General Attractions
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Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial The memorial is located at Second Avenue East and First Street Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 336-2990 Fax: (218) 722-3189 heidibakkhansen@mac.com http://www.claytonjacksonmcghie.org “It is by remembering the injustice of our past that we learn to live with justice in the future.” Likenesses of Elias Clayton, Elmer Jackson and Isaac McGhie are enshrined by a solemn memorial in downtown Duluth, right at the intersection where, in 1920, they were victims of a lynch mob. Falsely accused of rape, the three young African- Americans were dragged from jail, tried on the street in front of 5,000-10,000 people, and then hanged in the chaos that ensued. It was perhaps the worst day in Duluth’s history, but the opening of this memorial in 2003 helps begin the healing of the wounds of our past. This year’s Day of Remembrance observance on June 15 at the Memorial marks the ninetieth anniversary of the tragedy and the tenth anniversary of the founding of the memorial building committee, now a nonprofit dedicated to fostering racial justice. |
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Duluth Children's Museum 506 W Michigan Street Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 733-7543 Fax: (218) 733-7547 explore@duluthchildrensmuseum.org http://www.duluthchildrensmuseum.org The Duluth Children's Museum is housed in the Historic Union Depot in the heart of the downtown waterfront district of Duluth. The Duluth Children's Museum is the fifth oldest children’s museum in the nation. We have been providing children and families with an atmosphere where learning is fun and curiosity is sparked since 1930. There is great fun here for the entire family. Duluth offers many wonderful attractions and the Duluth Children's Museum is one of the very best. Come for the day or just a few hours. You will want to come back. It will be a main highlight of your trip to northern Minnesota. Our current exhibit, Little Builders, is a child-sized construction site where children create, play and learn as they explore the concepts of construction, motion and simple machines. Pulleys, a conveyor belt, cranes, blocks and balls provide children with opportunities to use the exhibit in their own unique ways. The children even have vests, hard hats and goggles to wear while they work at the construction site. Campsite is an indoor wilderness area where toddlers can row a boat, catch fish for their dinner, set up their own campfire and sleep in a tent, zipped up safe from the huge bear. Adults $12.00, Children (3-13) $6.00, and Children under 3 are free. Admission prices cover the Duluth Children's Museum and all the other exhibits in the Saint Louis County Historical Union Depot. Duluth Children's Museum offers great deals on memberships. Household memberships starting at $55 annually. For more information go to our Web site. |
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Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) 350 Harbor Drive Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-5573, General Information;(218) 727-4344 Ticket Information (800) 628-8385, Meeting Information Fax: (218) 722-4247 decc@decc.org http://www.decc.org Duluth is the perfect green city to combine business with pleasure. The DECC provides the ideal setting for meetings and conventions. It is within walking distance to over 1,600 hotel rooms, unique shops and tempting restaurants. Panoramic views of the Aerial Lift Bridge and Lake Superior is the backdrop for our 250,000-sq-ft facility. We boast the second largest ballroom in the state with two convention centers. We feature our own internal Catering and Exposition Services Department to make planning your event a breeze. Ample parking with a new ramp makes it easy and accessible to downtown and for event parking at the DECC, OMNIMAX® and the William A. Irvin. As a community center, the DECC is the proud home of: • Broadway in Duluth • Concerts • Corporate and public events • Duluth Superior Symphony • Home and Sport Shows • Minnesota Ballet • UMD Men’s and Women’s Bulldog Hockey The DECC is a nationally recognized leader in reducing energy use, reusing products, and recycling waste. We are proud to have been honored with the Lake Superior Binational Forum Stewardship Award, and the MN Great Governor’s Award for our environmental stewardship. A new arena is now under construction that will have LEED Certification, more skywalk access and even private suites, opening in December of 2010. |
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Duluth Heritage Sports Center 120 South 30th Avenue West Duluth, MN 55806 (218) 464-1711 Fax: (218) 464-1713 connie@duluthheritagesportscenter.com http://www.duluthheritagesportscenter.com The Duluth Heritage Sports Center, which opened in the spring of 2008, has become the “preferred” destination for amateur sports enthusiasts from the entire upper Midwest and Canada. Located at 120 South 30th Avenue West, the complex sits at the former Clyde Iron Industrial site, now known as Clyde Park. The facility is filled with sports memorabilia, from the region’s rich sports history and includes recognition of the numerous individuals, families and businesses who contributed to help make the Center a reality. Sill Arena seats 1,400 spectators in a circular fashion around a year-round NHL–size ice rink. It’s home to Duluth’s high school hockey teams and the Duluth Amateur Hockey Association. The adjoining Heritage Pavilion houses another NHL-size sheet of ice for the fall & winter hockey season. In April, quality synthetic turf replaces the ice, making an excellent venue for high school spring sports practice and for early season youth soccer. The Center is also home to the Dave Goldberg Family Branch of the Duluth Boys & Girls Club who occupies the upper level in the concourse. |
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Duluth Huskies Baseball Club Historic Wade Stadium 34th Avenue West & Grand Avenue Duluth, MN 55807 (218) 786-9909 Fax: (218) 786-9001 huskies@duluthhuskies.com http://www.duluthhuskies.com Come out and enjoy quality family entertainment at historic Wade Municipal Stadium located at 35th Ave W & Michigan St. Beginning their 8th season in the Northwoods League, the Huskies are establishing themselves as perennial contenders by bringing in the best college players from the strongest baseball programs in the country. Players are exposed to a high level of play and showcase their talent before professional scouts. The team plays 68 games in 75 days and operates the same as minor league professional organizations. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the gate. Group outing plans are also available. Wade Stadium is handicap accessible with two handicap serving decks with a great view of the game. 
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Duluth OMNIMAX Theatre (On the waterfront next to the William A. Irvin and connected to the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center-DECC) 301 Harbor Drive Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 727-0022;(218) 722-5573 (888) OMNIMAX Fax: (218) 722-9206 omni@decc.org http://www.duluthomnimax.com The OMNIMAX® experience transforms your surroundings from theatre into exciting adventures! The state-of-the-art six-channel, multi-speaker sound system in combination with the overhead domed screen creates the sensation of actually being there. Fly over mountaintops and rivers, view beautiful plains, explore the earth’s secrets . . . all while never leaving your seat. Discover the world around you as you enjoy each new OMNIMAX® film. Group rates and summer combination tickets available with the S.S. William A. Irvin. Open daily, year-round. Call for admission prices. |
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Duluth Playhouse, The 506 West Michigan Street Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 733-7555 Fax: (218) 733-7554 phoffice@duluthplayhouse.org http://www.duluthplayhouse.org Since 1914, the Playhouse has brought outstanding entertainment and creative opportunities to our community. Local and professional artists bring the finest in the theatrical performances to the stage for an audience stretching across the entire northeast region. Stunning sets, beautiful costumes and amazing talent abound though our main stage productions, Children’s Theatre Arts program, and satellite theatre, The Play Ground. 2009-2010 Season A Season of Love and Laughter The Secret Garden (Feb 18-March 7) Rent (April 8-25) Our Town (June 3-13) The Producers (July 15-Aug. 1) Tickets: Adults $21-$23, Seniors (65+) $19-$21, Youth/ Students $15, Groups (15+) $17-$19 Children’s Theatre Shows Robin Hood (Jan 15-24) Twinderella: The Musical (May 7-16) Tickets: Adults $9, Children (17 and under) $7, Groups (15+) $6 Designated accessible parking or off-street parking, accessible entrance, accessible restrooms. Visit our Satellite theatre, The Play Ground, in downtown Duluth. The Play Ground is an alternative performing arts venue offering engaging, thoughtprovoking programming in all disciplines: theatre, dance, music, poetry, art, film and the spoken word. The Play Ground serves as a home for emerging and experienced artists alike, and reflects the vibrant artistic community of Duluth and northeastern Minnesota. For more information, visit www.duluthplayground.org or call (218) 733-7555. |
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Duluth Superior Excursions Waterfront side of the (DECC) Duluth Entertainment Convention Center 323 Harbor Drive Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-6218 Fax: (218) 722-0448 vistaoperations@zmchotels.com http://www.vistafleet.com No trip to Duluth is complete without experiencing the majestic beauty of Lake Superior aboard the Vista Fleet! Choose Your Cruise; from our sensational sunset dinner cruises catered by Savories Catering, exciting narrated sightseeing tours, relaxing cocktail cruises, and delightful ice cream and pizza cruises with entertainment for the whole family. Experience the wonders of Lake Superior as we cruise next to 1,000-foot lake freighters and oceangoing vessels to take in the activities of the Twin Ports harbor. See lighthouses, ships, beautiful waters and more during your narrated tour aboard the Vista Fleet. Daily May-October. Call for individual and group rates and schedule information. Wheelchair accessible on the 1st deck only. |
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Edge, The (Edgewater Resort & Waterpark) 2400 London Road Duluth, MN 55812 (218) 728-3601 Fax: (218) 728-3727 edgewaterpark@zmchotels.com http://www.duluthwaterpark.com Imagine a Polynesian indoor waterpark that is 30,000-square-feet of pure, water-soaked fun! That’s exactly what visitors will find at “The Edge” in Duluth, Minnesota. The Edge takes guests far away to a tropical island–with an exploding volcano and Polynesian-themed water adventures all around. Eat, drink and relax at Tiki Tom’s Oasis & Grill. Hours of tropical entertainment for the kids in our 2,000-square-foot arcade. Two four-story slides will take guests on thrilling rides that end in our splash pool. The Edge also features a large interactive children’s wet and wild play area. For more information, log onto www.duluthwaterpark.com or call for reservations. Slide into the fun and book your reservations now! Winter Hours: Mon-Thurs/ 8 am-12 pm, 4 pm-9 pm, Fri-Sun/ 8 am-10 pm Summer Hours: 8 am-10 pm daily. Hours subject to change. Admission is complimentary with guest room. Fully accessible.
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Fond-du-Luth Casino 129 East Superior Street Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-0280 (800) 873-0280 Fax: (218) 722-7505 TinaNordin@fdlrez.com http://www.fondduluthcasino.com There’s always something for everyone amid the excitement and glamour of Fond-du-Luth Casino conveniently located in downtown Duluth. We have over 750 of your favorite video slot machines ranging from penny, two cent, nickel, quarter and dollar with all slot machines ticket in/ticket out. We also have Blackjack tables with betting limits from $3-$1,000. Our Player’s Club rewards program offers merchandise, discounts on automotive services, discounts at area restaurants, promotional offers, special invitations and, of course, CASHBACK. Membership is FREE—sign up today. Fond-du-Luth Casino also offers concessions with a full-service lounge and all your favorite beverages. All customers must be at least 21 years of age to game. Open 24 hours every day. |
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Glensheen Historic Estate 3300 London Road Duluth, MN 55804 (218) 726-8910 (888) 454-GLEN Fax: (218) 726-8911 info@glensheen.org http://www.glensheen.org A hallmark of extraordinary design. A businessman’s enduring legacy. A family home. Built in 1905 and 1908 for Chester and Clara Congdon, Glensheen is an architectural and decorative arts masterpiece. With room after room of exceptional original furnishings, artwork, and family treasures, this magnificent 39-room mansion offers a dramatic slice of opulent life at the turn of the last century. The 7.6-acre estate includes a museum shop, a carriage house, a boat house, formal gardens, and meandering pathways—all on the shores of Lake Superior. Open year-round; call or visit the Web site for days and hours. Let Glensheen inspire you today. Click on the following link to view the Glensheen Rap song. Glensheen Rap. |
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Great Lakes Aquarium 353 Harbor Drive Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 740-FISH (3474) Fax: (218) 740-2020 info@glaquarium.org http://www.glaquarium.org Great Lakes Aquarium is located on the waterfront in Duluth, just off exit 256B on I-35. This hands-on discovery center encourages guests to explore animals and ecosystems found in the Great Lakes and beyond. Visitors experience the geologic forces that shaped Lake Superior, watch as divers feed fish in a massive two-story tank, raise and lower locks on a scale model of the Great Lakes, pilot a virtual ore boat under the Aerial Lift Bridge and pet young sturgeon and freshwater stingrays. Exhibits showcase over 70 different species of fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians and mammals providing a unique window into watery worlds. Visitors of all ages will be captivated watching seahorses swim, river otters play and residents of the Amazon River feed. Special rates offered for groups of 10 or more, birthday parties, wedding receptions, family reunions, corporate events and more! Call (218) 740-2007 for more information about group rates. Great Lakes Aquarium keeps its visitors and members coming back year after year. Stop by and see why. Please visit our Web site or call to learn about the adventures that await you at Great Lakes Aquarium. Allow 1-hour minimum. Open 10am to 6pm daily throughout the year. Admission $14.50; over 62, $11.50; ages 3-16, $8.50; ages 2 and under, FREE! Free admission to our gift shop where you’ll find unique aquarium souvenirs and gifts from “up north.” |
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Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad P.O. Box 16211 (Mailing address) 71st Avenue West & Grand Avenue (across from Lake Superior Zoo) Duluth, MN 55816-0211 (218) 624-7549 Fax: (218) 728-6303 info@lsmrr.org http://www.LSMRR.org Don’t miss this gem of an excursion train just because we only run on weekends! We will take you on a 90-minute train ride filled with history, wildlife, and incredible scenery. Yes, you can move about the train as it is traveling! Check out our two vintage passenger cars that are just shy of their 100-year anniversaries. Want to sit outside? Take a seat out on the open “Safari Car.” And if we have time before departure, we might even give you a tour of the engine and let you sound the horn! We depart from our parking lot in West Duluth, just across Grand Ave from the Lake Superior Zoo. Not sure where that is? Find one of our brochures, check out our Web site at www.lsmrr.org, or call us on weekends and we will direct you. Departure times are 10:30am and 1:30pm. Please arrive about 20 minutes prior to these times to get your tickets and board the train. Our season runs from June 12-Oct 3, 2010. Call for admission prices, group discount information, or how to charter our train for your group. Gift certificates available. Directions: Because of summer road construction during the 2010 and 2011 seasons, the easiest way to find us will be to get off I-35 at the 40th Ave W exit (253B); take 40th to Grand Avenue, turn left on Grand and go about 30 blocks to Fremont Street. Take a left into our lot. Call if you need to: (218) 624-7549. |
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Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center (US Army Corps of Engineers) 600 Canal Park Drive Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 720-5260;Boatwatchers Hotline, 24 hours in season,(218) 722-6489 Fax: (218) 720-5270 Thomas.R.Holden@LRE02.usace.army.mil http://www.lsmma.com Film shows, model ships and exhibits featuring commercial shipping activities on Lake Superior and in the Duluth-Superior Harbor. At Canal Park, you are within yards of giant lake carriers and foreign ships as they pass under the world-famous Aerial Lift Bridge. While you are there, sit back and enjoy the beautiful gulls and walk along the canal’s piers to its lighthouses. New exhibits on lighthouses and vessel traffic opened with assistance from the Lake Superior Marine Museum Association which operates a small gift shop. Open year-round. No admission. Programs always free. Groups must register in advance. It’s the boat watcher’s paradise. Come and enjoy it. Spring (mid-March thru May): 10am-4:30pm daily; Fri. and Sat. closing at 6pm Summer (June thru mid-Oct): 10am-9pm daily Fall (mid-Oct thru mid-Dec): 10am-4:30pm daily; Fri and Sat closing at 6pm Winter (mid-Dec thru mid-March): 10am-4:30pm Fri, Sat, and Sun. Free admission. Handicap access via inside elevator and outside ramp. Restrooms are accessible. |
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Lake Superior Railroad Museum The Depot, downtown Duluth 506 West Michigan Street Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 733-7590; (218) 727-8025 ext. 503 (programs/tours) Fax: (218) 733-7596 info@lsrm.org http://www.lsrm.org Climb up in the cab of one of the world’s largest steam locomotives and take the throttle of the huge Yellowstone Class Mallet. Experience what the trainmen saw, sitting high in the cupola of a wooden caboose, and learn why they called the last car on a train “the crummy.” Imagine what dining on the rails was like as you marvel at one-of-a-kind dining car china and table settings displayed in a restored, turn-of-the-century coach. The history of railroading in Minnesota starts with the state’s first steam locomotive, the William A. Crooks, shown on Track Seven. From steam-powered rotary snow removal equipment to a FREE trolley ride, there’s something for everyone at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. Plan to spend several hours here and bring your camera! Summer Hours: Memorial Day-Labor Day 9:30am-6pm daily Winter Hours: Mon-Sat/10am-5pm and Sun/1-5pm. Call for group rates and special accessibility information. Combo tickets let you save money on a tour of the museum, the Depot and a ride on the North Shore Scenic Railroad.
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Lake Superior Zoo (72nd Avenue West & Grand Avenue) 7210 Fremont Street Duluth, MN 55807 (218) 730-4900 Fax: (218) 723-3750 info@lszoo.org http://www.lszoo.org You’ll find hundreds of animals and exotic species at the Lake Superior Zoo. Located just 10 minutes from Downtown Duluth, the zoo offers year-round recreational opportunities for animal lovers of all ages. Be sure to make use of the zoo’s FREE PARKING while you visit! The Lake Superior Zoo is situated on 16 acres of rocky hills, majestic pines and the beautiful Kingsbury Creek in West Duluth’s Spirit Valley. You’ll find Siberian tigers, snow leopards, cougars, polar bear, Alaskan grizzly & Kodiak bears, African lions, harbor seals, kangaroos, plus a variety of bats, reptiles and monkeys. Experience daily animal feedings and enrichments, designed to excite both zoo animals and zoo visitors. Take a ride on the Zoo Train (running daily from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend) and see the zoo from a whole new perspective! Discover great shopping at the Tiger’s Paw Gift Shop and snacks to entrées at the Safari Café. Log on to the zoo’s Web site www.lszoo.org for the daily animal feedings and enrichments, education and conservation programs, and upcoming events. Call (218) 730-4500 for group rates and reservations offered for groups of 10 or more. Become a zoo member and visit as often as you like.Open Seven Days A Week - 362 Days A Year. Summer Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Winter Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Stroller & Wagon Rentals - FREE Parking Information Line: (218) 730-4900. |
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North Shore Scenic Railroad The Depot, downtown Duluth 506 West Michigan Street Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-1273 (800) 423-1273 Fax: (218) 733-7596 info@northshorescenicrailroad.org http://www.northshorescenicrailroad.org A conductor checks your ticket and calls out “All Aboard!” Three short blasts of the whistle and your adventure begins. As the train pulls out of the historic Union Depot in downtown Duluth, your narrator explains the history of our region and the role that railroads played in its development. Two lines of steel lead the train through the city, Canal Park, along the rugged shoreline of Lake Superior and deep into the majestic Northwoods. Riding in vintage open and air-conditioned coaches, you’ll cross over North Shore rivers that splash and tumble towards Lake Superior. Riding the train is great fun! Excursions run seven days a week during the summer, weekends in the spring and fall. Take the 1 1/2-hour Lester River Trip, a six-hour excursion to Two Harbors or the popular family “Pizza Train.” There are “Elegant Dinner Trains,” “Murder Mystery Trains,” “The Grandma’s Marathon Special” and others. Call for group rates and special charters. Trains depart from behind the Depot, May-Oct. Call for accessibility information. Combo tickets earn a generous discount to visit the St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center, the Depot, which includes three museums, including the Lake Superior Railroad Museum and two art galleries. NEW−Steam Train weekends in September and October. Call for reservations.
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Renegade Theater Company 222 East Superior Street Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-6775 (general information) (218) 336-1414 (box office) katyhelbacka@gmail.com http://www.renegadetheatercompany.org Renegade Theater Company is one of the Northland’s Premiere professional theatrical companies. Since the theatre’s founding in 1991, Renegade has produced over 150 productions throughout the area. Now in their permanent home in the Teatro Zuccone, Renegade annually produces a full mainstage season, a children’s theatre season through their Tugboat Children’s Theatre, as well as sketch comedy revues and improv performances. Renegade is home to the area’s only sketch comedy team, Dink Tank. The team has been called “hysterical” and “amazing” by Rainn Wilson (Dwight on NBC’s The Office). Renegade also has an Improv Team that performs weekly at the Teatro Zuccone. Shows are Friday nights at 10:30 and only costs $5 for a hilarious night of improv comedy styled after Whose Line is it Anyway. 2010 Mainstage Season The Sparrow Feb 4-6, 11-13, 18-20 at 8pm Dead Man’s Cell Phone April 15-17, 22-24, 29-May 1 at 8pm The Who’s Tommy June 3-5, 10-12, 17-19 at 8pm Sex Change August 5-7, 12-14, 19-21 at 8pm Reefer Madness October 14-16, 21-23, 28-29 at 8pm October 30 at 10pm |
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S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum 350 Harbor Drive Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-7876; (218) 727-0022 http://www.duluthfloatingmuseum.com The William A. Irvin was the proud flagship of the U.S. Steel’s Great Lakes Fleet. The Irvin provided elegance and comfort to the dignitaries and guests it carried. From the millions of tons of iron ore loaded, to its magnificently appointed wood-paneled staterooms and fine dining, the Irvin was the pride of the fleet. Open daily May-October, guided tours only. Call for admission rates. Group rates available for groups of 20 or more by calling (218) 727-0022, ext. 236. Combination tickets with the Duluth OMNIMAX® Theater are also available. Located in the Minnesota Slip in the heart of Canal Park just across from the OMNIMAX® Theater and the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC). Kids 10 and under get in FREE with paid adult! Check out www.duluthhauntedship.com for information on the William A. Irvin Haunted Ship! |
 
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Spirit Mountain Recreation Area 9500 Spirit Mountain Place Duluth, 55810 (218) 628-2891 (800) 642-6377 Fax: (218) 624-0213 oldmanwinter@spiritmt.com http://www.spiritmt.com Some of the best skiing this side of the Rockies! With over 175 skiable acres on 22 runs, an Amp Terrain Park with Super Pipe, 22km of cross-country ski trails, and the best snowmaking and grooming equipment available, Spirit Mountain is designed to please everyone. We’ve added a second beginner area and a new conveyor lift to make the learning experience even easier! After a day on the slopes, enjoy the inviting chalet with ample space for relaxing and refueling. Spirit Mountain also offers a variety of family and group rates, as well as incredible lift ticket and lodging packages. For more information, call (800) 642-6377 or (218) 628-2891.
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St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center, The Depot 506 West Michigan Street Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 727-8025 (888) 733-5833 Fax: (218) 733-7506 http://www.duluthdepot.org Today, heritage steam locomotives and their antique, gilded, wooden coaches wait trackside in the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, home of the Midwest’s largest indoor train collection. (See Lake Superior Railroad Museum and North Shore Scenic Railroad.) Also, walk the streets of Depot Square, a realistic, life-size depiction of downtown Duluth at the turn of the century. One low-price admission ticket lets you enjoy the railroad museum plus the St. Louis Historical Society’s exhibits featuring regional history, the Duluth Art Institute’s two galleries and experience the joy of learning in the Duluth Children’s Museum. The Depot is also home to the Duluth Playhouse Theater and three other area performing arts organizations including the Minnesota Ballet, Matinee Musicale and Arrowhead Chorale. Two unique museum stores offer rare items relating to the building’s past and current use. Summer Hours: Memorial Day- Labor Day/9:30am-6pm daily. Winter Hours: Mon-Sat/ 10am-5pm; Sun 1-5pm Call for group rates, guided tours, and special exhibit information. |
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The Waterfront Sculpture Walk Duluth's Waterfront Duluth, MN Offering more than beautiful lake views and charming shops and restaurants, Duluth's waterfront is an expression of art. A series of prized sculptures representing the social, cultural and historical values of Duluth and its Sister Cities in Vaxjo, Sweden; Thunder Bay, Ontario; Perozavodsk, Russia; and Ohara, Japan, create a casual stroll through an outdoor gallery of international art. |
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Timber Twister Alpine Coaster 9500 Spirit Mountain Place Duluth, MN 55810 (218) 628-2891 (800) 642-6377 Fax: (218) 624-0213 oldmanwinter@spiritmt.com http://www.spiritmt.com Now Open! An Alpine Coaster is an exciting ride in your own individual coaster car on tracks that race 3,200 feet through the forest and down the mountain. Unlike an alpine slide, the coaster makes hairpin turns and operates year round due to its unique track system. With a few weather exceptions, riders can enjoy the one of a kind sensation throughout the year. The Timber Twister will be only the fifth such coaster in the United States and the only one in the Midwest. |
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Top Hat Carriage Service 408 1/2 Canal Park Drive - Corner of Morse & Canal Park Drive Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 269-3251 Enjoy a romantic, old-fashioned carriage ride May-Oct in Duluth’s Canal Park. These horse-drawn rides give you a tour of Canal Park’s many sights and take you along the shore of Lake Superior. Rides begin in the Marine Museum parking lot next to the canal where the huge oceangoing ships enter the harbor. No reservations needed. Operating from early afternoon until after dark. Also, consider a wedding (or other event) carriage ride in Canal Park, the Rose Garden or other location of your choice. Want to Autumn hike and set up a remote luxury camp in the Northwoods of Minnesota or Wisconsin? Leave your backpack at home. Our horses will carry all your gear. Also, Sept and Oct Leaf Turning carriage rides are available for groups of 15 to 30 on Duluth’s spectacular East Hillside and quaint Seven Bridges Road. |
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Tweed Museum of Art University of Minnesota, Duluth Campus 1201 Ordean Court Duluth, MN 55812 (218) 726-8222 Fax: (218) 726-8503 tma@d.umn.edu http://www.d.umn.edu/tma/ With a permanent collection of over 6,000 art objects representing a range of cultures and periods of art history, the Tweed Museum of Art is a major cultural and educational resource for the community on the campus of the University of Minnesota Duluth. The Tweed Museum of Art aims to inspire visitors of all ages and backgrounds who will find images, art objects, and educational programs that foster an understanding and an appreciation of art. The museum offers handcrafted and unique art merchandise. Tues/9am-8pm; Wed-Fri/9am-4:30pm; Sat & Sun/1-5pm; closed Mondays and University holidays. Free and open to the public. UMD is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Barrier free.
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Vertical Endeavors Indoor Rock Climbing Facility 329 South Lake Avenue Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 279-9980 nick@verticalendeavors.com http://www.verticalendeavors.com Our facility beckons visitors with the giant VE logo on our front wall. Once inside the facility, the center point of our facility is a giant lighthouse which truly gives it a North Shore feel. Vertical Endeavors features climbing surfaces reaching heights of up to 42 feet. A large bouldering cave rounds out what is one of the Midwest’s most impressive indoor climbing facilities. Vertical Endeavors is a full service climbing facility offering a full line of indoor and outdoor lessons, kids programs–including birthday parties, scout troops, church youth groups, day camps and many others, group events. Our experiential and teambuilding programs are perfect for sports teams, corporate groups and non-profit groups. For a complete list and description, check out the rest of our programs on our website. A complete pro-shop makes fulfilling all of your climbing needs affordable and convenient. Special discounts are available for members. Stay tuned to verticalendeavors.com for details on all of the ongoing and upcoming events. Mention that you saw this listing on visitduluth.com and save 10% on your scheduled group climbing adventure! HOURS OF OPERATION Monday thru Friday 2pm - 9pm Saturday 11am - 8pm Sunday 11am - 6pm DAILY PASS Weekday $10.00+tax Weekend $10.00+tax RENTALS Rental Package $10.00+tax Single Rental Item $4.00+tax Helmet $1.00+tax FAMILY DAY Sundays ALL DAY $40 family of 3 $50 family of 4 $60 family of 5 or more Prices include Entry Fee & Rental Package *Family is defined as parents and their children ages 18 or under who live together. |
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Vista Fleet Sightseeing & Dining Cruises Waterfront side of the (DECC) Duluth Entertainment Convention Center 323 Harbor Drive Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 722-6218 Fax: (218) 722-0448 vistafleetsales@zmchotels.com http://www.vistafleet.com No trip to Duluth is complete without experiencing the majestic beauty of Lake Superior aboard the Vista Fleet! Choose Your Cruise; from our sensational sunset dinner cruises catered by Savories Catering, exciting narrated sightseeing tours, relaxing cocktail cruises, and delightful ice cream and pizza cruises with entertainment for the whole family. Experience the wonders of Lake Superior as we cruise next to 1,000-foot lake freighters and oceangoing vessels to take in the activities of the Twin Ports harbor. See lighthouses, ships, beautiful waters and more during your narrated tour aboard the Vista Fleet. Daily May-October. Call for individual and group rates and schedule information. Wheelchair accessible on the 1st deck only. |
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Zeitgeist Arts 222 East Superior Street Duluth, MN 55802 (218) 726-5430 Fax: (218) 726-5431 Kat@zeistgeistarts.com http://www.zeitgeistarts.com Zeitgeist Arts is philanthropic social venture of the A. H. Zeppa Family Foundation that seeks to create socially responsible and environmentally sustainable enterprises that support and celebrate the arts through the venues in the Zeitgeist Arts Building. Proceeds are returned to the Foundation for further giving. |
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Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center 305 Harbor View Parkway Belknap & Hwys 2/53 Superior, WI 54880 (715) 392-7151 (888) 816-WWII (9944) Fax: (715) 395-5526 info@bvhcenter.org http://www.bvhcenter.org Travel back to a time when ordinary people did extraordinary things…when a Wisconsin farm boy took to the sky in defense of our freedoms and made his mark on the world…a time when everyone pitched in at home and on the front lines. Immerse yourself in the story of America’s Ace of Aces, pilot Dick Bong, and see first-hand a rare P-38 Lightning fighter aircraft. Hours of Operation: Summer (Mid-May to Mid-Oct) Mon-Sat/9am-5pm, Sun/Noon-5pm Winter (Mid-Oct to Mid-May) Tues-Sat/9am-5pm Admission: Adults $9, Seniors and students $8. Children 7-12, $7. Children 5 and under-free. Active duty military-free. Special family and group rates available; please call for information on special programs. ADA Compliant. |
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Sawtooth Mountain Park at Lutsen Mountains 90 minutes NE of Duluth on Lake Superior's North Shore 467 Ski Hill Road Lutsen, MN 55612 (218) 663-7281 http://www.lutsen.com A full day of family fun. MOUNTAIN TRAM: Two-mile ride in enclosed four-person aerial gondola to Moose Mountain summit. Scenic views of Lake Superior and North Shore mountains. Hiking Trails. Mountaintop Restaurant. Spectacular Fall Colors. ALPINE SLIDE: A summer luge run, fun for all ages. Scenic chairlift ride to the summit of Eagle Mountain, followed by an exhilarating sled ride down through dips and hairpin curves. HOMESTEAD STABLES: Horseback riding through the Sawtooth Mountains. Trail Rides. Lunch Rides. Dinner Rides. MOUNTAIN BIKE PARK: 30 miles of designated bike trails. Lift access to mountaintop trails. Rental bikes available. Open mid-May through mid-October 10am - 5pm. |
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Superior Whitewater Raft Tours/Sea Kayak Tours & Rentals 950 Chestnut Avenue Carlton, 55718 (218) 384-4637 http://www.MinnesotaWhiteWater.com Here’s your chance to explore the wet, wild and wonderful world of whitewater rafting! Superior Whitewater Rafting is located on the St. Louis River in Carlton, just 15 miles south of Duluth. On-water trip time is 2 to 3 hours. Everything is supplied—equipment, shuttle service and the friendliest, most experienced guides you’ll find on any river trip. Cost is only $40 per person. Ask us about our Special Youth and Adult Group Rates. Trips are run daily, May through Sept. Four to six persons share a raft (you’ll be paired up with others to fill a raft if necessary). No experience required. Trips are ideal for both beginners and seasoned paddlers. To participate in our Raft Tours you must be in good health and meet our minimum age of 12 years. Our Sea Kayak Rentals/ Tours on beautiful Lake Carlton cost $10 per person per hour and are suitable for everyone—no special requirements. For THRILLS, EXCITEMENT, and an ADVENTURE you’ll long remember, call (218) 384-4637 (10am-8pm) for more information, or to make reservations. You’re in for a treat! |
