39-room mansion open daily for tours on the shore of Lake Superior in Duluth, MN. Sharing the Congdon family legacy. Self-Guided Class and Full Mansion Tours offered daily. Take a tour today!
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Aug 3, 2024
I have toured many mansions and homes in my day, and Glensheen really stands out. The self-guided house tour includes many interesting details about the architecture and decor. Everything was done in… Full review by nand150
Jul 28, 2024
This estate is amazing. I like that the tour was self-guided, but there was information in each room, and there were employees there to answer any questions. We could stay as long as we wanted, bot… Full review by Sherry C
Jul 27, 2024
Amazing tour..you really need to do the Lock n Key tour! Our tour guide was Luke and was so awesome and informative. A definite MUST see! Full review by AngieJBartels
Hello Jane, Great question. Due to the historic nature of the building, there are no elevators. The second floor, third floor and attic are only accessible by stairs. However, the lower …
Hello Jane, Great question. Due to the historic nature of the building, there are no elevators. The second floor, third floor and attic are only accessible by stairs. However, the lower level and first floors are wheelchair and scooter accessible. . We do offer a limited mobility tour that includes the grounds, the lower level, and the first floor, as while as tour videos covering the second and third floors. You can learn more about Glensheen's accessibility at glensheen. org
My wife has difficulty walking....can the home accommodate a 3 wheel scooter or a wheelchair?
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Hello Leon, our apologies for the delayed response. Yes. The lower level and first floor are wheelchair and scooter accessible. Due to the historic nature of the building, the second and …
Hello Leon, our apologies for the delayed response. Yes. The lower level and first floor are wheelchair and scooter accessible. Due to the historic nature of the building, the second and third floor are only accessible by stairs. That being said we do offer a limited mobility tour that includes the grounds, the lower level, and the first floor, as while as tour videos covering the second and third floors. You can learn more about Glensheen's accessibility at glensheen. org
I didn't see any information on line or when I paided the admission fee to indicate a discount for alumni. I suggest you call and ask. The estate visit is well worth the entrance fee.
No, there is no restaurant at Glensheen. They do have a gift shop but I don't know if they sell snacks. The mansion is very close to Duluth, which has many options to dine. My …
No, there is no restaurant at Glensheen. They do have a gift shop but I don't know if they sell snacks. The mansion is very close to Duluth, which has many options to dine. My favorite place is The Duluth Grill, they have a huge menu with loads of healthy (and splurgy) options. Enjoy your time there!
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