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Harbor Side Convention Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Lakefront wedding venue in Duluth, Minnesota · 0.5 mi to the lake

On-site lodging

Plan your tour

  • Setting lakefront venue, 0.5 mi to the lake — verified by its distance to a real shoreline
  • Lodging on-site rooms come up in reviews and the venue's own info — a built-in room block for a destination beach wedding; ask what's included
  • Phone +1 218-722-5573
  • Website decc.org — most venues book tours right on their site

At a glance

Harbor Dr, Duluth, MN 55802

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On the property

What couples name in their reviews of Harbor Side Convention Center and what the venue states on its own site — the fastest way to tell what's actually here before you drive out.

From the reviews

Wonderful view of the harbor and great conference rooms. Rooms have clean and up to date functions and seatings. Conference organizers were able to use lots of space and have plenty of food and drink stations throughout the weekend.

★★★★★ — Joleen, Apr 2023

Beautiful views of the Duluth harbor and Aerial Lift Bridge. Great place for a wedding or a convention. Rooms are brightly lit, as ive rarely seen a bulb out.

★★★★★ — Smatthew, Jun 2017

Beautiful views. Convenient parking. A little dated but a really nice location for a conference.

★★★★★ — Katie, Aug 2019

Went to the New years event , it was well put together, clean, and all the staff were friendly.

★★★★★ — Corey, Jan 2024

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Getting married at Harbor Side Convention Center

Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see the ceremony spot at the exact time of day you'd say your vows — a west-facing beach glows at sunset but bakes at noon, and you'll want to feel the wind, watch where the sun sits, and walk the path your guests take across the sand. Second, bring your real questions: the weather backup (where does the ceremony move if it rains or the wind kicks up?), who pulls the beach permit, the sound-ordinance curfew, the catering and bar policy, and exactly what's included — chairs, setup, and teardown on sand are where quotes quietly diverge. Peak beach dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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