The Mr is currently working in Plymouth, so I came up for the weekend to visit. We decided to drive to Duluth so I could put my eyes on Lake Superior. While driving along the North Shore, I spotted a sign that read, ‘Take A Tour’. I adore house tours so you didn’t have to ask me twice. There were two tours, but we opted for the full house tour at $30 per person. We started by roaming the beautiful grounds. I’m a history nerd so I appreciated all the informational placards around the property. We encountered a mother goose with several babies near the water’s edge. I could tell she was nervous because her head was on a constant swivel and she hissed at the Mr. as he walked past. I gave her a wide respectful berth. After that, we toured all 3 floors of the mansion. We had just missed the last guided tour, which kind of bummed me out, but every room had great signage, so I think we got the full experience. Each room offered unique architectural details and I could go on and on but I’ll just post a few pics instead. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

Very beautiful home with gardens, gardeners cottage, barn and boat house. Self guided tours, but a lot of university students around that were happy to answer questions. Art deco and mission style furniture, decorations and fireplaces. The carving and details in the house are exceptional. Restoration going on in a lot of places, so it will only get better with time.

We enjoyed the classic tour, as many others have recommended. The gardens are beautiful. On Wednesdays in the summer, they have free concerts on the grounds, right by the lake. Boaters, paddle boarders, and other crafts come on over to enjoy as well. The gates open to visitors at 5 and cars fill up the streets and people take free shuttles. We planned ahead and visited the house at 3:30. That allowed us to park in the parking lot and leave our chairs and drinks in the car till we were ready for them. Since we had paid tickets and were in the grounds, we were able to set up our chairs before the crowds came in at 5. They had various food trucks, with great looking food, but the lines were very long. We enjoyed a beautiful evening and easily got to our car and drove away when we were done (did not stay till the end). Would recommend this to anyone who does not want to walk too far.

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, both in the estate and on the grounds. We took the whole house tour, which I would suggest if you want to get a better glimpse into their lives. And, the fact that this estate is right on Lake Superior had to be wonderful living there. I highly suggest taking this tour if you have the time to do so; you won't be disappointed.

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 fine detail, but it also looked like a livable, functioning home. I really enjoyed marveling over the fine details. The gardens are also quite lovely. Well worth the visit.