Briar Lake - North Star Twp

St. Louis County, Minnesota

Briar Lake is in North Star Township, Minnesota, just 23.4 miles from Duluth.

The Duluth International Airport is under 25 miles away, and there are four hospitals within 25 miles: Lake View Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital, Essentia Health-Duluth, and Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center.

Residents can shop at Miller Hill Mall or the Stone Ridge Shopping Center. For local dining options, try Lake Avenue Restaurant and Bar or Pickwick Restaurant and Pub.

Life on the Water

Briar Lake spans 79 acres with a maximum depth of 21 feet, the perfect size for recreation and relaxation.

Popular activities here include boating, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, swimming, watersports, and taking in the views. Many homes have docks, but a public access point is on the southwestern side of the water.

Anglers looking to toss out a line can find black bullhead, rainbow trout, yellow perch, white sucker, and golden shiner.

Visit Duluth

Duluth is the perfect spot for a weekend city getaway while still offering beautiful, natural scenery.

For an outdoor adventure off the water, visit any of the city's 23 parks. The Leif Erickson Park is one of the most popular ones and features a rose garden with 1,800 bushes. It is widely considered one of the best rose gardens in the state.

Lake Superior Zoo offers a fun, family-friendly trip to see over 140 species in indoor and outdoor settings. The zoo also has a cafe, a gift shop, interactive visits, and behind-the-scenes tours.

Looking to take a scenic drive? The North Shore Scenic Drive spans around 150 miles, following the shoreline of Lake Superior. It offers great photo opportunities, historic landmarks, and quaint shops along the way.

When visitors head back to the city and are looking for a place to eat, there's something to satisfy every craving. Highly-rated options include Duluth Grill, OMC Smokehouse, Va Bene, New Scenic Cafe, and Vitta Pizza.

Surround Yourself with Nature

Those looking to enjoy everything that nature has to offer will enjoy calling Briar Lake home.