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 lakeside.
Things to do
15-Mile Aerial Helicopter Tour over Duluth and Superior
Top hotels in Downtown Duluth
The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza
The room wasn’t available at 4 PM as advertised. Even worse, they said it would likely be another hour and a half to two hours before the room is ready. We drove over six hours to get there and had nowhere to get ready for our evening activities. We ended up changing in the back of a car and doing ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Lift Bridge Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Staff was fantastic. I called and asked if i would be able to do early check in. They had ine room available that fit my reservation. They were able to get me in! Very feiendly and accommodating. The Nespresso was an extra treat. I was in 308. Thanks for a great stay Blaine Daniels
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Pier B Resort
Loved the hot tub. So relaxing.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Canal Park Lodge
Staff was great and the room was good. Bath towels were worn out. The hot breakfast was sub-par. I don't want a staffer dishing out my food. I can get it myself. The eggs were just weird and the hashbrowns were some kind of mushy nightmare. I'll stay there again, but go out for breakfast.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Radisson Hotel Duluth - Harborview
The shower handle needed attention before we could use it. One of the bedspreads was clearly dirty from a past visitor. The Kurig coffee pot was not operable. All items were fixed, but it didn't make us feel good about the room.
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Fitger's Inn
Clean rooms, nice facilities.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 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, North Shore Scenic Railroad and Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra are some notable places to visit nearby.
Central Hillside
When in Central Hillside, you can plan a visit to Fond-du-Luth Casino and Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra, 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.
