Sightseeing and Attractions
Local attractions and fun things to do.
55 miles to Pictured Rocks. A popular U.P. destination. Unlike any other place on Lake Superior, Pictured Rocks offers the opportunity to explore miles of pristine beaches, hike nearly 100 miles of trails, view towering sandstone.
https://www.nps.gov/piro/index.htm
cliffs.https://www.munising.org/pictured-rocks/
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Pictured Rocks
55 miles to Pictured Rocks. A popular U.P. destination. Unlike any other place on Lake Superior, Pictured Rocks offers the opportunity to explore miles of pristine beaches, hike nearly 100 miles of trails, view towering sandstone.
https://www.nps.gov/piro/index.htm
cliffs.https://www.munising.org/pictured-rocks/
45 min. drive to Michigan’s largest clear water spring.
https://cityofmanistique.org/big-springs-kitch-iti-kipi/
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Kitch-iti-kipi
Sawmill Road45 min. drive to Michigan’s largest clear water spring.
https://cityofmanistique.org/big-springs-kitch-iti-kipi/
The centerpiece of Tahquamenon Falls State Park's 50,000 acres is the Tahquamenon River with its waterfalls. The Upper Falls, one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi.
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=428
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Upper Falls
The centerpiece of Tahquamenon Falls State Park's 50,000 acres is the Tahquamenon River with its waterfalls. The Upper Falls, one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi.
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=428
Fayette was the site of an industrial community that manufactured charcoal pig iron between 1867 and 1891. The town has been reconstructed into a living museum, showing what life was like in this town in the late 19th century. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the day or stop in Garden for dinner at Sherry's Portside or The Dock.
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I-Fayette Historic State Park
4785 II RdFayette was the site of an industrial community that manufactured charcoal pig iron between 1867 and 1891. The town has been reconstructed into a living museum, showing what life was like in this town in the late 19th century. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the day or stop in Garden for dinner at Sherry's Portside or The Dock.
53 miles from the cottage to view this scenic waterfall nestled in the woods. Easy to get to and great for kids.
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I-Wagner Falls
53 miles from the cottage to view this scenic waterfall nestled in the woods. Easy to get to and great for kids.
Delta County Historical Society
16 Water Plant RdA step back in time. View histroical artifacts from Delta County.
Nice beach, park and playground. Lifeguards on duty.
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Van Cleve Park & Gladstone Beach
1224 Lake Shore DrNice beach, park and playground. Lifeguards on duty.
Island Resort & Casino
W 399 US-2islandresortandcasino.com
The Au Train River is a gentle river that wanders 7.5 miles through the Hiawatha National Forest. The river is about 2-3 feet deep and is mostly sand bottom. Deer, ducks, fish, and blue heron are just some of the animals that can be seen on this adventure! Pack a snack or lunch and stop along one of the sandy banks to enjoy the views. Kayak & canoe rentals available. https://paddleautrain.com
Au Train River
The Au Train River is a gentle river that wanders 7.5 miles through the Hiawatha National Forest. The river is about 2-3 feet deep and is mostly sand bottom. Deer, ducks, fish, and blue heron are just some of the animals that can be seen on this adventure! Pack a snack or lunch and stop along one of the sandy banks to enjoy the views. Kayak & canoe rentals available. https://paddleautrain.com
Established in 1867 by the National Lighthouse Service, Sand Point's light has guided ships through squalls and shoals throughout its colorful history. A fire in 1886 destroyed the structure, but the lighthouse was rebuilt and served the sailing public until its decommissioning by the Coast Guard in 1939. Today an electronic club light guides boats into the harbor, and the lighthouse has been restored as a maritime museum.
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Sand Point Lighthouse
2-20 Water Plant RdEstablished in 1867 by the National Lighthouse Service, Sand Point's light has guided ships through squalls and shoals throughout its colorful history. A fire in 1886 destroyed the structure, but the lighthouse was rebuilt and served the sailing public until its decommissioning by the Coast Guard in 1939. Today an electronic club light guides boats into the harbor, and the lighthouse has been restored as a maritime museum.
The Peninsula Point Light is a lighthouse located at the southern tip of the Stonington Peninsula in Bay de Noc township in Delta County, Michigan. Shaped like a funnel, the peninsula naturally collects monarch butterflies at its tip each fall where they rest before continuing south across Lake Michigan on their annual migration. Though it was likely their great-great-great-grandparents that made the lengthy journey down to Mexico the previous year, these butterflies instinctively know the route. A few monarchs tagged on the peninsula have been found in Mexico, helping document this amazing migration of nearly 2,000 miles.
https://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=562
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Peninsula Point Lighthouse
3722 County 513 T RdThe Peninsula Point Light is a lighthouse located at the southern tip of the Stonington Peninsula in Bay de Noc township in Delta County, Michigan. Shaped like a funnel, the peninsula naturally collects monarch butterflies at its tip each fall where they rest before continuing south across Lake Michigan on their annual migration. Though it was likely their great-great-great-grandparents that made the lengthy journey down to Mexico the previous year, these butterflies instinctively know the route. A few monarchs tagged on the peninsula have been found in Mexico, helping document this amazing migration of nearly 2,000 miles.
https://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=562
Days River Pathway Trail is a 0.7 mile out and back trail located near Gladstone, Michigan and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for mountain biking and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
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Days River Trailhead
6310 Days River 24.5 RdDays River Pathway Trail is a 0.7 mile out and back trail located near Gladstone, Michigan and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for mountain biking and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
The largest rescue bear ranch in the United States. With 240 acres of room to roam, these rescued bears are given a chance to continue their lives in natural habitats and comfort.
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Oswald Bear Ranch
13814 Co Rd 407The largest rescue bear ranch in the United States. With 240 acres of room to roam, these rescued bears are given a chance to continue their lives in natural habitats and comfort.
The trail follows the approximate location of an ancient Chippewa Indian portage route used to carry canoes and supplies between Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. Following the river bluff for a considerable distance, it offers hikers, bikers and horse riders many extended views to the west across the Whitefish River Valley.
Bay De Noc Grand Island National Recreation Trail South Trailhead
The trail follows the approximate location of an ancient Chippewa Indian portage route used to carry canoes and supplies between Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. Following the river bluff for a considerable distance, it offers hikers, bikers and horse riders many extended views to the west across the Whitefish River Valley.
Thanks to the Soo Locks freighters over 1,000 feet in length can traverse freely along the St. Marys River all the way from Duluth, Minnesota outward into the Atlantic Ocean and beyond. Roughly 7,000 vessels pass through the Locks yearly hauling nearly 86 million tons of cargo.Take in the sights, sounds and vibrating feelings of being up close and personal with some of the Great Lakes largest freighters with the observation platform located in the Soo Locks overlook. https://www.saultstemarie.com/attractions/soo-locks/
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Soo Locks
Thanks to the Soo Locks freighters over 1,000 feet in length can traverse freely along the St. Marys River all the way from Duluth, Minnesota outward into the Atlantic Ocean and beyond. Roughly 7,000 vessels pass through the Locks yearly hauling nearly 86 million tons of cargo.Take in the sights, sounds and vibrating feelings of being up close and personal with some of the Great Lakes largest freighters with the observation platform located in the Soo Locks overlook. https://www.saultstemarie.com/attractions/soo-locks/
Summer, 1891. Fredrick Law Olmsted, a landscape architect most famous for his role in designing New York City’s Central Park visits Marquette to work on a design project. To make the most of his visit, the city also directs him to a large peninsula just north of town in hopes of designing a management plan to turn it into a suitable park. Upon touring the land he gives the city relatively straight-forward advice that can be summed up in three words:
Don’t touch it.
Presque Isle Park is one of the most visited sites in Marquette County for good reason. With ease of access, this 323-acre forested peninsula extends into the water offering visitors unmatched views of Lake Superior.https://www.travelmarquettemichigan.com/presque-isle-park-perfect-playground/
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Presque Isle
Summer, 1891. Fredrick Law Olmsted, a landscape architect most famous for his role in designing New York City’s Central Park visits Marquette to work on a design project. To make the most of his visit, the city also directs him to a large peninsula just north of town in hopes of designing a management plan to turn it into a suitable park. Upon touring the land he gives the city relatively straight-forward advice that can be summed up in three words:
Don’t touch it.
Presque Isle Park is one of the most visited sites in Marquette County for good reason. With ease of access, this 323-acre forested peninsula extends into the water offering visitors unmatched views of Lake Superior.https://www.travelmarquettemichigan.com/presque-isle-park-perfect-playground/
Miners Falls and Miners Rock: Miners Falls is another sandstone beauty. it's a 1.2-mile round-trip hike to the falls, where two platforms offer stellar views.http://www.gowaterfalling.com/waterfalls/miners.shtml
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Miners Falls
Miners Falls and Miners Rock: Miners Falls is another sandstone beauty. it's a 1.2-mile round-trip hike to the falls, where two platforms offer stellar views.http://www.gowaterfalling.com/waterfalls/miners.shtml
Mackinac Island sits in Lake Huron, between Michigan’s Upper and Lower peninsulas.For centuries, visitors have found this national landmark to be the ideal vacation spot. No cars. No chain hotels. Just world-famous Mackinac Island Fudge, historic Fort Mackinac, unique shopping and diverse dining.
Mackinac Island State Park
Mackinac Island sits in Lake Huron, between Michigan’s Upper and Lower peninsulas.For centuries, visitors have found this national landmark to be the ideal vacation spot. No cars. No chain hotels. Just world-famous Mackinac Island Fudge, historic Fort Mackinac, unique shopping and diverse dining.
Soo Locks
Golf
Michigan is often considered one of the best states for golf in the country. But that isn't limited to just the lower peninsula.
Ranked among Golfweek’s Best Courses and recognized by GOLF Magazine and Golf Digest as a Best in State ranking.
Address: W339 US-41, Harris, MI 49845
Phone: (906) 723-2251
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Sweetgrass Golf Club
W339 US-41Ranked among Golfweek’s Best Courses and recognized by GOLF Magazine and Golf Digest as a Best in State ranking.
Address: W339 US-41, Harris, MI 49845
Phone: (906) 723-2251
Address: N3332 Pine Mountain Rd, Iron Mountain, MI 49801
timberstonegolfcourse.com
Phone: (906) 776-0111
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Timberstone Golf Course
N3332 Pine Mountain RdAddress: N3332 Pine Mountain Rd, Iron Mountain, MI 49801
timberstonegolfcourse.com
Phone: (906) 776-0111
Nahma Golf Course
8588 Ll RdGladstone golf club is hidden gem.
Telephone: 906-428-9646 (not operational November through March)
Email: gladstonegolf18@gmail.com
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Gladstone Golf Club
6514 Days River 24.5 RdGladstone golf club is hidden gem.
Telephone: 906-428-9646 (not operational November through March)
Email: gladstonegolf18@gmail.com
Escanaba Golf Course
1800 11th Ave SAddress: 1075 Grove St, Marquette, MI 49855
Phone: (906) 225-0721
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Marquette Golf Club
1075 Grove StAddress: 1075 Grove St, Marquette, MI 49855
Phone: (906) 225-0721
Restaurants
A few great places to eat in the area.
Great fish fry & pizza.
Service options: Dine-in · Takeout · No delivery
Address: 10491 S Main St, Rapid River, MI 49878
Phone: (906) 474-6329
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Rapid River Pub
10491 S Main StGreat fish fry & pizza.
Service options: Dine-in · Takeout · No delivery
Address: 10491 S Main St, Rapid River, MI 49878
Phone: (906) 474-6329
Local favorite!
Service options: Dine-in · Takeout · No delivery
Address: 2223 Ludington St, Escanaba, MI 49829
Hours:
Open for lunch & dinner
Closes 9:30PM
Menu: stonehouseescanaba.com
Phone: (906) 786-5003
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Stonehouse Restaurant & Lounge
2223 Ludington StLocal favorite!
Service options: Dine-in · Takeout · No delivery
Address: 2223 Ludington St, Escanaba, MI 49829
Hours:
Open for lunch & dinner
Closes 9:30PM
Menu: stonehouseescanaba.com
Phone: (906) 786-5003
Brewpub & chophouse with grill-your-own steaks, ribs & a potato bar.
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Hereford & Hops Steak House And Brewpub
624 Ludington StBrewpub & chophouse with grill-your-own steaks, ribs & a potato bar.
Great food for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Service options: Dine-in · Curbside pickup · No delivery
Address: 7897 S Main St, Rapid River, MI 49878
Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner
Phone: (906) 474-9927
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Jack's
7897 S Main StGreat food for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Service options: Dine-in · Curbside pickup · No delivery
Address: 7897 S Main St, Rapid River, MI 49878
Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner
Phone: (906) 474-9927
Enjoy a delicious dinner overlooking the bay.
Service options: Dine-in · Takeout · No delivery
Located in: Terrace Bay Hotel
Address: 7146 P Rd, Gladstone, MI 49837
Closes 9PM
Menu: freshwatertavern.com
Phone: (906) 786-7554
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Freshwater Tavern
7146 P RdEnjoy a delicious dinner overlooking the bay.
Service options: Dine-in · Takeout · No delivery
Located in: Terrace Bay Hotel
Address: 7146 P Rd, Gladstone, MI 49837
Closes 9PM
Menu: freshwatertavern.com
Phone: (906) 786-7554
China Lily
902 Delta AveHave a craving for Chinese? Dine in or takeout.
Mo's Pub
2116 Ludington StLocal Escanaba sports bar. Great burgers and pizza. Daily specials.
Swallow Inn
10468 S Main StGreat Friday night fish fry. Get there early or plan to wait.
The best pizza in Delta County. A local favorite. Service options: Dine-in · Takeout · No delivery
Address: 1427 Delta Ave, Gladstone, MI 49837
Hours: Opens ⋅ 5PM
Phone: (906) 428-2040
The Saloon
1421 Delta AveThe best pizza in Delta County. A local favorite. Service options: Dine-in · Takeout · No delivery
Address: 1427 Delta Ave, Gladstone, MI 49837
Hours: Opens ⋅ 5PM
Phone: (906) 428-2040
Great place to eat with views over the Marquette Harbor. Fresh caught fish daily.
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The Vierling Restaurant & Marquette Harbor Brewery
119 S Front StGreat place to eat with views over the Marquette Harbor. Fresh caught fish daily.
Essentials
Local shopping in the area for the basic essentials. New to the Escanaba in summer of 2019 are Starbucks, Hobby Lobby and Marshals.
Meijer's is located in Escanaba Mi. Roughly 20 mi. from the cottage. You can do it all in one stop.
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Meijer
505 N 26th StMeijer's is located in Escanaba Mi. Roughly 20 mi. from the cottage. You can do it all in one stop.
Walmart Supercenter
601 N Lincoln RdDollar Tree
2508 3rd Ave NALDI
2520 3rd Ave NElmer's County Market
412 N Lincoln RdFamily owned grocery store with large grocery selection.
Pat's Foods
409 N 9th StFamily owned grocery store located in Gladstone.
Nice full grocery store. If you are traveling from lower Michigan best place to stop for groceries before you get to our cottage.
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Jack's Fresh Market
735 E Lake Shore DrNice full grocery store. If you are traveling from lower Michigan best place to stop for groceries before you get to our cottage.
Neighborhoods
Escanaba is host to many attractions and events. Everything you need you can find at Meijer's or Elmers. Great restaurants like The Stone House, Herford and Hops, & The Buck Inn.
https://www.visitescanaba.com
attractionshttps://www.visitescanaba.com/
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Escanaba
Escanaba is host to many attractions and events. Everything you need you can find at Meijer's or Elmers. Great restaurants like The Stone House, Herford and Hops, & The Buck Inn.
https://www.visitescanaba.com
attractionshttps://www.visitescanaba.com/
Gladstone
Great little city on the bay. Beautiful sand beach with lifeguards on duty.
Marquette is the largest city in Upper Michigan. Marquette is a major port on Lake Superior. Home to Northern Michigan University and the Yooper dome.
Suggested activities:
Hike up sugar loaf Mountain.
Presque Isle Park
Northern Michigan University
Marquette Mt.
Restaurants - The Vierling & Iron Bay
Donckers - Home made chocolates & caramels.
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Marquette
Marquette is the largest city in Upper Michigan. Marquette is a major port on Lake Superior. Home to Northern Michigan University and the Yooper dome.
Suggested activities:
Hike up sugar loaf Mountain.
Presque Isle Park
Northern Michigan University
Marquette Mt.
Restaurants - The Vierling & Iron Bay
Donckers - Home made chocolates & caramels.
One of our favorite stops in the U.P. is Munising, home of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
They have waterfalls, natural beauty, boat cruises, kayaking, beaches, breweries, pasties, and the list goes on and on.
Check out 8 things not to miss.https://www.mlive.com/life/2020/06/planning-a-trip-to-munising-8-things-not-to-miss.html
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Munising
One of our favorite stops in the U.P. is Munising, home of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
They have waterfalls, natural beauty, boat cruises, kayaking, beaches, breweries, pasties, and the list goes on and on.
Check out 8 things not to miss.https://www.mlive.com/life/2020/06/planning-a-trip-to-munising-8-things-not-to-miss.html
Food scene
A stop at the Rapid River Dairy Flo. is a MUST. Hand dipped and soft serve ice cream. A few favorites are blue moon, Mackinac Island fudge and who can't resist a good hot fudge sundae.
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Rapid River Dairy Flo
7875 US-2A stop at the Rapid River Dairy Flo. is a MUST. Hand dipped and soft serve ice cream. A few favorites are blue moon, Mackinac Island fudge and who can't resist a good hot fudge sundae.
You can't leave the U.P. without trying a famous pasty. It's a meal in a pastry crust. A variety of fillings. The meat, potatoes, carrots and rutabaga is our favorite.
Service options: Dine-in · Drive-through · No delivery
Address: 2418 Ludington St, Escanaba, MI 49829
Hours:
Closes 6:30PM
Phone: (906) 786-7363
Gram's Pasties
2418 Ludington StYou can't leave the U.P. without trying a famous pasty. It's a meal in a pastry crust. A variety of fillings. The meat, potatoes, carrots and rutabaga is our favorite.
Service options: Dine-in · Drive-through · No delivery
Address: 2418 Ludington St, Escanaba, MI 49829
Hours:
Closes 6:30PM
Phone: (906) 786-7363
Starbucks
319 N Lincoln RdLocated in Escanaba
Great sub sandwiches. The mini is big enough for a meal. Located in Gladstone & Escanaba. http://dmsubs.com
D & M Subs
5 South 10th StreetGreat sub sandwiches. The mini is big enough for a meal. Located in Gladstone & Escanaba. http://dmsubs.com