Holiday

Holiday

The People and the Place

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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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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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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A north shore scenic railroad excursion train traveling along lake superior below the rose garden in duluth

Father’s Day BBQ Lunch Train

Sunday, June 21, 2026: 11am or 1pm Enjoy some delicious BBQ with Dad on a train excursion. Seating in our dining car, with a dome-lounge available after lunch to enjoy the return trip. Two trips this day, a shorter trip in the morning, or a longer ride in the afternoon. Same menu on both. Tickets available at www.DuluthTrains.com

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Christmas city express train

Christmas City Express Train

The Christmas City Express is a storybook experience recommended for families with children and the young at heart. The performance begins in the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, where you’ll be treated to a classic book reading of the new Christmas City Express story, enjoy carolers, and a visit from a special guest! Then it’s time to hop on the train for a cheerful 30-minute ride out to Lake Superior’s shore — complete with holiday music, singalongs, some narration, twinkling lights, and all the warm fuzzy feelings. Onboard, you’ll be treated to complimentary hot chocolate and cookies to keep the magic going. This event is created with shorter attention spans in mind, making it a great fit for kids under 10 (though every year, we see grown-ups grinning just as much as the little ones). It’s sweet, simple, and pure holiday joy. About 90-minutes in total from arrival to finish. The museum…

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Christmas city of the north parade with a group of young dancers dressed in red and white candy cane outfits.

Christmas City of the North Parade

Since 1958, the Christmas City of the North Parade has been a beloved holiday tradition and the most attended public event in the Northland. It’s a magical event that brings generations of families together with the joyful spirit of the season in Duluth, MN.

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