Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad

The Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad in Duluth, Minnesota, operates scenic excursion trains through the breathtaking St. Louis River valley at the head of Lake Superior, following a historic corridor that was part of the original Northern Pacific Railway route into Duluth. The railroad runs restored diesel equipment on a 12-mile round-trip through some of the most dramatic scenery in the Upper Midwest, winding along wooded hillsides above river marshes before returning to the historic Duluth depot. The line offers a rare opportunity to experience the rugged natural beauty of the North Shore region from the comfort of vintage passenger coaches. Excursions operate on summer weekends, and the railroad hosts special fall color runs that showcase the spectacular autumn foliage of the Lake Superior highlands.