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With the fresh air of Lake Superior, the energy of a vibrant lakefront city, and the charm of a wild (in the best way) destination, Duluth, Minnesota, delivers. Imagine 275,000+ square feet of flexible meeting space, over 5,000 hotel rooms to choose from and zero attrition—all paired with brewery patios, kayak launches, scenic overlooks and lighthouses that practically insist on a photo op.
A city this unique isn’t just a place. It’s a vibe we call “Duluthy.” A little unexpected. A little unforgettable. And totally welcomed. Because here, business casual might mean boots and flannel, and team building might happen on a hiking trail or a charter boat.
In Duluth, you can watch 1,000-foot freighters glide into port from a rooftop bar, take a morning jog along the 7-mile Duluth Lakewalk with sunrise views or cold plunge into Lake Superior post-session, then warm up in a cedar sauna. This is where attendees can capture photos of the iconic Aerial Lift Bridge in motion before toasting the ships with a locally crafted beer. And when the day wraps? Catch live music while breathing in that crisp, unmistakably Duluthy air.
At the heart of it all is the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, affectionately referred to as The DECC. Situated within steps of the bustling Canal Park and Downtown Duluth, The DECC provides meeting spaces that are inspiring, not institutional. It’s waterfront with sweeping views of Lake Superior and flexible with over 275,000 square feet of event space and 125,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space. Add 11 hotels within walking distance of The DECC, and you’ve found a destination where your attendees can move from session to sunset without needing a shuttle—or even switching shoes.
When you invite your attendees up North, they’ll want to say yes — to the view, to the vibe and to a meeting that actually feels good. And right now? You can feel even better about bringing your event to Duluth.
Visit Duluth is offering one-time grants for new meetings, conventions, and sporting events—worth up to $6 per night, per room—for events booked during shoulder season or weekdays by December 31, 2025. That’s real value for planners to entice attendees to pack their bags for a superior experience.
Duluth is easy to get to, easier to love, and impossible to forget. Whether you’re hosting a regional association, a corporate retreat, a professional development seminar or something totally your own, your group will find the space, support, and sense of place they didn’t know they were missing.
Let’s plan something real. Talk Duluthy to me; visit Duluth.com/meetings to get started today.
