Minnesota beach ranks in top 25 across the country

(Duluth, MN) -- A Minnesota beach is being ranked among the best beaches in the U.S..  

Travel + Leisure magazine published the list earlier this month and placed Duluth's Park Point Beach among the top 25 beaches in the country. Criteria for beaches on the list include sand and water quality, accessibility, activities and the area surrounding each beach.

The magazine noted that Park Point Beach was the longest freshwater sandbar in the world and is known for its beautiful sunrises.