Things to do in Marquette, Michigan

PRACTICAL WANDERLUST

It’s fair to assume you haven’t heard of Marquette, Michigan, despite it being a gorgeous slice of paradise, so let’s tell you everything you need to know about this amazing destination!

Marquette, a small city on the northern coast of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, is both an outdoor lover’s paradise and a culturally unique destination.

1. TAKE A HIKE

The views from Sugarloaf Mountain of Lake Superior are unparalleled.

2. ADMIRE A WATERFALL

About 30 miles outside Marquette, Laughing Whitefish Falls is one of the most picturesque waterfalls in the state.

3. RELAX ON THE BEACH

Superior’s waters are cold, blue, and clean. The beaches range from rocky cliffs to soft, sandy stretches.  And no, you can’t see Canada across the lake!

4. SIP A DRINK

Downtown near the waterfront, Ore Dock is a brewery making Lake Superior-sourced brews and seltzers. They don’t serve food, but you can order in or grab food from visiting food trucks.

5. VISIT PRESQUE ISLE PARK

Presque Isle is most famously known for the Blackrocks — 1.7 billion-year-old rock from ancient ocean crust.

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