Location: Cloquet
Top Things to do in Cloquet
The 10 Best Things to Do in Cloquet, United States
Cloquet (/kloʊˈkeɪ/ ( listen) kloh-KAY) is a city in Carlton County, Minnesota, United States, located at the junction of Interstate 35 and Minnesota State Highway 33. A portion of the city lies within the Fond du Lac Indian Reservation and also serves as one of three administrative centers for the Indian Reservation. The population was 12,124 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Cloquet
1. Minnesota Whitewater Rafting
Overall Ratings
5 based on 99 reviews
Professionally Guided Raft Tours down the St Louis River! Corporate Team Building, Group, & Youth Trips! Call Us today or visit our website for more info!
Reviewed By Love_to_Travel_BA - St Cloud, MN
We went white water rafting here on August 20th. We were a group of 21 of us. The area got about 3 inches of rain a few days earlier which made the rafting trip an exciting and thrilling ride. I've also done white water rafting...MoreThank you Bonnie! It was great to take you all down the river! Until next time!
2. Swiftwater Adventures
Overall Ratings
5 based on 261 reviews
We offer whitewater kayak lessons and outings, whitewater rafting, whitewater and wilderness canoe trips, cross-country ski, guided nature hikes, and snowshoe outings, and adventure trips focused on environmental and adventure education.
Reviewed By artmannnaomi
We had an amazing time, our guide Trent did a great job. All of the guides were great, this was all of our groups first time whitewater rafting, and our experience was great. Thanks again to swiftwater adventuress guides, we highly recommend them.
3. Jay Cooke State Park
Overall Ratings
5 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By Mr_and_Mrs_Cuddles - Washington DC, District of Columbia
On the outskirts of Duluth and one quick turn off Highway 210, this state park offers a wonderful place to spend a day outdoors. The swinging bridge is a must – part of an excellent walking path, it comes with its own boatload of history, the current bridge being the fifth one built on that spot. (A sign at the north end of the bridge explains the bridge’s history, a great example of engineering and tenaciousness.) The bridge crosses the beautiful St. Louis River, lined on both sides with boulders, making it both picturesque and a great spot for hours of scrambling over the rocks. Right at the south end of the bridge, an easy climb down a gravel path can bring you right to the water’s edge, just the start of the scrambling possibilities.
For those wanting more purely horizontal walk, the walking paths on both sides offer nice views of the river, along with benches every so often for the occasional rest. Especially in fall, the colors alone make the walk very worth it. With picnic and camping facilities, the park has great opportunities for extended visits, though we weren’t able to stay longer than a couple of hours in this initial stop.
4. The R.W. Lindholm Service Station by Frank Lloyd Wright
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By susanwithagoodbook - Houston
I had no idea what to expect from this place because it's still a working gas station, but it really feels authentically FLW. It could use a little TLC, but it's all original in the observation deck and FLW signage. I wish they'd plant some flowers in the observation deck, but other than that it's just as it should be. My husband thought the highlight was the FLW designed directional marker in the parking lot.
5. Get Pickin
Overall Ratings
5 based on 3 reviews
Get Pickin, is a place to learn about and experience picking your own Lake Superior Agates, Quartz and other rocks. We have piles of rocks for you to explore through from the Lake Superior area. There are many one of a kind finds to take home with you. Visit us to Get Pickin!
Reviewed By Frumpydog - Minneapolis, Minnesota
The family that runs this gets truck loads of rocks dumped in their front yard! They sell a good size bag for $10 and let you dig threw all the piles of rocks! We found lots of quarts and some agate's!
6. Streetcar Kitchen and Pub
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By carlinda6665 - Decatur, Illinois
This is a casual, relaxing bar with excellent food and drinks. The BBQ Blue chicken wings are really tasty. They grind their own meat for the burgers and they are juicy. I ordered mine medium rate for max flavor. My husband had the Mediterranean flat bread with gyro meat which he gives a thumbs up. They have a good beer and drink menu and excellent service. I would drive out of my way to visit this place.
7. The Beach, Pinehurst Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Sisugal - Cloquet, Minnesota
If you are just passing through town on your way "up north" consider a quick dip at "The Beach" in Cloquet. It is a sand-bottom, chlorinated, pool. It feels like a lake without the weedy bottom or fish you might experience in a real lake. Lifeguards are always on duty. Clean restrooms, showers, places to eat with a snack bar, and lots of activity to stretch your legs. We have spent whole days there, or just an hour or two. Its worth the visit.
8. Black Bear Casino
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 138 reviews
Resort casino features "Blackjack Alley" with 18 tables, 1,250 video slot machines, 150 video poker machines and high-stakes bingo.
Reviewed By EatRDTravel - Saint Germain, Wisconsin
Spent a weekend at the hotel attached to the Black Bear Casino. I thought the rooms were nice, clean, but had nothing extra. We had a great view of the forest and saw the sunset each night. There is a lingering smoke scent throughout despite it being a non-smoking floor. There was not a refrigerator in our room which was disappointing. We only ate one meal at the restaurant---a breakfast buffet. It was very good. Great choices and omelet station along with many breakfast sweets. Loved the fresh fruit options. Very reasonable price. Pool area looked clean and was often full. The service throughout our stay was fantastic. I would certainly not hesitate to stay here again. The rates were much cheaper than many of the places near Duluth.
9. Fauley Park
Overall Ratings
4 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Sisugal - Cloquet, Minnesota
Make sure you stop for this train in Cloquet Minnesota. Visit the Frank Lloyd Wright gas station across the highway, grab a picnic and come play on the train. The City is "tolerant" of those who want a photo op on the train, although as kids we would be chased off for climbing though on it. According to the City of Cloquet's website:
"Resting in Fauley Park, alongside Highway 33 and Cloquet Avenue, is Duluth & Northeastern Railroad Steam Locomotive Number 16. This train is a reminder of the heroic train evacuations performed by Cloquet Union Depot Agent Lawrence Fauley who ordered trains from nearby train centers into town for the evacuation of our residents. This memorial serves to remind people of the 8,000 people ferried to safety as a result of his efforts."
"THE FIRE (of 1918)" was a marker for our history up here and the train was an important part of it all.
History AND Fun in Cloquet...who knew!
10. The Sweet Life Candy Shop
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By alouhela - Cloquet, Minnesota
Delicious chocolates, Albanese gummies and much, much, more. A darling shop in historic downtown Cloquet!!
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