Travel through Time
History comes alive on the Lakefront line of the North Shore Scenic Railroad. Each summer equipment from the museum makes the transition from static display to rolling stock on our working railroad. During the season several trains a day depart the historical Union Depot for a trip through downtown Duluth, Canal Park, along the shore of the Lake Superior and deep into the majestic North woods. Fully narrated tours tell the history of Duluth, the harbor, and the stories of the railroads that connected the people and transported the material that built the region.
Daily Excursions
Daily trains go round trip from Duluth to Two Harbors. Shorter trips are available to Lester River, and Wednesday thru Saturday evenings we feature the ever-popular Domino's Pizza Train.
See below for details on our Elegant Dinner train and Murder Mystery Train. All rides may be reserved as a group charter. More info >>
Special Excursions
We have a lot of fun trips planned this summer -- Ride the train to the Knife River Music Festival, or follow Grandma's Marathon! The Elegant Dinner Train and the Murder Mystery Train are two of our most popular special excursions. In the fall we offer Fall Colors Tour through the autumn leaves, a Beer Tasting Train, the Pumpkin Patch Train for Halloween, and our famous Polar Express, More info >>
Chartered Excursions
The North Shore Scenic Railroad is happy to make our equipment and crew available for private charter. We offer one-way and round-trip excursions tailored to the needs of your group, and are able to handle hundreds of passengers.
Give us a call to discuss how we can provide a memorable experience for you! More info >>