Join us for this great little getaway to the nearby shores of Lake Superior. We’ll visit the charming town of Bayfield set on the shores of Lake Superior featuring Madeline Island off the coast. Then we’re on to Duluth, set on the hill overlooking beautiful Lake Superior and the harbor! All this with fall colors as a brilliant backdrop to a great trip!
Day 1 – Home to Bayfield
Our first day on the road, we stop for an early lunch at Norske Nook in Rice Lake, WI – “The Fabulous Pie Place.” What a great start to our journey to the North Country. Our coffee stop later this afternoon is the beautiful Northern Great Lakes Visitors Center for more information on the fascinating places we will be visiting the next few days. Then off to our destination, Bayfield, WI, where we check into our hotel, The Bayfield Inn, right on the shore overlooking Lake Superior. Bayfield is the stopping off point before visiting the Apostle Islands National Lake Shore. After settling into our hotel enjoy the evening on your own to explore the many shops and restaurants of this quaint little village.
Included Meals: Lunch
Hotel: Bayfield Inn
Day 2 – Bayfield
Today we take the Island Ferry to Madeline Island, experiencing their laid back lifestyle as we tour the Island and enjoy lunch at the historic Tavern Pub. After a time of shopping we board the ferry back to Bayfield for a tour with our local step-on guide, including a stop at the famous Erickson Orchard & Country Store. Enjoy a spectacular 5 course dinner at the amazing Old Rittenhouse Inn…truly a dinner like none other. You have the rest of the evening to stroll Bayfield or just sit by the water and enjoy the wonderful peace and quiet.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Bayfield Inn
Day 3 – Bayfield to Duluth
After breakfast at the hotel we head to Cornucopia to enjoy this wonderful little village on the south shore of Lake Superior. We will “meet our taste buds” at the Village Inn specializing in fresh Lake Superior Whitefish or Trout. Following lunch and a little time at Cornucopia’s intriguing general store, we journey thru the North Wisconsin woods to Duluth & the North Shore. This afternoon we find ourselves touring the famous 105+ year old Glensheen Mansion before checking into our beautiful hotel, The Inn on Lake Superior. After settling into our rooms, we will depart for Valentini’s Vicino Lago, a delicious “Taste of Italy on London Road.”
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Inn on Lake Superior
Day 4 – Duluth
View the sunrise over Lake Superior as we enjoy a scrumptious hot breakfast at our hotel. We then head up the North Shore and visit the famed Split Rock Lighthouse. Watching the movie and touring the Lighthouse will be highlights of the morning. Our lunch is at Splashing Rock Restaurant, once again overlooking beautiful Lake Superior. We’ll stop by spectacular Gooseberry Falls before continuing our colorful fall colors journey to Duluth. Be sure to walk the streets of Canal Park, taking in all the sights and grabbing dinner, before heading back to the hotel and joining us for Smores by the fire overlooking the water. Be looking for one of the big ships entering or departing the harbor.
Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Inn on Lake Superior
Day 5 – Duluth to Home
After breakfast at the hotel we travel the Skyline Parkway, which overlooks the lovely port of Duluth and offers travelers a rewarding, bird’s-eye view of the harbor and endless shoreline of Lake Superior.
At the northern end of the Byway, Hawk Ridge is an excellent vantage point for watching migratory birds in spring and fall. Next we board the Vista Fleet for a narrated cruise of the Duluth Harbor. Once we dock back on shore, we will head for home, visiting with our new traveling friends.
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Price Includes
11 Meals, Hotels & Activities as stated in brochure, Luxury Motorcoach
Tour Map
Tour Highlights
4 nights beautiful lakeside lodging
Northern Great Lake Visitors Center
Bayfield & Madeline Island
Old Rittenhouse Inn dining
Erickson Orchard & Country Store
Cornucopia and the Village Inn
City of Duluth & Canal Park
Glensheen Mansion
North Shore scenic drive
Split Rock Lighthouse & Gooseberry Falls
Splashing Rock Restaurant
Vista Fleet Duluth Harbor Cruise