Convenient Duluth Lodging near Lake Superior Attractions
Located just one mile from Duluth International Airport and five miles from the bustling downtown area and the shores of Lake Superior, Country Inn & Suites is an ideal choice for lodging in Duluth, MN. Our hotel's location is near many popular attractions such as Lake Superior, the world's largest freshwater lake, Canal Park shops and the beautiful Jay Cooke State Park. With free transportation to Duluth International Airport and easy access to local attractions, this hotel is the perfect home base for exploring the city. And, don't forget that we are one of the few waterpark hotels in Duluth, MN, so you can relax right here with us.
Additional Duluth attractions include:
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (7.5 miles) The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center has extensive ballroom for meetings and offers the finest entertainment from concerts and IMAX movies to Broadway and ballet. Phone: (218) 722-5573
Miller Hill Mall (1.2 miles) Shop 'til you drop at over 100 stores in the premier shopping destination of Northern Minnesota. Phone: (218) 727-8301
University of Minnesota Duluth (5.4 miles) UMD is a medium-sized university with a liberal arts foundation. Phone: (218) 726-8000
Great Lakes Aquarium (7.5 miles) Enjoy the wildlife at this non-profit freshwater aquarium. It's a favorite among Duluth attractions. Phone: (218) 740-3474
Spirit Mountain (12 miles) Spirit Mountain offers a variety of outdoor activities for any season, such as mountain biking, camping and skiing. Phone: (218) 628-2891
Lake Superior Maritime Museum (6.1 miles) Learn about the history of commercial shipping of Lake Superior and the Duluth-Superior Harbor through film shows, model ships and exhibits. Phone: (218) 727-2497
Enger Park Golf Course (5.3 miles) Players of all levels can relax with a game of golf at scenic Duluth's Enger Park Golf Course. Phone: (218) 723-3451
Glensheen Historic Estate (10.6 miles) The Glensheen Mansion was showcased on A&E's "America's Castles" and is a 7.6 acre estate built between 1905-1908 by Chester A. Congdon. Phone: (218) 726-8910
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?
Perhaps the area's most noteworthy manmade feature, Duluth's Aerial Lift Bridge stands as a testament to 20th-century American know-how, determination, and ingenuity. Chicago engineer Alexander Low Waddell first conceived the bridge in 1892; however, his plans were shelved in favor of an aerial transfer bridge, which transported automobiles via a gondola that moved 300 feet in one minute. As traffic increased, city leaders agreed to modify the bridge and create a more time-effective method of crossing the span. Their final solution? A vertical lift bridge designed by one of Waddell's successors!