Duluth Vacation Help

Jed · 10-17-2006

The Old Lady and I are planning a trip up to Duluth area for a week or so in late November early December to do some skiing, eating and relaxing. Just wondering if anyone on here can recommend some good places to stay, eat or see. Thanks for the help.

**Kracka** · 10-17-2006

Shit yeah I can help, I lived in the hole of a town for 5 years! You are pretty limited in the winter though. Are the both of you 21+?

tim · 10-17-2006

If you dont want to stay in town I know of a decent place.

It is just north of Duluth on the shore and is a little resort. I stayed there a couple of years ago during the off season and it was very cheap. They are 2 room "cabins" that have a full kitchen and little living room. It isnt a 'fun' place but more of a relaxing place away from town.

It is called Lake Breeze Resort.

I did a search on yellowpages.com and copied the link. Not sure if the link will work though.
http://www.yellowpages.com/sp/morein...68371&q=resort

Jed · 10-17-2006

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Originally Posted by S2kracka

Shit yeah I can help, I lived in the hole of a town for 5 years! You are pretty limited in the winter though. Are the both of you 21+?

Yep. Anything you can recommend would be great.

Tim-thanks for the suggestion we'll check it out and see what it's like.

I know that there probably isn't much to do in the winter besides ski and eat but hopefully we'll be able to find something to do even if it's just sit in front of a fireplace and have a relaxing drink.

blageo23 · 10-17-2006

When my Fam goes up there we stay at "The Inn on lake superior" in canal park. Its a really nice hotel and Grandmas is right across the street which is a pretty good place to eat.

**JET** · 10-18-2006

My g/f and I go up every year for my bday. We stay at Fitgers, really nice hotel and they have restraunts and everything connected so you don't have to go outside! It isn't cheap, but very nice. There is even a microbrew in the complex.

**Kracka** · 10-18-2006

Fitgers Brewhouse is a really good restaurant, and some of their beers are great too (others are lowsy though, so choose wisely!).

You have to check out the Anchor Bar in Superior though, its a definite dive bar, but the burgers are so damn good and cheap everone loves it!

Jed · 10-18-2006

I love a good dive burger. Thanks guys, I'll check these out.

xveganxcowboyx · 10-18-2006

Go a little farther north and stay at Lutsen. Skiing plus a resort right on the lake. Absolutely beautiful in the winter and a very short drive from Grand Marais which is absolutely worth spending a day in.

gofastman · 10-19-2006

Hacienda Del Sol, great authentic Mexacan food.

**Kracka** · 10-19-2006

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Hacienda Del Sol, great authentic Mexacan food.

Ick, that place is nasty. There is a place across the street from the Miller Hill Mall that is much better. I can't think of the name, but its right there. Baha Billy's in the Fitger's Complex (as discussed earlier) is pretty good too.

TheBlizzard · 10-21-2006

I grew up there for 20 years before I moved down here. Anyway, if you are into outdoors stuff take her down to Canal Park and walk around. Its awesome depending on the weather. Also if you are into nice views take her up on Skyline drive, there are a very scenic views that are great for parking (wink wink), not that I have ever done that sort of thing.

And the restaraunts around there are countless. I would suggest Black Woods Bar and Grill out on London Rd. Great place for lunch. For dinner take her to the Radisson Hotel, there is a restaraunt on top of it that actually rotates as you eat. It overlooks the lake and the city of Duluth, it rotates slowly, around once every 70 minutes.

Otehr than that, just take a drive around, by the lake and down to Park Point across the lift bridge, there is a lot to see.

**Kracka** · 10-21-2006

[QUOTE=TheBlizzard]I would suggest Black Woods Bar and Grill out on London Rd. QUOTE]
I recomend against that place, the portions get smaller and the food gets shittier as the time goes on.

If you're into the late-night happy hour stuff the best place would be Grizzlies up by the mall. For dinner the Radisson is very good as Craig suggested. If you like Chineese food, I LOVE the China Cafe on London Road.

xveganxcowboyx · 10-21-2006

There's a place that serves some great Vietnamese food as well. In that building. At the place.

Jed · 10-22-2006

LOL, You guys are great! I'll have to get a place with internet access just so I can look here to remember what all I need to check out. We are leaning towards this place http://www.mungerinn.com as it seems to be a decent little place and isn't too spendy. If you know it sucks please feel free to let me know. It would be nice to have a fireplace and and a hot tub to spend some "quality" time.

INTRIGUED · 10-22-2006

I personally wouldn't suggest the munger inn. But but seeing the website it looks like they have come a little ways from what I remember.

tim · 10-22-2006

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Originally Posted by S2kracka

I recomend against that place, the portions get smaller and the food gets shittier as the time goes on.

And the price keeps climbing. Think of an overpriced TimberLodge, if you can....

Jed · 10-22-2006

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Originally Posted by INTRIGUED

I personally wouldn't suggest the munger inn. But but seeing the website it looks like they have come a little ways from what I remember.

Thanks, maybe we'll keep looking.

**Kracka** · 10-22-2006

Holiday Inn downtown is a decent hotel, I've stayed there once and been through there many times. All the hotels in Canal Park are pretty decent too. Canal Park is a great place to stay if you are a touist since there is so much nearby (shops, restuarants, etc.).

Talian · 10-23-2006

Being a woman I can naturally be picky here is my 2 cents hope it helps.
The twin ports can be fun or hell pending on where you stay -a lot of the places are rat holes and sleeping in the car at the McDonalds parking lot or calling up the Grandparents to crash on the couch has more appeal. But there are 2 places I have stayed at and recommend.
The Inn on lake superior in Canal Park or Barker’s Island Inn they are clean and safe.

Here is a link to some deals Spirit Mountain has with local hotels + hotel info. http://www.spiritmt.com/lodging.aspx

Duluth has a Pizza Luce and they have live music.
http://www.pizzaluce.com/enterlink.html

Another local place is Sammy's Pizza; I grew up loving this place. When I am in town I go to the one in Superior on Tower Ave. it is kind of a sad Italian decor with a bar but the food is fab. and so is the bar tenders drinks. The pizza is a very good thin crust style and they don't skimp on the toppings they are usually packed or backed up with take out orders so plan on 20-30min on the pizza -2 people, get the large it goes fast.

If you want a semi fancy place to go for dinner but affordable ($9-$20) go to the Hammond Bar & Steak House on N.5TH St in Superior. It has a small menu but huge portions with lots of sides included and they do have fish that is fab too.