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Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC)
350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, Minnesota 55330
The main conference is on Friday, October 25 and will be hosted at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) in Duluth, Minnesota. The event center has a beautiful view overlooking Lake Superior, the Aerial Lift Bridge, and landmarks of Canal Park.
All keynote speakers and sessions will take place in the Harbor Side Convention Center, which can be accessed through Door C if coming from the DECC Parking Ramp or through the skywalk system following the yellow line. Door G is also accessible from Canal Park. Here is the DECC Parking + Entrance Map for Reference.
We’ve also put together an interactive map of various summit points of interest. In red is the Cross City Bike Trail and in orange is the Lake Walk, both fantastic ways to walk or peddle your way throughout town.
Walking
Whether you’re walking from Canal Park or Downtown, you’ll enjoy some beautiful views on your way. If staying at our host hotel, the Holiday Inn and Suites, you can take the climate controlled skywalk for a short 10-15 minute walk. Once you arrive at the DECC, follow the yellow line to the Harbor Side Convention Center. If coming from other neighborhoods, the Lake Walk or Cross City Trail are two fantastic options.
Check out the following videos to plan your route.
Walking to the Great Lakes Outdoor Summit
Coming from Downtown/Holiday Inn
Walking to the Great Lakes Outdoor Summit
Coming from Canal Park
Biking
Peddle your way to the conference and enjoy the views; from east to west, there’s a trail to get you there. The Lake Walk and Cross-City Trail are two common bike or walking routes. Secure bike parking will be available on the rooftop deck of the Harbor Side Convention Center, accessible only to conference attendees.
Check out the videos below and the Duluth-Superior Bike Routes Map to plan your ride.
Biking to the Great Lakes Outdoor Summit
Coming from West Duluth - Cross City Trail
Biking to the Great Lakes Outdoor Summit
Coming from East Duluth - Duluth Lake Walk
Driving
Daily DECC parking passes can be purchased at the DECC Parking Booth day-of and are $10 per vehicle, which includes re-entry all day. More details below. Check out the Duluth Transit website for information on bus routes and rates.
DECC Information
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Accessibility
The DECC is fully accessible and ready to accommodate individual guest needs. Ramps are provided at all entries and elevators are located throughout the building.
Accessible entrances
All entrances to the building are wheelchair accessible with automatic power assisted doors.
Accessible restrooms
All public restrooms are wheelchair accessible. Lateral transfer bathrooms are available. Gender neutral bathrooms are available.
Service animals
Service animals are welcome at the DECC.Other considerations
A Multi-Faith/Wellness Room and Lactation/Family Room will be available upon request.If you have additional needs not listed, please email GreatLakesOutdoorSummit@gmail.com at least 30 days before the event and we will do our best to accommodate you.
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Skywalk
The Downtown Waterfront is weatherproof when you want it to be, thanks to 3.5 miles of skywalk that allow pedestrians to travel all across the downtown in climate-controlled comfort. It even crosses I35 to deliver you right to the DECC and Canal Park.
Skywalk hours, mileage and a map can be found on the Downtown Duluth website.
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Parking
Parking is attendees responsibility.
DECC Parking
Daily parking passes are $10 per vehicle, which includes re-entry all day (valid until midnight). Parking tickets can be purchased at the DECC Parking Booth day-of.Surface lot parking and ramp parking is available. Ramp clearance height – 8 feet 2 inches.
Parking Downtown
There are other parking options throughout downtown Duluth. You can find a map and more information here. -
Accessible Parking
Accessible parking spaces are available on the surface lot near Entrance B (City Side Convention Center) and Entrance E (AMSOIL Arena). Additional accessible spaces are available in the ramp on all levels. The elevator is located in the northeast corner of the ramp. The elevator transports guests to the ground floor or to the skywalk level (3rd level) of the ramp that connects directly to the DECC and Marcus Duluth Theatre.
Guests are encouraged to drop off individuals with accessibility needs at their event entrance and then park. Elevators are located at entrances B, E & F (Door F is temporarily closed due to construction through 2024).
Lodging
We have partnered with the Holiday Inn & Suites Duluth-Downtown to provide discounted room rates for Summit attendees. Centrally located, Holiday Inn & Suites is within walking distance to the Summit and many area attractions. Discounted room rates are good through September 24, 2024.
There are many other lodging opportunities in Duluth including airbnb, VRBO, and dozens of hotels. Please keep in mind that Duluth is a tourist destination and you should make reservations well in advance!
In addition, our staff is working on coordinating a free, DAOA host-lodging option to support multi-day participation for anyone whom hotel expenses would pose an additional barrier. Please fill out this form if you would like more information, we will reach out to you by July 15th with updates.
Host Hotel Information
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Holiday Inn & Suites
Holiday Inn & Suites (200 West 1st Street) is connected to the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC), where the Summit is hosted. The DECC is a short 7-minute walk away through a climate controlled skywalk system. A complimentary hotel shuttle is available to the conference and throughout the city limits, allowing you the opportunity to enjoy everything Duluth has to offer!
**Special room rate already included in below 'Reserve Your Room' button.
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Room Rates
$160 per room, per night, plus applicable taxes (currently 14.38% occupancy tax). Maximum of 4 persons per room. Group room rate will be honored from Thursday, October 24 to Saturday, October 26 based on actual availability.
Please note the discounted room block rate is good through September 24, 2024. Any reservations made after the cut-off date will pay the prevailing rate if rooms are available.
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Reservations
Reserve your room online or call 218-722-1202 (group code GLS).
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM -
Hotel Concessions
*Free covered parking
*Free wi-fi
*Lobby level market
*24-hour business center and workout facility
*Two on-site restaurants including Lyric Kitchen Bar and The Greenery Cafe & Bakery
*Minutes away from Duluth's robust trail system and Park Point Beach