The North Shore

DULUTH

Willard Munger State Trail
Bike the fourteen-mile trail leg (on a paved surface with easy grades) for spectacular views of the St. Louis River, Duluth, and Superior.

Park Point

South Pier Inn
Great views from its location at the base of the lift bridge, bright rooms, and refined contemporary décor. 701 Lake Ave. S., 800-430-7437

SS William A. Irvin
Tour the hard-working ore carrier, once the pride of U.S. Steel’s Great Lakes Fleet. 301 Harbor Dr., 218-722-7876

Lakewalk
Strolling the 4.2-mile path is a must.

Fitger’s Brewery Complex
The Inn’s rooms are elegant with unexpected touches, including a complimentary pillow menu. 600 E. Superior St., 218-722-8826 

Fitger’s Brewhouse is where coeds and city slickers linger over handcrafted beer and tasty bar food. 218-279-2739 At the Redstar, the DJ nights, urbane vibe, and specialty-cocktail list might have you feeling like you’re not in Kansas anymore. Forget a fleece? Head downstairs to Wintergreen for well-styled outdoor clothes made in Ely. 218-365-6602

Pizza Lucé
This is one Twin Cities institution you’ll be happy to find up nord. 11 E. Superior St., 218-727-7400

Chester Creek Cafe
The focus is cheery, organic, local, and homemade. 1902 E. 8th St., 218-724-6811

Tweed Museum of Art
It mounts interesting exhibitions, from a 5,000-piece collection as well as touring exhibits. University of Minnesota–Duluth, 1201 Ordean Ct., 218-726-8222

Best Western Edgewater Resort & Water Park
The 35,000-square-foot water park and and resort has the only coconut trees on the North Shore. 2400 London Rd., 218-728-3601

Glensheen Mansion
Tour the 1908 jewel in Duluth’s crown, modeled after a seventeenth-century English estate. 3300 London Rd., 218-726-8910 CANAL PARK

Aerial Lift Bridge
The iconic bridge is raised and lowered about 5,500 times each shipping season.

Duluth Pack Store
Home of the venerable canvas sack and its modern incarnations, plus goods by top-shelf clothiers Dale of Norway and Filson. 365 Canal Park Dr., 800-849-4489

The Inn on Lake Superior
Spacious rooms, lake and bridge views, and a heated roof-top pool. 350 Canal Park Dr., 888-668-4352                 

Sivertson Gallery
An eclectic mix of work by regional artists, Native Americans, and Canadian Inuit. 361 Canal Park Dr., 888-815-5814

Northern Lights Books & Gifts
Head here for a tome on Superior shipwrecks or a Betsy Bowen children’s book. 307 Canal Park Dr., 800-868-8904

Waters of Superior
There’s nary a Northwoods trinket to be found among the distinctive clothing, jewelry, and home accessories. Don’t miss the photography of Craig Blacklock. 395 Lake Ave. S., 877-387-9766

The Suites at Waterfront Plaza
Expect whirlpool tubs and new kitchens, plus high ceilings and exposed beams that hearken back to its time as a working warehouse. 325 Lake Ave. S., 218-722-2143KNIFE RIVER

New Scenic Café
The globally inspired menu includes Mediterranean, Asian, and regional fare. 5461 North Shore Dr., 218-525-6274

Nokomis Restaurant & Bar
A pretty dining room, sweeping views of Superior, and exciting takes on classic comfort food. 5593 North Shore Dr., 218-525-2286

Stoney Point
The cool rock outcroppings are perfect for picnics and produce waves in a nor’easter. Near Scenic 61 at Alseth Rd.

Russ Kendall’s Smokehouse
Sells supreme smoked fish. 149 Scenic Hwy., 218-834-5995

Mel’s Fish House
A local fave in a charming red shanty. 218-834-5858

Stonegate on Superior
Stunning views in lieu of TV and phone. The log cabin and Rooms 5 and 8 are tops. Scenic 61, 218-834-3355

Larsmont Cottages
Scandinavian fishing-village architecture meets Adirondack lodge luxury, with guided day trips and grocery delivery. 596 Larsont Way, Scenic 61, 218-834-8250