Guidebook for Duluth
Parks & Nature
Jay Cooke State Park
780 East Highway 210Love these hiking and biking trails!
Boy Scout Landing
11 Commonwealth AveThere is a great public boat landing with easy access and docks to the river.
Chambers Grove
13404 MN-23Picnic area with trails to Jay Cooke State Park.
Tourist hotspot - trail may be busier than other spots, however, nice walk to the falls.
82 locals recommend
Gooseberry Falls State Park
3206 MN-61Tourist hotspot - trail may be busier than other spots, however, nice walk to the falls.
The trail is routed principally along the ridgeline overlooking Lake Superior.
The SHT is 326 miles if each section is hiked separately. This breaks down into 310 miles of main trail and 16 miles of spur trail.
The southernmost segment from the Minnesota border through the city of Duluth is 43 miles (41 main trail miles and 2 miles of spur trails). This section provides only day hike opportunities.
The North Shore segment from the northern city limit of Duluth (Martin Road Trailhead) to the northern end of the trail is 269 miles if each section is hiked separately (255 miles of main trail and 14 miles of spur trails.) This segment provides both day hiking and backpack camping opportunities.
Superior Hiking Trail
Superior Hiking TrailThe trail is routed principally along the ridgeline overlooking Lake Superior.
The SHT is 326 miles if each section is hiked separately. This breaks down into 310 miles of main trail and 16 miles of spur trail.
The southernmost segment from the Minnesota border through the city of Duluth is 43 miles (41 main trail miles and 2 miles of spur trails). This section provides only day hike opportunities.
The North Shore segment from the northern city limit of Duluth (Martin Road Trailhead) to the northern end of the trail is 269 miles if each section is hiked separately (255 miles of main trail and 14 miles of spur trails.) This segment provides both day hiking and backpack camping opportunities.
Sightseeing
Canal Park
Enger Tower
Excellent view and beautiful gardens
Brighton Beach Road
Brighton Beach RoadClose up of Lake Superior
Drinks & Nightlife
Mr. D's Bar & Grill
5622 Grand AveFitger's Brewhouse Brewery and Grille
600 E Superior StBlack Woods Grill & Bar
2525 London Rd Great appetizers!
Black Water Lounge: Temporarily Closed
231 E Superior StFood Scene
OMC Smokehouse
1909 W Superior StExcellent barbeque!! MUST try the woopie pies!
Duluth Grill
118 S 27th Ave WKnown for locally grown, organic foods.
Northern Waters Smokehaus
394 S Lake AveSmall bar and grill with great food/specials every night. This is the closest venue. Hiking trails across Hwy 23 into Jay Cooke State Park!
Wabegon
14030 MN-23Small bar and grill with great food/specials every night. This is the closest venue. Hiking trails across Hwy 23 into Jay Cooke State Park!
Anchor Bar & Grill
413 Tower AveBar & Grill with THE BEST burgers! Interesting!
Gordy's Hi-Hat
415 Sunnyside DrSeasonal - definitely a must during the summer months!
Shopping
Super One Foods
5300 Bristol StFrost River
1910 W Superior StUnique. Local.
Aerostich
8 S 18th Ave WMotorcycle Gear - locally made! Ask for a tour!
Duluth Pack
365 Canal Park DrLocal. Unique
Entertainment & Activities
Mont du Lac Resort
3125 S Mont Du Lac RdSpirit Mountain
9500 Spirit Mountain PlNorth Shore Scenic Railroad
506 W Michigan StVista Fleet
Black Bear Casino
1785 MN-210DEFY Duluth (Previously Planet 3 Extreme Air Park)
101 N 46th Ave WEssentials
Gary Milk House Convenience Store
1331 Commonwealth AveThe best customer service hands-down!
Soak N Sudz
219 Commonwealth AveTiny but works!
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
402 E 3rd St