# Bentleyville Tour of Lights (Lake Superior Regional Holiday Destination)

> Event for families in the Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area (MN / WI). Times are Central Time.

- When: Nov 21 – Dec 26 · 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Where: Bayfront Festival Park, 700 Railroad St, Duluth, MN 55802
- Ages: All ages; fully paved illuminated pathways; stroller friendly; free hats and cookies for kids
- Price: Free admission, free Santa visits, free hot cocoa, cookies, and marshmallows; $10 parking
- Organizer: Bentleyville USA
- Official page: https://www.bentleyvilleusa.org/
- Last checked: Wed, Nov 4

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## About

America's largest free walk-through lighting display covers 20 acres of Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth on the shores of Lake Superior. While located a scenic 2-hour drive north of Minneapolis, Bentleyville is the premier regional winter holiday getaway for Twin Cities families, drawing over 300,000 visitors annually.

Stroll past over 5 million brilliant LED lights featuring giant Lake Superior ore ships, a 128-foot illuminated holiday tree, and animated Paul Bunyan figures. In an extraordinary tradition of generosity, every child under 10 who visits Santa receives a free knit winter stocking hat and a bag of cookies. Free hot cocoa, freshly roasted marshmallows, and popcorn are served around dozens of open campfires.

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