North Shore Scenic Railroad, Duluth

While the train had excellent views of Lake Superior, didn't quite live up to our expectations. We had reservations on the elegant dinner train. the web site said all meals included dessert-ours did not. the car was not anywhere near what it looked like in the web site-more like the diner train than the "elegant dinner train". if you are celebrating a special event save your money and do something else. maybe the train without dinner or something.

We took the steam engine to Two Harbors. The view was beautiful. They had shuttle buses waiting for us when we arrived in Two Harbors because we only had a 2 hour layover. The shuttles were free and would take you anywhere. Be sure and stop at the 3M museum. It may sound kind of boring but, Two Harbors is where 3M started and it was very interesting. The train ride back was even better because we had a wonderful desert from The Lighthouse Restaurant. Half way through our trip up they passed out a desert menu from The Lighthouse restaurant so you can place an order. On the way back the train stops near The Lighthouse and they pick up our deserts. It was very unique. I'd recommend this train ride. It was a lot of fun and well worth the money.