Great Lakes Aquarium
353 Harbor Drive
Duluth, MN 55802
Driving Directions
From the South (Twin Cities area):
From I-35 North take exit 256B (5th Avenue West). At the lights turn right on Harbor Drive. The Aquarium parking lot will be on your right.
From the Northeast (North Shore area):
Take Highway 61 to I-35 south. Exit at 256B. Follow signs for 5th Ave W veering to the right. Take a left onto 5th Ave W. The Aquarium parking lot will be on your right.
From the East (Wisconsin):
Take Highway 53 North to I-35 North. Take exit 256B (5th Avenue West). At the lights turn right on Harbor Drive. The Aquarium parking lot will be on your right.
From the Northwest (Iron Range Cities):
Follow signs for Highway 53 South to I-35 North. Take Northbound I-35 to exit 256B. Follow signs for 5th Ave W veering to the right. Take a left onto 5th Ave W. The Aquarium parking lot will be on your right.
Parking
Parking is available directly in front of the Aquarium. Several parking spaces are reserved for vehicles displaying a disabled persons placard. Check out the current seasonal parking rates.
Public Transportation
Duluth Transit Authority’s Route 24 bus and seasonal trolley stops across Harbor Dive from the Aquarium every hour. For more information on fares and schedules, visit the Duluth Transit Authority.
Bicycles & Pedestrians
The Aquarium is accessible by cycle- and footpath along the Duluth Lakewalk (from Canal Park), via the Cross-City Trail (from Lincoln Park) and also via the Harbor Drive / 5th Avenue West bridge (from downtown Duluth). A bike rack at the Aquarium entrance is equipped with simple maintenance tools (available seasonally).