Duluth, MN Travel guide
Duluth, MN has great food, breweries, hikes, a ski hill and much more to offer which makes it one of my favorite Minnesota cities!
Where to Stay
Staying near or in Canal Park is the best area but if you have a car, you won’t have trouble getting around if you find cheaper options elsewhere because Duluth isn’t that big! Even staying in Superior, WI or one of the smaller towns outside of Duluth is still convenient!
hotels:
We stayed at The Suites Hotel and prices have gone up A LOT since then so it’s not the most affordable option anymore, but we really liked it!
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Things to Do
#1
Explore Canal Park and walk the lakewalk! There are shops, restaurants, breweries, bars, and views of Duluth & Lake Superior to check out!
#2
Check out the Lift Bridge. Walk, run, bike, or drive across the Lift Bridge. Is it anything super exciting? No, but I still think it’s pretty cool!
#3
Go to the beach. Being right on Lake Superior there are no shortage of beaches! Here are some to visit:
12th Street Beach – near Canal Park (you can do some beach glass hunting here)
Brighton Beach – 15 minutes north
Agate Bay Beach – 30 minutes north
#4
Ski/Snowboard at Spirit Mountain.
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Restaurant Recommendations
At Sara’s table Chester Creek Cafe
American food. It’s a farm-to-table menu. We did brunch here and it was great!
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bar/brewery Recommendations
Canal Park Brewing
Industrial-chic microbrewery featuring craft beers & pub food.
Vikre distillery
Craft distillery offering tours, tastings & seasonal cocktails made with house gin, aquavit & vodka.
The Ripple Bar
Small bar that has live music some nights.
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Coffee Recommendations
At Sara’s table Chester Creek Cafe
You can pop in to grab coffee or sit-down and eat here!
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Hiking
Jay Cooke state Park
Many different trails to follow in this park and none of them disappoint. Extra gorgeous in the Fall with the changing colors! More trail info here.
Ely’s Peak
This is a 1.8 mile loop with a 396 foot gain. We definitely got lost walking in the winter with snow so the trails weren’t as tracked out but eventually got to the top. I suggest following along the map with All Trails!