Tour Blogs

If you haven’t been to Glensheen in the last few years-or months, really- you’ll probably notice some pretty major changes that have been made this past year. Most notably… READ MORE

Glensheen has some pretty cool tours. It’s really just a fact. But in my mind, none of them can top the Nooks & Crannies tour. This is a tour that brings guests behind… READ MORE

Summer nights at Glensheen are pretty magical. The air cools down, the grounds light up, and the whole place has a new feel to it. It’s hard to capture that feeling in words… READ MORE

If you’ve visited Glensheen before, odds are it left some sort of impression on you. Maybe you left your heart in the breakfast room, or you’re still dreaming of taking in the home’s view of Lake Superior from the library. But perhaps… READ MORE

The full mansion tour gives you the best of both worlds at Glensheen: you get the perks of starting with a guided tour and the freedom… READ MORE

I don’t know about you, but I’ve been waiting about 365 days for the holiday season. Just writing this blog has me channeling my inner Buddy the Elf, “SANTAAA!!”…READ MORE

If you’ve only been on the general tour, you’ve missed the other half of the mansion: the third floor & attic.…READ MORE

New to this year, we have created a companion app for your general admission tour of Glensheen. All smart phone devices can download the app.…READ MORE

Those magical “free days” of October are nearly upon us…And that means it’s the last “Get out of Dodge” weekend for families before winter break…READ MORE

It feels like a flip has been switched and the northern hardwoods are alive with fall color! To add to the hues at Glensheen, we are once again doing the Great Glensheen Pumpkin Hunt…READ MORE

Maybe it’s because that majestic 1908 mansion demands all our attention or that we just can’t tear our eyes from Lake Superior — but for whatever reason, it’s easy to forget what a brilliant fall destination Glensheen Mansion is…SEE MORE

This week at Glensheen, it’s all about the Breakfast Room. This beloved space was most likely the creation of renowned interior designer John Bradstreet…READ MORE

Of course, it’s well known that Duluth is a great summer destination — but have you seen the Northshore in autumn? Lake Superior and more specifically, the 12-acre Glensheen estate, captures so much that is great about the season…READ MORE

Turns out, there’s lots of great reasons why the Classic Self-Guided tour might be great for you…READ MORE

One beautiful Tuesday in July, I chose Glensheen’s new Summer Evening Tour. The shorthand for this new offering could be: Full Mansion Tour meets junior Grounds Tour meets Bonus Boathouse exploration…READ MORE

Glensheen has been developing new tours and has gone from just a couple regular features to 14 experiences! Which tours have you done? Which is next on your list?…READ MORE

Every summer, Glensheen pulls out all the stops with events. Inside the mansion is no exception. In many of the rooms we have special tables holding items the public doesn’t get to see normally…READ MORE

You may have heard: we’re now open until 9pm every day, we have a new Summer Evening (crazy new) Tour, and we opened a public bar on the shoreline of Lake Superior…READ MORE.

Come early, come late, watch a sunset, order dinner, bring a picnic—the reasons go on…READ MORE

We like to say — it is always nicer in a Mansion…READ MORE

Today Glensheen announced the results of an Economic Study by Rockport Analytics… the same firm hired to conduct economic research on the Super Bowl in Minnesota….READ MORE

We intentionally setup a couple of things on the property for visitors to try and go find. One is a reproduction Christmas sleigh…READ MORE

’Twas an evening at Glensheen, and all through the house, Guests were a ‘touring — with kid, friend, and spouse…READ MORE

Duluth has become a Christmas destination…here are great Christmas experiences that make your Duluth Christmas get-away even more spectacular…READ MORE

This fall, come to Glensheen, take a tour, see the sights, and hunt for pumpkins…READ MORE

Fall. Many will stop to admire the colors of the season at the state’s many National and State parks. What many don’t realize is that often times, museums and parks go hand in hand…READ MORE

Good news, everyone! I, Jaron the marketing assistant and frequent veggie bandit, have the latest on the greens here at Glensheen…READ MORE

Informally called the Bonus Stations, these stations give you a chance to catch a glimpse of rarely seen artifacts…READ MORE

How is Glensheen kid friendly? We have spent some time trying to make the experience better…READ MORE

For many who come to Duluth, there are usually a variety of reasons that bring you to Duluth — from Tall Ships, to Canal Park, to Lake Superior. But, what do you do after that?…READ MORE

You may have been to Glensheen before, but you haven’t seen it like this…READ MORE

Every year for Christmas, our tour gets bigger and better. Well now, so does our Summer Tour…READ MORE