Even though people are still enjoying the final throes of winter, warmer weather will soon be with us. And with that comes the rapidly growing Great Lakes cruising season! This year, Duluth is expected to welcome 11 port calls from various cruise lines, and will be the terminus for some cruises for the first time […]
Join the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, February 25, as they play many of the works of prolific modern American composer John Williams. Whether you are a Star Wars or Indiana Jones fan, John Williams has left an indelible mark on the classical music world. Visit dsso.com for more information and to purchase tickets.
The first finisher of the biennial Trans Superior International Yacht Race, a 350 mile race from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, to Duluth, passed under the Aerial Lift Bridge at about 1:30 this afternoon. The 70-foot yacht, Stripes, from Ann Arbor, MI, completed the race in 2 days, 35 min, 25 sec. There are approximately 40 […]
Wow! Stayed at Stewart Inn in Wausau and dined at Pinewood Supper Club. Stewart Inn was built by an associate of Frank Lloyd Wright and is in superb condition. Breakfast was served in courses by Randy, the gracious owner- fresh baked banana muffin, Greek yoghurt parfait with granola and maple syrup, and open faced avocado […]
We love old-tyme supper clubs and Wisconsin has 350, complete with relish trays, prime rib, and Friday nite fish fry. So Dale and I are taking a 5 day road trip to find the all time BEST supper club. We are also looking for out-of-the-50’s motels like Motel 57 in Sturgeon Bay. So come along […]
Reader’s Digest recently published a great article about roadtripping across North America from Washington State to Maine, primarily following the route of US Highway 2. Highlighting destinations in each state, the article focused on experiencing Duluth while in Minnesota, and specifically, gave a shout out to South Pier Inn thanks to our amenities and great […]
Livability.com, a platform that ranks the best places to live, just announced that Duluth is one of the Top 10 places in the United States ready for workers to work remotely. Why? Because of Duluth’s outstanding natural setting, allowing you to step away from your work and enjoy outdoor recreation, regardless of the season. For […]
On January 12, 1930, the Aerial Lift Bridge was opened to motorists for the first time. Remember, however, that the Lift Bridge has previously been a transfer bridge, so the original structure dates back to 1905. However, this date marks the first day of the lift bridge as we know it today. For more about […]
Hoping to visit some of your favorite restaurants in the Duluth area? Minnesota Governor Tim Walz recently issued an executive order that allows restaurants to reopen for indoor dining at 50% capacity, with a maximum of 150 guests. Reservations are required. Please be aware that social distancing requirements are in place, as is the requirement […]
As of this past Saturday, Spirit Mountain is open regular season hours for skiing! Plan your ski getaway to Duluth this winter, and enjoy some much-deserved time away out of the house and in the beautiful Northland. Regular hours are as follows: Wednesday-Friday: 10am-8pm Saturday: 9am-8pm Sunday: 9am-5pm CLOSED Monday-Tuesday Also, snow tubing will open for […]
