July 1 marks the start of the “Concerts by the Lake” series, a free outdoor musical event at Glensheen Manor. Music by the shores of Lake Superior starts at 7:30 pm. Dance, or bring a blanket and relax with a picnic while enjoying the view and the music of The Jim Melde Big Band. Guests at our Duluth Bed and Breakfast always enjoy this event, which is just up the lake from us.
Dance your woes away...
We are honored to have been recently featured in The Woman Today, an online magazine. The article discusses the transformation of Solglimt from our family home to our family business, and the renovations we have recently completed.
Our home was built as a two-room cabin in 1910. It wasn’t much bigger when we purchased it 31 years ago, but we fell in love with its location on Park Point, by Lake Superior. Our growing three children inspired us to add-on to our home when we could, and once they moved out to start their own lives, we had a pretty good-sized house on our hands.
We decided to share our fabulous location with other folks, and 8 years ago we turned our house into this Canal Park MN bed and breakfast. We haven’t regretted a minute of it. In fact, we recently completed renovations so that we could welcome even more guests, and provide them with views of Lake Superior and the Canal. The Aerial Lift Bridge Suite and the Park Point Suite were built green, encompassing as many environmentally friendly aspects as we could; perhaps the most fun aspect of the new building is the roof, which will eventually be made of sod.
We hope you will read the article, which can be found at The Woman Today. Being interviewed for it was fun for us - it brought up a lot of memories, and reminded us how far we have come. This has been a labor of love from the beginning, and we look forward to a long career as innkeepers of our new and improved Duluth bed and breakfast.
Sunset in a kayak
There are many perks to living on Lake Superior. We watch huge ships go by, looking like floating islands. We are lulled to sleep by the sound of water gently lapping on shore. Seabirds abound, waking us in the morning with their enthusiastic calls. Sunrises and sunsets are amazing to behold from our home at this Duluth Minnesota inn.
Living on the water is also convenient for small craft boating, such as kayaking or canoeing. When we want to go for a paddle, we simple drag the boat a short distance to the water’s edge and away we go. We encourage our guests to bring their own kayaks/canoes, but if you don’t have one and would still like to get out on the water, we recommend Positive Energy Outdoor (Ed)ventures. They will lead you on an adventure right from the back yard of our Duluth bed and breakfast. With over thirty years experience in the field of outdoor education, the owners of this business emphasize safety while having fun.
Wake up at this Duluth MN bed and breakfast and watch the sunrise over Lake Superior. We will feed you a tasty, nutritious breakfast made with fresh, local ingredients, and locally roasted coffee. Then you can head out our back door and have a great adventure, returning later to soak in a hot tub and enjoy a drink on the porch. Now that is a vacation worth having.
Charter Fishing on Lake Superior
Okay, so not all fathers fish. Not all fathers like to be out on a boat. But quite a few do. If your father, or the father of your children, likes to spend a few hours on the water with a fishing rod in his hand, then consider treating him to a getaway at our Duluth Minnesota inn. We are located on the water, which will stir the fisherman in him. He can walk along the narrow isthmus that juts out into Lake Superior and imagine that he is out on the water. Then you can surprise him with a fishing trip.
There are several fine charter fishing businesses in and around Duluth, because Lake Superior has some of the best, deep, cold water fishing in the country. Whether he prefers salmon, lake trout or walleye, he will be satisfied after a day of fishing on Lake Superior. The captains are expert fishermen and experienced captains; some, like White Water Charters’ Captain Barry LeBlanc, are now full-time fishing captains after years in the Coast Guard. Others, like Captain Greg Verdugt of Silver Fox Charters, have spent their careers fishing on the Great Lakes. Most charters fish on the lake, but Nelson’s Guide and Charter Service fishes the St. Louis River, one of the main tributaries off Lake Superior.
Start your day of fishing right, with poached eggs or lemon cream and apricot scones. Then, after a few hours or an entire day out fishing, return to your comfortable lodging at our Canal Park MN bed breakfast and enjoy a drink while taking in the view. Could there be a more perfect way to tell your dad, or your children’s dad, that you love him?
Amazing feats in Duluth
We here at this Duluth Minnesota inn do not believe that anyone needs an excuse to visit Duluth because we love it here. However, if you do feel that you need a reason to come to Duluth, then look no further: the Cirque de la Symphonie performs Saturday May 30 at the DECC Auditorium. Why not check out last minute deals at our Canal Park MN bed and breakfast and plan to be wowed on Saturday night?
People will fly through the air, tie themselves into knots, juggle, balance, juggle while balancing, and dance. Cirque de la Symphonie combines beautiful orchestral music with the flawlessly performed incredible feats. World-record-holders, gold-medal-winners, and original talent will be on stage this Saturday night in Duluth. Why not be there too? According to the Cirque’s website, “the combination of (symphony and cirque) provides an energized performance that is greater than the sum of its parts…. The performances are uniquely adapted to stage accommodations shared by symphonies, and each artist’s performance is professionally choreographed to classical masterpieces and popular contemporary music in collaboration with the maestro.”
Music makes our spirits soar: imagine what will happen inside you when you watch people soar while listening to music.
Spring is a good time to golf in Duluth
One pleasant addition to a weekend getaway in Duluth is a round of golf. Throw your clubs in the car and plan to tee-off after a delicious Solglimt breakfast of fresh produce and locally roasted coffee. There is great golfing near our Canal Park MN bed breakfast. Enger Park Golf Course and Lester Park Golf Course both offer 27 holes, short game practice areas and driving ranges. Lester Park is on the north shore of Duluth and has spectacular views of Lake Superior, while Enger Park offers more territorial, pastoral views. If you feel like improving your game, lessons with a PGA golf professional are available.
After your game, return to Solglimt, our Duluth b&b on the shore of Lake Superior, where you can soak your sore muscles in one of our Hydromassage bath tubs.
Does the Mother in your life know how much you appreciate her? Whether she is your own mother or the mother of your children, she deserves a little appreciation. It is not too late to whisk her away for the weekend to Solglimt, our bed and breakfast in Duluth MN.
If she likes the outdoors, there are seven miles of sandy beach to wander just steps away from this Duluth MN bed and breakfast. Bring your kayaks and paddle through Saint Louis and Superior Bays. If she prefers to have the wind do the work for her, then look into Carriage House Charters Sailboat Rides; the captain will provide a little history of the region while you sail on Lake Superior and St. Louis Bay.
Should she prefer strolling through the corridors of museums to outdoor activities, visit Fairlawn Mansion Museum in Superior. Built in 1890, this 42 room restored mansion recalls Superior’s boomtown days. Fitger’s Museum in Duluth reveals what beer was like in 1859, back when Fitger’s was the most successful brewery in the state.
On Mother’s Day, we will provide a delicious, homemade breakfast. And when it comes time for dinner, we would be happy to recommend some of our favorite restaurants for an evening out in Duluth. We think we have the best location in all of Duluth, almost floating on Lake Superior, but close to downtown as well. So come this weekend, and bring your favorite mother.
As the image from our webcam to the right shows, spring can be a bit blustery along the shores of Lake Superior. That’s okay. At our bed and breakfast in Duluth MN, you are invited to curl up by the fire in the Harbor View Suite or Kandinsky’s Loft. Lay in bed and wait for the sun to rise over Lake Superior in our Lake Superior Suite. Lift your spirits on a gray day with a blueberry peach galette and a cup of steaming coffee, specially blended for us by Alakef Coffee. No matter what the weather, you will feel relaxed and refreshed when staying at our Duluth b&b.
When you feel ready to start the day, consider exploring a part of Lake Superior’s maritime history. The S.S. William A. Irvin and the Coast Guard Cutter Sundew are both open for touring, and invite you to experience life on the lakes. The S.S. William A. Irvin hauled iron ore and coal to many Great Lakes ports, often braving fierce storms in order to do so. Furthermore, the DECC notes that she provided comfort and elegance to dignitaries and guests who traveled the Lakes with her, the flagship of U.S. Steel’s Great Lakes Fleet.
The Sundew launched in 1944 in Duluth. She served as an ice breaker at several ports on Lake Michigan, tended buoys, and was involved in countless search and rescue operations. As you tour the Sundew you will learn about some of the lives and ships she saved.
The S.S. William A. Irvin is now open daily; the Coast Guard Cutter Sundew will be open daily after Memorial Day. Plan a trip to Solglimt, the Duluth MN bed and breakfast that sits on the shore of Lake Superior. Walk along the beach and take in the awesome power of the Great Lake, then learn about two of the ships that spent their careers there.
Travelers come to Duluth for many reasons: business, holidays, and cultural activities are just a few. Each spring, the families of University of Minnesota, Duluth, graduates arrive to usher their grads from the Ivory Tower to the “Real World”. Consider staying at our Duluth Bed and Breakfast while you are in town for graduation this May. Our relaxing atmosphere will calm you no matter how many functions you need to attend, and our delicious breakfasts will sustain you throughout the longest of ceremonies.
Graduation marks a turning point in our lives, and is therefore a time that invites reflection. The waters of the world’s largest lake continuously lap upon the shores by our inn, offering a peaceful place to sit and think. Miles of beach adjacent to our bed and breakfast in Duluth MN summon our guests to take walks and remember the times when they strolled hand in hand on the beach with their grads, whose hands were once so much smaller than their own.
Consider a stay at our Duluth MN Bed and Breakfast while you are in town for graduation. We are sure that you will want to return again and again.
Here at Solglimt, we care about the environment. How can we not? Situated as we are, on a seven-mile strip of land that juts out into Lake Superior, we are necessarily stewards of the land and water. Our efforts have been recognized by Green Routes, an organization designed to help environmentally conscientious travelers find like-minded businesses. This is a real honor, as we were selected by a committee of our peers.
Green Routes noted the use of additive-free, fresh, and whenever possible local produce in our food, along with the fact that we make an effort to cater to special dietary needs, likes and dislikes. Our cleaners are all perfume-free, allowing you to fully appreciate the fresh air and the scents of our garden. Green Routes also noted the lovely sandstone fountain in our gardens, which we built out of recycled Duluth curbs. Why fill a landfill when you can create beautiful, functioning art?
A great way to travel
Our location is another factor in our designation as a green business. If you enjoy walking or biking, once you arrive at our Duluth MN B&B you may park your car and let it rest. Stroll along the Lakewalk, which meanders along Lake Superior for more than 3 miles. We are close to downtown dining and attractions, when you want to experience the amenities of the city. Or bring your kayak and head out onto peaceful waters.
We are thankful that our efforts to make our bed and breakfast in Duluth MN environmentally friendly have been recognized by our peers and Green Routes.
