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S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum
350 Harbor Drive
Duluth, MN 55802
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The Inn On Lake Superior $182 0.2 mi 0.3 km 4 of 5 stars
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Hampton Inn Duluth $164 0.2 mi 0.4 km 4 of 5 stars
South Pier Inn On the Canal $197 0.3 mi 0.5 km 4 of 5 stars
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #21 of 34 attractions in Duluth
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Traveler Description: Located at Canal Park, this museum was once an ore boat.
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Attraction type: Museum, Ship, Maritime museum
Activities: Leisure education
Address: 350 Harbor Drive Duluth, MN 55802
Tel: 218-722-7876

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“Snooze”
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2 of 5 stars
Sarah417 31 contributions
Wisconsin
May 18, 2006
2/3 found this review helpful

We had high hopes for the tour, but were disappointed. The tour cost $9 a person, and last only about 1/2 an hour. The tour guide wasn't very knowlegeable or friendly. The tour is quite limited, you see guest rooms, and the captain's room, one of the kitchens, some of the cargo hold, and part of the engine room. That's... more

“Loved the Irvin”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
TurtleLake WI
Sep 11, 2004
2/2 found this review helpful

This is a must see.Very interesting.The tour guide was informative and entertaining.She seemed to know alot of the history of the area which made the tour more pleasant.The only thing I have to say about this tour was I would not take young children on the tour.This is more for people that are 10 of age and older.Lots of stairs... more

“Awesome”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Bemidji,MN
Oct 27, 2003
0/2 found this review helpful

the coolest boat. Actual real objects in there. more

“Don't miss this!”
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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
Aug 19, 2002
4/5 found this review helpful

The Irvin is an awesome experience for all ages. Very educational and enjoyable. The tour guides are experienced and entertaining. The ship is beautiful. I've been back several times. more

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S.S. William A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum Address

350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN 55802
Tel: 218-722-7876