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BEST WESTERN Downtown Motel
131 W 2nd Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802-2016Phone: 218/727-6851 | Fax: 218/727-6779
Discover this downtown Duluth, Minnesota hotel located near the Lake Superior Waterfront, St. Mary Duluth Clinic SMDC, St. Luke’s and Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.
The BEST WESTERN Downtown Motel has it all for travelers coming to Duluth for business or pleasure. This Minnesota hotel offers guests superior customer service, unbeatable amenities and accommodations that are comfortable and affordable. Guests staying at this Duluth hotel will enjoy spacious guest rooms featuring cable satellite television with HBO® and free high speed wireless Internet access. The BEST WESTERN Downtown Motel serves a complimentary continental breakfast each morning. This hotel is pet friendly.
Guests at the BEST WESTERN Downtown Motel will be walking distance from downtown Duluth, the Great Lakes Aquarium, Canal Park and Lake. Walk on the shores of Lake Superior. Guests of this Duluth Best Western hotel can enjoy a day on Lake Superior on the Vista Fleet Harbor Cruises. Many travelers choose to stay at this hotel when attending the Bay front Blues Festival or Grandmas Marathon.
The friendly, helpful staff at the BEST WESTERN Downtown Motel is ready to ensure a comfortable and memorable stay in Duluth, Minnesota. Make a reservation today and save.
Local Events Worth Considering:
February 2012
A festival to celebrate snow, winter, and the bounty of outdoor recreation that awaits visitors to Cook County. In Grand Marais.
Teams from the Midwest & Canada race 100 miles on Detroit Lake with vintage snowmobiles. Fun for the entire family. In Detroit Lakes.
Ice Tee Golf Tourney, Theatre performances, Fishing Derby, Turkey bowling, hockey, curling tournament and more. In Detroit Lakes.
Fishing tournament in Superior Harbor.
Held in conjunction with the Northland Outdoors Duluth Deer Class. At the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.
Polar Plunge, Disc Golf, Snowmobile Radar Runs, Skydiving, Snowmobile Radar Runs, Carnival, Games, Chili Cook-off & more. In Albert Lea.
March 2012
In Perham.
Located at the Red Horse Ranch Arena in Fergus Falls.
Enjoy Ragtime music performed by talented musicians of all levels of expertise.
April 2012
Crafts, face painting, Easter Egg Hunts, prizes food vendor and live animals.
No other time of the year allows for the dynamic photography of waterfalls along Lake Superior like spring does. In Lutsen.
May 2012
Events will take place at the Cloquet High School Track in Cloquet.
Carrol Henderson, MN DNR, will return to Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge with his presentation on Trumpeter Swans.
This event is organized by the Otter Tail County Historical Society. Cost is $5.00 per person. Tour begins at 6:30pm.
June 2012
A full week of events throughout the week. The Rodeo Fest concludes with two nights of Rodeo performances.
Classic cars from the 50s and 60s will be on display at the drive-in. In Fergus Falls.
Adults and children gather to celebrate their native roots. In White Earth.
Nearby Attractions:
List All MN AttractionsChester Bowl Ski Area
Chester Bowl Ski Area encompasses 117 acres in Duluth, in northern Minnesota. During the winter, over 950 skiers per hour ride the double chair lift up Alpine hill, to ski down its 175 foot drop. Ice skating and cross-country skiing are also fun outdoor activities. Families love playing in the snow and the fun winter activities, during the annual Winter Carnival.
During the summer, visitors enjoy hiking along the trails, bicycling and fishing. Chester Bowl also hosts summer outdoor concerts and programs for a wonderful night of entertainment. Plan your visit during September, to attend the annual Chester Bowl Fall Festival, featuring over 100 vendors. Enjoy the seasonal food, local artisan crafts, local produce, children's rides and fresh apple cider. Kick up your feet at the end of a fun-filled day, as a guest of Best Western hotels.
Lake Superior Zoo
The Lake Superior Zoo, located in Duluth, encompasses 16 acres at the foot of Spirit Mountain. This beautiful setting is home to a wonderful variety of animals reptiles and birds. Visit the zoo to see the naturalistic animal exhibits such as, the Australian Outback, Northern Territory, Asian Caravan, Primate Center, African Savanna and Zoo Central. Visit the Polar Shores exhibit to see Berlin, the zoo's beloved Polar Bear and her friends, the North American River Otters, Harbor Seals and the Snowy Owls.
Kids love spending time in the Children's Zoo where they can get up close to the Pygmy Goat, Shetland Sheep, Sicilian Donkey and Llama. The zoo's play area is also a big hit with the little ones. Schedule plenty of time to enjoy this Minnesota family attraction. Best Western hotels offer convenient and comfortable lodging, for those ready to rest and relax.
Mille Lacs Lake
Mille Lacs Lake, located southwest of Duluth in northern Minnesota, is the second largest lake in the state. At 132,000 acres in size, this inland lake is home to a wide variety of fish. Bring your fishing rod to try your best at catching muskie, walleye, largemouth bass, northern pike, jumbo perch and smallmouth bass.
The lake is known to be one of the best natural walleye lakes, because of the billions of walleye eggs that are spawn in the lake. The lake's abundant forage contributes to the health of the lake. Since the lake completely freezes during the winter, ice fishing is a popular winter activity at the lake. Boating, hiking, ATVing, and hunting are also popular activities. During your travels, rest comfortably as a guest of Best Western hotels.
