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Duluth, MN
Best Historic Sites (Attractions & Activities)
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Depot Square |
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Union St and Railroad St, Duluth 55802 |
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Description:
Duluth's depot dates from the 1890s, and the area that surrounds it has been styled to resemble a circa-1910 street scene, complete with cobblestone paving, old-fashioned storefronts, an ice cream parlor, and shops. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, a trolley even takes folks up and down the square, just like in days gone by. |
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Fairlawn Mansion |
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906 E 2nd St, Superior 54880 • 715-394-5712 |
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SUPERIOR. The former home of early 20th-century lumber magnate and industrialist Martin Pattison, stately, 42-room Fairlawn Mansion dates to 1889. Marked by exquisite woodwork, hand-painted ceilings, and ornate light fixtures, the Queen Anne-style home hearkens back to a time when extravagance was king. Fairlawn is also adorned with colorful fabrics and period furnishings, making it look much as it did when the Pattison children whiled away afternoons on the grand front porch. The home is available for special-occasion rentals. |
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Glensheen Historic Estate |
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3300 London Rd, Duluth 55804 • 888-454-4536 |
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DULUTH. Completed in 1908 for Chester A. Congdon and his family, Glensheen Mansion was designed to resemble a stately, 17th-century English manor. The home, which has been featured on A&E's "America's Castles" and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, looks much as it did in its heyday. In fact, rooms feature rare period furnishings, including several pieces original to the home. Grounds of the seven-plus-acre estate are highlighted by formal gardens, and guided tours include visits to the carriage house, clay tennis courts, and boathouse. |
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User Rating: 10 / 10
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S. S. Meteor & Maritime Museum |
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300 Marina Dr, Superior 54880 • 715-392-5742 |
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SUPERIOR. Originally christened Frank D. Rockefeller (in 1896), the "S.S. Meteor" is known in nautical circles as a whaleback ship – that is, one whose round, whale-like design enables it to ride close to the water's surface. The ship once transported a wide range of cargo to shallow Great Lakes ports, from grain and sand to coal and even crude oil. Designed by Alexander McDougall, the "Meteor" is the only vessel of its kind still in existence – at one time as many as 44 were in service. |
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User Rating: 7 / 10
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S.S. William A. Irvin |
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350 Harbor Dr adjacent to Duluth Convention Center, Duluth 55802 • 218-727-0022 |
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DULUTH. For more than four decades, this vessel served as the flagship of U.S. Steel's Great Lakes Fleet, transporting tons of iron ore and coal to ports all over the Great Lakes region. Guided tours now lead visitors into the bowels of the "Irvin," allowing them to see everything from the engine room to the crew's cabins. Guests are also welcome to tour the mighty Lake Superior Tugboat. Tickets that include admission to the nearby Omnimax are available at reduced rates. |
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User Rating: 9 / 10
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St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center (The Depot) |
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506 W Michigan St, Duluth 55802 • 888-733-5833 |
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DULUTH. Long considered the proverbial center of town and the "Ellis Island of Northeastern Minnesota," this historic depot has reestablished itself as a social focal point, even though passenger trains no longer stop. Instead, the French-Norman-style Union Depot (circa 1892) is home to a handful of organizations, including the Duluth Playhouse, Railroad Museum, Duluth Children's Museum, Duluth Symphony, Duluth Art Institute, and St. Louis County Historical Society. The Depot is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. |
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Tom's Logging Camp |
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5797 N Shore Dr, Duluth 55804 • 218-525-4120 |
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DULUTH. Enjoy rugged, old-fashioned living at this replica of a 19th-century Northwoods logging camp. The facility, complete with rustic trading post, nature trail, and hands-on activities, offers a fun and educational afternoon outing. Visit the gravity house. Watch as llamas, goats, and chickens go about their daily routines. See a real trout farm. Shop for beads, moccasins, and pottery. Tour the recreated buildings, furnished with a variety of authentic, handmade tools, many of them from the region's logging era. Tom's is sure to bring out the inquisitive kid in most anybody who pays a visit. |
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