Visit the Historic Congdon Estate
In Duluth, there is a mansion called Glensheen that serves as a historical home museum. Nearly 8 acres of Lake Superior waterfront land are part of the property. The 39 rooms in the 27,000 square foot Jacobean-style home are decorated with elaborate Victorian furniture. Due to the 1977 killings of Elisabeth Congdon and her attendant Velma Pietila, Glensheen has acquired some undeserved notoriety. Although it is against the law for tour operators to discuss the killings while giving tours, visitors can buy books about the incident there. The estate offers tourists gardens, bridges, and paths in addition to the spectacular residence.
Enjoy stunning scenery and excellent architecture from one of the greatest things to do in Minnesota. The historic mansion in Minnesota with the most visitors is the Congdon Estate. The Chester Congdon family once resided in this 20th-century estate, which boasts more than 20,000 square feet of interior area. Chester Congdon was a well-known manufacturer and philanthropist from Duluth.
One of the first estates to have contemporary amenities, which were extremely unique at the time, was this one. While there, be sure to spend some time strolling the gardens on the 12-acre estate's carefully groomed grounds.
TripAdvisor Rating: 4.5/5.0
Address: 3300 London Road, Duluth, MN 55804
Phone:218-726-8910
Website: glensheen.org
