Located on the western tip of Lake Superior, the city of Duluth, Minnesota receives over 3.5 million visitors annually.

Cercopoa Moth - Photo: Davide Jude

Duluth's many attractions and recreational opportunities make the city a popular vacation destination throughout the year, particularly during the summer months. Conference attendees are advised to make travel and lodging arrangements early to avoid any reservation conflicts.

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Hotel Accomodations

A block of rooms has been reserved for conference participants at the following hotels. The rates given below are subject to the 13% Duluth hotel tax, and are available 28 June through 3 July 2003. BE SURE TO MENTION THE SCB MEETING TO GUARANTEE THE BEST RATES.

Hawthorn Suites at Waterfront Place
325 Lake Avenue South, Duluth, MN 55802
Located in Canal Park on the Lake Superior harbor, two blocks from the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center across the slip bridge. Complimentary full hot breakfast buffet and parking for hotel guests. Amenities include a pool, whirlpool, fitness center, and full kitchens in all suites.
Toll Free: 1-877-766-2665
Phone: 218-727-4663
Fax: 218-722-0572
$105 (studio king suite)
$125 (studio king suite with sofa sleeper)
$140 (one bedroom king suite)
$175 (two bedroom king suite)
$185 (whirlpool king suite)
$239 (two bedroom king suite with whirlpool, fireplace and laundry)

The Inn on Lake Superior

Sand Dunes - Photo: Indiana Dunes Nation Lakeshore

350 Canal Park Drive, Duluth, MN 55802 Located in Canal Park on the bay of Lake Superior, four blocks from the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center across the slip bridge. Complimentary continental breakfast and parking for hotel guests. Amenities include a pool, whirlpool, sauna and atrium.
Toll free: 1-888-668-4352
Phone: 218-726-1111
Fax: 218-727-3976
$129 (standard room; 1-4 persons)
$139 (suite; 1-4 persons)

Radisson Hotel Duluth Harborview
505 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802
Located in downtown Duluth and connected to the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center via the skywalk system. Complimentary two-for-one beverage coupons and parking for hotel guests. Amenities include a pool, whirlpool, sauna, lounge and two restaurants, including the Top of the Harbor revolving rooftop restaurant.
Promotional Code for On-line Reservations: CONS
Toll free: 1-800-333-3333
Phone: 218-727-8981
Fax: 218-727-0162
$85 (1-2 persons)

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Downtown Waterfront
200 West First Street, Duluth, MN 55802
Located in downtown Duluth and connected to the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center via the skywalk system. Complimentary parking for hotel guests. Amenities include two restaurants, a lounge, two pools, whirlpool, sauna and a fitness center.
Promotional Code for On-line Reservations: SOC
Toll free: 1-800-477-7089
Phone: 218-722-1202
Fax: 218-722-0233
$103 (1-2 persons; each additional adult is $10.00 per room, per night)

Isle Royale National Park - Photo: Mark E. Hodgkins

Best Western Edgewater
2400 London Road, Duluth, MN 55812
Located 3 miles from the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Complimentary breakfast bar, cocktail party and parking for hotel guests. Amenities include a pool, whirlpool, sauna and atrium.
Toll Free: 1-800-777-7925
Phone: 218-728-3601
Fax: 218-728-3727
$85 (atrium or standard room)

Comfort Suites of Canal Park
408 Canal Park Drive, Duluth, MN 55802
Located in Canal Park on the bay of Lake Superior, four blocks from the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center across the slip bridge. Complimentary continental breakfast and parking for hotel guests.
Toll Free: 1-800-228-5150
Phone: 218-727-1378
Saturday: $159 city-side; $189 lakeside
Sunday - Wednesday: $129 city-side; $149 lakeside

Hampton Inn - Canal Park
Located in Canal Park on the bay of Lake Superior, four blocks from the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center across the slip bridge. Complimentary continental breakfast and parking for hotel guests.
Toll Free: 1-800-HAMPTON
Phone: 218-720-3000
Saturday: $149 city-side; $169 lakeside
Sunday - Wednesday: $129 city-side; $149 lakeside

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Dormitory Housing

A number of dormitory rooms will be available for SCB participants on the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) campus and possibly the University of Wisconsin-Superior (UWS) campus. Dormitory rooms at UWS will be made available once the UMD block has been filled. A shuttle service to the campuses will be provided several times during the day throughout the conference. The shuttle schedule for the conference will be posted to this Web site as soon as it is available.

University of Minnesota Duluth Residence Hall Accommodations
Rooms are standard residence hall rooms with shared bathroom facilities on each floor and are designed for two-person occupancy. Provisions include: two single beds, linens, towels and washcloths, dressers, desks and chairs, compact refrigerator, telephone with local service and programmable wake up call capability. Rooms are not air conditioned.

• Located approximately 3 miles from the DECC.
  
• Smoking is prohibited in all campus housing facilities.
  
• Facilities are fully handicapped accessible.
  
• Food service on the UMD campus is available for a fee.
  
• Taxi fare from the Duluth International Airport to the UMD campus is approximately $15.
  
• Room cost is $48 per room per night for 1 or 2 persons. Reservations
  are based on double occupancy. Participants wanting to share a room are responsible for finding their own roommate, and may wish to check out the 2003 SCB Annual Meeting Travel and Housing Arrangementsbulletin board on the SCB Web site
  
• Non-refundable cancellation date is 2 June 2003.
  
• For reservations, call 218-726-7390 or fill out the UMD Summer Housing form and fax to 218-726-7142. For more information, e-mail sumhsg@d.umn.edu (questions only).