We know most of you are traveling far and wide to be with us on our wedding day, so we wanted to give you so recommendations to check out and enjoy our favorite place as much as we do!
Hawk’s Ridge & Seven Bridges Road
– Take a journey through seven bridges road all the way up to Hawk’s Ridge that has one of the best views of superior. There are various hiking path’s you can take. Just park on the road and start walking!
Hartley Nature Center
– Hartley was one of Benji and I’s first few dates! It’s further up on the hill, but has various beautiful terrains
Lake Walk
– Starting in Canal Park and following superior’s coast line, there is a nice paved path you can follow with gorgeous 360 views
Enger Tower
-This landmark is quite popular in Duluth. You can either park and just climb the tower, or the park also connects to the Superior Hiking Trail that starts south of Duluth and spans all the way to the Canadian Border!
Breakfast: Duluth Grill
– Featured on Diner’s Drive-In’s and Dives, this place does not disappoint. They have a unique brunch menu and grow a lot of their own ingredients! Pro Tip: Go to the website and get added to the virtual waitlist before heading there. The wait can get to be pretty long because it’s so popular.
Benji and Megan’s favorite item on the menu: Miso Pork Belly Benedict
Lunch: Northern Water’s Smokehaus
– Located right in canal park, this sandwich shop is one of our favorites to go to. The have fun options and are known for their smoked salmon.
Benji and Megan’s favorite item on the menu: Big Dipper with Porketta
Dinner: New Scenic Cafe
– This cafe is a little bit of a drive and more pricey, but so worth it. This is the restaurant where we celebrate all of our big events in life. Take the scenic byway up the shore and enjoy a nice dinner. Pro Tip: Make sure to make a reservation a week or two in advance if you are planning on going. You can just call!
Megan and Benji’s favorite item on the menu: If they have the fig’s on their list of specials, get them!!
Park Point
Even though we’ll be celebrating there all day for the wedding, it’s worth a visit on a hot day to relax on the beach and take a dip in chilly Superior!
Rent a Bike
You can rent a bike in Canal Park near grandma’s and ride down the Lake walk instead of walking it!
Vista Fleet
Duluth has a boat ride you can take from the harbor out onto the lake! There’s multiple options including dinner or drinks on the boat.
– Dovetail Cafe and Marketplace
– Duluth Coffee Company
– Perk Place Coffee & Bakery
– Dream Cloud Roastery
– 190 Coffee
Vikre Distillery
– Visit the location of our first date and grab a drink from their seasonal rotating menu! It’s a fun spot in Canal Park right next to the lift bridge. Pro Tip: You can add yourself to their online waitlist as well. They tend to get busy in the summer and it saves the waiting.
Ursa Minor Brewing:
– This is our favorite brewery in town! They have the best wide range selection of beers and really good wood fired pizza to go with the beer. Ursa is also close to few other breweries and cideries in town which is ideal for a brewery hop.
Sir Benedict’s Tavern:
The cutest cozy tavern in town. They have have a variety of local beers on tap and yummy sandwiches to pair with it. It’s our favorite place to play cribbage and hangout. They also have a great view of Superior!
