Duluth’s best local businesses
The 133 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.
● Updated Aug 2
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133 businesses across 11 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.
- 01Restaurants
- 02Beauty
- 03Shopping
- 04Entertainment
- 05Nightlife
- 06Bakeries & Sweets
- 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage
- 08Arts & Culture
- 09Home & Garden
- 10Sporting Goods
- 11Parks & Outdoors
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Businesses in categories too small for their own page — yet.
Amity Valley Kennels covers the full pet-care trifecta with modern boarding, careful grooming and decades of miniature and toy poodle…
When the shedding hits hard, Top Knots To Tails makes pups look and feel fresh with full grooms that include the must-haves, attention to…
Burning Tree Plaza
OtherOpen-air center featuring a grocery store, as well as shopper-favored retailers.
Former warehouse (and mattress factory) with a variety of stores, cafes and eateries.
Holiday Center
OtherShopping complex connecting the library, transit center and Tech Village, including a skywalk.
Miller Hill Mall
OtherFamiliar brands & casual eateries compose this indoor-outdoor complex with a contemporary feel.
Casual cafe serving coffee and tea alongside breakfast dishes and lunch fare.
Perk Place Coffeehouse is an easy win this week, keeping Duluth buzzing with from-scratch pastries, a full espresso bar featuring Duluth…
Heaven on Earth Wellness Spa
Health & WellnessWhether you need a deep reset or just want to feel like a snowplow never happened to your body, Heaven on Earth Wellness Spa offers…
Michaels
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsChain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).
Schmitt Music
Hobbies, Books, & CraftsChain music store focusing on woodwind, brass, string & percussion instruments & accessories.
Vista Fleet
ServicesFamily-friendly company running cruises offering brunch and dinner sailings, plus pizza-themed rides.
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