Duluth Minnesota is notorious for being one of the coldest places in the country. We have winters that hit in the -40’s without windchill and you’ll still see people out enjoying the day. For those of us who aren’t on that level, our team decided to take a little break from talking about dentistry and have showcased our top 8 activities in Duluth Minnesota on a cold day. Since it’s so cold out, all of these activities are indoors and are perfect for your family.
Adventure Zone
Price: Varies (price varies depending on games)
First up on our list of activities to do in Duluth Minnesota on a cold day is the Adventure Zone in Canal Park. This is a staple indoor activity and offers laser tag, arcade games, mini-golf, rock climbing, and more! Families can easily spend all day trying out all that Adventure Zone has to offer. Games range from a dollar per game up to $22/day for unlimited rock climbing. Pricing for Adventure Zone varies so make sure to check the image below. Our go to is the AZ Ultra Adventure as the laser tag course is awesome!
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Glensheen Mansion
Price: $20 adults | $7 Youth (6-15) | Free Child (5 and under)
Home of one of the richest Minnesotans of all time Glensheen brings light to what life was like in the early 1900s with much of the original artifacts in their collection this is a one-of-a-kind house that you have to see. The house itself can take anywhere from 45 minutes to 2 hours to navigate giving you just enough time to enjoy this breathtaking house. There are also a ton of fun activities for kids including treasure hunts! They also offer fun free Wednesday night events for all including live music, wreath making, and snowshoe tours. Learn about the unique history of Duluth and take your Glensheen tour today.
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Great Lakes Aquarium
Price: Adults: $17.00 | Seniors 62+: $16.00 | Children (age 3-17): $14.00 | Children 2 and under FREE!
One of the most unique attractions in Duluth is the Lake Superior Aquarium. The Great Lakes Aquarium is the only aquarium in the U.S. that focuses on freshwater exhibits. This means that visitors get to see fish from all over Minnesota including walleye, sturgeon, and more. It’s a perfect way to get your kids comfortable with fish and offers a wide range of interactive activities not found anywhere else. This is a perfect fun learning experience for families and the GLA offers a wide range of classes throughout the week. Check out all of their activities here: Our favorite part of every trip is watching the two otters swim around.
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The Depot Museum
The Depot Museum holds another great piece of Duluth history. Originally a train station the Union Depot served seven railroads with 50 trains arriving and departing each day. The Union Station housed the railroad offices, a newsstand, barbershop, parcel room, and lunchroom. The building was a bustling hub that connected Duluth to the rest of the country. Converted to a museum in the mid-’70s this location is bustling with unique Duluth history. Families could wander the grounds for hours finding unique exhibits. Also included in the building is the underground theater that shows a wide variety of plays and musicals for the family to enjoy. Once you have enjoyed all that the depot has to offer we recommend jumping over to the train museum to continue the adventure.
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Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Speaking of railroads, #5 on our list is the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. Connected to the Depot Museum, the Lake Superior Railroad Museum hosts lifesize trains from all spans of time. Museum-goers can see the actual trains that made their way across the country and learn what travel was like before the time of cars. This is one of our favorite activities to do in Duluth Minnesota on a cold day and offers hours of fun for all ages. For more fun make sure to take a train ride!
For more information on The Lake Superior Railroad Museum check out their website below:
The Lake Superior Railroad Museum
Solve an Escape Room
Up for a challenge? Duluth offers a wide range of fun and exciting escape rooms. Our favorite is Zero Hour Escape Rooms. They offer fun and challenging escape rooms for the whole family to enjoy. We recommend bringing anyone over the age of 10 as we have found the younger kids don’t have as much fun. This is a perfect activity for a cold day and usually takes about an hour to complete. Currently, Zero Hour has three different rooms to play. These are Prison Break (showcase below), Serial Box Killer, and The Wheelhouse. Make sure to sign up ahead of time as their rooms do have a tendency to fill up quickly.
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Go visit Burlington Station in Two Harbors
Price: Free! (price varies depending on what you buy)
One of the coolest new businesses on the Northshore. Burlington Station opened in 2021 and is located on the main drag in Two Harbors, Minnesota, and offers a wide variety of kid-friendly activities. Did we mention that it was a candy store? It offers visitors unique Minnesota gifts, homemade popcorn and caramel, candy, and one of the largest model train exhibits in the world! We just ask that you brush your teeth after eating all their delicious candy 😉
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The Duluth Children’s Museum
Price: $5 / person | Free (2 and under)
Another recently opened space is the Duluth Children’s Museum which opened a brand new facility in early 2021. This space is in the up-and-coming Lincoln Park neighborhood and offers a wide arrange of things for the family. One of our favorites is their classes where they can learn something new and exciting. This facility is new and is in the pursuit of adding a second floor at the time of writing this article.
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That’s our list of the best activities to do in Duluth Minnesota on a cold day. For more Duluth ideas make sure to check out our blog page located below.
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