Downtown Duluth Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Aerial Lift Bridge
You can find out about the history of Duluth with a visit to Aerial Lift Bridge. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Bayfront Festival Park
You can take time to visit Bayfront Festival Park during your travels to Duluth. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.
North Shore Scenic Railroad
You can spend time exploring the galleries in North Shore Scenic Railroad during your travels in Duluth. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Spirit Mountain
Hit the slopes in Duluth with a visit to Spirit Mountain. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Duluth Entertainment Convention Center during your trip to Duluth. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
AMSOIL Arena
Catch an event at AMSOIL Arena during your trip to Duluth. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
Things to do
Lake Superior North Shore Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
15-Mile Aerial Helicopter Tour over Duluth and Superior
60-Mile Ultimate Helicopter Tour over Duluth and Lake Superior's North Shore
Top hotels in Downtown Duluth
Lift Bridge Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"Great view from the corner room with balcony!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza
"Clean room, very close to DECC and places of interest."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Canal Park Lodge
"This is the 2nd year in a row that we’ve stayed at Canal Park Lodge over Memorial Day weekend and we plan to do it again next year! Reasonably priced (especially on a holiday weekend), great location on the end of Canal Park by the beach (plus easy walking to everything) and my family enjoys the ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Pier B Resort
"great location. beautiful view of water and city. room were large, clean and beds are comfortable. good food at silos in the hotel lobby. definetly would stay here again!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Duluth - Harborview
"First for the good: the beds were comfortable, the room was pretty clean. The restaurant, though furnishings are old, is cool because of the view and it has that retro vibe. Food was OK. Servers were accommodating. Now for the problems: Parking needs serious work. Lower level of the ramp was full ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Force on 5th Avenue Hotel
"Our tv had no remote. Luckily we discovered this before the front desk closed at 11. Went down, they said sorry there’s nothing they can do. Suggested universal remote app and said it would work cause tv and my phone are on same WiFi. This is incorrect, different WiFi’s. Couldn’t access or use tv ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Duluth
Canal Park
Canal Park is known for its panoramic lake views, and you can see some sights area like Great Lakes Aquarium and AMSOIL Arena.
Observation Hill
While Observation Hill isn't home to many top sights, Lake Superior Railroad Museum and North Shore Scenic Railroad are some notable places to visit nearby.
Central Hillside
When in Central Hillside, you can plan a visit to Fond-du-Luth Casino and Lakewalk, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
East Hillside
If you're spending some time in East Hillside, Lakewalk and Lake Superior are top sights worth seeing.
Lincoln Park
While visiting Lincoln Park, you might make a stop by sights like Duluth Children's Museum and Duluth Heritage Sports Center.
Endion
Though Endion may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Glensheen Historic Estate and Lakewalk.
