Bentleyville Tour of Lights · holiday lights
Bentleyville Tour of Lights
Bentleyville Tour of Lights is a large, free walk-through holiday display in downtown Duluth, on the Lake Superior waterfront, with millions of lights — the official site describes around five million — along a walking route through the displays. Free admission makes it an easy add to a northern-Minnesota or North Shore RV trip — you stroll the lakeshore lights without a ticket. It is the event's own official, long-running production.
Season
Late November through late December (2025 season Nov 22–Dec 27; dates set yearly)
Display
Walk-through · Free admission · 5 million lights on Lake Superior
Where
Bayfront Festival Park, Downtown Duluth, MN (shore of Lake Superior)
Nearest RV base
Bayfront Festival Park is a day-use event site with no camping; nearest full-service RV base is the city-run Indian Point Campground on the St. Louis River (full and electric hookups, ~15 minutes away).
Plan it honestly
Admission is free, but the season is short (the 2025 run was Nov 22–Dec 27) and hours vary by day, so confirm the current dates and times on the official Bentleyville page before you go, as they are set each year. The Bayfront event site is day-use with no camping and on-site parking is paid, so base your RV at Duluth's Indian Point Campground (about 15 minutes away) and drive in. Dress for a Lake Superior winter night — it is an outdoor walk in cold, often windy conditions.
Confirm dates, tickets, and vehicle limits on the official page: Bentleyville USA — Tour of Lights (official dates & times) .