Amy’s Duluth/Superior Twin Ports Guidebook
Outdoor activities
Beautiful park on the St. Louis River just a couple block from the house. It has pavilions, grills, playground, bathrooms (open seasonally), boat and kayak launch, and a paved path that runs along the river. One of our favorite spots :)
Billings Park
Beautiful park on the St. Louis River just a couple block from the house. It has pavilions, grills, playground, bathrooms (open seasonally), boat and kayak launch, and a paved path that runs along the river. One of our favorite spots :)
Park Point, also called Minnesota Point, has 7 miles of gorgeous sandy beach on the Duluth side of Lake Superior with numerous public access points. There's also a beach house toward the end of the point with lifeguard, bathrooms , playground, volleyball courts, and pavilion. Just a quick 15 minute drive from the house.
25 locals recommend
Park Point
Park Point, also called Minnesota Point, has 7 miles of gorgeous sandy beach on the Duluth side of Lake Superior with numerous public access points. There's also a beach house toward the end of the point with lifeguard, bathrooms , playground, volleyball courts, and pavilion. Just a quick 15 minute drive from the house.
Recreational mountain featuring wintertime downhill skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and nordic skiing center as well as a summertime adventure park and mountain biking.
Spirit Mountain Recreation Area
Recreational mountain featuring wintertime downhill skiing, snowboarding, tubing, and nordic skiing center as well as a summertime adventure park and mountain biking.
Gooseberry Falls State Park
3206 MN-61Beautiful trails and paths to walking, hiking and biking. So much to explore. Beautiful river and falls.
55 locals recommend
Jay Cooke State Park
780 East Highway 210Beautiful trails and paths to walking, hiking and biking. So much to explore. Beautiful river and falls.
Skiing, snowboarding and tubing in the winter, and swimming and slides in the summer.
26 locals recommend
Mont du Lac Resort
3125 S Mont Du Lac RdSkiing, snowboarding and tubing in the winter, and swimming and slides in the summer.
Pattison State Park
6294 WI-35Sightseeing
Home to the Aerial Lift Bridge, which raises for ships entering the harbor basin from Lake Superior. Other great features in Canal Park area include Bayfront Park, the Lakewalk promenade, the Great Lakes Aquarium, DeWitt-Seitz Marketplace, and numerous gift shops, restaurants, brewpubs, art galleries, and more!
71 locals recommend
Canal Park
Home to the Aerial Lift Bridge, which raises for ships entering the harbor basin from Lake Superior. Other great features in Canal Park area include Bayfront Park, the Lakewalk promenade, the Great Lakes Aquarium, DeWitt-Seitz Marketplace, and numerous gift shops, restaurants, brewpubs, art galleries, and more!
Located on top of the hill in Duluth, Enger tower and skyline drive give a beautiful birdseye view of the Twin Ports.
Enger Tower
Located on top of the hill in Duluth, Enger tower and skyline drive give a beautiful birdseye view of the Twin Ports.
Vista Fleet
323 Harbor DrA fun way to get out on Lake Superior and get a different view of the city!
Glensheen
3300 London RdThe Duluth Depot
506 W Michigan StTour the museum, and/or take a short ride on the scenic train.
Great Lakes Aquarium
353 Harbor DrLocal favorites
Great restaurant in Duluth just a 10 min drive from the house. Menu has a wide variety and uses a lot of organic and locally-sourced ingredients. If it's a weekend, you may want to make a reservation.
64 locals recommend
Duluth Grill
118 S 27th Ave WGreat restaurant in Duluth just a 10 min drive from the house. Menu has a wide variety and uses a lot of organic and locally-sourced ingredients. If it's a weekend, you may want to make a reservation.
At Sara's Table Chester Creek Cafe
1902 E 8th StThe Cedar Lounge is also the taproom for Earth Rider Brewery and often has live music, game nights, and other fun events. They have pizza and snacks, and just a great low-key vibe.
10 locals recommend
Cedar Lounge - Earth Rider Brewery taproom
1715 North 3rd StreetThe Cedar Lounge is also the taproom for Earth Rider Brewery and often has live music, game nights, and other fun events. They have pizza and snacks, and just a great low-key vibe.
Bent Paddle Brewing Co. Taproom
1832 W Michigan StA drive up the Scenic North Shore never gets old, and usually ends in visiting my favorite restaurant. Beautiful setting and atmosphere, and amazing food.
38 locals recommend
New Scenic Café
5461 N Shore DrA drive up the Scenic North Shore never gets old, and usually ends in visiting my favorite restaurant. Beautiful setting and atmosphere, and amazing food.
Food Scene - Duluth
A classic spot, right at the base of the lift bridge in Canal Park.
18 locals recommend
Grandma's Saloon & Grill Canal Park
522 S Lake AveA classic spot, right at the base of the lift bridge in Canal Park.
Fitger's Brewhouse Brewery and Grille
600 E Superior StVa Bene Caffe
734 E Superior StPickwick Restaurant & Pub
Pizza Luce
11 E Superior StBellisio's Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
405 S Lake AveFood Scene - Superior
Aces On 29th Inc
2827 Oakes AveBucktales Cantina & Grill
1015 WI-35Pizza Man
1602 Tower AveThirsty Pagan Brewing
1615 Winter St