Whatever your reasons for staying at our Duluth bed and breakfast this fall – whether you are in town to visit a student at the University of Minnesota, for business, or simply for a vacation on the shores of Lake Superior – consider taking in a show at the Duluth Superior Symphony.

Lidia Kaminska plays October 16, 2010, at the Duluth Superior Symphony.

The Symphony performs at the DECC Auditorium, which is located just over a mile from our bed and breakfast Duluth. Leave your car at the inn, walk to dinner in Canal Park, and then continue on foot to the Symphony. The return walk after the show will be a delightful opportunity to stretch your legs and star gaze.

If you are staying at our bed and breakfast Duluth September 25, 2010, you may enjoy an evening of Sensational Tchaikovsky, which also features compositions by Russian Composer Glinka and Mozart. Markand Thakar conducts, and famed clarinetist Richard Stoltzman plays Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto. Read the rest of this entry »

Take in great views of the Aerial Lift Bridge from the Lakewalk.

Guests of our Duluth bed and breakfast this weekend  are in luck. The Duluth Lakefront Festival takes place just steps from our door in Canal Park, and stretches almost fifty blocks up the lake to Kelso Park, at 47th Avenue East. This is a perfect excuse to put on some solid walking shoes and spend a few hours stretching your legs by the lake. If you are in town to participate in one of the numerous races throughout the weekend (such as the Minnesota Mile or Grandma’s Marathon), you’ll be thankful you won’t have far to travel after your race.

A host of fun activities will be offered for people of all ages. Friday evening (Sept 10, 2010), a tribute to 9/11 will be held at Leif Erickson Park. It will be followed by an outdoor screening of The Wizard of Oz. Spectators are encouraged to dress as their favorite character and enter the costume contest. After the film, stretch your legs with a leisurely stroll back to our Lake Superior lodging.

Saturday morning we’ll feed you well, with fresh fruits, locally brewed coffee, and a sinfully good main plate; you’ll have plenty of energy for whatever the day holds for you. Perhaps you’ll take part in Treasure Quest between Canal Park and Fitzger’s, which is guaranteed to expand your knowledge of the Lakewalk. If you tire, the North Shore Scenic Railroad is offering free rides.

The best part of the Duluth Lakefront Festival is simply the festive atmosphere it creates. It is great to see people out and about, enjoying the expansive Lake Superior waterfront. Whenever you wish a reprieve from the crowds, just come back to Solglimt. Sit on our deck and gaze out at the water, soak in the tub, or curl up in front of the fire. The weekend is yours.

Hawk Weekend  takes place at Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory September 17 – 19, 2010. As of this writing, we still have room available at our Duluth bed and breakfast for those avid birders who wish to travel to Duluth for this exciting event.

For more information about Hawk Weekend in Duluth, please visit the Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory.

Our Duluth bed and breakfast sits on the longest fresh water sand bar in the world – Park Point (or Minnesota Point) is 7 miles long and Wisconsin Point, on the other side of the aerial lift bridge, spans 3 miles. It is incredible to spend time out in the middle of this narrow strip of land, where it can feel like you are floating on Lake Superior.

Enjoy the beach by our Canal Point Inn.

Park Point Trail was created by the WPA in the 1930s. The park features a boat launch, volley ball courts, a beach, and a picnic area; the trail leads two miles to the tip of Park Point and back. This is a wonderful place to enjoy a picnic while you are staying at our bed and breakfast Duluth. While on the hike, look for remnants of old growth forest and old cabins built by early settlers. Be sure to bring binoculars if you enjoy birdwatching, for it is one of the best spots for seeing birds in the area. Read the rest of this entry »

The Bayfront Blues Festival is just a few days away, August 13 – 15, 2010. Located at Bayfront Festival Park, just steps away from our Duluth bed and breakfast on Lake Superior, the 22nd Annual Blues Festival will feature such greats as Dr. John and the Lower 911, Elvin Bishop, and Duke Robillard.

Check out the Bayfront Blues Festival while staying at our Duluth b&b.

There will be two music venues at the festival: the Acoustic Tent Stage and the Leinenkugel’s Stage. Bring a lawn chair and settle in for a show by the Cornbread Harris Trio or Reverend Raven and the Chainsmokin’ Altar Boys at the Acoustic Tent, or Otis Clay or JJ Grey & Mofro at Leinenkugel’s. Since Bayfront is so close to our Duluth bed and breakfast, you’ll be able to easily return to the inn to rest a bit between shows. Read the rest of this entry »

The last weekend of August is sure to be colorful. The seventh annual 2010 Dragon Boat Festival will take place just steps from our Lake Superior bed and breakfast, on Barkers Island in Superior Bay. The actual races will be held in the calm waters between the island and the mainland.

The Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival

Teams of 25 people man the beautiful boats: one manager, one drummer, one steersperson, 2 alternates, and 20 paddlers. These are heavy boats, but they are moved with a lot of power. It is exhilarating to hear the drums beating and watch the intense concentration of the paddlers as they glide over the water. The enthusiasm is contagious.

In addition to the dragon boat races, there will be live music and numerous food vendors. On Friday night, the entertainment begins with Brandon Scott Sellnar, who is followed by the Lamont Cranston Blues Band. Saturday night enjoy the picking and strumming of Two Many Banjos. Throughout the day Saturday there will be more bands, dance groups and even magicians.

This is a great fund raising event sponsored by the Harbortown, Superior, and Superior Sunrise Centennial Rotaries. We welcome participants and spectators alike at our Duluth bed and breakfast on Lake Superior.

Photo from the 2009 Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival.

On Wednesday evenings, white sails dot the waters in front of our Lake Superior bed and breakfast in Duluth. This has become a tradition in Duluth, and what a delightful tradition it is. Mariners love it because it is thrilling and fun to race. Land lubbers love it because it is pretty. Our Duluth bed and breakfast affords wonderful views of the races. Join us some Wednesday evening and see for yourself.

It's hard to find a better view of the Wednesday evening sailboat races on Lake Superior.

Golf in Duluth.

It really is. What a wonderful way for folks to get outside, exercise, and play a game. You can golf against yourself or against others. You can golf any day of the week, in just about any weather (excepting snow). You can travel the world with your golf clubs in tow.

There is wonderful golf near our Duluth bed and breakfast. Folks who have played Lester Park or Enger Park Golf Courses in Duluth will rave about them. They both offer 27 holes that can be played by players of all levels. Play a short game during your Duluth vacation and still have plenty of time to explore other aspects of Duluth. Or play a long game and take time to admire spectacular views of Duluth and Lake Superior. You can schedule a tee time up to seven days in advance, or spontaneously walk-in. Golf club rentals are available. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s true. Duluth is the only Lake Superior port of call for eight magnificent Tall Ships making their way to six cities in the United States and Canada. We can’t wait. Our Lake Superior bed and breakfast is wonderfully positioned to witness this rare event – the ships will sail past our beach.

Stay at our Duluth b&b and have the experience of a lifetime.

The following ships are scheduled to arrive July 28, 2010: U.S. Brig Niagara, Barque EUROPA, HMS Bounty, Pride of Baltimore II, Roald Amundsen, ZEETO, S/V Denis Sullivan, Roseway, Freedom Schooner Amistad. Additional vessels may also arrive. The ships will be in Duluth until August 3. Have we said we can’t wait?

In addition to enjoying incredible views of the ships when under sail, guests of our Duluth bed and breakfast will also be quite close to the center of Tall Ship activity – we can walk to Bayfront Festival Park and Harbor Drive behind the DECC from the inn. Guests may easily stroll down to enjoy live music, stagings of the Pirates of Penzance, and ship tours.

We look forward to welcoming guests when the Tall Ships come to Duluth July 28 – August 3, 2010. We look forward to meals on the deck while watching the ships. We can’t wait to walk to the park to get close to them. What a festive occasion!

For more information about the Tall Ships in Duluth, please click here.

Guests staying at our Duluth bed and breakfast on July 17 and 18, 2010 are in for a treat: The Duluth Air Show. If you don’t already have your tickets, it’s not too late to purchase them. For more information, visit the Duluth Air Show.

The USAF Thunderbirds to be at the 2010 Duluth Air Show.

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