Duluth Attractions: Bentleyville Tour of Lights open from 5 p.m.-10 p.m. daily

November 24, 2009 by Howie · Leave a Comment

Bentleyville Tour of Lights, located at Bayfront Festival Park in Downtown Duluth, is open from 5 p.m.-10 p.m. daily. Admission is free.

An estimated 200,000 people are expected to attend the holiday display, according to the city of Duluth.

Visitors will be greeted by the spectacular Bentleyville castle which stands 24 feet high and 78 feet long and the Cookie House where visitors are welcome to complimentary hot chocolate, coffee and cookies as they stroll through the park.

Amazing 500 foot lighted tunnels leading you to Santa, outdoor live entertainment, 15 fire pits for roasting marshmallows and the Polar Popcorn Hut. Everyone will be amazed at the local displays of the Aerial Lift Bridge, a replicate of a thousand foot ore boat and Enger Tower.

Bentleyville Tour of Lights is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization. The community mission of this event is to raise non-perishable food items and new unwrapped toys for families in need. Bentleyville Tour of Lights is an official drop off site for the Salvation Army.

Bentleyville Notes — The Greater Downtown Council is providing free shuttle service daily to Bentleyville. Two routes will be offered: one in Canal Park and another along Superior Street to allow visitors to park at nearby ramps and meters and board the bus. Both routes begin at 5:30 p.m., with one pick-up location offered in Canal Park and three pick-up locations offered in the Downtown. Shuttles will run every 20-30 minutes.

Canal Park Route (every 20 minutes)
. Pick-up location at Buchanan Street near Canal Park Drive (from 5:30-8:50pm)

Downtown Route (every 30 minutes)
Pick-up locations (from 5:30-8:30pm)
Greysolon Plaza, Holiday Center and 5th Avenue West (near Library)

Stops will be marked with a lighted, decorative Bentleyville Bus Stop sign. For a map of the locations and available free parking, visit www.downtownduluth.com.