Like to shop?

If you want to bring back a little something for your colleagues who couldn't make it to the conference, the DECC is walking distance to many unique, locally-owned shops. The DeWitt Seitz Marketplace is just steps away from the DECC and we guarantee that your coworkers will love you if you bring them something from Hepzibah's Sweet Shoppe. The Downtown area is close, too, and accessible through our Skywalk if you want to avoid a wind off the Lake. However, if you relish a brisk walk along the Lakewalk, you can go to the Fitger's complex which is a little less than a mile away. An Ely, Minnesota - made Wintergreen jacket will keep you warm on the way back.

Take the train!

Take a train ride on the North Shore Scenic Railroad

Tour a Haunted Ship

The S.S. William A. Irvin is a retired ore boat that is now a floating museum docked next to the DECC. Although its regular tour season is over in September, in October it becomes a haunted ship. Tour schedule here.