Superior, WI is a rustic place situated at the western end of Lake Superior. It is also bordered by the Nemadji and Saint Louis rivers. For many years this was an important port and copper mining town. Now it is home to many different types of transportation industries including many trucking firms.
Superior is located right on the southern side of the bridge from the large gay-friendly city of Duluth, Minnesota. Duluth is a bustling, hectic city compared to Superior, which is much more of a natural haven that has a bit of a laid back atmosphere like in the David Lynch series Twin Peaks. The proximity of the city to the lake makes it a little cooler than Duluth in the summer and warmer in the winter.
It is also very near to Pattison State Park, the home of the 165-foot tall Big Manitou Falls, which is the highest waterfall in the state. The city’s almost forty square miles is over half covered with water, which gives it a very natural and underdeveloped feel.
The main gay bar in Superior is a classy nightclub called The Flame. Superior also is the home of a lesbian bar called Bev’s Joint and JT’s Bar and Grill. For a bit of dancing you have to cross the bridge into Duluth to visit the Main Club. Both Superior clubs are on Tower Avenue. Gay friendly coffeehouses in Superior include the Jitters: Coffee & Teahouse and the Lakeview Coffee Emporium.
Superior has a council for the arts that helps finance local art projects and galleries including the Superior Arts Gallery. The progressive and culture-focused atmosphere might be partly due that it is also the home of the University of Wisconsin-Superior that has a well-known liberal arts program that includes Master of Arts Degrees.
According to our Duluth Gay Realtors, Duluth has a very supportive gay community that has been moving into Superior because houses are cheaper and comfortable. The city also has many amenities including a beautiful view of all sunrises and sunsets across the biggest of the Great Lakes (Lake Superior) as well as miles of biking, hiking and recreation trails. The city is very green with an enormous park known as Billings Park framing the waterfront. Residents also take a trip to Barks Island where there is a marina for pleasure boats and sailboats. Kayaking a rock climbing are also popular athletic activities.
Superior is also a very affordable place to live with the average price per square foot for a property being $62.00 in 2013. Housing prices have remained pretty steady here since last year, but the sales of the number of home sales have dropped 92.2% since 2012. There is no real reason why the market has been so stale. As of August 2013, the average listing price for a home in Superior was $147,917.00. There are also many bargains to be had with 184 homes going through the foreclosure process.
Before shopping for property it is a good idea to consult with a Superior gay realtor who knows the area well and can find you an appropriate deal. You can also find out more about this lakeside town by visiting http://www.superiorchamber.org.
