Conference Venue
UMISC 2024 will be held at the Duluth Entertainment Conference Center (DECC), located at 350 Harbor Drive in downtown Duluth, Minnesota on the Lake Superior waterfront. The Duluth Skywalk is an enclosed, climate-controlled walkway that connects the DECC, two of the hotels where we have reserved discounted room blocks for UMISC attendees, as well as some delightful downtown restaurants, and shops. The DECC is easily accessible via major highways and is just 7 miles from the Duluth International Airport.
Images courtesy of the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
Check out the map for key landmarks and read below for more information on parking and accommodations.
Parking at the DECC
Parking at the DECC is $10.00 daily. Purchase your ticket at the DECC parking booth. Tickets allow for re-entry all day (until midnight). Additional parking is available at the Downtown Parking ramps on the city-side of I-35. For a map of parking areas, including accessible parking areas, and other available accommodations visit the DECC parking webpage. If you are staying overnight, please note that each of the hotels below offers free parking to registered guests.
Hotels
Room blocks have been reserved at the Holiday Inn and Suites - Duluth Downtown, Hampton Inn - Canal Park, and Radisson-Duluth Harborview hotels.
Each of these hotels is located within a 10-15 minute walk of the DECC.
Group rates will be honored through October 11th or until block capacity has been reached.
Each of these hotels is located within a 10-15 minute walk of the DECC.
Group rates will be honored through October 11th or until block capacity has been reached.
Holiday Inn & Suites - Duluth Downtown
The Holiday Inn and Suites Duluth Downtown is located in the heart of downtown Duluth, MN just minutes away from Canal Park, the Miller Hill Mall, and downtown restrauants and shops. Guests can also enjoy the indoor skywalk system throughout the downtown area which includes the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Discounted rooms are available for $114.00 per night plus tax. Covered parking is free for registered guests. A complementary local shuttle will take you anywhere within a 5 mile radius of the hotel. A complimentary airport shuttle for Duluth International Airport is also available daily from 6:00 am - 11:00 pm.
Click here to book a room online, or call 1 888 465 4329.
Use group code UPP.
Address: 200 West First Street, Duluth, MN 55802
The Holiday Inn and Suites Duluth Downtown is located in the heart of downtown Duluth, MN just minutes away from Canal Park, the Miller Hill Mall, and downtown restrauants and shops. Guests can also enjoy the indoor skywalk system throughout the downtown area which includes the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Discounted rooms are available for $114.00 per night plus tax. Covered parking is free for registered guests. A complementary local shuttle will take you anywhere within a 5 mile radius of the hotel. A complimentary airport shuttle for Duluth International Airport is also available daily from 6:00 am - 11:00 pm.
Click here to book a room online, or call 1 888 465 4329.
Use group code UPP.
Address: 200 West First Street, Duluth, MN 55802
Radisson - Duluth Harborview
The Radisson Duluth Harborview is a local landmark located just steps from Canal Park and the DECC . It is Minnesota's only circular hotel with a 16th-floor revolving restaurant that provides provides spectacular panoramic views of Lake Superior, Duluth-Superior Harbor, and the city's many attractions. Use the connected Skywalk to reach shops, restaurants, and museums along the waterfront. Discounted rooms are available for $99.00 per night plus tax. Complementary parking is available on site.
Click here to book a room online in our room block using promo code SPECIE
or call 1 800 333 3333 and reference the group name: Upper Midwest Invasive Species.
Address: 505 W Superior St, Duluth, MN, 55802
The Radisson Duluth Harborview is a local landmark located just steps from Canal Park and the DECC . It is Minnesota's only circular hotel with a 16th-floor revolving restaurant that provides provides spectacular panoramic views of Lake Superior, Duluth-Superior Harbor, and the city's many attractions. Use the connected Skywalk to reach shops, restaurants, and museums along the waterfront. Discounted rooms are available for $99.00 per night plus tax. Complementary parking is available on site.
Click here to book a room online in our room block using promo code SPECIE
or call 1 800 333 3333 and reference the group name: Upper Midwest Invasive Species.
Address: 505 W Superior St, Duluth, MN, 55802
Hampton Inn - Canal Park
The Hampton Inn Canal Park is located just off I-35, on the beautiful, rocky shore of Lake Superior, adjacent to Lakewalk. The DECC and Aerial Lift Bridge are just steps away. Discounted rooms are available ranging from $169 - $189 per night plus tax based on whether the room has a city or lake view. Breakfast is included with your stay and complementary parking is available on site.
To make a reservation call 218-720-3000 and let them know you are with the Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conf 2024 group.
Address: 310 Canal Park Drive, Duluth, MN 55802
The Hampton Inn Canal Park is located just off I-35, on the beautiful, rocky shore of Lake Superior, adjacent to Lakewalk. The DECC and Aerial Lift Bridge are just steps away. Discounted rooms are available ranging from $169 - $189 per night plus tax based on whether the room has a city or lake view. Breakfast is included with your stay and complementary parking is available on site.
To make a reservation call 218-720-3000 and let them know you are with the Upper Midwest Invasive Species Conf 2024 group.
Address: 310 Canal Park Drive, Duluth, MN 55802
Getting to Duluth
The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) is located at 350 Harbor Drive in downtown Duluth. The City of Duluth is serviced by the Duluth International Airport (DLH), ~7 miles from the DECC. DLH offers non-stop service to Minneapolis and Chicago. Carriers include Delta, United, and Sun Country. Planning to drive? Duluth is a destination with several major highways from every direction: I-35, and State Highways 2, 53, 61, and 210. Duluth is north of Minneapolis (2 hrs, 15 min), Rochester (3 hrs, 20 min), and La Crosse (4 hrs), northeast of St. Cloud (2 hrs 30 min), southeast of Bemidji (2 hrs 45 min), and northwest of Madison (5 hrs).
The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) is located at 350 Harbor Drive in downtown Duluth. The City of Duluth is serviced by the Duluth International Airport (DLH), ~7 miles from the DECC. DLH offers non-stop service to Minneapolis and Chicago. Carriers include Delta, United, and Sun Country. Planning to drive? Duluth is a destination with several major highways from every direction: I-35, and State Highways 2, 53, 61, and 210. Duluth is north of Minneapolis (2 hrs, 15 min), Rochester (3 hrs, 20 min), and La Crosse (4 hrs), northeast of St. Cloud (2 hrs 30 min), southeast of Bemidji (2 hrs 45 min), and northwest of Madison (5 hrs).
Enjoy Your Stay!
Come early and stay late. Duluth has a lot happening in and around the city. Check out the Visit Duluth website for dining suggestions, a list of bars, breweries and coffee shops, and opportunities to enjoy evening entertainment, live music, and other local events!