Things to Do
Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center
600 Canal Park Drive. This free exhibit provides a wonderful narrative of the history, geography, environment, and economy of the Great Lakes. Exhibits are updated frequently, so be sure to visit often.
Great Lakes Aquarium
353 Harbor Drive. Overlooking the Duluth harbor, the Great Lakes Aquarium provides excellent exhibits and education about the ecosystem and economy of the Great Lakes and other aquatic environments around the world. Touch pools allow direct interaction with sturgeon and other aquatic life.
Vista Fleet
323 Harbor Drive. Enjoy guided sightseeing tours of the Duluth harbor from one of the company’s two tour boats, offering multiple daily cruises during the summer months. Excursions depart from behind the DECC (Convention Center), just a short walk from the hotel. Operates May-October.
Zenith Adventure Kayak Tours
323 Harbor Drive. With a variety of kayaking trips in the Duluth Harbor including sunrise and sunset tours, this is a wonderful opportunity to get up close and personal with the Big Lake, regardless of your skill level.
Enger Tower and Park
1601 Enger Tower Drive. Anchored by an 80-foot tall, five story stone tower, this beautiful park offers lush gardens, a peace bell from Ohara-Isumi, Duluth’s Japanese sister city, and sweep panoramic views of the Duluth harbor and Lake Superior.
Park Point Nature Trail
End of Minnesota Ave on Park Point. Located about four miles down Park Point from South Pier Inn, this beautiful nature trail passes through old growth forest, lighthouse ruins, and ends at the Superior Entry, the natural terminus of the St. Louis River. Keep an eye out for poison ivy.
Skyline Parkway
Enjoy this beautiful 25.2-mile scenic byway along the Duluth ridgeline, offering endless breathtaking views of Lake Superior and the St. Louis River Valley. Route begins in the east above Lester Park (Occidental Blvd. to Seven Bridges Rd.) and ends in the west near Ely’s Peak.
Superior Hiking Trail
With 50 miles of hiking trail in the immediate Duluth area, you will find some of the best hiking in the Midwest right here. An integral section of the North Country National Scenic Trail, the Superior Hiking Trail offers over 300 miles of beautiful trails, breathtaking scenery and diverse terrain along the North Shore of Lake Superior.