sunday evening.

Photo by Kathleen Wolleat via Destination Duluth | IG | kathleenwolleatphotography.smugmug.com