Downtown Duluth Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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Activities

Self-Guided Audio Tour Lake Superior North Shore

Self-Guided Audio Tour Lake Superior North Shore

NZ$33
per traveller
Self-Guided Audio Tour Lake Superior North Shore
Check out the views from above!

15-Mile Aerial Helicopter Tour over Duluth and Superior

NZ$538
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

NZ$1,077
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
30-Mile North Shore Helicopter Tour
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Our pick of the best Downtown Duluth Hotel Deals

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 NZ$233 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$233
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (1,034 reviews)
"We were delighted with everything about our stay. Though we didn’t use the cooking facilities in our room, they would’ve been adequate and we wanted to. My husband loved the sauna and the hot tub! Breakfast was typical nice breakfast. Was evident that this was an old hotel that had a lot of history ..."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza
Canal Park Lodge

Canal Park Lodge

3 out of 5
250 Canal Park Dr Duluth MN
The price is NZ$320 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$320
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (2,285 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Canal Park Lodge
Radisson Hotel Duluth - Harborview

Radisson Hotel Duluth - Harborview

3 out of 5
505 W Superior St Duluth MN
The price is NZ$240 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$240
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 refundable
The price is NZ$172 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$172
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Duluth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and laundry facilities. Popular attractions North Shore Scenic Railroad and The St. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (556 reviews)
"Great place to stay with plenty of space in the rooms"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Force on 5th Avenue Hotel
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 NZ$380 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$380
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
Lift Bridge Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Pier B Resort

Pier B Resort

3.5 out of 5
800 W Railroad St Duluth MN
The price is NZ$364 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
NZ$364
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"The staff was very helpful and attentive to our needs. The parking arrangement was a major disappointment. Elder guest, even in good health, should not have to park remotely, particularly in poor weather."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Pier B Resort
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Our guide on 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 Brighton Beach Park.

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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