Thanks for all the great suggestions, I knew I could count on the Perfect Duluth Day. I found this website before I even got into town and it's been an indispensable reference for all things fun! Thanks again!

I totally wish that was my crew as it would really round out this conversation nicely, alas it was not.  My story is quite bland in comparison.  We actually made dinner at the hotel in one of our suites for something a little cozier.  We then decided to hit up The Flame as it seemed the perfect spot to drink/dance our way to midnight.  Good lord.  I'm not sure if there was a misunderstanding on my part but the place was packed with drunken college students who were obviously straight and kind of obnoxious.  The bar was surrounded.  The bartenders were drenched with sweat and you could smell the fear and panic on them as they attempted to keep the liquor flowing.  I could also sense the tension in air with The Flame regulars.  They seemed highly annoyed with the kids and as I stood waiting for a cocktail a gentleman informed me it had been a 30 minute wait for him already.  I would have normally bailed but my group had headed out late, and gotten there late.  It seemed like we had zero time before midnight and I couldn't face walking the cold streets looking for a better option in an unfamiliar place.  We stayed and after a few drinks my rose colored glasses were firmly in place and I started to have fun.  The crowd thinned considerably after midnight and this helped immensely.  We ended up closing the place and then terrorized Pizza Luce with our drunken munchies.  They were kind and patient and sent us packing at about 3 a.m. with leftovers.  I have come to understand The Flame (I giggle at this name every time I see it) in Superior is the real deal.  Good thing there is plenty of time left to explore "seedy" Superior.  Not just The Flame but some of the other places mentioned as well.