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Autumn Train Ride with the DAI

  • 13 Oct 2024
  • 2 sessions
  • 13 Oct 2024, 11:00 AM 12:30 PM (CDT)
  • 13 Oct 2024, 3:00 PM 4:30 PM (CDT)
  • North Shore Scenic Railroad, 506 W Michigan St, Duluth, MN 55802

Registration

  • Get four tickets to the 11:00am train ride for the price of three
  • Get four tickets to the 3:00pm train ride for the price of three

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TICKET BUNDLE—ONLY 1 AVAILABLE PER RIDE
BUY 3, GET 1 FREE


An Autumn Train Ride with the DAI

Sunday, October 13, 2024

11:00am–12:30pm OR

3:00pm–4:30pm

North Shore Scenic Railroad

506 W Michigan St, Duluth, MN 55802

21+

$100 (20 tickets per ride)

Thanks to a major donation, we are putting this experience together quickly. We will post updates to this event page, check back for any confirmed additions!

An exclusive train ride fundraiser on the North Shore Scenic Railroad's historic car Northland, a train car that normally stays stationary within the Lake Superior Railroad Museum. Choose a ride at 11am or 3pm and learn the unique history of this car during its rare journey on the tracks.

The rides will feature entertainment, hearty options for food and beverages, and of course, the beauty of fall colors along the North Shore! Ride the rails from Duluth to Two Harbors, MN and support the DAI.

11am

Enjoy pastries from Duluth's Best Bread, bloody mary and mimosas (2 free drink tickets included), and acoustic guitar with the beloved Todd Eckert. You will be one of only twenty people to experience this exclusive onboard performance.

3pm

Experience an authentic Scottish whisky tasting led by Steve Reyelts, with expertly-paired hors d'oeuvres.

Tasting bill of fare:


The Blend

Slainte!

Shackleton Blended Malt Whisky “On the Rocks”


The Vatted Malt

Monkey Shoulder 100% Malt Whisky

Artesian Cheese and Crackers


The Peat

Laphroaig 10 Year Islay Single Malt

Parmesan crisps topped with beef tenderloin & horseradish sauce


The Village of Aberlour

Aberlour 12 Year Speyside Full Cask Walkers Shortbread


Dessert Cocktail

Steve’s Heather Cream

Crème brûlée


Your ticket includes this unique train car ride, and the drinks and snacks as listed in each time slot. Proceeds benefit programming at the Duluth Art Institute.


Specialty gluten-free desserts made by Executive Director Christina Woods, from her family’s recipe box.

Fundraiser sponsored by Mariah McKechnie and Nick Fadziewicz.



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