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Duluth Attractions
The Depot
506 W. Michigan St.
Duluth, MN 55802 USA Phone: (218) 727-8025
The Depot is at 506 W. Michigan St. Housed in an 1892 railroad depot, the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center features living history exhibits, four museums and Depot Square, a re-creation of Duluth as it appeared 1910-20.
The Lake Superior Railroad Museum houses a large collection of railroad cars and locomotives dating 1860-1960, including the first locomotive to come to Minnesota and one of the largest and most powerful steam locomotives ever built. Among the historical displays at the Saint Louis County Historical Society are the Ojibwe Room, containing artwork and artifacts.
The Duluth Art Institute features contemporary works by regional, national and international artists. Hands-on exhibits urge the younger set to explore foreign cultures as well as the world around them at the Duluth Children's Museum. The Forest History room tells the story of the early years of the lumber industry through real-life stories and videotapes. Veterans Hall presents artifacts and stories from all the wars in which the United States has engaged. The Immigration Waiting Room, where many area settlers were processed, is preserved in its original state.
Allow 2 hours minimum.
Admission: Admission $9; ages 3-13, $5
Attraction Type: Art Galleries & Museums; Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Historic buildings/houses
Hours: Daily 9:30-6, Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day; Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-5, rest of year
Credit Cards: MC, VI
Fond-du-Luth Casino
129 E. Superior St.
Duluth, MN 55802 USA Phone: (218) 722-0280
Fond-du-Luth Casino is at 129 E. Superior St.
Hours: Daily 24 hours
Glensheen Historic Estate
3300 London Rd.
Duluth, MN 55804 USA Phone: (218) 726-8910
Glensheen Historic Estate is 5 mi. n. on SR 61 at 3300 London Rd. This was the 1908 estate of attorney, mining entrepreneur and state legislator Chester A. Congdon. The 22-acre property on Lake Superior includes formal gardens and a Jacobean mansion containing original furnishings. Carriages and sleighs are displayed in the carriage house. A separate tour of the third floor and attic--covering an additional six bedrooms and explaining the house's construction--is available.
Allow 2 hours minimum.
Admission: Fee $12; over 61, $11; ages 6-17, $7. Tours of the third floor and attic are an additional $12; over 61, $11; ages 6-17, $7. Entire estate tour $22; over 61, $20; ages 6-17, $13. Grounds only admission $5
Attraction Type: Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Gardens; Historic buildings/houses
Hours: Guided house tours are given daily on the half-hour 9:30-4, mid-May to mid-Oct.; Sat.-Sun. 11-2, rest of year
Credit Cards: DS, MC, VI
Great Lakes Aquarium
353 Harbor Dr.
Duluth, MN 55802 USA Phone: (218) 740-3474
Great Lakes Aquarium is on the bayfront at 353 Harbor Dr. The nation's only all-freshwater aquarium explores Lake Superior and the creatures that live in and near it. Visitors can learn about the formation of the Great Lakes, speak with divers as they feed the fish, raise and lower locks, and pilot a virtual ore boat under the Aerial Lift Bridge.
There also are interactive exhibits, numerous aquariums and 70 species of fish, as well as birds and river otters. In addition to its sea life, the aquarium offers views of the bridge and arriving and departing freighters.
Food is available. Allow 1 hour minimum.
Admission: Admission $12.95; over 62, $9.95; ages 4-17, $6.95. Parking fee $3
Attraction Type: Aquariums
Hours: Daily 10-6
Credit Cards: AE, DS, MC, VI
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
902 E. First St.
Duluth, MN 55805 USA Phone: (218) 728-0630
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum is at 902 E. First St. The museum features original handwritten documents and manuscripts covering such topics as art, history, literature, music and science in exhibits that change every 3 months. The collection includes a draft of the Bill of Rights, George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation, Handel's "Messiah" by Beethoven, Wagner's "Wedding March" and the writings of Galileo, Sir Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein.
Allow 30 minutes minimum.
Admission: Free
Attraction Type: Historic documents/manuscripts/rare books; Museums
Hours: Daily noon-4, Memorial Day-Labor Day; Tues.-Sun. noon-4, rest of year. Closed holidays
Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center
600 Lake Ave. S.
Duluth, MN 55802 USA Phone: (218) 720-5260
Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center is .2 mi. e. on Canal Park Dr. in Canal Park next to The Aerial Lift Bridge (see attraction listing). Exhibits portray the history of Lake Superior shipping and the Army Corps of Engineers. Among the displays are replicas of ship cabins, an operating steam engine and scale models of ships. Slides and videotapes focus on shipping activity on the Great Lakes. The museum also contains science exhibits.
Admission: Free
Attraction Type: Exhibits & Collections-Historical; Exhibits & Collections-Science; Museums
Hours: Daily 10-9, Memorial Day weekend to mid-Oct.; Sun.-Thurs. 10-4:30, Fri.-Sat. 10-6, mid-Mar. through day before Memorial Day weekend. Closed holidays
Lake Superior Zoo
7210 Fremont St.
Duluth, MN 55807 USA Phone: (218) 730-4900
Lake Superior Zoo is w. at jct. 72nd Ave. W. and Grand Ave. Hundreds of animals from all over the world include such endangered species as the Siberian tiger and the snow leopard. Polar bears, bats, kangaroos, snakes and birds are among the residents. A primate conservation center is on the 16-acre grounds.
Admission: Admission $8; ages 3-12, $3
Attraction Type: Children's attractions; Zoological parks/exhibits; Zoological parks/exhibits- Children's zoos
Hours: Daily 10-5, May-Sept.; 10-4, rest of year. Closed Jan. 1, Thanksgiving and Dec. 25
Minnesota Point
Commerce St. & Canal Park Dr.
Duluth, MN 55802 USA
Minnesota Point is at jct. Commerce St. and Canal Park Dr. This narrow 7-mile peninsula features swimming beaches, a seaplane base, boat clubs and excellent harbor views.
Skyline Parkway
Stewart St. & Skyline Pkwy.
Duluth, MN 55806 USA
Skyline Parkway begins at jct. Stewart St. and Skyline Pkwy. The 16-mile scenic byway above the city affords views of Lake Superior, the harbors, docks and city. Enger Tower, on the parkway, was dedicated in 1939 by the Crown Prince and Princess of Norway.
Spirit Mountain Recreation Area
9500 Spirit Mountain Pl.
Duluth, MN 55810 USA Phone: (218) 628-2891
Spirit Mountain Recreation Area is s. off I-35 exit 249, following signs to 9500 Spirit Mountain Pl., Duluth MN 55810. Other activities are offered.
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10-9, Sat.-Sun. and holidays 9-9, early Nov.-early Apr.
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