All aboard for train excursions on the North Shore Scenic Railroad! History comes alive in the summer and autumn seasons when several trains per 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.

This is our most popular trip, fun for all ages of the family, and now with First Class 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 departs at 11am Friday-Sunday in summer/fall.

This is an all new excursion offering. This is a 2.5 hour excursion during the day, operating on weekends. It follows the same route as our evening trains, making for a longer ride up the shore and back, with both Coach and First Class Options. This ride is an extension of shorter, Duluth Zephyr ride offered earlier in the day. This excursion departs at 1:30pm Friday-Sunday in summer/fall.

Operating on Fridays and Saturday nights in summer/fall, this is an 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 and returns around 8:30.

This trip travels the full length of the railroad to the town of Two Harbors, MN on this full day trip departing at 10am. Stop in town for lunch, touring, and then head back to Duluth in the late afternoon. This excursion only operates on Thursdays this year. Some other dates might be added, and if so, will be announced June 1st.