Why Duluth Moms Love Bentleyville!
Our team of contributors and seasoned Duluthians have their best Bentleyville visit tips and tricks for you, mama!
“Visit the gift shop online prior to the night you plan to take the kids to Bentleyville and purchase a couple of surprises for each kid. This will get your kids really excited to go to Bentleyville, and then you do not need to bring them into the actual gift shop during your visit.” ~ Mollie
“We would pack our own thermos of hot chocolate and a few cookies. The lines were always long and the kids wanted hot chocolate, but it was like, death by lava hot chocolate so they never ended up drinking it.” ~Heather {This is also a great tip for if you have kids with food allergies and sensitivities!}
- Candy Sale- we recommend stopping by the nearest Holiday gas station before heading to the lights display to purchase a few Bentleyville candy bars for $1 each. There are usually gas coupons and restaurant coupons on the wrapper, in addition to chances to win prize packages!
“Just assume there will be strong wind off the lake at Bentleyville. Dress in layers, wear hoods over hats, and a neck warmer/scarf to pull up over your lower face. Stick warmers in boots to keep toes toasty.” ~ Andrea
“Don’t go on opening night! Haha. Use the crowd-o-meter!” ~ Alyssa
* If your kiddos are able to stay up a little be later, try to visit after 7:00pm. It will be less busy.
“We love visiting the aquarium right before the lights are turned on. If you visit the sturgeon touch pools and then hangout by the big glass windows, it is so exciting to see the scenery go from pitch black to fully lit! Plus, then you already have parking.” ~ Andrea
“Eat at The Apostle Supper Club — it’s so fun to watch the lights from up there.” ~ Sharon
Are you from out of town and looking for more ideas of where to eat? Check out our Out of Town Visitors page for meals the whole family will enjoy. Click HERE to go back to the 2022 Bentleyville Guide main page.