Discover the top things to do in Duluth, MN on the lake and in the city

When you stay at the Radisson Hotel Duluth-Harborview for business meetings, events, or vacation, you’ll find all sorts of things to do in Duluth, MN. You and your kids are sure to be entertained at the Great Lakes Aquarium and the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, both less than two blocks away. For more family adventures, try the Bayfront Festival Park, the Lake Superior Marine Museum in Canal Park, and Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory. We’re also close to bowling, mini golf, and arcade games at spots such as Incline Station Bowling Center and Adventure Zone.

If you’re in town for a performance, you won’t have to walk far to reach the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. The DECC and many other locations are connected to the hotel via the Skywalk system, a 3.5-mile climate-controlled pedestrian walkway. Don’t miss the chance to see Lake Superior on a Vista Fleet dinner cruise, and be sure to explore exciting nearby attractions, such as the Lincoln Park Craft District during your stay in Duluth.

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The Depot

0.07 mi / 0.11 km from the hotel
Housed in the historic Duluth Union Depot, the St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center is home to the Duluth Art Institute, the Minnesota Ballet, and the fascinating Lake Superior Railroad Museum.

The Duluth Experience

0.69 mi / 1.11 km from the hotel
Take an active part in seeing the Duluth area by booking an excursion with this tour group. Options include mountain biking, brewery tours, city tours, and kayak adventures.

Bayfront Festival Park

0.27 mi / 0.43 km from the hotel
Located on the shores of Lake Superior, this public park is an easy walk or shuttle ride from our hotel. Buy tickets for a concert or a festival from June through September, or enjoy ice skating and holiday lights every winter.

Duluth Entertainment Convention Center and AMSOIL Arena

0.31 mi / 0.5 km from the hotel
The DECC and AMSOIL Arena host conferences, musical concerts, dance performances, and UMD Bulldog hockey games.

Great Lakes Aquarium

0.33 mi / 0.53 km from the hotel
Featuring an enthralling array of wildlife, this aquarium is one of the few in the United States that focuses on freshwater fish.

Hawk Ridge Bird Observatory

6.22 mi / 10.01 km from the hotel
See bald eagles, boreal owls, and a variety of other bird species at Hawk Ridge. The sanctuary is open year-round, with live bird demonstrations in September and October.