another question

[glenn57]

i need to ask anyone from the duluth area. my wife would like to spend a weekend in duluth area for our anniversary. other than the known areas to visit lie the litehouse etc what would be worth looking into? one thing is for sure a bloody mary and a burger at grandmas. but ned to know more than the zoo, that kind of thing. any opinions welcome.

[boatfixer]

Glenn, when are you planing to do this? If it isin the summer, look into the Vista Cruises. the wife and I did that for our anniversary in May last year.

[glenn57]

i think we would go in april, the month of our anniversary or may when its a bit warmer. what are the vista cruses and are they spendy?

[Iambjm]

 Originally Posted By: glenn57

i think we would go in april, the month of our anniversary or may when its a bit warmer. what are the vista cruses and are they spendy?

Google Vista Cruises and check out their HSOforum, lots of different options from sightseeing to dinner cruises. Cruises start in May

[Dave S]

the Congdon Mansion(sp?) would be worth checking out. I haven't been on the Vista Cruises, but see them out everytime I go through Duluth. Otherwise checking out some of the water falls along the north shore makes for a nice hike. Be careful of the wild life though. The last time I walked some of the trails, we happened across an "All Natural" family that hadn't been dressed for long before we got there. Not just a husband/wife, but teenage kids as well skinny dipping in one of the pools up stream. I think it was the Temperance River.

[Lisa Almquist]

The Lake Superior Zoo is fun (it's about $10 per person) but not spectacular.

The Shrine Circus will be at the DECC from April 10-13th if you're into silly stuff and Monster Trucks will be there on April 25 & 26th if you're into the loud, smelly stuff! Do you like the ballet or symphony? Probably not but if you do, I'll check on that for you!

Vista Cruises don't start until mid May I believe but would be well worth your time since it'd be wonderful scenery for you two. If you go down to Canal Park (where Vista Cruise is too), the Maritime Museum is neat. Take a walk on the Lakewalk too. So beautiful!

The North Shore Scenic Railroad starts their routes the end of May. Super cool to run up to Two Harbors!

Some very nice restaurants to try:

Ledge Rock Grille on Scenic Hwy 61

Splashing Rock Restaurant on Hwy 61 north of Two Harbors

Restaurant 301 in Duluth(haven't tried this one yet but soon)

Nokomis on Scenic Hwy 61

I really like Grandma's too and prefer the one down in Canal Park.

Anything else I can help you with, sir? Well, just ask any more questions and Northern Minnesota's Travel Chick can help!

[Iambjm]

 Originally Posted By: glenn57

i think we would go in april, the month of our anniversary or may when its a bit warmer. what are the vista cruses and are they spendy?

Glen if ya want to send me an email I have two for one coupons for the Vista Cruise-Glensheen Mansion, The Depot, Renegade Comedy club and others I would be willing to send you. Barb

[email protected]

[glenn57]

thanks everyone for all the info. sorry it took so long to respond, i had to be out of town a few days. that dang job thing really gets in the way. lamdjm, i will swing this info pass the boss and let you know. one thing is for sure, grandmas at canal park!

[Northlander]

Did you ask this in the Duluth Forum? If not I would.

Vista, 1/2 day charter fishing, Glensheen and the Bong Memorial in Superior, have a burger and a big butt beer at Gronks on Hwy 2 in Superior, eat at Larsmont or the Grand Superior Lodge, Enger Tower, Glensheen, Zoo, Hike Jay Cooke , rent bikes and bike the north shore trail.

I would contact the Duluth Tourism people and they will send ya a bunch of info.

[glenn57]

thanks northlander, i will contact duluth tourism, but that tourist word, makes me feel like im easy.

[glenn57]

thanks lisa, now i need to find out what da boss wants to do. she definitely says a trip to peterson lake, aka the cabin is not on the list.

[Steve Foss]

glenn, I think Northlander meant you should post your inquiry over on the BWCAW-Duluth board here on HSO/FM. You'll get lots of help over there. It's a busy board with high traffic.

[glenn57]

im on my way over right now. thanks!

[Lisa Almquist]

glenn,

Did you and the Mrs. have a fun anniversary weekend? Did you end up making up it to the Duluth area?

[glenn57]

lisa, yes we had a good anniversary weekend. no we didnt go to duluth for it, we decided we would do an anniverary weekend this fall when theres a bit more to do and see. besides the weather wasnt in our favor either. shes always wanted to see the fall colors up there. i can incorporate it with my work schedule as i represent a shop in duluth.

[Lisa Almquist]

The fall colors up Hwy 61 is a must see! We've had such a cool spring too. Good thinking!

[reelemin]

If you are going for the fall colors Oberg Mountain ( in between the town of Lutsen and Lusten Mt skiing ) is a must !!!! Its a relativly easy hike and the vistas are beyond breath taking !!!!!

[glenn57]

and letz not forget a stop at grandmas for a bicyle burger and a bloodymary.

[Lisa Almquist]

I've actually never eaten their bicycle burger. When we go I always get the steak cheese french! MMMM oh, and the bloody!