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What to do and see in Duluth, Minnesota (MN): The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
Perfectly positioned at the westernmost tip of sparkling blue Lake Superior, Duluth offers visitors a true escape from the stresses of everyday life and an opportunity to enjoy nature. You can opt for a more leisurely pace: spending time at one of the city's 23 beautiful parks, taking an unhurried drive along the scenic North Shore, bird watching at Hawk Ridge, skipping stones on the Lake with the kids. Or go for a more structured itinerary: the aquarium in the morning, lunch at a sumptuous restaurant on the waterfront plus a tour of the famous Sculpture Walk, then a visit to the historic Railroad Depot in the afternoon. Either way, you are sure to leave Duluth feeling relaxed and refreshed.
Restaurants in Duluth
1. Lakewalk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 906 reviews
Running along the edge of Lake Superior is a winding and hilly path, a favorite place for skating, biking, jogging and walking.
Reviewed By sonofthor1944 - Rice Lake, United States
The Lakewalk is a Duluth signature destination which allows pedestrians, bicyclists or Segway riders a several mile route along Lake Superior which includes numerous scenic and historical sights.
2. Minnesota's North Shore Scenic Drive
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,952 reviews
Reviewed By Rwhite1129 - Kenosha, United States
First of all let me say that driving this road is a must when visiting Duluth. I spent the entire day driving this path and pulling off to see waterfalls and hike various trails. The lakefront views and small towns along the way have so much charm to offer. Plan your trip beforehand- GPS is great to navigate along the way. Some waterfalls along the way are off the beaten path and require more time and strenous hiking to get to. Today my husband and I hiked the following- Gooseberry Falls (Gooseberry Falls State Park), Illgen Falls, Caribou Falls, Cross River Falls (right off 61), Hidden Falls, and Cascade Falls (Cascade River State Park). The views are amazing and some of the trails were a little icy but it was so beautiful.
3. Duluth Huskies at Wade Stadium
4. SUPerior Paddle
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
SUPerior Paddle provides paddle board rentals, delivery, and adventures. SUPerior Paddle Boarding is built upon one simple principle – our love of Lake Superior. You will not find another lake like it. Our goal at SUPerior Paddle is to provide you with an unforgettable North Shore experience. We we will deliver paddle boards to your location. Paddle on!
5. Duluth Glides
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 275 reviews
YES, we are OPEN! See our website for our Covid Safety and Preparedness Plan. Glide effortlessly on our Lakeside Segway Tour into Duluth's Lakeside/Canal Park area, or the Historic Homes Tour, the Glensheen Mansion Tour, the Downtown Historic Tour or our brief Segway Experience Tour. Tours range from 1 - 3 hours. Private tours are available. Explore more highlights of Duluth on your own Segway Personal Transporter (PT) than possible by any other mode of transportation. Based on our unedited "5 Star" reviews on our website and TripAdvisor, others agree this is a phenomenal experience and in many cases the highlight of their entire time in Duluth. Locals have equally been enthusiastic.
6. The Duluth Experience
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 634 reviews
Experience Outdoor Adventure, Epic Storytelling and Locally Crafted Beer If you’re looking to connect with the local craft beer scene, learn about Duluth’s rich history, or experience the epic outdoor adventures that make Duluth the #1 outdoor recreation town in the nation…. then welcome to The Duluth Experience. We’re a passionate team of Duluthians who will guide you behind-the-scenes so you can experience Duluth like the locals. Duluth is an amazing town with a lot to offer. If you’re looking to connect with the local craft beer scene, explore Duluth’s rich history, and experience the epic outdoor adventures that make Duluth the #1 outdoor recreation town in the nation…. then welcome to The Duluth Experience! Join us for a variety of experiences: snowshoeing, fat tire biking, kayaking, mountain biking, road biking, history & sightseeing bus tours, walking tours, craft beer brewery tours, and more!
7. Day Tripper of Duluth
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5.0 based on 279 reviews
Guided outdoor adventures in Duluth, MN. Paddle on the world's largest lake, or pedal some of the 100 miles of single track mountain bike trails. Day Tripper of Duluth offers guided tours year round. Trips vary from 90 minutes to multi day adventures. From couples to large events we can accommodate any group size. Check out our website for our full range of tour options and booking.
8. Solve Entertainment Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 264 reviews
Solve Entertainment creates live-action, interactive and immersive escape room experiences. With a commitment to high levels of theatricality and creativity, Solve aims to transform the Duluth entertainment landscape with real-world, tangible and tactile adventures where the audience becomes the hero. Our locally crafted escape room company produces family-friendly adventures dedicated to creating unforgettable memories. New saftey procedures ensure three hours between experiences, private games only, and no-contact game mastering.
Reviewed By Meander812262
Solve entertainment is one of the two escape room brands in Duluth. Solve provides the more challenging and immersive adventures and changes their themes more frequently to provide ongoing entertainment value for people who frequent Duluth. Their style varies from standard escape room experiences because the game master is a more active participant in the experience as an overhead voice of a child in the babysitter room (that had a bit of a dark twist the further you get) and a headquarters detective in the Christmas themed silent night room. Both were fun and challenging and included puzzles of all types including logical, seeker, spatial, abstract, and easy but time consuming for example which gives everyone in your group of all different experience and ability levels an opportunity to participate. The rooms are very difficult for just a couple, but possible for an experienced duo, but 4-6 is a nice number. This review was written during the time of the covid pandemic and solve has definitely thought carefully about how to approach safety and health. The escape experience is entirely contactless where a line leads you to a lobby where only your group is. There are additional colored lines that lead to the rooms themselves and restrooms. The game master joins through the TV from a nearby isolated room to explain the rules and game. Solve also provided masks, sanitizer, and gloves for participant use.
9. Zero Hour Escape Rooms
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,297 reviews
You are trapped in a room. But it's not an ordinary room, it's a real life adventure game designed for small groups of friends, families, co-workers or strangers. You look around and begin to notice strange objects and messages - or are they clues? - scattered around. Can you and your team solve the puzzles, figure out the clues, find the key, and escape the room? You'll have to think on your feet: our games require you to think your way out, not break your way out. You have 60 minutes, so be quick!
Reviewed By 744sales
It was a great time and way to get my employees to communicate better with eachother. I think it really bought members of my team together plus the enchanted forest was amazing full of clues and kept us on our toes the whole time.
10. Aerial Lift Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,668 reviews
Originally constructed in 1905 as an aerial lift, this unusual elevator bridge is 386 feet long and spans the canal entrance to Duluth Harbor.
Reviewed By lindakimberley - Virginia, United States
We stayed by the iconic Duluth Aerial Bridge and enjoyed seeing it in operation, fun to watch as the big freighters head in and out of the Duluth area. If you are in Duluth, definitely make time to check this out especially if you enjoy seeing the big freighters.
