Last Updated October 2025.
Whether you want to visit major retailers or find one-of-a-kind shops with unique offerings, Duluth has what you’re shopping for. Our city is a treasure trove of local goods, artisanal products, and unique experiences that perfectly embody the Duluthy spirit. This guide will take you through the best shopping hubs and give you ideas for gifts of all kinds, ensuring you find the perfect souvenir or thoughtful present.
The Shopping Hubs: Where to Find Your Treasures
First things first: where should you go to shop? While there are great spots all around town, these vibrant hubs and shops are excellent starting points for your adventure:
- Canal Park: The most visited district in Duluth, Canal Park offers a charming, concentrated shopping experience right by the aerial lift bridge and Lake Superior. Find unique gifts, local souvenirs, specialty foods, and apparel, making it the perfect spot to capture the iconic Duluth vibe.
- DeWitt-Seitz Marketplace: This historic building in Canal Park has a lot to offer, boasting an array of specialty shops and local makers all under one roof.
- Duluth Studio Market: Located in the Lakeside neighborhood, local makers comprise nearly half of the shop’s inventory! If you’re not sure what you’re looking for, but think you’ll know it when you see it, this might be your spot for a truly unique find.
- Enger Lofts & Shops: From clothing boutiques to kitchen gadgets, the stores in this newly remodeled 1800s-era building in Lincoln Park offer a variety of unique gifts, blending history with modern retail.
- Fitger’s Complex: This iconic complex offers 15 specialty shops with goods ranging from clothing to wine to pet supplies and more, providing a charming, historic backdrop for your shopping.
- Indigenous First Art & Gift Shop: This shop offers quality gifts and goods with a mission of advancing, promoting and investing in Indigenous and diverse artists and entrepreneurs. Find everything from fine art to wild rice to jewelry and more.
- Miller Hill Mall: This is truly a one-stop-shop, offering everything from local art shops and a pet boutique to major department stores. Plus, there’s plenty of delicious food available right on-site, so you can refuel and keep shopping longer.
- Lincoln Park Craft District: From pottery and plants to skateboards and sweaters, this Craft District is filled with unique, locally owned Duluthy shops and artisan studios.
- Pop-Ups: Keep an eye out! There are temporary pop-up markets and events happening throughout Duluth, featuring a wide-variety of one-of-a-kind gifts from local makers. Check out our calendar of events for more information.
Gifts of Experience: Creating Unforgettable Memories
Looking for something that won’t add clutter to your loved ones’ homes? Give the gift of a memorable experience! It’s the gift that keeps on giving, and a great way to introduce someone to the Duluthy life.
- Adventures: Zenith Adventures offers guided tours, including paddleboarding, kayaking, and hiking, letting your loved ones explore the Northland’s trails and waters. The North Shore Scenic Railroad and Vista Fleet offer cruises and rail trips for scenic sightseeing.
- Creative Classes: Duluth Folk School offers an array of classes for all skills and interests, and Lake Superior Art Glass offers seasonal classes and the chance to become a glassblower for a day.
- Wellness & Fitness: Give a gift certificate for a unique experience like Cedar + Stone Sauna or indoor rock climbing at Vertical Endeavors.
- Arts & Performance: Give the gift of performance with tickets to the Duluth Playhouse, Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra, Minnesota Ballet, or shows at the Zeitgeist and more.
- Museum Memberships: Spots like the Duluth Children’s Museum, Great Lakes Aquarium, and the Lake Superior Zoo offer memberships that can provide fun for a whole year!
The Duluthy Look: Apparel, Outdoor Gear & Accessories
Embrace the rugged and stylish Duluth aesthetic with these wearable gifts and iconic outdoor gear designed for the Northland lifestyle.
- Iconic Gear: Frost River and Duluth Pack specialize in premium, durable, locally made canvas and leather gear that is built to last for any adventure.
- Local Apparel: Shop DLH Clothing, Duluth Trading Company, Flagship, Free Air Life Co., Ivy Moon, and Northwoods Confections & Gifts Inc. for unique styles, comfortable wear, and great accessories.
Cozy & Home Goods: Art, Ambiance & Reads
Help your loved one bring the cozy, hygge feeling of Duluth right into their home with these local finds, perfect for setting the mood after a long day of adventure.
- Art: Find stunning local pieces at Art Dock, Duluth Pottery & Art Gallery, Joseph Nease Gallery, Lake Superior Art Glass, Lizzards Art Gallery and Framing, Siiviis Gallery, and Tischer Gallery. Bailey Builds specializes in beautiful wood mosaic art and also offers classes for a unique experience.
- Ambience: Shop Clover Valley Candles, Great North Candle Co, Miel, Naturalight Candles, and Riverside Soy Candles (which also offers candle making workshops for groups of 4-16). Flora North and Dovetail Café & Marketplace offer unique goods for the home.
- Essentials: Hucklebeary features unique office supplies, cards, and more. Explore North & Shore for thoughtful home accessories.
- Reads & Music: River City Records and Amazing Alonzo offer gifts to listen to. Find new and used books at Zenith Bookstore.
Fuel & Flavor: Gifts to Eat, Drink & Savor
Give the gift of local flavor! These consumable treats, beverages, and local ingredients embody the taste of the Northland.
- Coffee: Duluth knows coffee, and these spots have pounds to go: Alakef Coffee Roasters, Almanac Coffee, City Girl Coffee Co., Duluth Coffee Company, and Yellow Bike Coffee.
- Sweet Treats & Libations: Pick up a treat from Hepzibah’s Sweet Shoppe. Many of Duluth’s breweries, cideries and distilleries have unique items you can purchase to go.
- Local Ingredients: Find local wild rice or maple syrup at Indigenous First Art & Gift Shop.
Lifestyle & Specialty Gifts
Find the perfect specialized gifts for kids, pets, and the wellness enthusiast in your life.
- Gifts for Kids (and Kids at Heart): J. Skylark, Rogue Robot, Toy Galaxy, and Toys for Keeps offer fun and memorable items for kids and the young at heart.
- Gifts for Your Pet: Don’t forget the furry friends! A Place for Fido, Bark Barn, and Matilda’s Dog Bakery (which offers all-natural treats and goodies) are perfect stops.
- Gifts for Wellness and Fitness Enthusiasts: Give the gift of health and activity! For bodywork and energy work, check out In Harmony, Infinity Massage & Wellness, Inner Bliss Soul Spa. If fitness and training is your thing, enjoy bouldering and climbing at Duluth Climbing and Fitness, group classes at Destination Fitness and Movo Studio, or private training at XMT-3 Training Studio. Runners can stop at Duluth Running Company and Tortoise and the Hare Footware for great resources. And Duluth Yoga, Duluth Goat Yoga, Evolve Yoga, Full Circle Yoga, Runa Yoga, Svalja Yoga, and Yoga North offer chances to find a zen Duluth moment.
Your Duluthy Shopping Adventure Awaits!
You’ve explored the best of the Northland’s shopping scene, finding treasures from Canal Park to the Lincoln Park Craft District! Whether you choose an experience gift, a piece of durable local gear, or a unique souvenir, you’ll take a piece of Duluth’s spirit home with you. Now, get ready to show the world why you love it like we do!