Duluth Splurge!

Duluth, Minnesota is a port city right on the south west corner of Lake Superior. There are several restaurants and fun things to do if you're looking to treat yourself to a weekend away. Enjoy the ambiance of the lakeside by hopping around the upscale cocktail lounges and Italian restaurants in Canal Park. Take a Vista Star dinner boat ride around the harbor, or browse the boutique shops in the DeWitt-Seitz building in the heart of Canal Park. Duluth is a great Minnesota town because it is small enough to enjoy the lake without big city bustle, but large enough where you won't run out of things to do.

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The Grand Superior Lodge is located outside of Duluth about twenty minutes up Hwy 61. For the true Northwoods feel, splurge on a suite at this hotel. The lodge's rustic feel brings you to the quiet of the wilderness, without being too far from the city. Book a suite an enjoy lake views right from your window. Wander down to the lake edge and listen to the lapping waves on the shore. Wake up to the sunset, make some coffee and soak in the bliss of being disconnected from the world for a weekend.
Bellisio's Italian Restaurant is on the harbor side of Canal Park and boasts and extensive wine menu. Grab a drink and head out to the harbor-side patio seating. This place is the ultimate treat in Duluth if you like Italian food. Try the lasagna--the chefs layer cheese, noodles, meat and marinara in a perfect blend of Italian flavors.... More >
Bellisio's Italian Restaurant is on the harbor side of Canal Park and boasts and extensive wine menu. Grab a drink and head out to the harbor-side patio seating. This place is the ultimate treat in Duluth if you like Italian food. Try the lasagna--the chefs layer cheese, noodles, meat and marinara in a perfect blend of Italian flavors. Bellisio's is a great date restaurant, and it's intimate atmosphere caters to people looking to escape the crowd for a nice meal out.
The lodge's rustic feel brings you to the quiet of the wilderness, without being too far from the city.
Sivertson Gallery shows the best of the best in Northwoods arts and crafts. Tucked into the Canal Park strip of shops, the gallery is a long room featuring pottery, crystal, paintings, carvings, statues, handmade jewelry and more. Bringing the Northwoods feel to Duluth, Sivertson is the perfect place to to pick up a few souvenirs for f... More >
Sivertson Gallery shows the best of the best in Northwoods arts and crafts. Tucked into the Canal Park strip of shops, the gallery is a long room featuring pottery, crystal, paintings, carvings, statues, handmade jewelry and more. Bringing the Northwoods feel to Duluth, Sivertson is the perfect place to to pick up a few souvenirs for family at home.
The Radisson Duluth Harborview is one of the coolest restaurants in Duluth. Literally at the top of one of Duluth's skyscrapers, the revolving circular restaurant provides panoramic views of the harbor and hillside, making one revolution an hour. It moves so slowly that you can hardly feel it, but as you eat and look out the window, th... More >
The Radisson Duluth Harborview is one of the coolest restaurants in Duluth. Literally at the top of one of Duluth's skyscrapers, the revolving circular restaurant provides panoramic views of the harbor and hillside, making one revolution an hour. It moves so slowly that you can hardly feel it, but as you eat and look out the window, the views change providing a truly unique dining experience. You don't have to stay at the Radisson to eat here.
The Vista Fleet, Duluth's famous harbor and lake tour company, provides sightseeing, dinner cruises, and rides for weddings and private charters. It is the ideal way to see the harbor and lake, and on your tour, the boat will actually travel underneath the lift bridge, giving you full views of the pier and city. You can eat on the boat... More >
The Vista Fleet, Duluth's famous harbor and lake tour company, provides sightseeing, dinner cruises, and rides for weddings and private charters. It is the ideal way to see the harbor and lake, and on your tour, the boat will actually travel underneath the lift bridge, giving you full views of the pier and city. You can eat on the boat from friendly pizza lunches to elegant dinner cruises. The boat has a full service bar. A Vista cruise is worth adding to a splurge weekend agenda.
Occasionally someone will play the piano in the main central hall.
DeWitt-Seitz offers the best boutique shopping in Duluth. Many Northshore artists feature their work on display here. If you like pottery and art, or handmade sweaters and kitchen tools, or jewelry and toys for the kids, DeWitt has it all. Grab a cup of coffee and stroll through the quaint, cabin-feel interior. Occasionally someone will play the piano in the main central hall. This building is right next to Bellisio's by th... More
DeWitt-Seitz offers the best boutique shopping in Duluth. Many Northshore artists feature their work on display here. If you like pottery and art, or handmade sweaters and kitchen tools, or jewelry and toys for the kids, DeWitt has it all. Grab a cup of coffee and stroll through the quaint, cabin-feel interior. Occasionally someone will play the piano in the main central hall. This building is right next to Bellisio's by the harbor and is the perfect place to pick up gifts or shop for fun.
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Patty Hodapp
Patty Hodapp
Patty is a girl who can't stay put. An expat at heart, she has lived in Ireland, England, Italy, and New York and she's a Minnesota native. Patty loves to travel, meet strangers, and write about her experiences along the way. She's wrapping up her degrees in magazine journalism and medieval renaissance history from Syracuse University, NY.
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