The Lake Superior Railroad Museum & Train Ticket Office are open daily from 10am-5pm.

Train excursions will start in May, 2024.

All aboard for train excursions on the North Shore Scenic Railroad. History comes alive on the Lakefront line during the summer and autumn seasons.  Several trains a day depart the historic Duluth Union Depot for a trip through downtown Duluth, Canal Park, along the shore of 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 built northern Minnesota and Wisconsin.

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Trains depart daily from the Historic Union Depot in Downtown Duluth from Mid-April until Late October. The tracks extend all the way to Two Harbors, about 30 miles away, but most excursions run a shorter distance. A few options of regular excursions are listed below, many more special excursions run throughout the year.

The Duluth Zephyr

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Operating daily in the summer, this is our most popular trip, fun for all ages of the family, including First Class Domecar Options. The perfect price and length for your family visit to Duluth. This is our shortest trip to the edge of Duluth and back. This excursion operates at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm daily.

The Music & Pizza Train

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On weekends, enjoy this evening 2.5 hour ride running a 32 mile round trip up the North Shore and back. Each ticket includes pizza, soda, and dessert and then live music on the way back. This train departs at 6pm.

The Two Harbors Turn

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On weekends, you can run the full length of the railroad to Two Harbors, MN on this full day trip. Stop in town for lunch, touring, and then head back to Duluth in the late afternoon. 10:00am departures on weekends.

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Featured Events:

Jazz At the Depot: Sat’s 3-6pm

January 2 @ 3:00 pm - April 27 @ 6:00 pm

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Special Events & Excursions:

Jazz At the Depot: Sat’s 3-6pm

January 2 @ 3:00 pm - April 27 @ 6:00 pm

Mother’s Day Luncheon Limited

May 12 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Lilac Lovefest Din & Gin Train

June 8 @ 6:00 pm - June 15 @ 8:30 pm

Father’s Day BBQ Dining Car

June 16 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Grandma’s Marathon Viewer

June 22 @ 5:45 am - 9:00 am

Summer BBQ In the SkyView

July 3 @ 6:00 pm - August 2 @ 6:00 pm

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Admission is only $7.00 for adults and just $4.00 for kids with your train fare.