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Food scene
We love the catfish tacos but they're better known for their amazing meats! (Oink, Moo, Cluck)
29 locals recommend
OMC Smokehouse
1909 W Superior StWe love the catfish tacos but they're better known for their amazing meats! (Oink, Moo, Cluck)
The whole Lincoln Park craft district is popping, once you're there you'll see what we mean. if you need a pick-me-up after checking out some local shops, stop in for the best icecream in town! Sarma always tries 10 before deciding on a flavor, Lynsie has a stand-by.
13 locals recommend
Love Creamery
1908 W Superior StThe whole Lincoln Park craft district is popping, once you're there you'll see what we mean. if you need a pick-me-up after checking out some local shops, stop in for the best icecream in town! Sarma always tries 10 before deciding on a flavor, Lynsie has a stand-by.
Our favorite all together but they close at three and is packed at regular mealtimes so plan ahead!
64 locals recommend
Duluth Grill
118 S 27th Ave WOur favorite all together but they close at three and is packed at regular mealtimes so plan ahead!
Get something fun off the seasonal menu to get the full experience. Sarma likes to ask what comes in the fanciest glass.
17 locals recommend
Vikre Distillery
525 S Lake AveGet something fun off the seasonal menu to get the full experience. Sarma likes to ask what comes in the fanciest glass.
Drive up the shore to beautiful Two Harbors and grab a beer at one of the first taphouses in the area!
42 locals recommend
Castle Danger Brewery
17 7th StDrive up the shore to beautiful Two Harbors and grab a beer at one of the first taphouses in the area!
Farm to fork and a few very interesting dishes! Big windows, great place to go on a day when you want to see the sky. I say go for a glass of wine.
26 locals recommend
At Sara's Table Chester Creek Cafe
1902 E 8th StFarm to fork and a few very interesting dishes! Big windows, great place to go on a day when you want to see the sky. I say go for a glass of wine.
Make sure you reserve a room in the solarium, get a glass of wine, and save room for gelato.
29 locals recommend
Va Bene Caffe
734 E Superior StMake sure you reserve a room in the solarium, get a glass of wine, and save room for gelato.
Some of the most interesting (in a good way!) dishes in town! Right on the lake, a peaceful distance from town.
38 locals recommend
New Scenic Café
5461 N Shore DrSome of the most interesting (in a good way!) dishes in town! Right on the lake, a peaceful distance from town.
Lake Avenue
394 S Lake Avefeeling fancy? but like, Duluth fancy.
Northern Waters Smokehaus
394 S Lake AveMostly sandwiches with amazing smoked meats
There are a lot, a lot, a lot of places to drink beer in town. Here's one in the Lincoln Park craft district! We visit here for special events, and they usually have a food trunk nearby. OMC and Corktown are great ideas for take out will you visit Bent Paddle.
33 locals recommend
Bent Paddle Brewing Co. Taproom
1832 W Michigan StThere are a lot, a lot, a lot of places to drink beer in town. Here's one in the Lincoln Park craft district! We visit here for special events, and they usually have a food trunk nearby. OMC and Corktown are great ideas for take out will you visit Bent Paddle.
This is a fun place to get burgers, sausages, etc. Check it out for grilling in the evenings.
Stokkes Liquer Store
3706 Midway RdThis is a fun place to get burgers, sausages, etc. Check it out for grilling in the evenings.
Johnson's Bakery & Coffee Shop
2230 W 3rd StAmazing donuts. Lynsie's favorite cheese danish is found here.
Try Sarma's favorite a seasonal handpie. Their cookies are also amazing.
Positively 3rd Street Bakery
1202 E 3rd StTry Sarma's favorite a seasonal handpie. Their cookies are also amazing.
DELIVERY, close to homebase, and try the jalopeno cream cheese pizza!!
Do North Pizzeria & Pub Hermantown
5116 Miller Trunk HighwayDELIVERY, close to homebase, and try the jalopeno cream cheese pizza!!
If you want to stay on top of the hill this is a favorite right by the bigger shopping area. Very fun cocktails and we like their apps!
Blue Rock Grill
If you want to stay on top of the hill this is a favorite right by the bigger shopping area. Very fun cocktails and we like their apps!
A quality cocktail in West Duluth, they offer Duluth's Best Bread soft pretzels! Very good.
The Boreal House
330 North 57th Avenue WestA quality cocktail in West Duluth, they offer Duluth's Best Bread soft pretzels! Very good.
Camp Creemee is actually in a local Cider joint, Wild State, but getting an ice cream sandwich to go is one of our favorite "dates". They only have a couple flavors and the sandwiches are made with 3rd st bakery cookies...
Camp Creemee
2515 West Superior StreetCamp Creemee is actually in a local Cider joint, Wild State, but getting an ice cream sandwich to go is one of our favorite "dates". They only have a couple flavors and the sandwiches are made with 3rd st bakery cookies...
This is our #1 place in town! Lynsie loves the pork bowls, Sarma gets the barria taco. They only have outdoor seating so wear layers but they have amazing tacos with all kinds of delicious fresh ingredients, and the owners are super sweet and energized about their place.
Chachos Taqueria
329 Canal Park DriveThis is our #1 place in town! Lynsie loves the pork bowls, Sarma gets the barria taco. They only have outdoor seating so wear layers but they have amazing tacos with all kinds of delicious fresh ingredients, and the owners are super sweet and energized about their place.
Wellness
Sarma works here! If you aren't relaxed enough, come get a massage, facial, or toast in the infrared sauna! Call to book an appointment.
Infinity Massage & Wellness
3802 Trinity RoadSarma works here! If you aren't relaxed enough, come get a massage, facial, or toast in the infrared sauna! Call to book an appointment.
If the vacation food starts to wear on you we recommend trying the Juice Bar, they have some really tasty foods and juices that leave us feeling amazing.
The Pharm Juice Bar + Kitchen
208 E 1st StIf the vacation food starts to wear on you we recommend trying the Juice Bar, they have some really tasty foods and juices that leave us feeling amazing.
Cedar and Stone saunas are just the coolest. They are located around the area in spots with great views. If you're brave, book a souna at the canal park location and then go straight in the lake.
Cedar and Stone Nordic Sauna
800 Canal Park DrCedar and Stone saunas are just the coolest. They are located around the area in spots with great views. If you're brave, book a souna at the canal park location and then go straight in the lake.
Svalja Yoga
16 1/2 North 1st Avenue WestThis is a beautiful yoga studio in downtown Duluth!
shopping
very cool mobiles. Dont miss this spot if you check out the Lincoln Park Craft District (home of several of the restaurants and shopping from the guidebook)
Hemlocks Leatherworks
115 North 3rd Avenue Westvery cool mobiles. Dont miss this spot if you check out the Lincoln Park Craft District (home of several of the restaurants and shopping from the guidebook)
There are classes, coffee, local art, we don't even know all the secrets of this place yet but we know you'll love it.
Duluth Folk School
1917 W Superior StThere are classes, coffee, local art, we don't even know all the secrets of this place yet but we know you'll love it.
Duluth Pottery
1924 West Superior StreetCheck out these beautiful locally made ceramics and tiles.
Local art, lamps, rugs, just a really fun place to check out. This house has a few Two Loons items in it :)
Two Loons Gallery and Boutique
2025 West Superior StreetLocal art, lamps, rugs, just a really fun place to check out. This house has a few Two Loons items in it :)
Sivertson Gallery
361 Canal Park DrivePick up some vibrant local art!
Sightseeing
The beach. This spot is hopping but if you want a little more seclusion and don't mind a little walk, park at the airport (if you pass the beachhouse you'll see it after a minute or so), head into the woods, and take one of the trails that heads left to the lakeside beach!
10 locals recommend
Park Point Beach House
4750 Minnesota AveThe beach. This spot is hopping but if you want a little more seclusion and don't mind a little walk, park at the airport (if you pass the beachhouse you'll see it after a minute or so), head into the woods, and take one of the trails that heads left to the lakeside beach!
Check for an event happening while you're in town, there almost certainly is one
16 locals recommend
Bayfront Festival Park
350 Harbor DrCheck for an event happening while you're in town, there almost certainly is one
Brighton Beach Park
Brighton Beach RoadRocky, almost always a little breezy and cool
You can see it from almost anywhere so you know it's got a good view! Beautiful gardens, walking paths, and there's often a food truck in the parking lot.
7 locals recommend
Enger Park
1601 Enger Tower DriveYou can see it from almost anywhere so you know it's got a good view! Beautiful gardens, walking paths, and there's often a food truck in the parking lot.
Lake Superior Zoo & Zoological Society
7210 Fremont StThe zoo. got kids?
There is a great park right by the aquarium where we like to picnic before or after visits with our kiddo. Bring different layers, the temps can vary between the house and the lake by more than 15 degrees!
37 locals recommend
Great Lakes Aquarium
353 Harbor DrThere is a great park right by the aquarium where we like to picnic before or after visits with our kiddo. Bring different layers, the temps can vary between the house and the lake by more than 15 degrees!
It's haunted and they do different theme tours regularly, but be sure to check out their live music on the water!!
47 locals recommend
Glensheen
3300 London RdIt's haunted and they do different theme tours regularly, but be sure to check out their live music on the water!!
Spirit Mountain
9500 Spirit Mountain PlLocal skiing
On Friday nights Leif Erikson park hosts movies in the park. bring blankets, there are food trucks, wear layers, and prepare to lug a sleeping kid home cause they start at dark in a hillside ampitheater. Also home of the rose garden and right on the lakewalk, this is a must see destination
16 locals recommend
Leif Erickson Park
1301 London RdOn Friday nights Leif Erikson park hosts movies in the park. bring blankets, there are food trucks, wear layers, and prepare to lug a sleeping kid home cause they start at dark in a hillside ampitheater. Also home of the rose garden and right on the lakewalk, this is a must see destination
Long lines on summer weekends but Sarma loves rides and thinks its worth it. You can also do a scenic cruise on Spirit Mountain's chair lift which has amazing views of the lake and is as good as a lazy river.
Alpine Slide
9500 Spirit Mountain PlaceLong lines on summer weekends but Sarma loves rides and thinks its worth it. You can also do a scenic cruise on Spirit Mountain's chair lift which has amazing views of the lake and is as good as a lazy river.
if you hop on the SHT anywhere in town, Sarma guarantees you won't have a shtty time. Lynsie says bring a snack (she doesn't love long walks). The closest trailhead is just a couple miles away and has amazing views.
Superior Hiking Trail
Superior Hiking Trailif you hop on the SHT anywhere in town, Sarma guarantees you won't have a shtty time. Lynsie says bring a snack (she doesn't love long walks). The closest trailhead is just a couple miles away and has amazing views.
This trail in Duluth is close to Sara's table, features a beautiful creek, a wooded trail, a hill, and many bridges and picnic spots!
Chester Park Trail
Chester Park TrailThis trail in Duluth is close to Sara's table, features a beautiful creek, a wooded trail, a hill, and many bridges and picnic spots!
Elys Peak
One of the higher hikes in town, beautiful views
Dogs love the open park, there are beautiful trails, a little creek, and so much room to adventure! this is the closest trail to the house.
Keene Creek Park
3654 Okerstrom RoadDogs love the open park, there are beautiful trails, a little creek, and so much room to adventure! this is the closest trail to the house.
Groceries
If you've never shopped at an aldi, you should know that you need to bring a quarter to get a shopping cart. This wonderful chain helps your dollar cover the whole crew.
ALDI
1724 Mall DrIf you've never shopped at an aldi, you should know that you need to bring a quarter to get a shopping cart. This wonderful chain helps your dollar cover the whole crew.
Whole Foods Co-op Denfeld
4426 Grand AveExcellent local produce, fun juices