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    A starting point for exploring Duluth

    Explore a shortlist from our researched local directory. Each group explains how its places were selected. These suggestions are separate from the community votes above and do not represent a citywide award.

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    Local restaurants to get to know

    Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.

    An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

    Pub and games venue

    310 Pub

    Pub and games venue · 310 S Lake Avenue

    310 Pub is a pub on South Lake Avenue in Duluth. Its operator website shows food and drinks, pool tables and arcade-style games, with current contact and visiting information.

    Cocktail bar

    Altitude Cocktails

    Cocktail bar · 2631 W Superior St

    Altitude Cocktails is a cocktail bar at 2631 W Superior St in Duluth. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Mediterranean restaurant

    Alto Pino Duluth

    Mediterranean restaurant · 7 W Superior St

    Alto Pino Duluth is a mediterranean restaurant at 7 W Superior St in Duluth. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Mexican restaurant

    Azteca’s Mexican Grill

    Mexican restaurant · 2224 Mountain Shadow Dr

    Azteca’s Mexican Grill is a restaurant on Mountain Shadow Drive in Duluth. Its operator website presents Mexican dishes, drinks and menus, with contact and location information.

    Asian restaurant

    Bali Asian Cuisine

    Asian restaurant · 1931 W Superior St

    Bali Asian Cuisine is a restaurant on West Superior Street in Duluth. Its operator website presents Indonesian dishes and Asian-fusion options, with menus, online ordering and visiting information.

    Brewery and taproom

    Blacklist Brewing Co.

    Brewery and taproom · 206 East Superior Street

    Blacklist Brewing Co. is a brewery and taproom on East Superior Street in Duluth. Its operator website presents its beers, taproom, axe-throwing activities and local brewing team.

    Independent shops worth exploring

    Browse locally rooted shops and find something beyond the usual chains.

    An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

    Hardware home and garden store

    Andrens

    Hardware home and garden store · 5600 Grand Ave

    Andrens is a hardware home and garden store at 5600 Grand Ave in Duluth. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Kitchen and gift shop

    Blue Heron Trading Company

    Kitchen and gift shop · 394 S Lake Ave

    Blue Heron Trading Company is a shop on South Lake Avenue in Duluth. Its operator website presents kitchenware, home goods and specialty gifts, with store and contact information.

    Bike and ski shop

    Continental Ski & Bike

    Bike and ski shop · 1305 E. 1st St

    Continental Ski & Bike is a bike and ski shop on East 1st Street in Duluth. Its operator website presents bikes, ski equipment, service information and a locally based shop team.

    Farmers market

    Duluth Farmer’s Market

    Farmers market · 1324 E 3rd St

    Duluth Farmer’s Market is a local market on East 3rd Street in Duluth. Its operator website introduces local producers and provides information about seasonal market visits and events.

    Piano showroom and service

    Duluth Fine Pianos

    Piano showroom and service · 331 W. Superior St

    Duluth Fine Pianos is an independently operated piano showroom on West Superior Street in Duluth. Its operator website introduces owner John Pierce and presents piano sales, moving and service information.

    Outdoor store

    Duluth Gear Exchange

    Outdoor store · 510 E 4th St

    Duluth Gear Exchange is an outdoor store at 510 E 4th St in Duluth. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Make a day of it

    Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.

    An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

    Indoor amusement center

    Adventure Zone

    Indoor amusement center · 329 S Lake Avenue

    Adventure Zone is an indoor amusement center on South Lake Avenue in Duluth. Its operator website presents arcade games, laser tag, mini golf and other family activities, with visiting information.

    Community art studio

    Duluth Art Institute

    Community art studio · 2229 W. Second Street

    Duluth Art Institute operates the DAI Studio in its Lincoln Park Building on West Second Street in Duluth. Its operator history and location information identify the community art studio, ceramics spaces and classes at…

    Childrens museum

    Duluth Children's Museum

    Childrens museum · 2125 W Superior St

    Duluth Children's Museum is a childrens museum at 2125 W Superior St in Duluth. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Pottery studio and gallery

    Duluth Pottery

    Pottery studio and gallery · 1924 West Superior Street

    Duluth Pottery is a pottery studio and gallery on West Superior Street in Duluth. Its operator website presents handmade pottery and tile, gallery displays and artist Karin Kraemer’s work.

    Locally owned hostel

    Hostel Du Nord

    Locally owned hostel · 217 W 1st Street

    Hostel du Nord is a family-owned hostel on West 1st Street in Duluth. Its operator website presents shared and private accommodations, common spaces and booking information.

    Glass studio and gallery

    Lake Superior Art Glass

    Glass studio and gallery · 357 Canal Park Drive

    Lake Superior Art Glass is a working glass studio and gallery on Canal Park Drive in Duluth. Its operator website presents handmade glass, glassmaking classes and opportunities to watch artists at work.

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