Downtown Duluth Travel Guide
Duluth
Visit Downtown Duluth
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.
Leif Erickson Park and Rose Garden
After visiting Leif Erickson Park and Rose Garden, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Duluth. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
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.
Things to do
Lake Superior North Shore Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Self-Guided Audio Tour Lake Superior North Shore
15-Mile Aerial Helicopter Tour over Duluth and Superior
Top hotels in Downtown Duluth
Canal Park Lodge
"Great location in Duluth! Our room overlooked Lake Superior and we were able to walk to stores and restaurants. Rooms are clean, comfortable and spacious. Lobby is inviting and front desk staff are friendly. Breakfast has a wide variety of hot and cold food which was all good. Highly recommend this ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza
"Extremely helpful staff, clean room, great location, breakfast was okay but multiple food options, nice pool, hot tub was broken at time of stay but still usable. Would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Lift Bridge Lodge, an Ascend Collection Hotel
"Clean room, easy check in 3 kids loved it"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Radisson Hotel Duluth - Harborview
"Working elevators would have been nice."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Pier B Resort
"Great food and service. Perfect place to stay in Duluth!"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Force on 5th Avenue Hotel
"The rooms were very spacious and clean! Staff was also very responsive when we needed extra linens or towels. Location is great- within walking distance to Canal Park and downtown. The only hiccup is no on-site parking, but the lots nearby aren’t far or very expensive. Overall very good value!"
Reviewed on 19 May 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.
