Duluth, Minnesota Hotel near Lake Superior and Downtown
Connected to the city's skywalk system and within walking distance of many attractions, our Duluth, Minnesota hotel is minutes away from Duluth International Airport and a short two-and-a half hour drive from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Historic Duluth is beautifully set against a backdrop unlike any place on Earth - on the grandest of lakes. Enjoy sandy beaches, strolling along the Lake Walk, going on an imaginary journey at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center's OMNIMAX® theater, charter fishing on Lake Superior or going skiing at nearby Spirit Mountain. At the Radisson hotel in Duluth, MN, it's all right outside the door.
Attractions near our Duluth, Minnesota hotel include:
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) (0.4 miles) If you're attending a large convention or want to check out the OMNIMAX® theater, DECC is the place to be. The Radisson is connected to DECC by skywalk. Phone: (218) 722-5573
Duluth-Superior Vista Fleet Cruises (0.5 miles) Enjoy Lake Superior and Duluth's harbor by taking a relaxing, catered Vista Fleet cruise. Phone: (218) 722-6218
Great Lakes Aquarium (0.3 miles) Families will enjoy the hands-on exhibits at this freshwater-focused aquarium near our hotel in Duluth, MN. Phone: (218) 740-FISH
Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory (4.0 miles) This observatory is a great place to watch Northland Raptors migrate. Phone: (218) 428-6209
Lake Superior Railroad Museum (2.0 blocks) Visit the North Shore Scenic Railroad and the Lake Superior RR Museum, where you can see and ride the trains. Phone: (218) 722-1273
Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center (1.0 miles) Learn more about the Duluth-Superior Harbor's shipping industry, then venture outside to Canal Park for some spectacular boat watching. Phone: (218) 720-5260 ext. 1
Lake Walk (0.5 miles) Bike or take a walk on this trail along beautiful Lake Superior. Stop by local shops and restaurants along the way.
Outdoor Edventures (15.0 miles) Enjoy family outdoor fun for every season - dog sledding, snow shoeing, rock climbing, kayaking and more. Phone: (218) 391-0147
University of Minnesota - Duluth (3.5 miles) Visit this top-ranking, midsized Midwestern university, which offers 77 undergraduate majors and graduate degrees in 22 areas. Phone: (218) 726-8000
Nearby Services:
Canal Park Mobil Gas Distance from hotel: 0.6 miles
Turn north; entrance is 1/2 block north of Superior St
About Duluth
With an enviable location on the tip of Lake Superior, Duluth is one of Minnesota's largest metropolitan areas, aside from the Twin Cities. Visitors of all ages and interests find a wide array of attractions and entertainment options here, including the Duluth Lakewalk, one of the area's most happening destinations. Defined by three miles of walking and biking paths along Lake Superior and the St. Louis River, Lakewalk also features popular eateries and shopping destinations along its stretch. These include such popular eateries as Bennett's on the Lake, whose award-winning entrées please even the most discerning palates, as well as casual-dining favorites Black Wood Grill and Famous Dave's. Other area attractions include the Glensheen Historic Estate which boasts a spectacular view of Lake Superior and has even been featured on A&E's "American Castles." For a closer brush with everyday history in Duluth, visit one of the area's many museums, especially the Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center, which attracts more visitors than any other Great Lakes museum. For great Duluth nightlife, try Fond-Du-Luth Casino and the popular Grandma's Sports Garden Bar & Grill. In every facet, the city of Duluth achieves a rare metropolitan feel and an enticing blend of contemporary and historical attractions.
Did you know?
Duluth, on Lake Superior's westernmost shore, almost experienced its first economic boom around 1870, when the prospect of railroads to the west and canals to the east meant that the city would serve as a turnstile for products moving between the Atlantic and the Pacific. However, 1873's stock market crash and its resultant turmoil left entrepreneur Jay Cooke nearly broke and halted his grand designs for Duluth. Still, the city received a shot in the arm in the late 1870s, when Northern Minnesota's lumber and mining industries emerged, boosting the city's population beyond 100,000 and establishing a healthy elite class.