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Setting
The
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) is a modern
conference facility located on the Lake Superior harbor and nestled
in
between Canal Park and Bayfront Park. The DECC consists of five
connected facilities including an auditorium, arena, exhibit hall,
and
the city side and harbor side convention centers. The DECC is
connected
to downtown Duluth via an indoor, climate-controlled skywalk system,
and to Canal Park via a slip bridge. Visit the Maps
page for several
maps of downtown Duluth.
Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
350 Harbor Drive
Duluth, MN 55802
Located at the western tip of Lake Superior, Duluth is an exciting
city rich in history and natural beauty.
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Duluth Entertainment Convention
Center- Photo: DCVB
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An
important shipping and manufacturing center, Duluth is a major
inland seaport that welcomes ships from across the globe. Key
industries in Duluth include shipping, timber, health care, education,
aviation and tourism.
Duluth
is a popular travel destination that attracts over 3.5 million
visitors annually. The 25-mile long city stretches along the shore
of Lake Superior, and offers breathtaking vistas of the lake and
harbor from the surrounding ridgeline. With over 100 parks and
numerous hiking trails, Duluth is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.
Among its many attractions are the landmark Aerial Lift Bridge,
the Canal Park waterfront district and the Lakewalk, a 4-mile
path that hugs the Lake Superior shoreline. The city also serves
as a gateway to Lake Superior's scenic north shore and the boreal
forests of northeastern Minnesota.
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North
Shore, Lake Superior
- Photo: Dave Hansen
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Duluth's
proximity to Lake Superior impacts the local climate, making for
warmer winters and cooler summers. Average temperatures for late
June and early July are 74 degrees Fahrenheit (23 degrees Celsius)
for the high and 52 degrees
Fahrenheit
(11 degrees Celsius) for the low.
For
more information about Duluth and the region, contact the Duluth
Convention and Visitors Bureau:
Toll
free: 1-800-892-4997
Phone: 218-722-4011
Fax: 218-722-1322
E-mail: cvb@visitduluth.com
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