Saturday is our big bike ride but first thing is first and that means a delicious breakfast! We will ride our bikes for about a mile back to Canal Park and the Amazing Grace Bakery and Café. I love the tagline “Be kind – don’t eat bad bread”. I am passionate about freshly baked bread and plan on eating a big delicious meal.
North Shore Scenic Railroad
Our next stop is a few blocks away at the North Shore Scenic Railway. The Lakefront Line is a section of rail between Duluth and Two Harbors originally built in 1886. The line was first built to serve the iron ore industry. The train is now purely a tourist attraction traveling the 27 miles between Duluth and Two Harbors. They offer several different rides that look like a lot of fun including a Polar Express, Elegant Dinner, and Fall Colors tour, but we will be enjoying the one-way Bike Train. At 10:30 am we will depart, bicycles in tow for Two Harbors.
Split Rock Lighthouse
I would love to see the Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, but I think the extra 20 miles on bicycle might be too much for my tired legs. It looks amazing though. If we are super motivated on our Sunday way home or have extra time, I think it would be completely worth the extra drive. Instead we will see the Breakwater and Lighthouse right in Two Harbors. It looks lovely enough and I am sure we will get some great pictures.
Then we will begin the scenic bike ride along Highway 61 back to Duluth. Highway 61 goes right along the Lake Superior shoreline the whole way, so we can anticipate a very pretty ride.
Although I am sure we will pack granola bars for snacks along the way, I am sure we will be super hungry when we get back to Fitger’s Inn. After quick showers we will be ready for a delicious meal at Fitger’s Brewhouse and Grille. I plan on a delicious hamburger and hopefully a beer sampler (I didn’t see one on the menu, but surely they offer one). The brewery offers tours on Saturdays at 3 and 4 pm. Hopefully we will be able to go for a tour, but it depends on the time. Eating a big, delicious meal will definitely come first!
Depending on our energy level we might continue to enjoy the Lake Walk or take a quick nap. For dinner we will go for a bit of a drive to the New Scenic Café. Based on the name, I was expecting a very casual atmosphere, but the menu looks wonderful and very seasonal. I love that is serves some flavors I think are distinctly Minnesotan like lingonberries, beets, and wild rice. As promised in the name, I really will be disappointed if we do not get a table with a beautiful scenic view of Lake Superior.
A great looking meal from the New Scenic Cafe
Then back to Duluth to watch the Renegade Improv Team at the Teatro Zuccone. The show begins at 10:30 pm, so we might have to grab a quick espresso at the Zeitgeist Arts Café next door to the theater. Although we love comedy shows, I was on the fence about improv comedy in Duluth. It is probably just prejudice against the small town in Minnesota… but according to their website, Rainn Wilson (Dwight from The Office) said the show is “hilarious”. If it is good enough for Rainn, it is good enough for us!
…and that is it for our long weekend in Duluth! We drive back to the Twin Cities Sunday morning.
Future Vacations 