Amity & Doran’s guidebook

Amity & Doran
Amity & Doran
Amity & Doran’s guidebook

Our Favorite Twin Ports Restaurants

These are just a few of the best places that we frequent in the twin ports. Weather you're looking for a good pizza, sit down dinner or just a quick bite, we are sure you'll like our suggestions.
"The rueben is spectacular" This is Amity and Doran's favorite restaurant with an amazing menu! There's absolutely something for everyone!
9 locals recommend
Corktown Deli & Brews
102 W Superior St
9 locals recommend
"The rueben is spectacular" This is Amity and Doran's favorite restaurant with an amazing menu! There's absolutely something for everyone!
Oink, Moo, Cluck, this place is meatastic!
29 locals recommend
OMC Smokehouse
1909 W Superior St
29 locals recommend
Oink, Moo, Cluck, this place is meatastic!
Duluth legend for farm-to-table feasting. Seen on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. They do everything well but breakfast is the best!!
64 locals recommend
Duluth Grill
118 S 27th Ave W
64 locals recommend
Duluth legend for farm-to-table feasting. Seen on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. They do everything well but breakfast is the best!!
Ultra fresh pizza with a cool vibe in Canal Park and a new location about a mile away. We buy their dough to make pizza in our outside pizza oven. 😋
Vitta Pizza
307 Canal Park Dr
Ultra fresh pizza with a cool vibe in Canal Park and a new location about a mile away. We buy their dough to make pizza in our outside pizza oven. 😋
This place has amazing burgers and beer battered fries. We’ve never had a bad meal!
29 locals recommend
Fitger's Brewhouse Brewery and Grille
600 E Superior St
29 locals recommend
This place has amazing burgers and beer battered fries. We’ve never had a bad meal!
Unique burger menu, boozy shakes and fried Brussel sprouts will call you back again and again. This is the newest restaurant in Lincoln park. It doesn’t look like much but the burgers are amazing!!
Burger Paradox
Unique burger menu, boozy shakes and fried Brussel sprouts will call you back again and again. This is the newest restaurant in Lincoln park. It doesn’t look like much but the burgers are amazing!!
Amazing pasta dishes. You’ll need to make a reservation in advance but it’s worth it! Don’t forget dessert. 😃
29 locals recommend
Va Bene Caffe
734 E Superior St
29 locals recommend
Amazing pasta dishes. You’ll need to make a reservation in advance but it’s worth it! Don’t forget dessert. 😃
This is a local hot spot with a great menu from burgers to bbq. It’s a little out of town but worth the drive if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
7 locals recommend
The Breeze Inn
5168 Jean Duluth Rd
7 locals recommend
This is a local hot spot with a great menu from burgers to bbq. It’s a little out of town but worth the drive if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Do not miss this place!! Unique hand made ice cream to die for. Even vegan ice cream if you’re lactose intolerant.
13 locals recommend
Love Creamery
1908 W Superior St
13 locals recommend
Do not miss this place!! Unique hand made ice cream to die for. Even vegan ice cream if you’re lactose intolerant.

Local Breweries, Cider Houses & Distilleries

Lots of cool local brews to check out in Duluth, within 1.5 miles of our apartment.
Recently expanded taproom featuring many craft options, only available in Duluth. Fun, free games including 'bubble hockey' and a kid friendly play area. This place is a loved local hot spot yet welcoming to a new face. Bring a friendly vibe and an adventurist palate.
33 locals recommend
Bent Paddle Brewing Co. Taproom
1832 W Michigan St
33 locals recommend
Recently expanded taproom featuring many craft options, only available in Duluth. Fun, free games including 'bubble hockey' and a kid friendly play area. This place is a loved local hot spot yet welcoming to a new face. Bring a friendly vibe and an adventurist palate.
When downtown, stop by for some amazing brew not found on the mainstream along with Ax Throwing! Yup, AX THROWING!! Call ahead and book an hour or three (its trickier than you think!) But so fun! The beer selection is unique and fun. I love my sours a bit on the sweet side so I often ask if they have any home made syrup behind the bar (which they always do). Talk about a one of a kind experience!
9 locals recommend
Blacklist Artisan Ales
206 East Superior Street
9 locals recommend
When downtown, stop by for some amazing brew not found on the mainstream along with Ax Throwing! Yup, AX THROWING!! Call ahead and book an hour or three (its trickier than you think!) But so fun! The beer selection is unique and fun. I love my sours a bit on the sweet side so I often ask if they have any home made syrup behind the bar (which they always do). Talk about a one of a kind experience!
Try the flight and learn about cider.
11 locals recommend
Duluth Cider
2307 W Superior St
11 locals recommend
Try the flight and learn about cider.
Newly opened with fresh cider.
9 locals recommend
Wild State Cider
2515 W Superior St
9 locals recommend
Newly opened with fresh cider.
Totally worth the drive over the bridge. The pizza is AMAZING and the locally crafted beers will complement any palate. Check website for live music; the Salty Dogs are great.
24 locals recommend
Thirsty Pagan Brewing
1615 Winter St
24 locals recommend
Totally worth the drive over the bridge. The pizza is AMAZING and the locally crafted beers will complement any palate. Check website for live music; the Salty Dogs are great.
The official taphouse of Earthrider Brewing. Crowlers to go and a top selection of beer. Just a quick skip across the bridge in Superior. Check schedule for live music.
10 locals recommend
Cedar Lounge - Earth Rider Brewery taproom
1715 North 3rd Street
10 locals recommend
The official taphouse of Earthrider Brewing. Crowlers to go and a top selection of beer. Just a quick skip across the bridge in Superior. Check schedule for live music.
Wood fired pizza made in house. Large on tap selection brewed locally. Outdoor seating.
15 locals recommend
Ursa Minor Brewing
2415 W Superior St
15 locals recommend
Wood fired pizza made in house. Large on tap selection brewed locally. Outdoor seating.
Reservations required for a personalized tasting experience. Make this your first stop in Canal Park.
17 locals recommend
Vikre Distillery
525 S Lake Ave
17 locals recommend
Reservations required for a personalized tasting experience. Make this your first stop in Canal Park.
Great staff and unique cocktails with a wide array of beer, ciders and seltzers.
The Boreal House
Great staff and unique cocktails with a wide array of beer, ciders and seltzers.

Local Retail

Checkout the gear of the Minnesota North Shore at Frost River.
6 locals recommend
Frost River
1910 W Superior St
6 locals recommend
Checkout the gear of the Minnesota North Shore at Frost River.
The most popular and modern Duluth branded merchandise favored by locals, right in the Lincoln Park Craft District. https://dlhclothing.com/
DLH Clothing
8 North 20th Avenue West
The most popular and modern Duluth branded merchandise favored by locals, right in the Lincoln Park Craft District. https://dlhclothing.com/

City advice

Getting around

Mountain Bike

With almost 100 miles of single track in Duluth, your definitive guide to all things mountain bike is Coggs. https://www.coggs.com/ Look up trail maps, open/close schedules & events.
Getting around

Hiking

With Duluth's hills, woods & wildlife, hiking is a great way to experience the Northland. Check out trail conditions, parking & tips before you tie your shoes at the Superior Hiking Trail website. https://superiorhiking.org/ Whether you're on a Hike-through, Trail running or on a Day hike, Duluth has a lot to offer.
Getting around

Walk, Inline Skate, Street Bike, One-wheel

If Mountain biking and Trail hiking are a couple notches above your ability, there are other options to enjoy the outdoors in Duluth. The Lakewalk at Canal Park is nearly 8 miles of paved surface connecting Bayfront Park to Brighton Beach. Get your fresh air and enjoy beautiful views of Lake Superior. https://duluthmn.gov/parks/parks-listing/lakewalk/ The Willard Munger Trail is a series of multi-use trails between Duluth & Hinkley, MN. Learn more here: https://www.exploreminnesota.com/profile/willard-munger-state-trail/23532
Useful phrases

If you accidentally bump into someone, say "Ope!".

Here's what you need to know about this useful word: https://www.startribune.com/sorry-but-why-do-minnesotans-say-ope-all-the-time/511630701/