Local Guidebook
Food Scene
(5min) Just down the road, this cafe is open all day and serves everything from breakfast to beers. Their food is good home cooking at a great value, but there's nothing basic about the quality! Twin Gables also serves baked goods to take home.
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Twin Gables Cafe-Lounge
13992 US-2(5min) Just down the road, this cafe is open all day and serves everything from breakfast to beers. Their food is good home cooking at a great value, but there's nothing basic about the quality! Twin Gables also serves baked goods to take home.
(15min) Delicious pizza in Iron River. A great place to hang out and eat. They also deliver to the Brule River Barn.
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Iron River Pizza Parlor
68285 S Main St(15min) Delicious pizza in Iron River. A great place to hang out and eat. They also deliver to the Brule River Barn.
(50min ) An enduring Duluth Canal Park locale with classic dishes & cocktails in a quirky space with old-timey decor.
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Grandma's Saloon & Grill Canal Park
522 S Lake Ave(50min ) An enduring Duluth Canal Park locale with classic dishes & cocktails in a quirky space with old-timey decor.
(30min) Rebuilt 1940s diner making quality takes on down-home American eats from breakfast food to burgers with local and homemade ingredients.
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Delta Diner
14385 Co Hwy H(30min) Rebuilt 1940s diner making quality takes on down-home American eats from breakfast food to burgers with local and homemade ingredients.
(40min) Memorabilia-laden Superior hangout with a laid-back vibe for self-described "cheap" burgers & microbrews. Featured on Diners, Drive-in, and Dives, it's one of our favorites!
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Anchor Bar & Grill
413 Tower Ave(40min) Memorabilia-laden Superior hangout with a laid-back vibe for self-described "cheap" burgers & microbrews. Featured on Diners, Drive-in, and Dives, it's one of our favorites!
(50min) Restaurant Harbor 360 is a rotating restaurant that offers views of Duluth and the harbor along with causal food.
Radisson Hotel Duluth-Harborview
505 W Superior St(50min) Restaurant Harbor 360 is a rotating restaurant that offers views of Duluth and the harbor along with causal food.
(17min) A bar & grill located on the water in Lake Nebagamon serving pub grub.
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Patti's Dockside
11580 Waterfront Dr(17min) A bar & grill located on the water in Lake Nebagamon serving pub grub.
(50min) Casual eatery in Duluth focusing on locally-sourced comfort food and an extensive breakfast menu. One of our favorites!
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Duluth Grill
118 S 27th Ave W(50min) Casual eatery in Duluth focusing on locally-sourced comfort food and an extensive breakfast menu. One of our favorites!
(5min) Just down the road in Brule with good burgers and other pub grub.
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Kro Bar & Grill
13920 US-2(5min) Just down the road in Brule with good burgers and other pub grub.
(40min) Bar & Grille serving American classics on the waterfront in Superior
Barker's Waterfront Grille
(40min) Bar & Grille serving American classics on the waterfront in Superior
Landmark Restaurant At Old Rittenhouse Inn
301 Rittenhouse Ave(65min) Fine dining in Bayfield with Lake Superior views.
Deep Lake Lodge and Steak House
67975 E Deep Lake Rd(15min) Steakhouse with views of Deep Lake.
(50min) Whether you want smoked fish or meats or want to sample their wares in an artisanal sandwich, Northern Waters never misses!
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Northern Waters Smokehaus
394 S Lake Ave(50min) Whether you want smoked fish or meats or want to sample their wares in an artisanal sandwich, Northern Waters never misses!
(50min) A brewery that also pays attention to the food, serving up delicious modern twists on classic bar favorites
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Canal Park Brewing Company
300 Canal Park Dr(50min) A brewery that also pays attention to the food, serving up delicious modern twists on classic bar favorites
(15min) Great little bakery in Iron River with the best Cinnamon Bread anywhere. Check their hours online before you go.
Angie's Bakery
7630 US-2(15min) Great little bakery in Iron River with the best Cinnamon Bread anywhere. Check their hours online before you go.
Crafty Rooster Pub and Eatery
Drinks & Nightlife
Kro Bar & Grill
13920 US-2(5min) Cold beer and drinks with music on the weekends.
White Winter Winery
68323 Lea St(15min) Stop by to try locally-made wines and meads.
Spirit Room
1323 Broadway St(40min) Classic cocktail bar in Superior
(40min) The Cedar Lounge is the iconic storefront for Earth Rider Brewing. Stop in to try their beer and listen to some music.
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Cedar Lounge - Earth Rider Brewery taproom
1715 North 3rd Street(40min) The Cedar Lounge is the iconic storefront for Earth Rider Brewing. Stop in to try their beer and listen to some music.
(50min) Craft distillery that takes its cues from the land around with their gins, aquavit, and vodka. Offering creative and inventive cocktails.
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Vikre Distillery
525 S Lake Ave(50min) Craft distillery that takes its cues from the land around with their gins, aquavit, and vodka. Offering creative and inventive cocktails.
Wild State Cider
2515 W Superior St(50min) Enjoy local cider in indoor and outdoor spaces
Entertainment & Activities
(5min) Your trip to Brule is not complete without a canoe or kayak trip down the Brule River!
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Brule River Canoe Rental
13869 US-2(5min) Your trip to Brule is not complete without a canoe or kayak trip down the Brule River!
(50min) Part of the Duluth waterfront that used to house industry, but now holds the Great Lakes Aquarium and a collection of shops, galleries, and restaurants. Enjoy the Lakewalk along the shore of Lake Superior.
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Canal Park
(50min) Part of the Duluth waterfront that used to house industry, but now holds the Great Lakes Aquarium and a collection of shops, galleries, and restaurants. Enjoy the Lakewalk along the shore of Lake Superior.
Northern Pines Golf Course
69420 Airport Rd(15min) Golf course
Norwood Golf Course
7455 County Road P(20mi) Golf course
(50min) Check out the educational exhibits and activities for children
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Duluth Children's Museum
2125 West Superior Street(50min) Check out the educational exhibits and activities for children
(50min) Indoor/outdoor zoo with big cats, primates, and a mini train
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Lake Superior Zoo & Zoological Society
7210 Fremont St(50min) Indoor/outdoor zoo with big cats, primates, and a mini train
(50min) Waterfront aquarium with fish, reptiles, birds, and more.
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I-Aquarium ye-Great Lakes
353 Harbor Dr(50min) Waterfront aquarium with fish, reptiles, birds, and more.
(5min) Over 16 miles of well-maintained local cross-country ski trails.
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Afterhours Trail System
(5min) Over 16 miles of well-maintained local cross-country ski trails.
(55min) Recreational mountain that features downhill skiing and tubing in the winter and other adventure activities in the summer.
Spirit Mountain Recreation Area
(55min) Recreational mountain that features downhill skiing and tubing in the winter and other adventure activities in the summer.
(50min) Take a train ride from the Railroad museum through downtown Duluth and along the shoreline of Lake Superior. Running daily in the summer and fall, with special excursions on weekends and select dates.
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Lake Superior Railroad Museum
506 W Michigan St(50min) Take a train ride from the Railroad museum through downtown Duluth and along the shoreline of Lake Superior. Running daily in the summer and fall, with special excursions on weekends and select dates.
(30min) A beautiful boardwalk across the cedar bog at the headwaters of the Brule River. 5.2mi, out-and-back, easy.
North Country Trail - Brule Bog Boardwalk
(30min) A beautiful boardwalk across the cedar bog at the headwaters of the Brule River. 5.2mi, out-and-back, easy.
(10min) A hidden gem of a trail that follows part of the first road in the area from Bayfield to Superior, which passes by remains of old Percival Mine. Great snowshoeing in the winter. 2.25mi loop.
The Old Bayfield Road Hiking Trail
3992-4398 Clevedon Rd(10min) A hidden gem of a trail that follows part of the first road in the area from Bayfield to Superior, which passes by remains of old Percival Mine. Great snowshoeing in the winter. 2.25mi loop.
Lake Nebagamon Beach
(17min) A fun summertime swimming location
Essentials
Iron River Foods
68375 N Main St(15min) The nearest supermarket to the Brule River Barn located in Iron River
Cenex
13995 US-2(5min) Local gas station with food essentials and a beer cooler
Security State Bank
(5min) Our local bank
Shopping
(15min) Gift shop in Iron River with lots of jewelry, household items, and clothing to browse through.
This Old Bunkhouse
7620 US-2(15min) Gift shop in Iron River with lots of jewelry, household items, and clothing to browse through.
(5min) Beautiful handmade blown and stained glass. Watch them blow glass in the studio during the colder months.
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Oulu Glass Gallery
1695 W Colby Rd(5min) Beautiful handmade blown and stained glass. Watch them blow glass in the studio during the colder months.
(50min) Part of the Duluth waterfront that used to house industry, but now holds the Great Lakes Aquarium and a collection of shops, galleries, and restaurants. Enjoy the Lakewalk along the shore of Lake Superior.
Canal Park
(50min) Part of the Duluth waterfront that used to house industry, but now holds the Great Lakes Aquarium and a collection of shops, galleries, and restaurants. Enjoy the Lakewalk along the shore of Lake Superior.
Gail's Vintage and Used Cargo
Arts & Culture
(40min) 1891 Queen Anne Victorian mansion offering tours of their elegant antiques, decor, and gardens.
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Fairlawn Mansion & Museum
906 E 2nd St(40min) 1891 Queen Anne Victorian mansion offering tours of their elegant antiques, decor, and gardens.
(40min) Local war history museum honoring the greatest American ace pilot, Richard Bong.
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RICHARD I. BONG VETERANS HISTORICAL CENTER
305 E 2nd St(40min) Local war history museum honoring the greatest American ace pilot, Richard Bong.
Iron River Public Library
68235 N Main St(15min) Our local library
(40min) Land-berthed 1896 freighter ship on the shores of Superior with exhibits on shipwrecks and shipbuilding
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S S Meteor Maritime Museum
200 Marina Dr(40min) Land-berthed 1896 freighter ship on the shores of Superior with exhibits on shipwrecks and shipbuilding
(35min) Circa-1898 firehouse displaying firefighting and police vehicles and memorabilia
Old Firehouse & Police Museum
402 23rd Ave E(35min) Circa-1898 firehouse displaying firefighting and police vehicles and memorabilia
(50min) Take a tour of a 39-room mansion on the shores of Lake Superior with original furnishings
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Glensheen
3300 London Rd(50min) Take a tour of a 39-room mansion on the shores of Lake Superior with original furnishings
(50min) Part of the Duluth waterfront that used to house industry, but now holds the Great Lakes Aquarium and a collection of shops, galleries, and restaurants. Enjoy the Lakewalk along the shore of Lake Superior.
Canal Park
(50min) Part of the Duluth waterfront that used to house industry, but now holds the Great Lakes Aquarium and a collection of shops, galleries, and restaurants. Enjoy the Lakewalk along the shore of Lake Superior.
Sightseeing
(20min) Fishery that grows trout for the Great Lakes with a small visitors center and 3.5 miles of hiking/snowshoeing trails.
Iron River National Fish Hatchery - Hatchery Building
10325 Fairview Rd(20min) Fishery that grows trout for the Great Lakes with a small visitors center and 3.5 miles of hiking/snowshoeing trails.
(50min) Look out over Duluth, Superior, and Lake Superior from the top of Enger Tower situated in a park on the top of the hill in Duluth.
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Enger Tower
(50min) Look out over Duluth, Superior, and Lake Superior from the top of Enger Tower situated in a park on the top of the hill in Duluth.
(18min) Where the Brule River meets Lake Superior.
A beautiful place for a picnic, a walk, or to watch the sunset. Swimming for the brave of heart who don't mind the cold Lake Superior water temps!
Mouth of the Brule River
Brule River Road(18min) Where the Brule River meets Lake Superior.
A beautiful place for a picnic, a walk, or to watch the sunset. Swimming for the brave of heart who don't mind the cold Lake Superior water temps!
(8min) One of my favorite spots! Bring a picnic and some drinks and sit on the scenic Class 3 rapids.
Mays Ledges
Koski Road(8min) One of my favorite spots! Bring a picnic and some drinks and sit on the scenic Class 3 rapids.
(10min) Stop by to see trout growing for stocking the Great Lakes. Some informational signs and a picnic area.
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Brule Fish Hatchery
13847 Hatchery Rd(10min) Stop by to see trout growing for stocking the Great Lakes. Some informational signs and a picnic area.