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    Ride a 6.5-Hour Fall Colors Train Tour From Duluth

    Ride a dome car to Two Harbors with 2 hours to explore the lakeside town

    4.3 stars• 1.7K reviews
    From$137/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    6.5 hours

    Includes

    Train ride, museum entry

    Highlights

    Experience North Shore fall colors by rail in a first class dome car as you ride from the Duluth Depot to the end of the line in Two Harbors. Spend about 2 hours in town before returning, with museum access included before departure.

    • Ride the full North Shore Scenic Railroad route to Two Harbors
    • Relax in a first class dome car for panoramic viewing
    • Explore Two Harbors during a 2 hour stop before the return ride
    • Visit the Lake Superior Railroad Museum before departure the day of
    • Plan for possible delays due to Canadian National Railway traffic

    What's Included

    • Admission to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum prior to departure (day of)

    Things to know

    Pets are not allowed. Fall color levels vary by date and conditions. Trains operate rain or shine and in snow.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel at least 48 hours before departure for a reschedule or refund. Cancel within 48 hours or miss the excursion: no refund. If the operator cancels the excursion, refunds or credits will be made accordingly.

    FAQs

    Arrive 20–30 minutes early to pick up your tickets. Doors close 2 minutes before departure for safety checks; if you arrive after doors close, you won’t be permitted to board and you won’t receive a refund.

    Pick up your tickets at the ticket window on the day of your excursion. You only need your last name.

    No. You board by boarding groups assigned at check-in, and passengers are boarded in the order of purchase or by seat assignments.

    Experience provided by North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum
    Experience provided by North Shore Scenic Railroad & Lake Superior Railroad Museum

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    Lake Superior Railroad Museum

    Admission included

    Step inside the Lake Superior Railroad Museum and you are surrounded by the weight and scale of railroading history. The smell of aged steel and worn wood fills the cavernous depot as massive locomotives loom overhead. Located within Duluth's historic Union Depot, the Lake Superior Railroad Museum places you beside engines that once hauled iron ore and passengers across the rugged northern landscape, making the industrial past feel immediate and tangible.

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    Dome Seat • Adult

    $137.80

    Ages 14+

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    Dome Seat • Child

    $137.80

    Ages 3-13 • Accompanied by Adult

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    Dome Seat • Infant

    $137.80

    Ages 0-3 • Infant gets their own seat

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    Review summary

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    This Duluth railroad experience earns strong praise, especially for the dinner rides and specialty cars. Staff members Bob and Mariann are called out repeatedly by name for making guests feel genuinely welcomed, and the first-class dome car gets consistent enthusiasm from both families and adults looking for a relaxed evening out. The museum itself is a highlight too, with beautifully preserved trains and model displays that get kids and history buffs equally excited. A few travelers have noted that the scenery on some routes is less dramatic than expected, with limited lake views on certain trips. Seating arrangements have occasionally surprised guests when logistics required changes. If sweeping waterfront vistas are your main goal, it's worth researching which specific route and car class fits what you're after before booking, since experiences seem to vary quite a bit depending on the trip type chosen. The holiday and dinner rides tend to generate the most glowing feedback, and the warm, personal atmosphere created by the crew seems to be what people remember most. For families, train enthusiasts, or anyone looking for a uniquely memorable evening in Duluth, this is a solid choice with a lot of charm to offer.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    My friends and I did the first class dome care Friday night dinner ride. Bob and Mariann were outstanding, they made the trip even more memorable. Relaxing ride enjoying the sites and just slowing down being with friends made this memorable. Only feedback for improvement would be the speakers to hear what they were saying about the sites. It was tough to hear but not a deal breaker at all. Highly recommend doing this dinner trip!

    Photo of Trina Hemann

    Trina Hemann

    May 17, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    My friends and I did the first class dome care Friday night dinner ride. Bob and Mariann were outstanding, they made the trip even more memorable. Relaxing ride enjoying the sites and just slowing down being with friends made this memorable. Only feedback for improvement would be the speakers to hear what they were saying about the sites. It was tough to hear but not a deal breaker at all. Highly recommend doing this dinner trip!

    Photo of Trina Hemann

    Trina Hemann

    May 17, 2026

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