Duluth- Lake Superior Railroad Museum
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Duluth- Lake Superior Railroad Museum
I couldn't resist stopping to see the Big Falls.
St Louis River from Superior Hiking Trail/ G Sutton/ 2021 |
Hiking Trails near Duluth |
North of Duluth, you can walk for miles along the shore of Lake Superior--and I did.
North of the Canal area/ G Sutton 14 May 2021 |
Some scenes along Lake Superior
So, if you enjoy hiking or simple walks, there are miles and miles available here.
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There's a nice beach area.
Overall, my brief visit to White Bear Lake was enjoyable. If you find yourself stopping here, I hope you enjoy the lakeside trails.
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After leaving Voyageurs National Park, I stopped to walk the trails at Rainy Lake-Tilson Bay.
On the other side of the road is a Bog Walk- not really my thing but I took a look.
More Water Than Land
My first stop was at Ash River
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The highlight of the museum is the 1862 William Crooks engine within a fine collection of restored engines, cars, and railroad items.
The engines and cars
are on several tracks within the enclosed museum.
Panorama Inside |
Dining Car |
US Mail Car |
Additional locomotives
and cars are outside.
Log Loader |
Slag Car (steel) |
Other items are on the platforms.
1861 The Williams Crooks Engine |
There is a small model railroad exhibit, which children can operate.
Model Railroad room |
There is paid parking nearby and a fee to enter the museum.
The setting is an old downtown train depot.
Train rides are available at select times --see the website for more.
There is a gift shop.
There are a few places to sit.
The restrooms were clean and stocked.
Overall, I consider it a worthwhile stop--would love to take my grandson.
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Photos taken with my Pixel 4 Google Phone.
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