Getting to Duluth, MN

Duluth is situated at the southwestern tip of Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the world and final resting place for over 350 shipwrecks, including the Edmund Fitzgerald. Duluth was originally settled by the Dakota Sioux and Ojibwa tribes, but claimed for France in 1679, by Daniel Greysolon, Sieur du Lhut. Through mining, shipping, grain and lumber interests, Duluth was once home to more millionaires per capita than any other city in the world, as the wealth of “turn-of-the-century” architecture would indicate.

Now, Duluth’s industries include healthcare, (employing one out of every seven residents) mining, banking, paper, communications, education, shipping and tourism, with over 3.5 million visitors every year. Some of Duluth’s attractions that you may enjoy while you visit are: The Great Lakes Aquarium, Glensheen Mansion ,The Maritime Museum, The Lake Superior Railroad Museum, S. S. Wm A. Irvin Ore Boat Museum, Vista Fleet Harbor Cruises, The Depot, St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center, Fairlawn Mansion in Superior, WI, the Tweed Museum of Art, UMD Campus, North Shore Scenic Railroad, Duluth Omnimax Theater ,The Lakewalk and shops on Canal Park.

From the South-take 35 north to Exit 256B. Turn right at the top of the ramp on 5th Avenue West, stay in the right lane and curve around to the right to the stop sign on Commerce Street. The entrance to the DECC parking lot is half a block on the right.

From the North- London Road to Hwy 35, exit 256B, turn left at top of the ramp, onto Lake Avenue, stay in the right hand lane, curve right onto Commerce Street. Parking lot entrance is on Commerce or turn left onto Harbor Drive across from the Wm A. Irvin Ore Boat.

From The Range (West)-Hwy 53 North- turn right onto Mesaba at the Coppertop Church, stay in the right lane, take “2nd Avenue” ramp. Continue down 2nd Avenue to Superior Street, turn right on Superior Street, go to 5th Avenue, West and turn left. Travel along 5th Avenue, W, staying in right lane until it curves around to the right and ends at the stop sign on Commerce Street. The parking lot entrance is halfway along the block on the right.

***Northwest Airlines has service to Duluth International Airport. Contact www.nwa.com. Airport shuttle and taxi service are available from the airport to downtown. There are also car rental agencies in the airport lobby.

Duluth International Airport (DLH)
4701 Grinden Drive
Duluth, MN 55811
218-727-2968