Welcome to the north to this Great Lake townWhere life’s chill from Miller Hill down to CanalShips coming in and out from the harboring docksY’all ought to see these tourists flock to watch!In the summertime, beat the heat and come to the lakeCool off in the water, get a piece of the cakeDon’t wanna be late, the interstate awaitsAin’t a reservation in the world this greatAll year round, you know it’s time to playWhether you wanna be on the land or in the bayPick a season—no I’m not teasin’!Up here, everybody’s got a reasonTake in the moment, just breath in deepHad enough of the cities so take that leapWant a little break from the same old beat?Then discover how Duluth is the place to be!
[chorus]Jammin’ on the ice, playin’ in the snowHangin’ out on the hill when the temp is lowDuluth, Minnesota—got snowbanks to your shoulderParty in the sun in your favorite spotHavin’ fun on the beach, climbin’ on the rocksDuluth, Minnesota—yeah, you know you wanna!
Hey, I know it gets cold with that lake effectThe wind-chill so low, makes you lose your breathSee the weatherman on the screen,And he be screaming every weather vocab extremeSo, I guess I better pull out my shovel and get readyCuz this snowfall might get kinda heavyBut you can’t be stressed in a place like thisEverything going on, too much to missThe changin’ leaves, negative degreesJust grab your skis—you know where to find me!Watching this town light up at nightDowntown, lift bridge, reminisce, that’s rightSo, get a hotel on the shore, check out the storesDuluth Pack, Grandma’s, and moreAlong the shoreline there’s Fitger’s beerYou’re not gonna regret coming way up here
[chorus]Jammin’ on the ice, playin’ in the snowHangin’ out on the hill when the temp is lowDuluth, Minnesota—got snowbanks to your shoulderParty in the sun in your favorite spotHavin’ fun on the beach, climbin’ on the rocksDuluth, Minnesota—yeah, you know you wanna!
Always top ten in the magazinesEverything from all the recreation to cuisineAll the people come up for the weekend to partyDuluth be the place that everybody don’t wanna leave!Checking out the scene,And make sure to bring a coat, a little money, and your sunscreenTake a load offIf you ask where I’m at, ya know I already told ya: Minnesota!Time to go to Grandma’sJust stuff your face for the marathon, got to get it on,Quick, before the day is goneAnd you know it’s just wrong to pass this opportunity alongWater so cold, hypothermic in the summerCity so hot, got a lot to uncoverLike the slogan of our state, let’s go exploreDuluth, Minnesota: Gateway to the North!
[chorus]Jammin’ on the ice, playin’ in the snowHangin’ out on the hill when the temp is lowDuluth, Minnesota—got snowbanks to your shoulderParty in the sun in your favorite spotHavin’ fun on the beach, climbin’ on the rocksDuluth, Minnesota—yeah, you know you wanna!
_____________________________________________________Duluth, MNHotdish Hans