home Plan Your Duluth Golf Trip in 60 Seconds North Shore golf with Lake Superior as your backdrop
Duluth sits where the forests meet Lake Superior, offering rugged beauty and a no-frills golf trip vibe. Superior National headlines a solid collection of affordable courses, while the city's booming brewery scene and North Shore adventures keep the trip full.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Duluth — curated for groups.
4 coursesSummer DLH (15 min drive)50-200k population
Courses Where to Stay house Sleeps 12-16
$500-$1500/night
Park Point and North Shore lakefront properties
full kitchen lake views fire pit hot tub sauna deck
cabin Sleeps 8-12
$300-$800/night
North Shore Highway 61 corridor
full kitchen fireplace sauna wooded setting lake access
Dining
Boat Club Restaurant $$$ seafood Fine dining in the historic Duluth Harbor — walleye, lake trout, and great steaks
Zeitgeist Cafe & Kunst $$$ farm-to-table Arts-oriented eatery with seasonal menus and an artsy vibe — one of Duluth's best
Duluth Grill $$ casual Farm-to-table diner with massive portions — benedicts, burgers, and locally sourced everything
Valentini's Supper Club $$ italian Old-school Italian supper club — family-style pasta and meatballs, BYOB allowed
Black Woods Grill & Bar $$$ steakhouse Family-owned since the early 90s with signature steaks — a local hit known for tender and flavorful cuts
4.3 stars Nightlife
Bent Paddle Brewing brewpub Duluth's flagship brewery — Cold Press Black, Bent Hop IPA, spacious taproom with games
Hoops Brewing brewpub Small-batch brewery from a legendary local brewmaster — rotating taps and a cozy taproom
Sir Benedict's Tavern Late Night dive Live music every night in a cozy basement bar — folk, bluegrass, and open mics
Carmody Irish Pub Late Night sports bar Irish pub vibes with a great beer list and TVs — solid late-night spot
Vikre Distillery Cocktail Room cocktail Craft gin and aquavit distillery with a gorgeous cocktail room on the harbor
Activities Duluth Brewery Trail brewery 3-4 hours $20-$50/pp
Bent Paddle, Hoops, Castle Danger, Ursa Minor, Earth Rider — Duluth is a craft beer powerhouse
Lake Superior Charter Fishing fishing half day $125-$200/pp
Chase lake trout and salmon on the biggest Great Lake — book multiple boats for the full crew
North Shore Scenic Drive & Hike hiking half day $0-$10/pp
Drive Highway 61 and hike Gooseberry Falls, Split Rock Lighthouse, or Tettegouche State Park
Kayak Lake Superior kayaking 2-3 hours $50-$85/pp
Sea kayak along the shore and into sea caves — guided tours available for all skill levels
Vikre Distillery Tour distillery 1-2 hours $15-$25/pp
Tour a harbor-front craft distillery making gin, aquavit, and whiskey from local grains
