DECC Arena — Attraction in Duluth

Attended a concert here. Handicapped parking was difficult to find. We managed to find a tiny elevator once we finally arrived at the arena from the parking ramp that ALL disabled people were directed to. One wheelchair and one sidekick at a time. When it came time to leave we were forbidden to return the way we came, so for someone completely unfamiliar with the building AND having to deal with a wheelchair in a huge crowd for the first time, it was not an experience I would rush into again. There was nothing about this experience that made us feel particularly welcome or provided for at the venue. I expect, were it not for the wheelchair, we might have had a less negative experience. No one else among the readily mobile seemed as...

Facility itself is decent and clean. HUGE SHOUTOUT to the facility security guard that noticed people were coming in and not going to the back of the line because they felt they didn't have to. He noticed and poked his head out and told them to go to back of the line - which was AWESOME since some people (not everyone - most people were polite and respectful) thought they were entitled and didn't have to and could just budge in front of people that made the time to be there early and wait. We were in symphony hall for Riverdance. Seats are not very comfortable and next to no leg room. The view from the top floor seats was fantastic, no obstructions and even a tall person in front of you, would not have blocked your view...

We were here for a robotics Qualifier. I will first say the people working were great. This includes parking attendants, concession stand workers, and janitors. The place was fairly clean for the number of events happening at one time. The issues I had along with many others.... the heat was unbearable. A 50-degree day, full arena, and the heat was at 78. We ended up being in t-shirts for the remaining days. I would definitely go back. However, a battery-operated fan and shorts will...