Five-story stone observation tower offering panoramic views of Lake Superior, the harbor, surrounding hills, and the urban waterfront from one of the area's highest scenic overlooks.
General Information
The tower and park gates close seasonally during winter conditions
How to Get There
From Duluth (3 mi): Follow Mesaba Avenue or I-35 toward West Duluth, ascend Skyline Parkway, then follow signs to Enger Tower Drive and continue to the observation tower parking area.
Overview
Enger Tower is an 80-foot (24 m), five-story stone observation tower atop Enger Hill in Duluth, Minnesota. Enger Tower stands above Lake Superior, providing panoramic views of the Twin Ports. Each of the tower's levels has windows that are accessible by stairs.
Enger Tower was built as a tribute to businessman and philanthropist, Bert Enger (1864-1931). Enger was a Norwegian immigrant who first ran an unsuccessful business in Pine City, but later found success in Duluth as a furniture seller. Enger bequeathed a sizable portion of his estate to the city of Duluth. This included the land known as Enger Hill which includes Enger Park and Enger Golf Course.
The tower was first dedicated by Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Märtha of Norway on June 15, 1939.
The landmark is near Skyline Parkway Scenic Byway, a 28-mile byway route with scenic views of Lake Superior.
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