Northeastern Region

Glensheen Estate - Glensheen is the 7.6 acre estate built between 1905-08 by Chester A. Congdon. Glensheen is historically important because of its original condition. A significant part of Duluth's history has been preserved at Glensheen and is available for you to experience.

Saint Louis County Heritage and Arts Center - You haven't seen Duluth until you've explored the Saint Louis County Heritage and Arts Center, better know as the Depot. This former Union Railroad Depot was built in 1892. The historic part of the building houses exhibits by four different museums and its theater wing functions as a studio and administrative home to five performing arts organizations.

Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center - Film shows, model ships and exhibits featuring the commercial shipping of Lake Superior and the Duluth-Superior Harbor. At Canal Park you are within yards of giant lake carriers and foreign ships as they pass under the world-famous Aerial Lift Bridge.

International Wolf Center - The International Wolf Center sits in the heart of the Superior National Forest in Ely, Minnesota. Go into the forest to howl to wild wolves, watch a pack of wolves eat dinner or enjoy a dog sledding adventure with the whole family.

Lake Superior Zoo - The Lake Superior Zoo is located in the beautiful lakeside city of Duluth. Visitors can see animals from around the world and peer curiously into the naturalistic exhibits surrounded with majestic pines and a waterfall cascading into Kingsbury Creek and the lush growth of wild flowers.

Forest History Center - Visit a recreated turn-of-the-century logging camp where you'll find the camp blacksmith, saw filer, clerk, cook and lumberjacks. Then, board the moored river 'wanigan,' a floating cook shack used when the logs and men headed downstream to the mills.

North West Company Fur Post - Explore the North West Company Fur Post and an Ojibwe wigwam with costumed guides.

Lake Superior Railroad Museum - Climb up into the cab of one of the world's largest steam locomotives and take the throttle of the Yellowstone Class Mallet. Take in the view from the cupola of a wooden caboose. Imagine what dining on the rails was like as you marvel at one-of-a-kind dining car china and table settings displayed in a restored, turn-of-the-century coach.

Ironworld Discovery Center - Ironworld Discovery Center is where the heritage of northeastern Minnesota is preserved, celebrated and showcased for visitors of all ages. Hear stories from the past and experience a slice of life as pioneers and immigrants from 43 nations experienced it so many years ago. Don't forget to enjoy miniature golf, a scenic trolley ride, ethnic cuisine and traditional song and dance.

Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum - The Karpeles Manuscript Museum is one of the world's largest private holding of important original documents and manuscripts. The Museum features a rotating exhibit designed to focus on 26 documents at any one time. The documents are educational and entertaining. Topics are presented from the fields of history, music, science, literature and art.

Duluth Entertainment Convention Center - The Duluth Entertainment Convention Centthe restored steamer S.S. William A. Irvin, former flagship of U.S. Steel's Great Lakes Fleet, Duluth OMNIMAX, Ship of Ghouls. The center is also home to a variety of concerts, movies, ballet, symphony, broadway shows and more.

Great Lakes Aquarium - Dive into the Great Lakes Aquarium, where exploring Lake Superior - and all the freshwater wonders of the world - is fun! The 62,000-square-foot aquarium showcases 70 species of fish, plus birds, reptiles, amphibians and river otters in five habitat exhibits around Lake Superior and 19 satellite tanks.