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Travel Time: 30 minutes
Location: 7 miles east on Highway 18, Brainerd, MN
Hours: Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Website:
http://www.ThisOldFarm.net
One of Minnesota's most famous and gigantic citizens is none
other than Paul Bunyan. Although Paul and his blue ox, Babe,
make the rounds to a number of other cities, everyone knows his
full-time place of residence is Brainerd. Walk through the gates
of this amusement center and he'll give you a big lumberjack
wave and call out your name. Featuring over 25 amusement rides,
30 historic buildings and the Antique Museum. |
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Travel Time: 150 minutes
Location: Duluth, MN
Hours: Open Memorial Day-Labor Day, Sun.-Wed., 9 am-6 pm;
Thurs.-Sat., 9 am-8 pm.
Call for winter schedule 218-740-3474.
Website:
http://www.glaquarium.org
America's only all-freshwater aquarium. Features a unique
120,000 gallon display, 30 interactive exhibits including
glaciers, lava flows and waver creation. |
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Travel Time: 150 minutes
Location: Duluth, MN
Hours: Open Sat. & Sun. mid-June to Labor Day, 10:30 am &
1:30 pm
Website:
http://www.lsmrr.org
A historic 90-minute journey along the scenic St. Louis River
traces its roots back to 1863, as the first railway linking
Duluth and the Twin Cities. |
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Travel Time: 150 minutes
Location: Duluth, MN
Hours: Open daily at 10 am. Closed Feb. to mid-March.
Website:
http://www.lsmma.com
Features full-scale replicas of ship cabins, recovered artifacts
from sunken ships, films, sightseeing information and posted
arrivals/departures of huge 1,000 foot freighters that pass
within yards of the building. |
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Travel Time: 150 minutes
Location: Duluth, MN
Hours: Open daily: Summer-9 am to 6 pm; Winter-10 am to 4
pm
Website:
http://www.lszoo.org
More than 25 endangered and threatened species from around the
world live at the zoo,including snow leopards, bald eagles,
Siberian tigers, kangaroos and polar bears. |
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Travel Time: 150 minutes
Location: Duluth, MN
Phone: Local: (218) 722-1273 Out of area: (800) 423-1273
Website:
http://www.lsrm.org
Enjoy a 2-1/2 hour, 34 mile roundtrip train excursion that
travels for 3.5 miles along the shores of Lake Superior, through
wooded and residential areas, and over five scenic bridges to
Palmer's Siding, just short of Knife River. Trip includes pizza
and soda. Reservations required.
NOTE: The Pizza Train sells out regularly during the summer so
call as soon as possible. |
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Travel Time: 150 minutes
Location: Duluth, MN
Website:
http://www.visitduluth.com
Railway docks extend over 2,000 feet into the harbor. The
observation platform offers an excellent view of ship loading
operations. |
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Travel Time: 150 minutes
Location: Duluth, MN
Website:
http://www.superiorbyways.com/duluth-skyline-parkway
Dramatic 30-mile drive, 600 feet above the shoreline. It offers
breathtaking views of Lake Superior and the harbor. |
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Travel Time: 150 minutes
Location: Duluth, MN
Website:
http://www.duluthsuperiorlodging.com/guide/attractions/unique.htm
A series of sculptures representing the cultural, historical and
social values of Duluth and cities around the world create an
outdoor gallery if international art. Have lunch at famous
Grandma's Restaurant. |
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Travel Time: 150 minutes
Location: Duluth, MN
Hours: Open mid-May to mid-Oct.
Website:
http://www.vistafleet.com
Take a cruise to get a close-up view of a freighter. One-hour
narrated tours of the harbor are offered and ship information is
available. |
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