Glensheen Historic Estate
Glensheen
A lakeside mansion estate from the early 20th century. Its 39 rooms and original furnishings show the life of an iron-mining tycoon.
Glensheen was built between 1905 and 1908 for the Congdon family, who made their fortune in iron mining. It sits on the lakeshore and includes 39 rooms, gardens, a boathouse and a dock, with its interior furnishings preserved almost exactly as they were. The estate is managed by the University of Minnesota. Visitors can take a self-guided tour or a guided tour. The full guided tour includes the attic and basement. Admission costs about 25–35 US dollars. Advance online booking is recommended in peak season. The lawn along the lake is excellent for photos.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–16:00 (varies by season)
Nearby sights
- Tweed Museum of Art
- Leif Erikson Park & Rose Garden
- Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory
- Duluth Lakewalk
- Fitger's Brewery Complex
- Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center
- Canal Park
- Aerial Lift Bridge