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