Visit Lakeside - Lester Park
Popular places to visit
Lester Park
After visiting Lester Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Duluth.
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 waterfront.
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 lakeside.
Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory during your travels in Duluth. Stroll along the waterfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Lester Park Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Duluth at Lester Park Golf Course. Stroll along the area's waterfront or simply savour its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do
Self-Guided Audio Tour Lake Superior North Shore
Lake Superior North Shore Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
15-Mile Aerial Helicopter Tour over Duluth and Superior
Top hotels in Lakeside - Lester Park
The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza
Parking is outdoors and it was cold weather but easy to park across the street and easy to unload in front of hotel. Room clean. They came right away when we had a cracker catastrophe. Very polite staff, very helpful. Would come again
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Lift Bridge Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Great location in Canal Park with a view of Lake Superior and walkable to shops, restaurants and activities. Solid breakfast buffet and excellent staff service. Will stay again!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Canal Park Lodge
The staff was so friendly! Room was spacious and clean.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Park Point Marina Inn
Cozy, modern, great amenities
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Radisson Hotel Duluth - Harborview
Clean room and friendly front counter staff. The restaurant servers were not as friendly and the food was okay.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Pier B Resort
Great amenities. We took advantage of the outdoor hot tub and the board games. I also loved the booth and table set up in the king room.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Lakeside - Lester Park
Congdon Park
If you're spending some time in Congdon Park, Glensheen Historic Estate and Lake Superior are top sights worth seeing.
North Shore
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in North Shore. You might want to make time for a stop at Lake Superior or Brighton Beach Park.
Chester Park
While Chester Park isn't home to many top sights, Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium and Glensheen Historic Estate are some notable places to visit nearby.
Endion
Though Endion may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium and Glensheen Historic Estate.
Kenwood
While there might not be top attractions in Kenwood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium and Snowflake Nordic Ski Center.
East Hillside
If you're spending some time in East Hillside, Lakewalk and Lake Superior are top sights worth seeing.
