Itinerary for a Historical Christmas Weekend in Duluth Duluth has been known as the “Christmas City of the North,” since the early 1960’s, when Merv Griffin recorded a song about our wintery, city known for its holiday cheer. Here is a ready-made itinerary of some historic places to visit, along with Bentleyville, of course! FRIDAY Evening – Dinner at Duluth Bridgemans Restaurant. The last remaining Bridgeman’s restaurant is family owned and operated. Bridgeman’s history goes back to 1883, in Duluth when an enterprising young man named Henry Bridgeman began peddling fresh milk, home to home, from a goat cart. Bridgeman’s ice cream is still a family favorite. Learn more about the restaurant at Duluth Bridgemans Restaurant. Learn more about the history of the famous ice cream at Bridgeman’s ice cream. SATURDAY 9:00 am – Breakfast at Boat Club Restaurant and Bar at Fitger’s.
Then shop the 15+ stores in Fitgers – listed on the National Register of Historic Place, where craft beer was born in the 1880’s with A. Fitger & Co. / Lake Superior Brewery. Then have lunch at Fitger’s Brew House