New Restaurant open in Duluth!

If you know Duluth, you know we have some of the most unique restaurants in Minnesota.  Now added to that grand list is Mexico Lindo, located in the Fitger's Brewery Complex overlooking Lake Superior.  Mexico Lindo has been around for awhile in nearby Cloquet, but we are now lucky enough to have another great restaurant in Baja Billy's old location here in Duluth. 

We enjoyed lunch there the other day and they have a huge menu, including a ton of vegetarian options. Tim had the Veggie Yucatan, and I have a Veggie Taco Salad!  I have never had a Veggie Taco Salad before and it was delicious!  Of course no visit to a mexican restaurant is complete without a margarita.  I had a medium Mango margarita, which was tasty, but huge...Tim had to help me finish it!  Next time I'll try another flavor!  And hopefully next time the patio will be open to enjoy that margarita while soaking in the sun and fresh lake air!

So, on your next visit to Duluth you'll have one more great restaurant to choose from.  We've got their menu here for you to preview, along with almost all of the other restaurants in town.  Your vacation meal planning starts at the A G Thomson House! 

Tourists for a day!

In this line of work, we are sending our guests to all of the incredible and beautiful attractions around the North Shore and Duluth nearly every day. So when the opportunity arose for us to take a little time off from our beautiful bed and breakfast to enjoy our surroundings, we jumped at it and took a day to travel the North Shore of Minnesota and Lake Superior.

We began by driving up Scenic Highway 61 along the shores of Lake Superior with our ultimate destination of Tettegouche State Park. One of our first stops was Palisade Head, a rugged lakeside cliff rising nearly 300 ft up from the shores of Lake Superior. This is a great spot to soak up the sun, have a picnic, and be inspired by the pure natural beauty and view of Lake Superior. We continued further along the north shore, and did a little hiking along the Temperance River Gorge. The trail stretches along side the rushing river, and is alive with waterfalls pouring through the gorges - simply spectacular and a must see!

On our return home, we stopped in at Split Rock Lighthouse, a spot we haven't been in quite awhile, and spent some time walking the grounds and taking in the view. The lighthouse will be open for tours in just a couple of weeks, but you can enjoy the grounds and the trails nearby now. A short distance from Split Rock Lighthouse is Gooseberry Falls - a must see along the North Shore. We walked around the upper and lower falls, which is a nice relaxing trail. But if you want to spend the day at Gooseberry State Park, you will find some great trails of nearly 18 miles; part of the Superior Hiking Trail & several small spur trails to waterfalls, overlooks, up the river and down to Lake Superior.

As we were heading home to our Duluth MN Bed and Breakfast, we were so happy to have been able to take the time to enjoy an absolutely beautiful, sun filled day along the North Shore! We are now even more informed about these great spots to share with our guests!

Duluth's exciting summer ahead!

I think we are all shaking our heads around here, and giving thanks, for the absolutely beautiful weather that we have been fortunate to experience this early in the spring. The shipping season has kicked off early with the first ship leaving Duluth’s port on Tuesday. This is a great sign for the economy; orders were ready and waiting to go out and now they are on their way!  And once again, the summer is shaping up to be exciting around Duluth, the North Shore, and the A.G. Thomson House Bed and Breakfast. From Grandma’s Marathon to Blues Festival – Duluth is not only one of the most spectacular areas in the country for pure, natural beauty; it is jammed packed with fun activities and events throughout the year.

One of the biggest and most anticipated events taking place this summer is the Tall Ships Challenge scheduled to begin on July 28th through August 2nd. A fleet of eight international vessels will sail into Duluth’s port, one of only six cities chosen in the US and Canada, and the only Lake Superior port! It’s a rare chance to catch a glimpse, step aboard, and even set sail on some of the grandest ships of yore. The festival grounds open Thursday, July 29 with sounds and sensations ranging from a pirate school for kids to four days of performances of Gilbert & Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance, a musical presented by the UMD School of Fine Arts.

Perhaps one of the most fascinating ships included in the fleet is the Freedom Schooner Amistad. It is the official flagship and tall ship ambassador of Connecticut, and more notably, holds historical significance as one of the ships used in the trading of slaves. The Amistad made history in 1839, when slaves aboard the ship revolted to secure their freedom while being transported from one Cuban port to another. The current mission of the Amistad is to provide visitors an intense and direct reexamination of the history of the Atlantic Slave Trade and its legacy found throughout the nations of the Atlantic Basin.

Of course, while you are visiting this great city, the A. G. Thomson House Bed and Breakfast should be your choice to stay!  We have spent our quiet season continually working on our Inn, improving and increasing our amenities, and looking forward to each guest that walks through our doors!  This year we were named the Best Bed and Breakfast in the area, along with the Best Hotel Rooms and Best In room Dining by Duluth~Superior Magazine - an honor we are very appreciative and proud!

So as you plan your summer vacation; or short getaways this season, be sure to put Duluth and the A.G. Thomson House on your schedule. You will be surrounded by superior natural beauty while taking in some spectacular events and activities along the North Shore. Mark your calendar for the Tall Ships right away and give us a call to book your room!  In 2008, the entire city sold out as soon as news hit the major newspapers!

Join us at the A.G. Thomson House Bed and Breakfast; we look forward to seeing you this summer in spectacular Duluth, Minnesota!!

Relaxation awaits...