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Built along the St. Louis River, right off Interstate 35 and about 25 minutes west of Duluth, Cloquet offers small-town charm and amenities such as skiing and biking trails, all within close proximity to lakes and campgrounds.
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NOTEWORTHY THINGS TO SEE AND DO
Indulge your food cravings at Gordy's Hi-Hat
(Duluth News Tribune File Photo)
Gordy’s Hi-Hat is locally famous as a seasonal destination for customers craving its homemade onion rings, hand-battered fish and old-fashioned malts. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating, with a 1950s diner theme. Fans will even line up outside the door when Gordy’s opens for the season.
Visit 'The Beach'
Cloquet may not have a lake or ocean, but it still has The Beach. This zero-entry pool in Pinehurst Park has filtered, chlorinated water and a sand bottom. There are slides, changing rooms, a sand volleyball court, picnic areas, concessions and lifeguards on duty.
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Explore Jay Cooke State Park
About 7 miles from Cloquet, along state Highway 210 in Carlton, Jay Cooke State Park offers recreational and educational opportunities, including hiking, camping, birding and naturalist sessions. Check out its iconic Swinging Bridge, Thomson Pioneer Cemetery and Oldenburg Point.
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