Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Agoodchoiceonthewestside,neartheBongBridgeandthusaneasyskirtintoDuluth,
is the newer and modestly upscale
Best Western Bay Walk Inn
(1405 Susquehana Ave.,
715/392-7600, $75). To get there, continue west of the U.S. 2/Belknap Street bridge split-
off.
Camping
The closest public camping is at
Amnicon Falls State Park
(888/947-2257,
wisconsin-
stateparks.reserveamerica.com
,
reservation fee $10, non-residents $14 and up/night, daily
admission $10), the next closest at
Pattison State Park
(888/947-2257,
wisconsinstate-
parks.reserveamerica.com
,
reservation fee $10, non-residents $17 and up/night, daily ad-
mission $10).
The
Anchor Bar
(413TowerAve.,715/394-9747,10am-2amdaily,$4-10)isabasiccorner
bar, but it has the best burgers—and a huge variety (hey, even a cashew burger)—in the re-
gion.
The very good
Shack
(3301 Belknap St., 715/392-9836, 7am-2am daily, $6-18) defies
categorization. Is it a family restaurant with a fusion complex? Fusion family? Whatever,
expect standards, sure, but always with a twist (say, chili on your eggs).
Microbrews and fabulous deep-dish pizza are at
Thirsty Pagan Brewing
(1623 Broad-
wayAve.,715/394-2500,3pm-11pmweekdays,from11amweekends,$10-25),whichmost
locals will point you to as the place to go around here.
The
Superior and Douglas County Convention and Visitors Bureau
(Belknap St., 715/
392-2773 or 800/942-5313,
www.superiorchamber.com
) is just west of U.S. 2/53 along
Belknap Street. Another office is adjacent to Fairlawn Mansion.
No bus service exists. Driving to Superior from Ashland (via U.S. 2, 65 miles) takes 75
minutes.