Attractions

Attractions

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From budget-friendly family activities to hidden waterfalls to recommendations from locals, check out our blog for trip ideas and to learn more about what makes Duluth so special. 

Duluth haunted ship

Duluth Haunted Ship

Welcome to the home of the William A. Irvin Haunted Ship Tours in Duluth, Minnesota. IN 2024 111 PEOPLE NEEDED TO BE ESCORTED OFF THE HAUNTED SHIP & 37 PEED THEIR PANTS — WILL YOU BE ONE OF THEM? That hint of cool breeze you feel isn’t just a change of weather. Those are the spirits of the Duluth Haunted Ship swinging on anchor just outside your view. The ghouls on board are waiting to morph the William A. Irvin historic freighter into something truly sinister. This season marks the 31st year of this unhallowed event. This year, you can look forward to more activity outside of the ship on Harbor Drive — FOOD TRUCKS (every Fri & Sat), lights, bonfires, drinks available for purchase, and more. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO Avoid the General Admission (GA) line and buy a FAST PASS ticket. Enter through FAST PASS gate. General Admission tickets enter through…

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The Great Pumpkin Train

All aboard for a fall adventure like no other — the Great Pumpkin Train! Once a year, a magical pumpkin field appears along the tracks, and the only way to reach it is by train. Everyone gets a pumpkin! Admission to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum is included, so when you’re done pumpkin-picking, you can explore trains, history, and plenty of indoor fun at the Depot like balloon twisting, ventriloquist, magic, and more. It’s a Duluth tradition that’s equal parts festive, cozy, and a little bit quirky — just like autumn itself. When your train pulls into the pumpkin patch, every ticketed passenger gets to claim their very own pumpkin to haul home. The ride lasts about 90 minutes round trip, giving you just enough time to soak in the fall colors, snap too many photos, and debate which pumpkin has the best “front porch face.” Back at the Depot,…

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Families enjoying a stop at a pumpkin patch during a train ride with the north shore scenic railroad, based out of duluth, mn

The Great Pumpkin Train

All aboard for a fall adventure like no other — the Great Pumpkin Train! Once a year, a magical pumpkin field appears along the tracks, and the only way to reach it is by train. Everyone gets a pumpkin! Admission to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum is included, so when you’re done pumpkin-picking, you can explore trains, history, and plenty of indoor fun at the Depot like balloon twisting, ventriloquist, magic, and more. It’s a Duluth tradition that’s equal parts festive, cozy, and a little bit quirky — just like autumn itself. When your train pulls into the pumpkin patch, every ticketed passenger gets to claim their very own pumpkin to haul home. The ride lasts about 90 minutes round trip, giving you just enough time to soak in the fall colors, snap too many photos, and debate which pumpkin has the best “front porch face.” Back at the Depot,…

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Deck the Halls in Duluth!

Explore the best of Duluth’s holiday magic! From the world-famous Bentleyville lights and historic Glensheen tours to the festive Duluth Winter Village, we have your essential guide to family holiday fun in the Northland.

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20th Annual Remembrance Dinner

SLCHS AND VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL TO HOST 20TH ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE DINNER ON DECEMBER 4, 2025 The St. Louis County Historical Society (SLCHS) and Veterans Memorial Hall (VMH) invite the community to the 20th Annual Remembrance Dinner, a special event dedicated to honoring our nation’s history and service members. The evening will feature local icon Dave Anderson (Northern News Now, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary), who will deliver the keynote address sharing his powerful interviews with local Pearl Harbor survivors. The dinner’s purpose is to continue to remember December 7th, 1941—the “Day that will live in Infamy”—84 years ago. Featured Program & Theme The 2025 dinner will celebrate the enduring spirit of the armed forces with a theme recognizing several major milestones, including the 250th Anniversaries of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps, aligning with the country’s 250th birthday year in 2026. Guests will also witness: *The announcement of…

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Jazz at the Depot: Jazz In Film

Whiplash, Casablanca, Austin Powers, and even A Charlie Brown Christmas are all examples of the deep history of big band jazz showing up in film, and also share the distinction of being movies we’re playing tunes from in the Duluth Community Jazz Band’s winter concert. DCJB is made up of passionate, talented community musicians who are your friends, neighbors, and coworkers that want to play high level music but not as a profession. Don’t let the word “community” fool you – this band can really swing. This concert was made possible by a generous grant from The Depot Foundation, and is free of admission asking only for a charitable donation to support community music if you are able.

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