Welcome to Marquette County!

Marquette County is a cluster of neighboring communities separated only by towering pines, majestic rivers and streams, and the unique characteristics each has created for itself.

Our most prized possession is the wilderness we share: the night skies illuminated by blazing green northern lights, full moons reflecting diamonds in the snow, lingering sunsets, waterfalls rushing to open waters, and waves cresting against the shoreline of the greatest of the Great Lakes, Lake Superior.

We're surrounded by our past. Remnants of our mining heritage loom large against the horizon while iron ore cars continue to travel to Lake Superior ore docks.

New shops displaying artwork, restaurants serving whitefish, symphonies playing in restored historic structures, and theaters highlighting local and national performers are a sampling of the cultural amenities added to this beautiful, historic place.

*Source: Marquette County Visitor Guide

Whether it's art and architecture, festivals and events, fine dining, shopping or all season adventures, it all awaits the year 'round visitor in Marquette County.

Beautiful waterfalls, lighthouses on magnificent Lake Superior, and numerous wilderness trails highlight Marquette County in Spring. With waterfalls at their peak, it's the ideal time for hiking and mountain biking. A paved trail along Lake Superior and Presque Isle provides a perfect means for walking, biking or rollerblading. The paved path in Ishpeming takes you around the city and by Lake Bancroft and the beautiful wooden gazebo.

Summer brings numerous festivals which take place throughout Marquette County. Build sand castles, walk on sandy, white beaches and take a musical performance of "Beacon on the Rock", "Haywire", or "Points North" at the Lake Superior Theater, visit the Ishpeming Rock & Mineral Club's annual Swap/Sale that is held in conjunction with the Renaissance Festival.

Marquette County also boasts a variety of exciting annual sporting events. Participate in the Subaru Ore to Shore Mountain Bike Epic, the Superior Bike Fest, run the races in Marquette or Big Bay, play basketball in the Negaunee Invitational, or just watch the many hockey, baseball or soccer tournaments held each year.

One can smell crisp fresh air and distinct aromas of fall. With the sound of rustling leaves swirling in a kaleidoscope of color followed by after hours spectacular ribbons or Northern Lights, show that the changing of the seasons is an experience in itself!

As Mother Nature gives us a blanket of snow, she sets the stage for numerous winter activities and events. Thousands come out for the UP 200 Sled Dog Race, the Subaru Noquemanon Ski Marathon, Marquette Mountain's Hill Climb and Ishpeming's International Ski Jumping Tournament, to name a few.

Snowmobiling enthusiasts can play on over 500 miles of groomed trails. Ice fish, ski snowshoe and dogsled in our blanket of white. Then finish off with an exhilarating Finnish sauna.

Charter Boats offer trips to Stannard Rock for memorable Lake Trout fishing, as well as Harbor and Lighthouse cruises. Guide services are available year 'round for historic and all season tours and wilderness adventures in the mountains above Big Bay.

Challenging golf courses, several museums, unique shopping districts, diverse antique shops along with the area's many art studios and galleries round out your visit. Don't miss Northern Michigan University and the Superior Dome, the world's largest wooden domed stadium or the U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame and Museum.

Source: Michigan's Upper Peninsula Travel & Lodging information guide. www.uptravel.com

Call our office at 888-578-6489 to have a Marquette Country Visitor Guide mailed directly to you!