Attractions in Duluth, Minnesota

Amusements

Great Lakes Aquarium at Lake Superior Center 218-740-3474
353 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN 55802
This aquarium is America's only all-fresh-water aquarium. It features live animals and interactive science and cultural history exhibits. more info map
Waterfront Sculpture Walk
Duluth's Waterfront is not only filled with beautiful lake views, shops and restaurants, it is also the home of several sculptures representing the social, cultural, and... more info

Casinos

Fond-du-Luth Casino 218-722-0280
129 East Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802
This casino features 460 video slot machines, 16 blackjack tables, high-stakes bingo, a snack bar, and a full service lounge. more info map

Historic Homes & Buildings

Glensheen Estate 218-726-8910
3300 London Road, Duluth, MN 55804
The Glensheen Estate is Duluth's premier historic home, which is located on more than seven acres and features beautifully landscaped gardens. The home, in the Jacobean... more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial 218-336-2990
Located at Second Avenue East and First Street
Dedicated in memory and in honor of Elias Clayton, Elmer Jackson and Isaac McGhie, three African American youths murdered in Duluth on June 15, 1920. It stands as a... more info map
Lake Superior Tug 218-722-7876
351 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN 55802
Located next to William A. Irvin (Ore Boat Museum)
This site offers a tour of a World War II tugboat that was used to help build the Great Lakes Seaway. It was sunk near the end of the war after towing ammunition across... more info map

Museums & Galleries

Duluth Art Institute 218-733-7560
506 West Michigan Street, Duluth, MN 55802
This art museum features contemporary artwork by local, regional, and nationally known artists, as well as including a fully equipped studio for weaving, ceramics, and... more info map
Duluth Children's Museum 218-733-7543
506 West Michigan Street, Duluth, MN 55802
Located in the Historic Union Depot
The Duluth Children's Museum strives to spark children's natural curiosity. They encourage their active participation in a changing world through play-filled learning... more info map
Fitger's Brewery Complex Museum 218-722-8826
600 East Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802
Lakewalk
This museum features memorabilia from what was once the most successful brewery in the state and explicates the legendary history of northern Minnesota's brewing... more info map
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum 218-728-0630
902 East First Street, Duluth, MN 55805
The Karpeles Library is the world's largest private holding of important original manuscripts & documents. It features rotating exhibits that focus on up to 26... more info map
Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center 218-727-2497
600 Lake Avenue South, Duluth, MN 55802
The most visited marine museum on the Great Lakes, this museum features exhibits and programs that explore and elucidate upper lakes commercial shipping; one may also... more info map
Lake Superior Railroad Museum 218-733-7590
506 West Michigan Street, Duluth, MN 55802
Located in The Depot in Downtown Duluth
At this museum one may tour one of the Midwest's largest and most diverse collections of railroad artifacts. Included in the collection is one of the world's largest... more info map
Richard I. Bong World War II Heritage Center 715-392-7151
305 Harbor View Parkway, Duluth, MN 54880
Named in memory of Major Richard I. Bong, "America's Ace of Aces", this museum honors all WW II participants, both on the home front and on the front line. Highlights... more info
S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum 218-722-7876 or 218-722-5573
350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN 55802
Lakewalk
This floating museum is permanently docked along the Duluth waterfront and features many exhibits and artifacts that document the ship’s working life as the flagship... more info map
St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center, The Depot 218-727-8025
506 West Michigan Street, Duluth, MN 55802
The French Norman-style Historic Union Depot was once the busiest railroad station in Duluth. The Depot now houses exhibits by four museums and is home to productions... more info map
Tom's Logging Camp 218-525-4120
5797 North Shore Drive, Duluth, MN 55804
Located 16 Miles Northeast of Downtown Duluth
Tour an authentically duplicated northern Minnesota logging camp that features original tools and equipment. The complex, located in a heavily wooded area, includes... more info map
Tweed Museum of Art 218-726-8222 or 218-726-7823
1201 Ordean Court, Duluth, MN 55812
University of Minnesota Duluth
This 32,000 square foot, nine gallery museum collects and interprets art from around the world and presents eight to ten major exhibitions each year. more info map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Hartley Nature Center 218-724-6735
3001 Woodland Avenue East, Duluth, MN 55803
Hartley Nature Center's mission is to "provide people opportunities for understanding, appreciation and stewardship of the natural environment." This goal is reached by... more info map
Lake Superior Zoo 218-730-4900
72nd Avenue West & Grand Avenue, Duluth, MN 55807
This zoo is 16 acres of naturalistic exhibits, with some of the featured animals including polar bears, Siberian tigers, and Angolan colobus monkeys. A variety of... more info map
Rose Garden at Leif Erikson Park
13th Avenue East & London Road
This beautifully landscaped garden features more than 3,000 rose bushes and other floral delights. Other highlights include a fountain, a marble gazebo, a herb garden,... more info

Tours & Cruises

Carriage House Charters 218-260-9595
1204 South Lake Avenue, Duluth, MN 55802
Boat rides on Lake Superior and St Louis Bay tailored to your wishes. Sit back and relax or lend a hand and learn the ropes if you’d like. Their goal is to provide you... more info map
Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad 218-348-5843
71st Avenue West & Grand Avenue, Duluth, MN 55816
Located Across from Lake Superior Zoo
On your 90-minute journey along the St. Louis River, you will be able to re-trace the first railroad linking Duluth with the Twin Cities way back in 1863 and view... more info map
Lake Superior Helicopters 218-213-7095
Bay Front Park
Offers helicopter tours. more info
North Shore Scenic Railroad 218-722-1273
506 West Michigan Street, Duluth, MN 55802
On this tour one may see magnificent views of Lake Superior, the downtown skyline, Duluth's waterfront, and the majestic Northwoods, all from a vintage railcar seat. more info map
Port Town Trolley 218-722-4426
2402 West Michigan Street, Duluth, MN 55806
This tour loops through downtown and waterfront attractions with departures offered every 30 minutes during the summer season. more info map
River's Bend Carriage Service 218-729-5873
4447 Caribou Lake Road, Duluth, MN 55810
Visitors can enjoy an old-fashioned carriage ride while touring Canal Park's many sights. Hayrides and sleigh rides are available during the winter months. more info map
Superior Windjammers 218-722-1402
300 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN 55816
These tours allow one the chance to sail on Lake Superior aboard the "Galatea" and in the process be transported back to the age of wooden sailing ships. You can join... more info map
Top Hat Carriage Service 218-260-4251
Located in Canal Park
From Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, Top Hat Carriage Service, weather permitting, provides carriage rides in the Canal Park business district of Duluth.... more info map
Vista Fleet Excursions 218-722-6218
323 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN 55802
This tour provides two-hour narrated sightseeing tours of the Duluth-Superior Harbour, aboard the Vista Star and King. Lunch, dinner, and moonlight cruises are also... more info map

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