Downtown Duluth Travel Guide

Duluth

A coastal cityscape with a prominent clock tower, dense urban buildings, and a view of the sea.
A sailboat on a calm body of water with a partly cloudy sky.
A rocky shoreline with large ice formations during sunset.
A frozen river with ice floes, a bridge, and a distant town skyline.
A sunset over calm water with a solitary building in the foreground.

Stay near popular Downtown Duluth attractions

A nighttime cityscape with a prominent bridge, illuminated buildings, and a river.

Aerial Lift Bridge

9.4/10 (3,750 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Check out the views from above!

15-Mile Aerial Helicopter Tour over Duluth and Superior

£242
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
15-Mile Aerial Helicopter Tour over Duluth and Superior
30-Mile North Shore Helicopter Tour

30-Mile North Shore Helicopter Tour

£483
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
30-Mile North Shore Helicopter Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Duluth

The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza

The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza

2.5 out of 5
325 Lake Avenue S. Duluth MN
The price is £106 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
£106
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Duluth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (878 reviews)
"As far as Canal Park in Duluth, this hotel is the most economical. The Suites are very spacious and well maintained. We have stayed here three times now. I don't even check the other hotels anymore."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza
Lift Bridge Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

Lift Bridge Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel

3 out of 5
408 Canal Park Dr Duluth MN
The price is £213 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
£213
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Duluth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,623 reviews)
"LOVED balcony on water side. Loved location…close to everything in Canal Park. Good beds. Lots for breakfast options but not high quality food. Pool and sauna in very small room with no ventilation….need some open windows for air. But in general a wonderful place and location!"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Lift Bridge Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Radisson Hotel Duluth - Harborview

Radisson Hotel Duluth - Harborview

3 out of 5
505 W Superior St Duluth MN
The price is £136 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
£136
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Duluth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff ...
Radisson Hotel Duluth - Harborview
Force on 5th Avenue Hotel

Force on 5th Avenue Hotel

2 out of 5
22 S 5th Ave W Duluth MN
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £96 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
£96
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Duluth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Bayfront Festival Park and Aerial Lift Bridge ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (418 reviews)
"We had a wonderful stay at the Force on 5th, great location for the concert we attended, stay was clean and the staff were so nice! Will definitely look to use this property again in the future."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Force on 5th Avenue Hotel
Canal Park Lodge

Canal Park Lodge

3 out of 5
250 Canal Park Dr Duluth MN
The price is £177 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£177
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Duluth. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,240 reviews)
"Great place to stay in canal park. Rooms were clean. We liked the patio and the fire. And breakfast was nice too. Would stay again as the price was cheaper than others nearby also,"

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Canal Park Lodge
The Lakeview Guesthouse

The Lakeview Guesthouse

2 out of 5
333 East Superior Street Duluth MN
The price is £120 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
£120
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Duluth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Aerial Lift Bridge and Bayfront ...
The Lakeview Guesthouse
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Where to stay in Downtown Duluth

Find the best Downtown Duluth areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A sunset over a beach with a lighthouse and pier.
Photo by Bill Vitali
Open Photo by Bill Vitali

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.

A large steel bridge with a truss design, spanning over a body of water at night.

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 Lester River.

A lighthouse, rocky shoreline, and a pier extending into the water during sunset.

Park Point

The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Park Point. A stop by Park Point Beach or Lake Superior might round out your trip.

A bridge over a rocky stream with lush greenery.

Lincoln Park

While visiting Lincoln Park, you might make a stop by sights like Duluth Children's Museum and Duluth Heritage Sports Center.

A large steel bridge structure at night with lights reflecting on the water.

Duluth Heights

If you're spending some time in Duluth Heights, Miller Hill Mall and Enger Tower are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Duluth Travel Guide

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