Television commercials and Lifetime Channel movies always make the holidays appear to be stress-free. Moms have perfect manicures and make perfect turkeys. Everyone exchanges intricately wrapped and trimmed gifts. Reality looks a little different, right? You think that mani/pedi gift card you got for Mother’s Day is somewhere in your junk drawer, your bird is still semi-frozen, and you scratched out a few previous names on a saved gift bag and plopped in a present (tissue paper optional).
We see you, mama. You’re doing your best and we’re here to help relieve some of pressures of gift-giving. We are THRILLED to bring you the 2017 Holiday Gift Guide so you can shop local at small businesses in and around Duluth. Find resources for clothing, jewelry, toys, sweets, and even year long subscriptions, memberships, and experiences. Grab a friend, sneak out without the littles, and enjoy a wintery Duluth day shopping for everyone on your list.
A special shout out to our generous partners, Duluth Microblading Studio and Glensheen for making this guide possible. While this is a sponsored post, all ideas are 100% our own!
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Glensheen Mansion
In a world full of manufactured experiences, we have very few opportunities to fully immerse ourselves in authenticity. Glensheen offers one of those rare chances. Come see why Glensheen Mansion, perched on the shore of Lake Superior, is the most visited historic home in the Midwest. Our 12-acre estate features gardens, bridges, and the famous 39-room mansion built with remarkable 20th-century craftsmanship, telling the story of the Duluth region. Experience Glensheen in every season with special seasonally offered tours like the Candlelight Christmas Tours.
- A Glensheen Christmas: Saturday, November 18, 2017 – Sunday, January 7th, 2018
- The 39-room mansion is decked out for the holiday season with 25 Christmas trees and hundreds of feet of garland. 25 hidden elves throughout the mansion, free cookies and candy canes plus a hot cocoa bar.
- Candlelight Christmas Tours
- Glensheen’s newest Christmas happening. Experience the mansion at night illuminated only by the glow of the 25 Christmas trees.
- Fridays & Saturdays beginning Nov 18
- Dec 1, 2, 8, 9
- Dec 15 – 23
- Dec 26 – 30
- Glensheen’s newest Christmas happening. Experience the mansion at night illuminated only by the glow of the 25 Christmas trees.
Shop Small and Support Local!
Whimsy is Duluth’s only independently-owned children’s clothing boutique, located on the courtyard level of the Fitger’s Complex. We welcome everyone to the magical world of Whimsy, where everything is finely curated with loving eyes and hearts. We offer the finest from around the globe for baby to tween, with exceptional customer service. Customers will find high quality, special and unique products that aren’t available everywhere. We especially love carrying the best local and U.S.-made items for children, as well as lines that have an environmentally conscious or charitable component. We look forward to building relationships with our customers and providing a comfortable and enjoyable shopping experience for the whole family
PICHARDO BOUTIQUE is a women’s boutique selling business casual, athleisure and casual chic clothing, accessories, gift and home items. We inspire you to escape the ordinary and express yourself through fashion. In addition to our shop, Pichardo offers a unique shopping experience via temporary pop up shops and a renovated school bus. Our merchandise is a mix of trendy and contemporary styles priced between $8 and $150 with most items retailing under $55. We carry new brands like Lush, En Creme, Paper Crane, Yummie Tummie, Sneak Peek and Onzie to accessory and home brands, such as, Larissa Loden, Spongelle and Goverre. Expressing yourself never felt so good! Our Pichardo fashion bus will be operating throughout the Duluth and Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota region May through October.
Shop at more than 40 local businesses set up in wooden cabins lining the grounds of Glensheen. Local food, beer, music, fire pits and s’mores! This FREE event will unite business owners, friends and families in a dazzling winter scene on the Historic Congdon Estate built by one of Duluth’s original entrepreneurs.
Fit4Mom Twin Ports
FIT4MOM is dedicated to the Strength In Motherhood. We provide fitness classes and support for moms in every stage of motherhood. Through Fit4Baby’s prenatal fitness classes, Stroller Strides/Stroller Barre, Body Back, Run Club and Our Village, women have the opportunity to have a workout and support that is flexible around motherhood. Visit http://www.twinports.fit4mom.com for a free class!
Vitta Pizza
Vita Pizza is located in the heart of Canal Park in Duluth, MN and is locally owned and operated. Their menu consists of Neopolitan Pizza made with Italian Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzeralla, and Homemade dough. All pizzas are kissed by the flame in our wood-fired Italian Oven. Consider taking a break from shopping and stop in for lunch or dinner OR give the gift of pizza to someone special on your list with a voucher for a free pizza or salad with every $25 in gift card purchases.
Pick & Shovel Wear
Pick & Shovel Wear provides creative and original designs, organic to Minnesota when we were born and raised. At pickandshovelwear.com, you’ll find great gifts for any Minnesotan young & old, from throwback Minnesota sports designs to stylish, clean and thoughtful Minnesotan lifestyle inspired apparel. Visit our website today and find the perfect gift for that special person you’re shopping for!
Austin Jarrow
Whether you are running, walking, playing casual sports or just looking for something comfortable to work in Austin Jarrow can help you with all your footwear and athletic wear needs. We have a friendly and knowledgeable staff that can help you fit your shoes to help you cross that finish line you’ve been dreaming of. Our upcoming Black Friday sale will include 30% off regular priced items and $10 off additional closeout shoes.
Twin Ports Dermatology
Twin Ports Dermatology is a locally owned full service Dermatology Clinic & Med Spa. We are accepting new patients & accept most major insurance plans and are also proud to offer the most innovative med spa services, procedures & products. We offer free med spa consults to tailor a treatment plan for you. Our holiday promotion is a free $20 gift certificate with a $100 purchase in gift certificates. Limit one per person.
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Give the Gift of Experiences
Old Firehouse & Police Museum
402 23rd Ave E,
Superior, WI 54880
Tweed Museum of Art
1201 Ordean Court, UMD Campus
Duluth, MN 55812
Lake Superior Art Glass
1325 London Road
Duluth, MN 55805
Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center
305 E 2nd St
Superior, WI 54880
Duluth Art Institute – Youth
506 W Michigan St.
Duluth, MN 55802
Duluth Karpeles Museum
902 East First Street
Duluth, MN 55802
Veterans Memorial Hall
506 West Michigan Street
Duluth, MN 55802
Twin Ports Gymnastics
3000 Hill Ave
Superior, WI 54880
Fairlawn Mansion
906 E 2nd St,
Superior, WI 54880
Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium
1023 University Drive
Duluth, MN 55812
S.S. Meteor Maritime Museum
300 Marina Drive
Superior, WI 54880
The Gymnastics Academy
4710 W Arrowhead Rd
Hermantown, MN 55811
Marcus Theater
300 Harbor Drive
Duluth, MN 55802
Adventure Zone
329 Lake Avenue South,
Duluth MN 55802
Duluth Children’s Museum
115 S. 29th Ave W
Duluth, MN 55806
On the Rocks Art Studio
307 Canal Park Dr
Duluth, MN 55802
Great Lakes Aquarium
353 Harbor Drive
Duluth, MN 55802
Lake Superior Railroad Museum
506 W. Michigan St,
Duluth, MN 55812
Glensheen
3300 London Road
Duluth, MN 55804
UMD Athletics
Check Website
Buy Online!
North House Folk School
500 MN-61,
Grand Marais, MN 55604
The Duluth Experience
211 East 2nd Street
Duluth, Minnesota, 55805
Duluth Maker Space
3001 West Superior Street Duluth,
MN 55806
Planet 3 Extreme Air Park
101 N 46th Ave W
Duluth, MN 55807
Duluth Area YMCA
302 West First Street
Duluth, MN 55802
The Duluth Playhouse – Children’s Theatre
506 W. Michigan Street
Duluth, MN 55802
Spirit Mountain
9500 Spirit Mountain Place
Duluth, MN 55810
Positive Energy Outdoors
Fredenberg Township
Check Website for Details
Minnesota Ballet
301 West First Street, Suite 800
Duluth, MN 55802
Duluth Pottery
1924 West Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55806
Monte Du Lac
3125 Mont du Lac Drive
Superior, WI 54880
North Shore Scenic Railroad
506 West Michigan Street
Duluth Minnesota 55802
YMCA Superior, WI
9 N 21st Street
Superior, WI 54880
Lake Superior Zoo
7210 Fremont Street
Duluth, MN 55807
Vertical Endeavors
329 South Lake Avenue
Duluth, MN 55802
Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra
130 W Superior St. Suite LL2
Duluth, MN 55802
Zero Hour Escape Rooms
5 W 1st St #103
Duluth, MN 55802
Duluth Folk School
1917 W Superior St,
Duluth, MN 55806
Shop Local + Support Small Businesses
Anna Bailey
5727 Grand Ave,
Duluth, MN 55807
DLH Clothing
10 E Superior St, Ste. 202,
Duluth, MN 55802
Electric Fetus
12 E Superior St,
Duluth, MN 55802
Hemlocks Leather
Shop online
Head to website for more details
Getaway Goods
201 Chestnut Ave
Carlton, Minnesota 55718
Blue Arrow Boutique
1404 Tower Ave,
Superior, WI 54880
Duluth Hockey Company
2541 Maple Grove Road
Duluth, MN 55811
Epicurean
257 B Main St,
Superior, WI 54880
Little Neetchers
5628 Grand Ave,
Duluth, MN 55807
West Tischer Cottage
4462 W Tischer Rd
Duluth, Minnesota 55803
Britta Kauppila Metalsmith
1325 London Road
Duluth, MN 55805
Duluth Screen Printing Company
702 E 3rd St,
Duluth, MN 55805
Frost River
1910 W Superior St,
Duluth, MN 55806
Clover + Cotton
Shop online
See website for details
UpNorth Sundries
1424 Tower Ave
Superior, Wisconsin 54880
J. Skylark
394 S Lake Ave,
Duluth, MN 55802
Siiviis Gallery
361 Canal Park Dr,
Duluth, MN 55802
Tin Cup Design
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Favorite Local Stores
Fond of That
Shop online
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Legacy Toys
1600 Miller Trunk Hwy,
Duluth, MN 55811
Tischer Photographic Gallery
5 W Superior St
Duluth, MN 55802
Schaefer Design Co.
Shop Online and
Favorite local Stores
Spirit Bay Trading Co.
395 S Lake Ave #5,
Duluth, MN 55802
WormeWoole
Shop online and
Local Shows
Julian Boatworks
940 Minnesota Avenue
Duluth, MN 55802
Explorations Toy Store
2322 Mountain Shadow Dr,
Duluth, MN 55811
Ponto Mountain Paper
Shop Online
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Loll Designs
5912 Waseca St,
Duluth, MN 55807
Wonderfully Made
2218 Mountain Shadow Dr,
Duluth, MN 55811
Lakeside Gallery
4431 East Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55804
Duluth Candle Company
Shop Online
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Mainstream Fashions for Men
206 W Superior St,
Duluth, MN 55802
White Spruce Market
Shop Online
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Apricot Lane
313 W Superior St,
Duluth, MN, 55802
Lizards Art Gallery
11 W. Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802
Waters of Superior
395 S Lake Ave #2
Duluth, MN 55802
Frost River
1910 W. Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55806
Sota Clothing
Shop Online and
Local Stores
CRAVE by Carli Rae Vergamini
Shop Online and
Local Stores
Lake It
1600 Miller Trunk Hwy,
Duluth, MN 55811
Juniper Blue Designs
Shop Online and
Local Stores
Touch-n-Tan 24/7
5094 Miller Trunk Hwy Suite 750
Hermantown, MN 55811
Hopping Wren LLC
Shop online and
Local Stores
Medium Control
307 Canal Park Drive
Duluth Mn 55802
DeWitt Seitz Marketplace
394 Lake Avenue South
Duluth, MN 55802 USA
Minnesota Gifts of Duluth
394 S Lake Ave
Duluth, MN
Serendipity
4407 E Superior St,
Duluth, MN 55804
Wildroots Herbal Body Care
Shop online and
Local Stores
Mainstream Boutique of Cloquet
1306 Cloquet Ave
Cloquet, MN 55720
Peacefully Empowered
Shop Online
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Madebymrsbutterworth’s
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Local Stores
Hoffbauer Tree Farm
Duluth Farmer’s Market
14th Ave. E. & 3rd St
Duluth, MN 55812
the little green bean
Shop online
and Etsy
LiliAna of Duluth
2214 Mountain Shadow Dr,
Duluth, MN 55811
Kenspeckle Letterpress
394 South Lake Ave
Duluth, MN 55802
Makers Mercantile
5727 Grand Avenue
Duluth, MN 55807
Duluth Pack
365 Canal Park Dr,
Duluth, MN 55802
Silver Cocoon
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Local Stores
Woodfire Candle Company
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Local Stores
Taylor Cathleen
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On Etsy
Meins Not Yours
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On Etsy
Sally Cavallaro Designs
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Bergquist Imports
1412 Hwy 33 So.
Cloquet, MN 55720
Heartfelt Crafts
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Give the Gift of Culinary Delight
Vikre Distillery
525 Lake Avenue South, Suite 102
Duluth, MN 55802
Buddys Merchantile
720 7th Ave
Two Harbors, MN
Duluth Preserving Company
Sold in and around Duluth
Check the website for listings!
Epicurean
257 B Main Street
Superior, Wisconsin 54880
Gannucci’s Italian Market
301 N Central Ave
Duluth, Minnesota
Duluth Kitchen Co.
600 East Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802
The Blue Heron Trading Co.
394 Lake Avenue South
Duluth, MN 55802
Cedar Coffee Company
1130 11th Street,
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Stokkes Meat Market
Multiple locations
Check Website for listings
Duluth Kombucha
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Local Stores
The Market at Fitgers
600 E. Superior St
Duluth, MN 55802
McQuade’s Herbs, Spices and More!
632 1st ave
Two Harbors, Minnesota 55616
Northern Waters Smokehaus
Two locations!
Check website for details
Russ Kendall’s Smokehouse
149 Scenic Dr
Knife River, Minnesota 55609
Superior Meats
6301 Tower Ave
Superior WI 54733
Give the Gift of Relaxation
Mirror Images Day Spa
925 East Superior Street #108
Duluth, MN 55802
On The Canal
368 South Lake Avenue
Duluth, MN 55802
Fitger’s Salon and Spa
600 E Superior St
Duluth, MN 55802
Pearl Nails & Spa
956 Woodland Ave
Duluth, MN 55812
Waxing North
4014 Woodland Avenue
Duluth, MN 55803
The Hair Company
2305 Woodland Ave
Duluth, MN 55803
The Colour Lounge Salon and Day Spa
5008 Matterhorn Dr.
Duluth, MN 55811
Avenue 45 Hair Designers
514 N 45th Ave E
Duluth, MN 55804
A Touch of Plasch
1131 E 9th Street
Duluth, MN 55805
Infinity Massage & Wellness
4897 Miller Trunk Hwy #200
Hermantown, MN 55811
Uranz Hair Studio & Spa
1419 London Rd
Duluth, MN 55805
University Barbers
7 E Buffalo St
Duluth, MN 55811
Keep Health Massage
222 W 1st St
Duluth, MN 55802
Chiroway of Duluth (Chiropractic)
919 W Central Entrance
Duluth, MN 55811
Eagle’s Nest
1114 E 9th St
Duluth, MN 55805
Q Nails & Spa
2306 Mountain Shadow Dr
Duluth, MN 55811
Waxing the City
1030 Woodland Avenue
Duluth, MN 55803
Salon Capelli
219 W 1st St
Duluth, MN 55802
Superior Being Acupuncture & Wellness
1730 E Superior St #2
Duluth, MN 55812
Massge Envy
2510 Maple Grove Rd
Duluth, MN 55811
Lovely Nails
5115 Burning Tree Rd #316
Duluth, MN 55811
Massage Studio
4911 Matterhorn Drive
Duluth, MN 55811
Serenity Spa and Salon
1705 Tower Ave #102
Superior, WI 54880
For your Outdoor Enthusiast
MN Department of Natural Resources
State Park Annual Pass
Purchase Online!
Positive Energy Outdoors
Fredenberg Township
(219)-428-5990
Mont du Lac Resort
3125 Mont du Lac Drive
Superior, WI 54880
Spirit Mountain
9500 Spirit Mountain Place
Duluth, MN 55810
Lutsen Mountains Ski Resort
445 Ski Hill Rd Lutsen,
MN 55612
Hartley Nature Center Camps
3001 Woodland Ave
Duluth, MN 55803
Chester Bowl
1801 E Skyline Pkwy,
Duluth, MN 55812
Stewarts Bike and Sports
102 S 29th Avenue West,
Duluth, MN 55806
Ski Hut
East Store (218)-724-8525
West Store (218)-624-5889
Galleria Bicycle
5225 Miller Trunk Hwy
Hermantown, MN 55811
Continental Ski and Bike
1305 East 1ST ST.
Duluth, MN 55805
Twin Ports Cyclery
2914 W 3rd St
Duluth, MN 55806
Florals and Sweets
Bella Floral
138 W 1st Street
Duluth, MN 55802
Engwall Floral and Gifts
4749 Hermantown Rd,
Hermantown, MN 55811
Chocolate Ship
716 E Superior St,
Duluth, MN 55802
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Miller Hill Mall, Duluth, MN
Canal Park, Duluth MN
Jacq Frost
351 Canal Park Dr
Duluth, MN 55802
Duluth Farmers Market
14th Ave E and 3rd Street
Duluth, MN
Fluertation
324 W. Superior St. Ste. 40
Duluth, MN 55802
Sweeden Sweets
601 Tower Avenue Superior,
WI 54880
Fannie Rose Candies
103 East Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802
Positively Third Street Bakery
1202 E 3rd Street
Duluth, MN 55805
Hoffbauer Tree Farm
Farmers Market
14th ave east and 3rd street
Duluth Flower Farm
3361 Lindahl Rd
Duluth, Minnesota 55810
Saffron and Grey
2303 Woodland Avenue
Duluth,MN 55803
Dunbar Floral and Gifts
526 East 4th Street,
Duluth MN
Great Lakes Candy Kitchen
223 Scenic DR
Knife River, MN 55609
Snazzy Cakes
By appointment only
(218) 343-3385
Hepzibah’s Sweet Shoppe
394 S Lake Ave, Ste 104,
Duluth, MN 55802