Minnesota may be known for its frigid winters, but anyone who’s spent time here knows that it can get hot! There are many ways to cool down, including one of our favorites: stopping in at one of the state’s many ice cream shops. If you’re on the North Shore, there’s no better place than the impossibly charming PortLand Malt Shoppe. It’s right on the edge of Lake Superior, and it makes for a picturesque – and delicious – place to cool down. Read on below to learn more about this ice cream shop that has been serving up treats for 30 years:

The PortLand Malt Shoppe is a charming ice cream shop in Duluth, Minnesota. It's right on the shores of Lake Superior, making this a wonderful place to visit for those spending the day at the lake.
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The PortLand Malt Shoppe is housed in an old gas station that was built in 1921. In 1989, it became the PortLand Malt Shoppe, and it's been serving up great treats ever since.
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The menu is full of great choices. There are more than a dozen different ice cream flavors, from typical chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry, to moose tracks, strawberry cheesecake, or cookies and cream. You can get your scoop in a cake cone...
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...or a delicious waffle cone. Though there isn't indoor dining at PortLand Malt Shoppe, you don't really need it. Take some time to enjoy the view!
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If an ice cream cone isn't your thing, try a tasty sundae. You can get them topped with anything from hot fudge and caramel to butterscotch, marshmallow, or even fruits such as raspberry or blackberry.
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And of course, you can't go wrong with a malt at the PortLand Malt Shoppe. The flavors are the same as the sundae toppings but also include cherry, banana, peanut butter, and coffee.
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No matter what you order, you'll love the sweet, cool treats that you'll find at the charming PortLand Malt Shoppe - especially with an amazing view of Lake Superior before you!
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Have you ever been to PortLand Malt Shoppe? For more information about the ice cream shop, including menus, hours, and more, visit their website and Facebook page. And if you can’t get enough ice cream, consider following our Minnesota ice cream road trip.

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The PortLand Malt Shoppe, 716 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802, USA