Great Lakes Aquarium

Duluth, Greater Minnesota

Duluth harborfront aquarium whose summer Thursday Beer Garden features free live music.

Great Lakes Aquarium hosts a free Beer Garden every Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. in July and August, with live music, food trucks and an outdoor bar overlooking the Aerial Lift Bridge and Duluth Harbor. Performers in 2026 included The Hot Club of Duluth on July 16 and Hannah Rey. Address: 353 Harbor Drive, Duluth.