Canal Park
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Eat
- Northern Waters
- THE place to get smoked fish. So good, it’s a treat for locals too. Pro-tip: order ahead online. Then grab a sandwich to-go and eat it on the lake walk or on the beach on Park Point. Live music in the evenings.
- Pholicious of Duluth
- Asian
- Grandma’s Saloon & Grill
- Bellisio’s Italian Restaurant
- Italian
- The Social House
- Vitta Pizza
- The best wood fire pizza in town and great salad options.
- Love Creamery
- Amazing local ice-cream. Lots of options for people with food sensitivities.
Drink
- Vikre Distillery
- Hoops Brewing
- This is a large space for group gatherings or if you want to start a game or stay for a few hours. A lot of local brew options. Their parking lot behind the building is free with validation.
- Canal Park Brewing
Shop
- Canal Park
- A bit more geared for touists, but still full of charming local shops, such as Siivas Art Gallery, Lake Superior Glass, and shops inside the DeWitt Seitz building
- Dewitt Seitz Marketplace
- An old building with 4 floors full of restaurants and boutiques. Northern Waters Smokehaus is in the basement and often has live music in the evenings.
- Siiviis Gallery
- Duluth Pack
Explore
- Lake Superior Marine Museum
- A FREE museum all about the Great Lakes. If you want to observe one of the giant ore boats going in and out of the harbor under the lift bridge, the museum posts their schedules.
- Park Point Beach
- Walk the beautiful sandy beach of Lake Superior. A couple hundred yards after crossing the lift bridge there’s a public access parking lot straight ahead, or take a slight right and park at Lafayette Community Center, or drive the whole stretch down to the Park Point Beach House.
- Cedar & Stone Nordic Sauna
Lincoln Park
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Eat
- OMC Smokehouse
- Bali Asian Cuisine
- Love Creamery
- Amazing local ice-cream. Lots of options for people with food sensitivities.
- Corktown Eatery and Bar
- Burger Paradox
- Oasis Del Norte
Drink
- Bent Paddle Brewing
- Duluth Cider
- Ursa Minor Brewery (Lincoln Park Craft District)
- Amazing wood-fire pizza (meat, vegetarian, and vegan options) and wonderfully crafted beers and seltzers.
- Wild State Cider (Lincoln Park Craft District)
- Nice array of locally brewed ciders with seasonal, NA, and THC options.
Shop
- Lincoln Park Craft District
- Explore small local shops in the Enger Lofts, get some locally brewed coffee at Coffee 190 or Dovetail and find several great restaurants, breweries and cideries.
- Frost River
- For canoe enthusiasts! All of their canoe packs are sewn in the store!
- Dovetail Cafe & Marketplace and Duluth Folk School
- The cafe, marketplace, and Folk School share the same building. While you are awed by the log cabin inside this space held together without a single nail, enjoy a cup of Almanac Coffee that is roasted in a small room in this very building. This is a unique place for artists in the Duluth area and a favorite college student hangout!
Explore
- Enger Park
- Easy parking, great view of the entire city! Either walk the ramp to an overlook or climb to the top of Enger Tower, dedicated in 1939 by Crown Prince Olav of Norway and his wife Princess Martha. FREE
Downtown
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Eat
- Zeitgeist (downtown)
- Duluth’s only nonprofit restaurant; in partnership with a variety of local food producers and maintains a commitment to growing and sustaining an inclusive, diverse, artistic, and environmentally conscious community
- Thai by Thai
- Hanabi
- Japanese Cuisine
- Pizza Luce
- Dubh Linn
- Fitgers Brewhouse
- Best wild rice burger in the world. Atmospheric bar and restaurant.
- Sr. Benedict’s Tavern on the Lake
- Va Bene (along Lake Superior)
- Terrific Italian Cuisine on the lake. Probably need a reservation.
Drink
Shop
- Fitgers Building
- The original Fitgers Brewery has been repurposed to host local shops and restaurants. It’s about a 1 mile beautiful walk along the lake walk from Canal Park. There’s also ample parking.
Explore
- Peace Walk Duluth
- Lester Park Trail
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- Lester Park TrailIf you’re looking for a quick escape into the woods and to see some waterfalls, hop over to Lester Park. There are a few small loops or drive up Seven Bridges Road and find your own trailhead. Follow the road up to Skyline Parkway for a scenic loop back to the DECC.
- Duluth Flame
- Host Karaoke every Thursday night
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Other Recommendations
- Sara’s Table (Hillside neighborhood)
- Neighborhood favorite in the heart of the Hillside. Good options for different dietary preferences.
- Tavern on the Hill (Woodland Neighborhood, near University of Minnesota Duluth)
- Superior Hiking Trail
- The Superior Hiking Trail is 310 miles of beautiful trails that pass through the heart of Duluth. Hop on and off the trail for small stretches.
If you’re into it, Duluth has it. Experience fun family attractions, shopping, local food and drink and more to explore around every corner.
Go to the Visit Duluth website for information on local eats, attractions, and recreation!