Events
good times on the great lake
In Duluth, we don’t believe in boredom. With 12 months of festivals and fun-filled events, our calendar is packed with great times all year long and all across the city.
Summer BBQ Train in the Diner Car
Take a seat in the SkyView Domecar, and enjoy best of Summer Bar-B-Que from Famous Daves! This 2.5 hour excursion travels up the North Shore to a turnaround point and back to the Depot. Enjoy Ribs, chicken, beans, coleslaw, cornbread and yummy bread pudding for dessert. After dinner, enjoy music piped through the train, or wander to the bar car then come back to sit-back and enjoy the view from your seat on the SkyView domecar.
Caboose Crewz Package
Experience life working on a real caboose! This is unique opportunity to ride in a retired railroad caboose. Sit up in the cupola and enjoy the ride! Package includes: A round trip, 75-minute scenic excursion attached to the Duluth Zephyr train. Up to 10 people flat rate. Same price for 1 person, or 10 people. Cooler of soda/water/juice complimentary for the ride Narrated tour on the caboose (PA system), plus a car attendant if you have more specific questions. Admission to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum for your entire group.
Summer BBQ Train in the Diner Car
Take a seat in the SkyView Domecar, and enjoy best of Summer Bar-B-Que from Famous Daves! This 2.5 hour excursion travels up the North Shore to a turnaround point and back to the Depot. Enjoy Ribs, chicken, beans, coleslaw, cornbread and yummy bread pudding for dessert. After dinner, enjoy music piped through the train, or wander to the bar car then come back to sit-back and enjoy the view from your seat on the SkyView domecar.
