Upper Peninsula, MI

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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. #greatoutdoors #michigan #waterfalls #autumn #fallcolors
Wagner Falls! #michigan #waterfalls #adventure

Where to stay in Upper Peninsula

Presque Isle State Park in winter in Marquette, Michigan

Central Marquette

Central Marquette might not have many top sights, but Marquette Regional History Center and Upper Peninsula Children's Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Central Marquette
My favorite picture. I woke up at 4am to catch the epic contrast of the pink sunrise and leftover blue hour. I am a student in Marquette and I am stuck between staying in University and pursuing travel photography. This trip would give me the confidence and help me build my portfolio so I am able to make my decision! Thanks for reading Brendan! #BvSCrete

East Side

If you're spending some time in East Side, Lake Superior and McCarty Cove are top sights worth seeing.

East Side
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 isn't home to many top sights, Upper Peninsula Children's Museum and Marquette Regional History Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

Founders Landing
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
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Wetmore

4/5(97 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Wetmore and surrounding area, you can visit Wagner Falls and Wetmore Lake.

Wetmore
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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 $114 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$114 total
per night
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sault Ste. Marie. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,088 reviews)
The staff was great, the bars were great and the machines were nice.

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

Kewadin Casinos Sault Ste. Marie Hotel
Cedar Motor Inn

Cedar Motor Inn

2 out of 5
2523 US Highway 41 W Marquette MI
The price is $77 total per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$77 total
per night
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Stay at this hotel in Marquette. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,345 reviews)
We stayed here last year and thought it was fair for the price, but after our stay this year it has declined significantly and not even worth the price we paid. The room was dirty, although the bedding was clean..we had to clean the chairs and table before we could use them and the sauna floor was ...

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Cedar Motor Inn
Holiday Inn Express Munising-Lakeview by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Munising-Lakeview by IHG

2.5 out of 5
E8890 M-28 Munising MI
The price is $119 total per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
$119 total
per night
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Munising. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
nice breakfast in the morning

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Holiday Inn Express Munising-Lakeview by IHG
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EXPLORE Munising Alger Falls

EXPLORE Munising Alger Falls

3 out of 5
E9026 M-28 Munising MI
Stay at this cabin in Munising. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Nov 22, 2025

EXPLORE Munising Alger Falls
Keweenaw Waters Resort

Keweenaw Waters Resort

3 out of 5
17800 Houghton Canal Rd Houghton MI
Stay at this cabin in Houghton. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Popular attractions The trail to Copper Harbor and Mine Shaft are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (86 reviews)
Clean accommodations and conveniently located near MTU. Will definitely stay here again when visiting Houghton.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Keweenaw Waters Resort
Modern 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Just Steps From The Au Train River

Modern 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Just Steps From The Au Train River

Au Train MI
Stay at this cottage in Au Train. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Au Train Beach and Scott Falls are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (255 reviews)
This stay is exactly what we needed! We came up to snowmobile & had a great time. Little cabin had everything we needed & was comfortable and felt homey. We will be back in the future, may need to use your larger cabin next time when we bring friends. Thanks again for the last minute spot!

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Modern 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Just Steps From The Au Train River
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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.

Popular places to visit

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Observe picturesque cliffs, shoreline, waterfalls and beaches at this secluded area along Upper Michigan’s Lake Superior coastline.

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Michigan Technological College Houghton

Michigan Technological University

Enjoy the collegiate vibe when you visit Michigan Technological University, during your trip to Houghton. Discover the coffeehouses in this walkable area, or seek out the ski slopes.

Michigan Technological University
Isle Royale National Park

Isle Royale National Park

Michigan’s only national park is a car-free wilderness in the middle of Lake Superior. Hike, kayak, observe wildlife and enjoy tranquil moments.

Isle Royale National Park
Colors of fall at Agawa Canyon, Canada

Agawa Canyon Tour Trains

Enjoy an outing to Agawa Canyon Tour Trains during your stay in Sault Ste. Marie. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours.

Agawa Canyon Tour Trains
Sunset over Sault Locks

Soo Locks

You can find out about the history of Sault Ste. Marie with a trip to Soo Locks. You can seek out the local tours while in the area.

Soo Locks
Neat little museum of the history of shipwrecks on the Great Lakes. Features the bell from the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.

Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum during your travels in Whitefish Point. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum

Cities near Upper Peninsula

The Portage Lake Lift Bridge connects the cities of Hancock and Houghton, was built in 1959.

Hancock

Afternoon light on Sand Point lighthouse on Lake Michigan, Escanaba, Michigan.

Escanaba

A public fishing pier on Lake Antoine in Iron Mountain, Michigan.

Iron Mountain

Vibrant autumn colors in the Michigan Upper Peninsula near Ironwood - scenic drive on US Highway 2,

Ironwood

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