This weekend we took a short trip a couple of hours north to the Duluth area with our family. I’ve been to these places before (mostly as a kid or teenager) so I wasn’t so excited about seeing them again. My wife and I wanted our kids to experience them as we had. When we arrived it was amazing how things had changed! It was all new to us once again.
We stayed at the new Burlington Bay lodge rooms at Superior Shores Resort on Lake Superior just north of Two Harbors, MN. We enjoyed their restaurant and a swim at their indoor pool with outdoor connected whirlpool that was cool enough that our little girls could join us.
On Sunday we ventured to Canal Park in Duluth and ate at Grandma’s Restaurant. We tried some authentic Oktoberfest German food. We saw the lift bridge rise as a boat came in and visited the nearby Maritime Museum. Nearby, there are shops with plenty of interesting things. We especially enjoyed the toy and candy shop.
Even with a little rain and grey skies, it didn’t bother us. It was a great weekend retreat. We live in a great state.
Lesson: When you see those brown state park signs, pull over, buy a state park sticker, and enjoy. If you’ve seen something as a kid, give it another try. It’s amazing how things change and become new again.
Sounds like a great getaway for the family. Its always fun to be reminded about the wonderful wealth of opportunities right in our own back yard. Nothing like MN fall to color the landscape beautifully. Thanks for sharing the pictures as well!