Upper Peninsula Travel Guide

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Tahquamenon Falls State Park Paradise Upper Peninsula Michigan
Tahquamenon Falls State Park Paradise Upper Peninsula Michigan
Kitch-iti-kipi aka Big Springs, Upper Peninsula, Michigan; Shutterstock ID 1255762936; purchase_order: SP-2650; Order: Michigan Spotlight Article + Listicle pages; client: Katerina Thomas
Yes, the water really is this color. The largest spring in Michigan with over 10,000 gallons per minute gushing from fissures in the limestone. At its deepest the water is 40 feet deep and averages 42 degrees year round.
This place is amazing with five different waterfalls to see.
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Where to stay in Upper Peninsula

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East Side

While visiting East Side, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Superior and McCarty Cove.

East Side
Presque Isle State Park in winter in Marquette, Michigan

Central Marquette

When in Central Marquette, you can plan a visit to Marquette Regional History Center and Upper Peninsula Children's Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Central Marquette
Marquette Michigan Downtown Waterfront District. Iron ore docks and Lake Superior shore of the downtown waterfront district of Marquette Michigan.

Downtown

While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Peninsula Children's Museum and Lake Superior.

Downtown
Winter in Michigan.

The Upper Peninsula is a forested region in Michigan bordering 3 of the Great Lakes and extending outward from Wisconsin. It’s connected to Michigan’s Lower Peninsula by the roughly 5-miles-long Mackinac Bridge, which spans the Straits of Mackinac. Sandwiched between the 2 peninsulas is Mackinac Island, a car-free vacation destination with the iconic 1887 Grand Hotel and the Victorian-era Fort Mackinac.

Founders Landing

While Founders Landing may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Upper Peninsula Children's Museum and Marquette Regional History Center.

Founders Landing
Landscape in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on Lake Superior in Michigan, USA

Trowbridge Park

Some popular features of Trowbridge Park include its restaurants and shopping. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Superior Dome or Upper Peninsula Children's Museum are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Trowbridge Park
Lake of the clouds panorama Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Michigan view from the east looking west

Harvey

Visitors to Harvey enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Lake Superior is worth a stop.

Harvey
Kewadin Casinos Sault Ste. Marie Hotel

Kewadin Casinos Sault Ste. Marie Hotel

3 out of 5
2186 Shunk Rd Sault Ste. Marie MI
The price is AU$126 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$126
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sault Ste. Marie. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,082 reviews)
Clean and quiet!

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Kewadin Casinos Sault Ste. Marie Hotel
AmericInn by Wyndham Wetmore Munising

AmericInn by Wyndham Wetmore Munising

2 out of 5
E9926 State Hwy. M-28 East Munising MI
The price is AU$188 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
AU$188
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Munising. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
AmericInn by Wyndham Wetmore Munising
Landmark Inn

Landmark Inn

3.5 out of 5
230 N Front St Marquette MI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$186 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$186
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Marquette. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Great location, comfy beds. Starting to look worn in spots. Atmosphere of the old hotel was very cool though

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Landmark Inn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Keweenaw Waters Resort

Keweenaw Waters Resort

3 out of 5
17800 Houghton Canal Rd Houghton MI
Stay at this cabin in Houghton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna. Popular attractions The trail to Copper Harbor and Mine Shaft are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (85 reviews)
Beautiful place with incredible view. Management made sure we were comfortable and happy. Kitchen came in handy. Less then 5 minutes to MI Tech

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Keweenaw Waters Resort
EXPLORE Munising Alger Falls

EXPLORE Munising Alger Falls

3 out of 5
E9026 M-28 Munising MI
Stay at this 3-star cabin in Munising. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hiking/biking on-site. Popular attractions Munising Falls and Grand Island are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (89 reviews)
This stay was a disaster. The map pin is completely wrong — the cabin is 3.5 miles from Munising, not on the water, and not even in city limits. It sits on a busy highway with constant semi-truck traffic and engine braking, making it impossible to sleep. A white noise machine was provided but not ...

Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

EXPLORE Munising Alger Falls
Sunset Beach Cottage on Lake Michigan with 240 feet of private sandy beach!

Sunset Beach Cottage on Lake Michigan with 240 feet of private sandy beach!

Garden MI
Stay at this beach cottage in Cooks. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Fishdam Park and Halfway Lake are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (83 reviews)
Wonderful stay, the cottage was everything we needed it to be.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Sunset Beach Cottage on Lake Michigan with 240 feet of private sandy beach!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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