Posted in Minnesota Winter November 30, 2022 by

Ride A Christmas Train, Then Enjoy A Christmas-Themed View For A Holly Jolly Minnesota Adventure

Head to Duluth this holiday season, and there you’ll find all the ingredients for the perfect Minnesota holiday adventure, including a holiday-themed train, a waterfront hotel, and the North Star State’s premier holiday lights attraction.

The North Star Scenic Railroad is one of the - if not the - most popular tourist train operators in Minnesota.
North Shore Scenic Railroad
Every year, the railroad hosts a holiday celebration called Christmas City Express. The celebration includes performances.
After the performance, take some time to explore the train museum, which the railroad decks out for the holidays.
North Shore Scenic Railroad
But the real excitement starts when the conductor calls, "All aboard!"
North Shore Scenic Railroad
You'll ride behind the light-bedazzled locomotive, enjoying cookies, cocoa, and Christmas carols, as it takes you on a short trip along Lake Superior.
North Shore Scenic Railroad/Facebook
North Shore Scenic Railroad, 506 W Michigan St, Duluth, MN 55802, USA
Stay at the Pier B Resort Hotel, which is located right on the harbor.
Pier B Resort Hotel
Not only is it waterfront, Pier B also happens to be right next door to Bentleyville and its display of 5 million holiday lights.
Pier B Resort Hotel
Book in advance to ensure a Bentleyville view, and be sure to ask about available packages.
You’ll even have a festive view of the holiday splendor when dining at Silos, Pier B’s in-house restaurant.
Pier B Resort/Facebook
Pier B embraces its location, and it treats its guests to plenty of holiday festivities, mindful of the backdrop Bentleyville provides. Bonfires and s’mores are always popular.
Pier B Resort/Facebook
Pier B Resort Hotel, 800 W Railroad St, Duluth, MN 55802, USA
Bentleyville is just across the dock from the resort.
Pier B Resort Hotel/Facebook
It's within easy walking distance, or, if you prefer, Pier B offers wagon rides that will take you right up to the entrance.
Bentleyville USA/Facebook
You can even take a North Shore Scenic Railroad train to Bentleyville USA.
Bentleyville USA, 700 W Railroad St, Duluth, MN 55802, USA

When you head to Duluth and Bentleyville USA, don’t forget that they tend to be busy during the holiday season, so be sure to plan your adventure in advance. Do you have a favorite holiday destination in the Land of 10,000 Lakes?

Address: Duluth, MN, USA
Address: North Shore Scenic Railroad, 506 W Michigan St, Duluth, MN 55802, USA
Address: Pier B Resort Hotel, 800 W Railroad St, Duluth, MN 55802, USA
Address: Bentleyville USA, 700 W Railroad St, Duluth, MN 55802, USA

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