One of the great advantages of our Lake Superior Bed and Breakfast is the location. We sit on a narrow strip of land that juts out into Lake Superior Bay, with miles of beach at our door. It can be easy to forget that we are actually steps away from the heart of downtown Duluth.

Cheerful holiday decorations at our Duluth b&b

At this time of year, a couple of fun events remind us that civilization is close at hand. One is Bentleyville. Another is the Christmas City of the North Parade, which passed right by our Canal Park lodging a few weeks ago. Glensheen Manor, not far up the coast, is all decorated for the holidays, making tours more festive. The manor is also presenting O’Henry’s classic “The Gift of the Magi” on Friday, December 18 and Saturday, December 19 (7 PM). A tour and refreshments are included.

Our Duluth inn is within walking distance to several fine shops, such as: Northern Lights Books & Gifts; the incredible ArtDock, which showcases work by 180 local artists and craftspeople; and Blue Lake Gallery, with many unique and local creations. Shopping for gifts can be great fun, especially when it is convenient. It is particularly entertaining when you make it part of a mini-holiday for yourselves.

Tags: Bentleyville, Christmas in Duluth, Duluth shopping, Glensheen Manor

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