Guidebook for Our Region and around Duluth
Food Scene
Brickyard Restaurant
111 BroadwayNon-Alcohol, Family-owned. For Sale!
Excellent Chef, also a good variety of local craft beers at the bar. Sometimes live acoustic music.
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Streetcar Kitchen and Pub
232 Chestnut AveExcellent Chef, also a good variety of local craft beers at the bar. Sometimes live acoustic music.
Magnolia Cafe'
206 3rd StSmall and Sweet.
"Oink-Moo-Cluck" has great cooks, alway very busy, may be a short wait. Summer outdoor seating, new popular and classy eatery. Locally sourced meats and vegetables.
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OMC Smokehouse
1909 W Superior St"Oink-Moo-Cluck" has great cooks, alway very busy, may be a short wait. Summer outdoor seating, new popular and classy eatery. Locally sourced meats and vegetables.
Betty's Pies
1633 MN-61Focus is on the Pie.
Eclectic! Take a ferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island of the Apostle Islands on the south shore of Lake Superior. A fun hippy-styled summer place to eat pizza and drink beer under a high tent full of hilarious art and great people watching. Worth going if you plan to bike (or rent a moped) to explore the historical island, swim at the parks on the north end, go sailing in or out of the marina... Bayfield is full of BnBs, galleries, tourist events, and apple orchards, not to mention the nearby Big Top Chautauqua to the south.
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Tom's Burned Down Cafe
274 Chebomnicon RdEclectic! Take a ferry from Bayfield, WI to Madeline Island of the Apostle Islands on the south shore of Lake Superior. A fun hippy-styled summer place to eat pizza and drink beer under a high tent full of hilarious art and great people watching. Worth going if you plan to bike (or rent a moped) to explore the historical island, swim at the parks on the north end, go sailing in or out of the marina... Bayfield is full of BnBs, galleries, tourist events, and apple orchards, not to mention the nearby Big Top Chautauqua to the south.
Northern Waters Smokehaus
394 S Lake AveBest Canal Park deli! Fish and Vegan options.
Historic family-owned burger joint that has expanded to include a good menu, especially nice is the variety of home-made ice cream. Traditional last place to stop on the way north out of Cloquet to northern MN.
-Only open in the summer, but next door all year long, is the related Warming House, where you can get coffee, ice cream, and sit by the fire with your wifi work.
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Gordy's Hi-Hat
415 Sunnyside DrHistoric family-owned burger joint that has expanded to include a good menu, especially nice is the variety of home-made ice cream. Traditional last place to stop on the way north out of Cloquet to northern MN.
-Only open in the summer, but next door all year long, is the related Warming House, where you can get coffee, ice cream, and sit by the fire with your wifi work.
Red Dog Drive-Thru
North AvenueBest Coffee in town! Ice cream, etc.
Drinks & Nightlife
Large, new gathering place, all nights and days of the week. Kid friendly, indoor and outdoor seating, Food Trucks outside. Very popular, in the new Craft district of Duluth.
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Bent Paddle Brewing Co. Taproom
1832 W Michigan StLarge, new gathering place, all nights and days of the week. Kid friendly, indoor and outdoor seating, Food Trucks outside. Very popular, in the new Craft district of Duluth.
Sits across the slip from the Bayfront Festival Park, so you may sit outside and enjoy the music without paying for the event. Also a great restaurant.
Pier B Resort Hotel
800 W Railroad StSits across the slip from the Bayfront Festival Park, so you may sit outside and enjoy the music without paying for the event. Also a great restaurant.
Fun music pub with good food and beers. You are invited to bring your own instruments and play bluegrass on Wednesday nights, or Celtic on Thursday nights, or enjoy special music events on the weekends.
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Sir Benedicts Tavern on the Lake
805 E Superior StFun music pub with good food and beers. You are invited to bring your own instruments and play bluegrass on Wednesday nights, or Celtic on Thursday nights, or enjoy special music events on the weekends.
Duluth Cider
2307 W Superior StEntertainment & Activities
Winter Thursday nights live music brings a crowd. You can ski or watch the skiers from the lodge while enjoying beer and food. Frizbee Golf and Mountain Biking and seasonal gatherings like the Archery festival are part of the scene. Popular snowboarding and skiing venue during snow season, not as expensive or steep as Spirit Mtn. Closer to Wrenshall.
Some Sunday morning brunches offered at the top of the ski hill in the new Colorado-style lodge. Call ahead.
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Mont du Lac Resort
3125 S Mont Du Lac RdWinter Thursday nights live music brings a crowd. You can ski or watch the skiers from the lodge while enjoying beer and food. Frizbee Golf and Mountain Biking and seasonal gatherings like the Archery festival are part of the scene. Popular snowboarding and skiing venue during snow season, not as expensive or steep as Spirit Mtn. Closer to Wrenshall.
Some Sunday morning brunches offered at the top of the ski hill in the new Colorado-style lodge. Call ahead.
Includes an omnitheater, is connected to the DECC and skywalk to downtown.
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Marcus Duluth Cinema
300 Harbor DrIncludes an omnitheater, is connected to the DECC and skywalk to downtown.
I-Aquarium ye-Great Lakes
353 Harbor DrChanging exhibits throughout the year.
Connected to the Duluth Depot which also includes Art exhibitions, activities and special events. Historical museum about Duluth and the Railroads.
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Lake Superior Railroad Museum
506 W Michigan StConnected to the Duluth Depot which also includes Art exhibitions, activities and special events. Historical museum about Duluth and the Railroads.
Historical Mansion on Lake Superior. Summertime outdoor activities (music on the lake) and seasonal shows like the Christmas in the mansion tour. Worth seeing the intact Victorian family mansion. A murder wiped out the last of the heirs, now run by the University.
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Glensheen
3300 London RdHistorical Mansion on Lake Superior. Summertime outdoor activities (music on the lake) and seasonal shows like the Christmas in the mansion tour. Worth seeing the intact Victorian family mansion. A murder wiped out the last of the heirs, now run by the University.
The DECC has everything from Ballet to Rock Concerts to business conferences to weddings to school robotics competitions to graduation ceremonies to connections to the AMSOIL Hockey/Basketball arena and the Duluth Curling Club. Lots of parking.
DECC Arena
The DECC has everything from Ballet to Rock Concerts to business conferences to weddings to school robotics competitions to graduation ceremonies to connections to the AMSOIL Hockey/Basketball arena and the Duluth Curling Club. Lots of parking.
Free museum with excellent exhibits, movies and views of the canal that announces information on every large ship that comes through next to the building. On the same walk as you would take to the Canal Park Lighthouse and the Lift Bridge. Can't recommend it enough.
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Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center
600 Canal Park DrFree museum with excellent exhibits, movies and views of the canal that announces information on every large ship that comes through next to the building. On the same walk as you would take to the Canal Park Lighthouse and the Lift Bridge. Can't recommend it enough.
Sightseeing
See the link we provided for a ton of things to do there.
Family: the lighthouse, lakewalk, lift bridge, Marine Museum (free). Lots of shopping and fun food places, summer and winter.
Entry to Park Point, the Malabou of the North, where there are beaches, the Rowing Club, the huge city park on the end, the small airport where you can hire an air tour...
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Canal Park
See the link we provided for a ton of things to do there.
Family: the lighthouse, lakewalk, lift bridge, Marine Museum (free). Lots of shopping and fun food places, summer and winter.
Entry to Park Point, the Malabou of the North, where there are beaches, the Rowing Club, the huge city park on the end, the small airport where you can hire an air tour...
Parks & Nature
Mountain Biking, Alpine Skiing, Timber Slide, Bar at the bottom of the hill is new, and great views from the lodge at the top. Ski swap, Snowcross, and lots of events.
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Spirit Mountain
9500 Spirit Mountain PlMountain Biking, Alpine Skiing, Timber Slide, Bar at the bottom of the hill is new, and great views from the lodge at the top. Ski swap, Snowcross, and lots of events.
Excellent interpretive center, gift shop, camping, hiking, swimming, and a great drive up the shore.
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Gooseberry Falls State Park
3206 MN-61Excellent interpretive center, gift shop, camping, hiking, swimming, and a great drive up the shore.
Biggest state park in Minnesota. Miles of hiking trails, xc ski trails, paved bike trails. Camping, beautiful river views, swinging bridge, picnicking at Oldenburg Point, Interpretive Center, Fireplace for winter picnics indoors.
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Jay Cooke State Park
780 East Highway 210Biggest state park in Minnesota. Miles of hiking trails, xc ski trails, paved bike trails. Camping, beautiful river views, swinging bridge, picnicking at Oldenburg Point, Interpretive Center, Fireplace for winter picnics indoors.
Recommended by us; In-vessel guided white water rafting on the River! Start in Scanlon, end on the reservoir in Carlton with transportation. Safety-minded, comfortable and exciting. Photos and Go-Pro images available.
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Swiftwater Adventures - Whitewater Rafting, Kayaking and Canoeing!
121 Vermillion StRecommended by us; In-vessel guided white water rafting on the River! Start in Scanlon, end on the reservoir in Carlton with transportation. Safety-minded, comfortable and exciting. Photos and Go-Pro images available.
Arts & Culture
Siiviis
361 Canal Park DrExcellent local fine art for sale.
Alternative and old classic movies, plays, improv stages. Dynamic schedule of events. Concessions include local beers and snacks. Upstairs is the Zeitgeist Cafe with also features art works by local artists.
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Zinema 2
222 E Superior StAlternative and old classic movies, plays, improv stages. Dynamic schedule of events. Concessions include local beers and snacks. Upstairs is the Zeitgeist Cafe with also features art works by local artists.
Shopping
The old brewery has been turned into a waterfront shopping destination with all types of shopping and eating available. Free ramp parking if you stamp your ticket. The Brewery is a busy bar with food and live music and usually a line. Love the outdoor/camping store, some other very nice options at Fitgars.
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Fitgers station
600 E Superior StThe old brewery has been turned into a waterfront shopping destination with all types of shopping and eating available. Free ramp parking if you stamp your ticket. The Brewery is a busy bar with food and live music and usually a line. Love the outdoor/camping store, some other very nice options at Fitgars.
B & B Market
506 Big Lake RdExcellent meat and deli place.
Historic Fish Market on the North Shore. Always worth stopping to pick up smoked fish on the way back from seeing the Split Rock Light House or Gooseberry Park.
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Russ Kendall's Smoke House
149 Scenic DrHistoric Fish Market on the North Shore. Always worth stopping to pick up smoked fish on the way back from seeing the Split Rock Light House or Gooseberry Park.