We unfortunately missed the last tour, but a very nice employee we spoke with said that we were…read morewelcome to walk around the grounds and check out the outside of the mansion. Wow, what a place I can't even imagine what it would be like to live in such a huge house and what kind of staff you would need to run it! The grounds outside were quite lovely. They were nice gardens and I hope to make it back to check out the inside of the house at some point.

We had very high expectations after seeing the Glensheen Mansion. Price was not worth admission…read more This was a guided tour for the Fairlawn. Wanted to just walk and take in the building but you can not deviate from the tour. Waste of money.

Still great. This time we did the self-guided tour which uses your cell phone. Make sure you buy…read morethe complete ticket which includes all floors. One of the highlights is exploring the grounds. It was a beautiful fall day with lots of wind. We even saw 3 deer. There is a lot of history here. Everyone had a twin bed until marriage. Some features were innovations for the time. They even had an indoor milking room for the house. A great place to bring any history lover. Plus it is haunted.

What a beautiful mansion filled with decor from around the world. The historical background is very…read moreinteresting. The grounds are amazing with beautiful flowers and all types of plants. The employees are knowledgeable, but a bit on the not super friendly side - all business. I recommend the full tour and downloading the audio tour, as it really helps understand what you are seeing. This tour is well worth the time investment and price of admission. Make sure to spend as much time outside as you do inside.

If you have an interest in the unusual or cutting edge, depending on your perspective, then by all…read moremeans visit the only remaining whaleback ship which worked the Great Lakes. The visitor is led around in a group which usually leave by the top of the hour. For myself, my knees became weak when we viewed the triple expansion compound engine. One note, the ship no longer sits w/i the water. The tour guide had been at this job for 10 yrs and it definitely showed.

Jacob gave us our tour and this young man was amazing. He was so well educated on the boat ad could…read moreanswer any questions we had. Thanks for a great tour!

About three miles south of the Duluth/Superior bridges along the Peace Memorial Highway, this small…read morerest area is a nice spot for a break. The park has a decent sized parking area and a gazebo with picnic tables. There is also a historical marker, "The Sioux uprising in Minnesota during the Summer of 1862, culminating in the New Ulm Massacre, caused great alarm in Superior. A Committee of Safety was chosen, a Home Guard organized, and a stockade built on the bay shore here. An inventory of all firearms in Superior revealed a total of 60 shotguns, rifles and pistols. The state sent 192 muskets and 2 cannon. To assist the Home Guard, the Governor sent a company of Wisconsin soldiers that had been captured by the Confederates at Shiloh and paroled. This Company was called back for Civil War duty in the Summer of 1863 and was replaced by other Wisconsin paroled soldiers. The Chippewas residing in this vicinity remained friendly to the whites. By August 1863, the Sioux in Minnesota had been overcome and most of the soldiers left Superior. Eventually the stockade was abandoned." The sign is in excellent condition and the parking area was tidy. [Review 17898 overall - 203 in Wisconsin - 1419 of 2022.]

A must see up close if you head up to Duluth. Lots of street parking nearby or paid lots. It's fun…read moreto walk over and take in the views as well as driving over. Seeing the bridge is free of course and the bridge is the epitome of Duluth. Super cool if you catch it lifting up to let ships pass underneath.

If you're visiting Duluth, make sure to check out the historic aerial lift bridge. At scheduled…read moretimes, the bridge rises to let ore ships, yachts, etc pass through, and it's a sight worth catching. Watching tons of steel lift into the air while boats and yachts glide underneath is both impressive and memorable. It's a great stop for visitors of all ages, and anyone with an interest in engineering will especially appreciate the mechanics and hydraulics behind this iconic structure.

Taylor, the CEO/President, was super helpful in providing suggestions for hotels in the area as I…read morewas not familiar with them. He offered cost ranges and followed up to see if all went well. Great to see how much he loves and is proud of his city!

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