Discover Your Duluth Adventure: Family Fun for Every Age!

This isn’t just a museum; it’s a vibrant playground for the mind! Offering hands-on learning through creative play and interactive exhibits like STEM Stations, the Learning Lab, Aviation Exploration, and the Adventure Treehouse, your youngest explorers can enrich their knowledge and have a blast doing it at the Duluth Children’s Museum. It’s truly a place where curiosity takes flight!

Dive into the fascinating underwater world of the Great Lakes and beyond! The Great Lakes Aquarium welcomes children to learn about resident animals while watching them eat, play, and interact with staff. With over fifteen unique exhibits, little ones are bound to find animal experiences that spark their curiosity and excitement about our vital freshwater resources.

All aboard for adventure! Kids (especially budding train lovers!) can explore captivating exhibits and special events that truly bring railroad history to life at the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. During your visit, don’t miss the chance to hop aboard a scenic train excursion on the North Shore Scenic Railroad – it’s a delightful journey open daily in the summer and fall, offering charming views of Duluth’s natural beauty.

Located within the lively Bayfront Festival Park, Playfront Park is Duluth’s largest and most exhilarating playground! Open year-round, it offers endless opportunities for climbing, sliding, and imaginative play, letting little ones burn off energy with views of the harbor.

For a taste of rural charm and hands-on fun, head to Whoopsa Daisy Farm. Children can develop a keen sense of adventure by experiencing friendly animals, exploring lush plants, and enjoying engaging play areas on a real family farm. Visit on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the late summer and fall months for an authentic, wholesome experience.

Get ready for over 50,000 square feet of pure fun! Adventure Zone is an indoor wonderland packed with activities including multi-level laser tag, batting cages, mini golf, a cutting-edge virtual reality arena, thrilling rock climbing walls, and a multi-story indoor play system. Plus, there’s a pizza café to refuel after all that excitement. It’s the perfect spot for a rainy day in Duluth or just an action-packed afternoon!

Tap into their inner artist! The Duluth Art Institute offers a variety of engaging classes and creative camps designed to help kids unleash their imaginative sides. With opportunities for painting, designing, crafting, and more, activities at this vibrant art center will encourage students to think outside the box and express themselves.

Kids can voyage into the rich history of Lake Superior and the entire Great Lakes region at the Lake Superior Maritime Museum. Exhibits are updated often, ensuring families get a unique perspective and new discoveries each time they attend, all centered around the incredible story of freshwater shipping.

Meet fascinating creatures from our region and around the world! The Lake Superior Zoo entertains families with up-close experiences like feeding animals, riding the charming zoo train, and taking exclusive behind-the-scenes tours. Kids will love meeting a wide variety of animals and learning about their habitats.

Step aboard history! The S.S. William A. Irvin is a can’t-miss Great Lakes vessel that will leave kids in awe of its sheer size and fascinating past. Take a guided tour of this incredible floating ship museum, once the flagship of the U.S. Steel fleet, and be sure to check out the gift shop for unique nautical items and collectibles. It’s a truly surprising look into Duluth’s maritime heritage.

For performing arts lovers, the Duluth Playhouse and the magnificent NorShor Theatre are absolute must-visits! Teens can immerse themselves in dramas, captivating musicals, and other high-quality productions year-round at one of the nation’s oldest community theaters, offering a surprising cultural experience in downtown Duluth.

A true jewel of Duluth, Glensheen Mansion is a captivating must-see attraction. This opulent 39-room mansion sits on a stunning 12-acre estate right along the shores of Lake Superior. Teens can delve into its fascinating history and experience its alluring grandeur while touring the historic Congdon estate. This is also great for younger kids, especially when they have fun seasonal activities like The Great Pumpkin or Mischievous Elf Hunts!

Get ready for four seasons of thrilling endeavors and spectacular views! Spirit Mountain Adventure Park is your go-to for adrenaline-pumping fun. From the exhilaration of ziplines and alpine coaster rides to the natural beauty of scenic chairlift rides and challenging hiking and biking trails, teens can find activities that perfectly fit their desire for adventure and stunning Duluth panoramas. Trade bikes and hikes for skis and snowboards in winter.

Experience Duluth from a completely new perspective – from the water! Vista Fleet is an excursion boat company and floating events center that helps families take in the city’s iconic landmarks and vast Lake Superior. Offers include daily sightseeing tours, memorable dinner cruises, romantic sunset cruises, educational river cruises, chartered events, and public special events. It’s a refreshing way to see our rugged shoreline.

Your gateway to the legendary North Shore! Zenith Adventure provides exhilarating guided paddleboard and kayak tours on Lake Superior, fascinating historic guided hikes along our scenic trails, and insightful maritime walking tours. With paddleboard and paddleship rentals also available, teens can create their own exhilarating or relaxing water-based adventures, truly tapping into Duluth’s rugged and refreshing outdoor spirit.