Things to Do in Duluth Minnesota
Perhaps you plan on charter fishing or taking an afternoon harbor cruise on the Vista Fleet. Many travelers who visit Duluth also will enjoy many of these attractions as well:
Area Attractions
College of St. Scholastica 723-6000
1200 Kenwood Avenue
Four-Year Liberal Arts Private College
Depot
727-8025
506 West Michigan Street
Home of three museums and four performing arts groups. Built in 1892 as a train station.
Duluth/Superior Symphony Orchestra
733-7575
Performs at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center
Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center
350 Harbor Drive
8,000 seat arena, 2,400 seat auditorium, and a 100,000 square foot convention center.
Enger Tower
West Skyline Drive and 16th Avenue West
Five-story octagonal tower which provides a beautiful view of the Duluth/Superior area.
Fond du Luth Casino
722-0280
129 East Superior Street
Open Monday-Thursday 10am-2am and 24 hours on weekends
Glensheen Mansion
726-8910
3300 London Road
39-Room Jacobean Revival estate finished in 1908
Gooseberry Falls State Park
218-834-3855
Off Highway 61 North of Two Harbors
Great Lakes Aquarium
740-3474
353 Harbor Drive
Only 100% freshwater aquarium in North America featuring science, culture, history, and ecology exhibits for visitors to explore.
Jay Cooke State Park
218-384-4610
South of Carlton, MN on Highway 23
Lake Superior College
733-7600
2101 Trinity Road
Lake Superior Maritime Visitors Center (free)
727-2497
600 Lake Avenue
Operated by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. Exhibits and programs detailing the history of the Duluth waterfront and harbor.
Lake Superior Zoo
730-4900
72 Ave West & Grand Avenue
Zoo attractions featuring animals from around the world, contact corral, children’s zoo, primate center, concessions, and gift shop.
Lakewalk
From Duluth Ship Canal to 26th Avenue East, passes image wall and the Vietnam Vetrerans Memorial. The lakewalk stretches 2.5 miles one-way.
Miller Hill Mall
727-8301
Highway 53 and Trinity Road
Over 100 department stores and shops
North Shore Scenic Railroad
722-1273
506 West Michigan Street, parking located below the Depot
Travels between Duluth and Two Harbors
Skyline Drive
Becks Road in Gary to Lester River Road in Lester Park. Has a great view overlooking the city and lake.
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
218-226-4735
Off Highway 61 north of Two Harbors
Tweed Museum of Art
726-8222
10 University Drive
Located at the University of Minnesota-Duluth
University of Minnesota Duluth
726-8000
10 University Drive
Home of the Marshall Performing Arts Center, Northeast Minnesota Historical Center, Alworth Planetarium, and the Tweed Museum of Art.
Vista Fleet
722-6218
323 Harbor Drive
Offers Harbor Cruises from May until mid-October. Offers Lunch, Dinner, Sightseeing, and Moonlight Cruises available.
William A. Irvin
722-7876
350 Harbor Drive
Tour a steamship designed to carry cargo and entertain VIP’s. Tours April through mid-October.
Duluth Restaurants and Fast Food Service
| London Road Area | ||
| Blackwoods Restaurants | 2525 London Road | 724-1612 |
| Perkin’s Family Restaurant | 2502 London Road | 728-3619 |
| Fast Food | ||
| Burger King | 2120 London Road | 724-1828 |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | 1910 London Road | 728-3500 |
| McDonald’s | 2101 London Road | 728-2091 |
| Pizza Hut | 1918 London Road | 724-8875 |
| Subway | 1931 London Road | 724-2522 |
| Taco John’s | 1810 London Road | 728-4797 |
| Wendy’s | 2220 London Road | 724-6780 |
| Canal Park Area | ||
| Bellisio’s | 425 S Lake Avenue | 727-4921 |
| Grandma’s Saloon & Grill | 522 S Lake Avenue | 727-4192 |
| Grandma’s Sports Bar & Grill | 425 S Lake Avenue | 722-4724 |
| Green Mill | 340 Lake Avenue | 727-7000 |
| Lake Avenue Café | 394 S Lake Avenue | 722-2355 |
| Little Angie’s Cantina & Grill | 11 E Buchanan | 727-6117 |
| Old Chicago | 327 Lake Avenue South | 720-2966 |
| Red Lobster | 301 S Lake Avenue South | 722-7390 |
| Taste of Saigon | 394 S Lake Avenue South | 727-1598 |
| Timberlodge Steakhouse | 325 S Lake Avenue South | 722-2624 |
| Downtown Area | ||
| Pickwick | 508 East Superior Street | 727-8901 |
| Porter’s | Holiday Center | 727-6746 |
| Delivery Services | ||
| China Café | 1623 London Road | 728-0100 |
| Chinese Dragon | 108 E Superior Street | 723-4036 |
| Green Mill | 340 Lake Avenue | 727-7000 |
| Beijing House | 1219 E Superior Street | 724-2627 |
| Pizza Hut | 1918 London Road | 724-8875 |
| Sammy’s Pizza – East | 4631 E Superior Street | 525-6604 |
| Vintage Italian Pizza | 1830 E 8th Street | 728-4411 |
