Guide to the Duluth Area Attractions
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Guide to the Duluth Area Attractions Summer 2018 2018 Adventure Zone Family Fun Center 218-740-4000 / www.adventurezoneduluth.com SUMMER HOURS: Memorial Day - Labor Day Sunday - Thursday: 11am – 10pm Friday & Saturday 11am - Midnight WINTER HOURS: Monday – Thursday: 3 – 9pm Friday & Saturday: 11am – Midnight Sunday: 11am – 9pm DESCRIPTION: “Canal Park’s fun and games from A to Z”. There is something for everyone! The Northland’s newest family attraction boasts over 50,000 square feet of fun, featuring multi-level laser tag, batting cages, mini golf, the largest video/redemption arcade in the area, Vertical Endeavors rock climbing walls, virtual sports challenge, a kid’s playground and more! Make us your party headquarters! RATES: Laser Zone: Laser Tag $6 North Shore Nine: Mini Golf $4 Sport Plays: Batting Cages or Virtual Sports Simulator $1.75 per play or 3 plays for $5 DIRECTIONS: Located in Duluth’s Canal Park Business District at 329 Lake Avenue South, just blocks from Downtown Duluth and the famous Aerial Lift Bridge. DEALS: Adventure Zone offers many Daily Deals and Weekly Specials. A sample of those would include the Ultra Adventure Pass for $17, a Jr. Adventure Pass for $11, Monday Fun Day, Ten Buck Tuesday, Thursday Family Night and a Late Night Special on Fri & Sat for $10! AMENITIES: Meeting and Banquet spaces available with catering options from local restaurants. 2018 Bentleyville “Tour of Lights” 218-740-3535 / www.bentleyvilleusa.org WINTER HOURS: November 17 – December 26, 2018 Sunday – Thursday: 5 - 9pm Friday & Saturday: 5 – 10pm DESCRIPTION: A non-profit, charitable organization that holds a free annual family holiday light show – complete with Santa, holiday music and fire pits for roasting marshmallows. Guests are surrounded by a magical atmosphere geared toward all ages. Please help out those in need by bringing a new, unwrapped toy or a non-perishable food item to donate to our food and toy drive. RATES: Free of charge. Donations to help keep the lights on are accepted. Parking is $5. DIRECTIONS: Located in Bayfront Festival Park. Take I-35 to the Lake Avenue Exit [256B]. Take Lake Avenue toward Canal Park, turn right on Railroad Street and follow the signs. Parking is also available in Downtown Duluth or the DECC. DEALS: Bentleyville merchandise is available in the gift shop. Bundle up and get warm with a Bentleyville sweater, scarf or hat. There will be added surprises to thrill and delight kids of all ages! AMENITIES: Free cookies, coffee and hot cocoa! Countless photo opportunities. Tell Santa your holiday wishes and visit with Mrs. Claus! MISC: Dress warm for the event as it gets cold near the lake. Handicap accessible and guests with special needs are encouraged to visit Mon – Thurs as the attendance is lower those days. We look forward to seeing you this holiday season! 2018 Day Tripper of Duluth 218-390-1605 / 218-590-9735 / www.daytripperofduluth.com SUMMER HOURS: You select the times to participate in your activity of choice WINTER HOURS: You select the times to participate in your activity of choice DESCRIPTION: Provides guided outdoor trips in the Duluth area, North Shore, South Shore and beyond. We offer a wide range of activities for small and large groups of all ages and ability levels in EVERY SEASON. You choose the activity and we provide the equipment, instruction, and stories of the area! Visit our website to see our full listing of tours as well as multi-day camping options. Come try kayaking on Lake Superior, stand up paddle boarding, or explore the mountain biking trails and much more! Explore Duluth's North Shore. RATES: Locally, we offer two and four hour tours depending on the activity. Day tours in the Duluth area start at $49 per person (two-hour). We do offer a 4 hour kayak tour at Split Rock Lighthouse as well. Some of our longer tours have an optional lunch provided by Sir Ben's. See www.daytripperofduluth.com for info on tours on the North Shore as well as our multi-day trips! DIRECTIONS: We will provide directions and meet you at a local put-in point or trailhead. See our most common tour locations on our website. DEALS: Groups larger than 7 people receive a discounted rate. Gift certificates are available and easy to get from our website store. AMENITIES: We provide all the equipment and instruction for our tours as we share the natural and cultural history of the area. MISC: Looking for more than a day tour? See our multi-day canoe camping, kayak camping, bike camping, and backpacking options. 2018 Duluth Children’s Museum 218-733-7543 / www.playduluth.org SUMMER HOURS: Tuesday – Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 12-5pm Closed Mondays DESCRIPTION: The Duluth Children’s Museum engages children and their families by providing interactive and educational exhibits, facilitating play and special daily programming and by sharing their historical collection with its visitors. RATES: Regular rates: $9 per visitor aged 2 and up Members are always free, starting at $75 per household DIRECTIONS: 2 minutes south of downtown Duluth on I-35. Take exit # 245 to 27th Ave. West. Continue straight at the stop sign on Helm Street towards 29th Ave. West. Take a right at 29th Ave, destination to your left. 115 S. 29th Ave. West, Duluth, MN 55806 DEALS: • Lake Superior Zoo & Great Lakes Aquarium members - 50% off admission • Association of Children’s Museums Reciprocal Members (ACM) - 50% off admission (up to 6 people) • Association of Science and Technology Centers Reciprocal Members (ASTC) - 100% off admission (up to 4 people) • Military - Adult free with the purchase of a child admission • Whole Foods Co-op Members - $2 off total admission AMENITIES: Adjacent to Clyde Iron Works restaurant and the Duluth Heritage Sports Center. MISC: Our Celebration Room is available for birthday parties, meetings, and other special events. 2018 Duluth Depot 218-727-8025 / www.duluthdepot.org SUMMER HOURS: Memorial Day - Labor Day Daily: 9am – 6pm WINTER HOURS: Labor Day - Memorial Day Daily: 9am – 5pm *See website for Holiday Hours DESCRIPTION: The Duluth Depot is home to several museums, all for the price of one admission; The St. Louis County Historical Society, Veterans Memorial Hall, the Duluth Art Institute, Immigrant Waiting Room. and of course, the Lake Superior Railroad Museum! We are also home to several performing arts organizations including the Duluth Playhouse, Minnesota Ballet, Arrowhead Chorale, and Matinee Musicale. Exhibits are added regularly; The Lincoln Funeral Car is on display through the summer of 2018 and Trolley Rides are back this summer! RATES: Adults ages 13 and up: $14.00 Children ages 3-12: $6.00 Children 2 and under: FREE DIRECTIONS: I-35 North: Exit 256A/I-35 South: Exit 256B DEALS: Visit our website for special events, new exhibits, programs, offers, and more! Discounts for Groups and Schools. Call 218-733-7561 to make your reservation. AMENITIES: Add a ride on the North Shore Scenic Railroad when buying a museum ticket and get a special combo rate! MISC: The Duluth Depot specializes in hosting weddings, receptions, conventions, and reunions. Please call Mary Karl at 218-733-7503 or e-mail [email protected] for more event information. 2018 The Duluth Experience Tour Company 218-464-6337 / www.TheDuluthExperience.com [email protected] EXPERIENCE. EXPLORE. CONNECT Connect with us Online! SUMMER HOURS: Tours daily throughout the summer. DESCRIPTION: The Duluth Experience offers a variety of immersive tours designed to connect your guests with outdoor adventure, craft beer, and the rich history of Duluth. Explore our website or connect with un online to learn more about how you can get involved with The Duluth Experience! We are an all-inclusive tour company and include all the equipment and gear needed for a perfect Duluth day. We make it convenient for your guests by including transportation to some of Duluth’s secret gems! Tour Offerings for 2018 (* denotes included meal) • *Craft Beer Brewery Tours >> $80/person • *Lake Superior and St. Louis River Kayak Adventures >> $75/person • Sunset Kayak Tours >> $60/person • Walking Tours in Canal Park and Downtown Duluth >> $30/person • Duluth Traverse Mountain Bike Adventures >> $75/person • *Scenic North Shore Road Bike Tours >> $80/person • History & Sightseeing Bus Tours >> $45/person (children 10 and under are free) • Dark History Bus Tour >> $40/person DIRECTIONS: Pickup and drop-off sites in easy to find locations with ample parking. We make it convenient for your guests by including transportation to and from each activity. • Dewitte-Seitz Building: Walking Tours and History & Sightseeing Bus Tours • Fitger’s Complex: Brewery Tours, Kayak Tours, and Bicycle Tours DEALS: We offer 10% discounts for groups of 7 or more. Children 10 & under are free on the History & Sightseeing Bus Tours. AMMENITIES: We provide transportation to and from each activity along with all the equipment and gear. Meals are locally made by the finest Duluth restaurants (e.g., Northern Waters Smokehaus, How Sweet It Is Bakery, Canal Park Brewing Company, Thirsty Pagan Brewing). MISC: We offer a wide range of customizable experiences for birthdays, business groups, bachelor and bachelorette groups, and team development activities. 2018 The Duluth Playhouse & Underground Theatre 218-728-3601 / www.duluthplayhouse.org HOURS: Monday – Friday: 10am – 5pm Saturday: 10am – 6pm *Weekend hours are only during the run of a main stage show. DESCRIPTION: The Duluth Playhouse was founded in 1914 and is one of the nation’s oldest community theatres. We produce a full, year-round season packed with dramas and musicals on our main stage along with a full season with our Family Theatre and Underground Theatre. We offer exceptional entertainment, training, and performance opportunities in theatre arts that inspire, challenge and engage the region we serve.