The Lake Superior Railroad Museum & Train Ticket Office are open daily from 10am-5pm.
Tickets for 2025 will go on sale in February.

All aboard for train excursions on the North Shore Scenic Railroad. History comes alive on the Lakefront line during the summer and autumn seasons.  Trains 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.

Trains depart regularly 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.

Operating on weekends until October 13th, 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.

The Pizza Party Express

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 with a narrated excursion. This train departs at 6pm and gets back between 8:30-9pm.

Special Events & Excursions:

Two Harbors Fall Colors Tour – SOLD OUT

September 20 @ 10:00 am - October 13 @ 5:00 pm

Beer Tasting Train

October 11 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Car Northland Executive Experience

October 13 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

The Great Pumpkin Train

October 17 - October 20

Terror Train – NOT OPERATING

October 26 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Terror in the Depot

October 30 @ 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm

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