Duluth Attractions
The life of Duluth, at the western tip of Lake Superior, centres on the world's largest inland port, which ocean-going vessels can reach via the St Lawrence Seaway, with the help of a lift bridge that can be raised within a minute from 155 ft to 225 ft. At the bridge is a museum on the history of shipping on Lake Superior. The old Union Railroad depot now houses a museum, with old steam locomotives and a street of shops in the style of 1910.
Aerial Lift Bridge
The Aerial Lift Bridge in Duluth began as an aerial transfer bridge. The bridge, built in 1905, has a huge gondola that could carries more than 60 tons of traffic, from pedestrians and horse-drawn wagons to automobiles. The bridge allows residents of Minnesota Point to reach the mainland. The bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Duluth Children's Museum
The Duluth Children's Museum has an area for toddlers, an international market place, the children's tree and an area for exploration.
Hours
June 1 to September 5
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 6 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Glensheen Historic Estate
The Glensheen Estate was built between 1905-08 by Chester A Congdon. The mansion resembles an English, early 17th C country estate with formal gardens. Most of the furnishings are original to the time the estate was first occupied. Glensheen is on the National Register of Historic Buildings.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
May 28 to October 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 | 17:30 |
October 16 to May 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close | 15:30 | 15:30 |
| Family | $ 45.00 |
| Adult | $ 15.00 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 14.00 |
| Child 6-12 | $ 9.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Great Lakes Aquarium
The Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth is an all-freshwater aquarium that features creatures that live in and near Lake Superior. Interactive exhibits, aquariums and 70 species of fish as well as birds and river otters are featured.
All values are in United States Dollars
Great Lakes Aquarium
353 Harbor Drive
Duluth, MN 55802-2639
United States
353 Harbor Drive
Duluth, MN 55802-2639
United States
Phone 1 (218) 740-3474
Fax 1 (218) 740-2020
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
| Adult | $ 14.50 |
| Senior over 62 | $ 11.50 |
| Child 17 & under | $ 8.50 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
Parking
Pay
Facilities
Gift shop
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum in Duluth is located in a former Christian Scientist Church building built in 1912.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center
The Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center in Duluth presents exhibits that portray the history of Lake Superior shipping and the Army of Corps Engineers. Displays include replicas of ship cabins and scale models of ships. Science exhibits are also included at the museum.
Hours
March 20 to May 21
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 16:30 |
May 22 to October 11
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 |
October 11 to December 19
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
December 20 to March 11
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Lake Superior Zoo
The Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth features hundreds of animals from around the world in their natural habitats. The Australian Outback, Northern Territory, Polar Shores and Asian Caravan are a few of the exhibits.
Lake Superior Zoo
7210 Fremont Street
Duluth, MN 55807-1854
United States
7210 Fremont Street
Duluth, MN 55807-1854
United States
Phone 1 (218) 730-4900
Fax 1 (218) 723-3750
Hours
May 31 to September 6
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 7 to May 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always opened on:
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
Restaurant or food service
Wheelchair loan or rental
Minnesota Point
Minnesota Point between Lake Superior and western Superior Bay is a freshwater baymouth bar with swimming, boating, a seaplane base and views of the harbor available.
North Shore Drive
North Shore Drive near Duluth follows the north shore of Lake Superior from Duluth to Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.
Skyline Parkway
The Skyline Parkway near Duluth is a 16mi/26km scenic byway located above the city that offers views of Lake Superior, the harbors, docks and city.
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Tom's Logging Camp and Trading Post
Tom's Logging Camp and Trading Post in Duluth is a recreation of a 19th C logging camp with ten buildings furnished in period and a museum with authentic relics on display. A nature trail winds through scenic woodlands.
Tweed Museum of Art
The Tweed Museum of Art is located on the campus of the University of Minnesota in Duluth. The museum houses nine galleries with a collection of more than 4,000 artworks from the 15th century to the present.
Tweed Museum of Art
10 University Drive
Duluth, MN 55812-2496
United States
10 University Drive
Duluth, MN 55812-2496
United States
Phone 1 (218) 726-8222
Fax 1 (218) 726-8503
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 20:00 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
