Things To Do in Duluth

The Vista Fleet provides narrated 1.5 hour sightseeing cruises, lunch cruises, weekend brunch cruises, two hour dinner cruises, and Saturday moonlight cruises. All are entertaining. Dinner cruises feature prime rib and chicken. All cruises will take you close to light houses, ocean going ships, etc.
Directions: Take the I-35 Exit 256B located
on Harbor Drive between the Great Lakes Aquarium and
William A. Irvin.

Ph: (218)727 0022, ext. 234

At one time the flagship of the inland fleet of ore carrying ships, now an amazing walking tour of mid-century technologies. Big triple expansion steam engine. Similar design to the famous wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Tour takes about an hour.
Directions: I - 35 exit either Lake Avenue or 5th Avenue West to Harbor Drive. It’s a big red thing, several hundred feet long, with white deckhouses and a silver and black smokestack.

3300 London Road Duluth Minnesota 55804
Ph: (218)726 8910 Toll free: (888)454 GLEN

Old empire-building plutocrat’s mansion open for public tours. Thirty nine rooms. All original custom furnishings. Formal gardens. Actual ‘Clue’ murder site...intruder killed owner with candlestick in the bedroom. Also a Hollywood movie location for “You’ll Like My Mother,” a 70’s Patty Duke thriller.
Directions: I - 35 North to end, then right on London Road about a mile. Mansion on right.

353 Harbor Drive Duluth, MN 55802
Ph: (218)740 3474 Fax: (218)740 2020

Largest freshwater fish exhibit tanks in the world. Seventy species of fish, fun otters, lots of amphibians, birds and other creatures. First class gift shop.
Directions: At the foot of 5th Ave. West next to Bayfront Park.

506 West Michigan Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802
Ph: (218)722 1273 Toll Free: (800)423 1273

Another good ride. 1.5 or 6 hours of fine sightseeing right next to the north shore of Lake Superior. Vintage coaches. Evening Pizza Trains.
Directions: Ticket and board behind Depot on 5th Ave West and Michigan St.

506 West Michigan Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802
Ph: (218)722 1273 Toll Free: (800)423 1273

This railroad museum has the largest collection of historic trains and related artifacts in the midwest. A complete walkthrough will take two to three hours.
Directions: On the track level of the historic Union Depot on 5th Ave West and Michigan St.

522 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN 55802-2310
Ph: (218)727 2497

The Marine Museum has exhibits relating to commercial shipping, past and present. Bonus - It’s free.
Directions: Located next to the Aerial Lift Bridge at the end of Lake Avenue.

600 East Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802
Ph:(218)722 8826
fitgers@fitgers.com

Opened in 1857, Fitger's was the first brewery in Minnesota and at one time was the most successful as well. View memorabilia from time's past and enjoy the several shops and restaurants within the building.
Directions: Take the Superior Street exit off of I-35, go 13 blocks. Fitger's will be on the right.

351 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN 55802
Ph: (218)722 7876

Take a tour of a World War II tug that was used to build the Great Lakes Seaway.
Directions: Located next to William A. Irvin (Ore Boat Museum)

2402 W Michigan St, Duluth, MN 55806
Ph: 218-722-SAVE (7283)

Tour downtown Duluth and the waterfront attractions in the Canal Park area. The trolley runs every thirty minutes during the summer months.
Directions: Take the 27th Avenue West exit off of I-35. Take a right onto West Michigan Street.

305 Harbor View Parkway, Superior, WI 54880
Ph: (715)392 7151 Toll Free: (888)816 9944

The Richard I Bong World War II Heritage Center honors the memory of Richard I Bong, an America’s Ace of Aces and Medal of Honor recipient, and all of those who participated in WWII.
Directions: Take Hwy 2 exit to Wisconsin off of I-35. Go through downtown Superior (Hwy 2 will turn into Belknap St). Located on the corner of Hwy 2/Belknap and Hwy 53.

(715)394 5712

Launched in 1896, tour the "Last Whaleback on Earth" used for carrying cargo across the Great Lakes. The ship was brought home to Superior in 1972 and was made into a museum featuring Twin Port shipbuilding history and Great Lakes shipwrecks.
Directions: Take Hwy 2 in Wisconsin to Barker's Island.

Enger Tower

16th Ave. W. and Skyline Drive, Duluth, MN 55802-1192
(218)723 3300

Great picnic spot featuring hiking trails and gardens. The 80 ft., five story tower was dedicated by Crown Prince Olav and Crown Princess Martha of Norway in 1939.
Directions: Take Skyline Parkway off Hank Jensen Drive.

Aerial Lift Bridge

Lake Avenue over Duluth Ship Canal, Duluth, MN 55802

Originally built as an aerial transfer bridge in 1905 it was later transformed in 1929 into a verticle lift bridge. Connects Duluth and Park Point areas.
Direcctions: Take Lake Avenue exit off of I-35, follow to lift bridge.

506 West Michigan Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802
Ph: (218)727 8025

Home to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum and the North Shore Scenic Railroad. Built in 1892 and formerly a Union Railroad Depot, it now showcases the culture of Duluth with its four museum exhibits and performing arts wing.
Directions: Take Superior Street exit off of I-35. Take a right onto North 6th Avenue West, then take a left onto West Michigan Street. Depot is on the right.

3713 Split Rock Lighthouse Rd, Two Harbors, MN 55616
Ph: 218-226-6372

Shipwrecks from a mighty 1905 November gale prompted this rugged landmark's construction. Completed by the U.S. Lighthouse Service in 1910, Split Rock Light Station was soon one of Minnesota's best known landmarks. Restored to its 1920s appearance, the lighthouse offers a glimpse of lighthouse life in this remote and spectacular setting.