Spare Time & Lodging

Spare Time: What to do between games in Duluth...

Restaurants

• Take a spin at the top of the Radisson revolving restaurant for a spectacular view of the entire area
• Walk along the scenic Lake Walk along the shore of Lake Superior
• Check the beer selection and sandwiches at Sir Benedict's (805 Superior) for lunch overlooking the lake
• Go to Fitger's Brewhouse for excellent freshly brewed beer
• Really good Mexican food at Hacienda Del Sol (319 Superior), look for the Open & Abierto signs in the store front
• Have dessert at Portland Malt Shoppe just down the street (on Superior)
• Evenings should be downtown in the Canal Park area near the lift bridge
• Green Mill Half Price appetizers served from 9 until midnight on weeknights (Canal Park)
• Old Chicago (player favorite) also serving food until midnight in Canal Park

Sites & Attractions

The one-stop place is Canal Park. This is right on the lake and hard to miss (follow all the signs from I-35 to Lake Ave. exit then turn "lakeward"). Once parked there is enough to fill the day (or two) including:

• Watching the Lift Bridge go up/down (free)
• Grand Slam if you've got money to burn (or your kids do!) has indoor miniature golf, laser tag, and those wonderful ticket-spouting machines
• Take a tour of a real taconite ship, the SS William A. Irvin
• Learn more about iron mining and shipping in the museum
• Check out the Great Lakes Aquarium
• Eat, drink, & make merry at the restaurants and nightspots

Away from the maddening crowds...

If you want a more relaxing plan follow Superior St. to the edge of the main business district for the restaurants (Sir Benedict's & Hacienda) with the lake views and the 5 mile Lake Walk along Lake Superior.

• Turn left (away from the lake) at Lake St. exit from I-35
• Over the overpass to the light on Superior
• Turn right and go the several blocks past the casino until the lake reappears on your right

Afterwards take a trip along the bluff for a panoramic view of the port and lake.

Another option for the entire day (before the game) or for only a couple hours is to take the North Shore Scenic Railway. There are two trips: 6 and 1 1/2 hour. The 6-hour trip goes up to Two Harbors (2 hours each way with 2 hour stop once there) and is a beautiful and relaxing way to see Lake Superior close to shore (leaves 10 AM). The shorter trip departs several times during the day but only travels a few miles to northern edge of Duluth.

Lodging

BOOK IN ADVANCE!

Reservations are usually necessary for weekend games. Most accommodations are downtown and completely booked well in advance for events like Grama's Marathon and other events.

The Park Inn (218.727.8621, 250 Canal Park) is right on the harbor and near the heart of Canal Park. Though there are many others like the Radisson. For basic accommodations near the park try the Motel 6 (1.800.4Motel6) off the 27th Ave. exit or Super 8 (1.800.800.8000) off the 40th Ave exit.

Another excellent choice, a convenient short walk from all the attractions on Superior St. and Canal Park is the Voyageur Lakewalk Inn (1.800.258.3911, 333 E Superior St.).

When you don't have reservations (and all the signs say "sorry") head across the "high" bridge over to Superior, take the first exit and find "cheap" lodging in the smaller motels. The are only small hotels near the stadium itself or adjacent to exits off I-35.