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Due to our great family amenities, we are Duluth’s #1 rated family hotel! Families and children of all ages love coming to the Park Point Marina Inn. We have rooms and suites perfect for families looking for a fun adventure close to kid friendly attractions and a variety of family activities. When it comes to Duluth hotels for kids, choose the Park Point Marina Inn Hotel Resort. We’re proud to be one of the top rated family-friendly hotel resorts in Duluth and a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence National Award winner for 5 consecutive years.

Family Friendly Accommodations


We have a great selection of rooms and suites that are perfect for families. With harbor views that give kids the perfect chance to watch ships passing by along with larger rooms to give your family more space, Park Point Marina Inn is the ideal place for your next family getaway. Located right next door to the Coast Guard Station and it’s 225 foot ship, the Alder, the Resort offers ideal family amenities and proximity to the best Duluth attractions

Family Friendly Accommodations
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Family Friendly Activities at the Resort

Our indoor family recreation center offers an indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, and arcade games. Our outdoor family recreation area offers a gas fire table, children’s playground, family picnic area, ship viewing pier, Harbor Cove sitting pier, Jenga blocks, ladder golf, bean bag toss, horseshoes and Breakwater Pier Walk. Here are just a few of the activities we offer at our Resort.

  • Indoor Pool
  • Park Point Beach (one block away)
  • Hot Tub and Sauna
  • Arcade Games
  • Family Jenga Blocks
  • Harbor View Sitting Pier
  • Breakwater Pier Walk
  • Ladder Golf
  • Bean Bag Toss
  • Free Bicycle Rental
  • Horseshoes
  • Family Picnic Area
  • Ship Viewing Pier
  • Outdoor Gas Fire Table
  • Board Games
  • Free DVD Player Rental
  • Free Family and Children’s Movie Rental
  • 24-Hour Gift Shop with Ice Cream Treats
  • Charter Fishing and Scenic Boat Cruises from our Docks
  • Complimentary Shuttle to Canal Park on a Set Schedule
  • Attraction Discount Passes
  • Children’s Outdoor Play Center
  • Park Point Playground (one block away)
  • Take a Book, Leave a Book Program
  • Seasonal Smores Bar

Things to Do in Duluth


Family Friendly Accommodations
Spirit Mountain Recreation Area

Spirit Mountain Recreation Area

Distance: 9.5 Miles from the Resort

Spirit Mountain offers one of the best elevation drops in the state for skiing and tubing and an average base of 4-5 feet of snow and miles of scenic cross country trails. Open year round, the Adventure Park boasts an alpine coaster, zip-line, mini golf, scenic chair lift rides, disc golf and mountain biking trails. Ask about our discount passes for ski tickets exclusive to guests of the Park Point Marina Inn.

Lake Superior Railroad Museum

Lake Superior Railroad Museum

Distance: 1 Mile from the Resort

At the Depot, located in downtown Duluth, guests will learn all about steam locomotives, trains, iron ore mining, logging and the historic buildings of the railroad in Minnesota. There is something for everyone at one of Duluth’s fastest attractions – open year round.

Bayfront Carriages

Top Hat Carriages

Distance: 4 Blocks from the Resort

Enjoy horse-drawn sightseeing carriage ride tours in Canal Park and see the natural beauty of this popular area. Guided tours are available from May until October. Make sure you call ahead to schedule your tour!

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Aerial Lift Bridge

Distance: 4 Blocks from the Resort

The Aerial Lift Bridge is a major landmark in Duluth and the #1 most popular attraction. Originally built in 1905, the bridge was upgraded between 1929 and 1930 to the current lifting design seen today. With a clearance of 180 feet when raised and a span length of 386 feet, guests can see this impressive bridge lift multiple times a day to allow passage for large ships in and out of the Harbor.

Bentleyville Tour of Lights

Bentleyville Tour of Lights

Distance: 8 Blocks from the Resort

Visitors can stroll through an enormous lighting display known as the Bentleyville Tour of Lights. As America’s largest free lighting display walk, it is absolutely breath-taking and one not to miss while visiting Duluth in the winter months. It is held in Bayfront Festival Park and offers free smores, cookies, apple cider, coffee and warm fires. Santa Claus always makes an appearance.

S.S. William A. Irvin

S.S. William A. Irvin

Distance: 6 Blocks from the Resort

The S.S. William A. Irvin was a proud flagship of the U.S. Steel’s Great Lakes Iron Ore Fleet and is now one of Duluth’s most historic attractions. The museum is open for tours, with FREE admission for kids 10 and younger when accompanied by a paying adult. Check out the William A. Irvin Haunted Ship in October for a self-guided spooky tour!

Minnesota Whitewater Rafting

Minnesota Whitewater Rafting

Distance: 20 Miles from the Resort

If you are looking for adventure, you’ve come to the right place! Experience white water rafting at its best on the “clean and beautiful” Kettle River, with stunning scenery and experienced guides. Minnesota Whitewater Rafting runs tours from late April to October.

Great Lakes Aquarium

Great Lakes Aquarium

Distance: 8 Blocks from the Resort

This hands-on discovery center inspires guests to explore the wildlife and habitats found in the Great Lakes Basin and other waters of the world. As one of Duluth’s “wettest” attractions, the aquarium is currently home to over 900 fish inhabitants.

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Park Point Beach

Distance: 1 Block from the Resort

Located only one block from the hotel, the Park Point Beach is one of the top beaches in the Midwest. Enjoy the sandy shoreline and rolling sand dunes of Park Point Beach this summer. It stretches for seven miles and is the world’s largest freshwater sandbar. Guests enjoy swimming, sand castles, birding, leisurely strolls and family picnics on the beach.

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Adventure Zone

Distance: 5 Blocks from the Resort

There is something for everyone at the Adventure Zone of Canal Park. This family attraction boasts over 50,000 square feet of fun featuring multi-level laser tag, batting cages, mini golf, the largest video arcade in the area, Vertical Endeavors rock climbing walls, a kid’s playground, and 18” inflatable fire truck slide.

Port Town Trolley

Port Town Trolley

Distance: 4 Blocks from the Resort

The Port Town Trolley Service is complimentary and allows visitors to see the sights and attractions of Duluth. It has stops at the Bayfront Festival Park, Canal Park, Depot, Aquarium, DECC & AMSOIL Arena and downtown Duluth. It is operated on a seasonal basis in the summer months (June - August). This is a family favorite and a convenient way to travel from Canal Park to area attractions and downtown. The hotel shuttle drops off right by the Trolley stop.

Lakewalk

Lakewalk

Distance: 4 Blocks from the Resort

The Duluth Lakewalk is one of the most scenic walking and biking paths located along Lake Superior. One of Duluth’s most popular attractions, there is no shortage of things to see and do along this beautiful, paved trail – from great vistas of the big lake, attractively maintained parks, rose gardens and beaches for wading or rock picking, everyone will enjoy a walk along Duluth’s famous Lakewalk.

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Family Friendly Accommodations
Famous Dave’s BBQ

Famous Dave’s BBQ

Distance: 5 Blocks from the Resort

This restaurant is a legendary restaurant pit for BBQ. Great tasting American BBQ ribs, mouth-watering burgers, and a huge selection of appetizers. Feel free to phone ahead for your take-out orders.

Green Mill

Green Mill

Distance: 5 Blocks from the Resort

Bar and grill restaurant serving Italian and American fare and delicious pizzas for eat-in, delivery or take-out.

Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen

Distance: 6 Blocks from the Resort

Enjoy delicious Dairy Queen ice cream, blizzards, burgers, fries, hot dogs and dilly bars. This cool treat restaurant is located in the heart of Canal Park.

Grandma’s Saloon & Grill

Grandma’s Saloon & Grill

Distance: 4 Blocks from the Resort

Open since 1976, Grandma’s Saloon and Grill has become famous with its award-winning American food and fun and casual restaurant atmosphere with vintage area ads and collectibles. Enjoy the summer rooftop deck, overlooking the Aerial Lift Bridge and Lake Superior, for outdoor dining at its best.

Little Angie’s Cantina

Little Angie’s Cantina

Distance: 5 Blocks from the Resort

A restaurant with a real Mexican and American flair for food. Home to award-wining fajitas and over 40 different margaritas as well as great vegetarian and gluten-free dining options, Little Angie’s offers daily happy hour specials and live music every Thursday. During the summer, enjoy their deck for a fun outdoor dining experience.

Kid Friendly Resort Foods

Kid Friendly Resort Foods

Distance: Located at the Resort

We have a fantastic selection of kid friendly food options at the Park Point Marina Inn, including ice cream, Kettle River Frozen Pizza, pizza rolls, macaroni and cheese, and a 73-item hot breakfast buffet with fruit whirls cereal, hot chocolate, donut holes, oatmeal cookies, chocolate syrup and waffles with strawberries and cool whip.

Old Chicago Pizza & Tap Room

Old Chicago Pizza & Tap Room

Distance: 5 Blocks from the Resort

Chain restaurant featuring Italian and American entrees, specializing in pizza, along with a wide selection of over 60 beers.

Betty’s Pies

Betty’s Pies

Distance: 30 Miles from the Resort

A deliciously wide selection of famous homemade pies, restaurant food and bakery favorites. Betty’s Pies is located on the beautiful drive heading up the North Shore on old Highway 61.

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Take Lake Ave South through Canal Park and over the Aerial Lift Bridge. Go 5 blocks and turn right on 11th Street, then continue 1 block and arrive.

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