Plan Your Trip
Marquette is a top destination to get away from it all and to enjoy the Northwoods.
Find a variety of things to do all year round. Whether you enjoy hiking in the woods, playing in the water, local foods, or entertainment, you’ll find it all in the Upper Peninsula.
Spend the day chasing waterfalls all within a few minutes of downtown. Start with Dead River Falls then head to Morgan Falls. Hike to the top of Sugarloaf Mountain to experience the expansive views of the city, the lake, and the wilderness.
Take a boat tour of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, grab lunch in Munising, then hike the park’s forest trails to Superior.
Stay close to the city and bike or drive three and a half miles to Presque Isle Park. Hike the easy path that winds around the peninsula. Be sure to stop at Blackrocks where you’ll see the brave of all ages waiting their turn to jump off the cliff into Lake Superior.
After enjoying the greatest of the Great Lakes and the trails, you’ll have worked up an appetite. Every year brings more options for visitors like you.
Visit one of our local breweries like Black Rocks, Ore Dock, or the Vierling, to name a few. Or stop by brewer’s coop Drifa to sample new microbrews.
For a quick bite check out the food truck scene: The Burger Bus, Fish Express, Smelted for pizza, and Dia de Los Tacos (a local favorite.)
Around town, you’ll find three French patisseries, classic German cuisine, fast-casual Tex-Mex, dining pubs, and of course our regional favorite, pasties.
You’ll never run out of things to do.
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Upcoming events in and around Marquette
Looking for inspiration? Here are a few of our favorite things.
Dining, Shopping, Coffee
Dining &
Take-out
231 West Patisserie
Serving classic French bakery plus healthy lunch items.
Sol Azteca Mexican
Authentic Mexican food with a view of Lake Superior on the patio.
The Vierling Restaurant & Brewery
One of the best places for fish fry in Marquette. Sit in the back for the view.
Shopping
Boomerangs Retro
A very cool shop with retro and new clothing, housewares, and collectibles.
Spice & Tea Merchants
A sensory downtown shopping experience! Find tea, spices, and gifts.
Gathered Earth Gift Shop
Hand-made unique accessories, home decor, and gifts.
Coffee Shops
Provisions MQT
Serving house-roasted coffee, gelato, and local pastries.
Contrast Coffee
The owner travels to find the best beans and roasts them in the Upper Peninsula. The best.
The Crib
A cozy shop in a renovated 1890s home where you will want to stay awhile.
Outdoors
Trails
Wetmore Landing Shoreline Trail
A 4.8 mile out and back trail along the lake and through the forest.
Presque Isle Park
Within the city limits and an easy 2.2-mile loop. Take the outer trail for spectacular lake views.
Nohquamenon North Trailhead
The trailhead is on the north edge of the city. This is an easy 2.7 mile out and back trail along the Superior watershed.
Waterfalls
Dead River Falls
A 6-mile drive to the trailhead from the city. This is a moderate hike and a local favorite.
Morgan Creek Falls
The falls are a short hike from the parking area on Marquette Mountain Road. Or, take the meandering route for more time in the woods.
Wright Street Falls
A 4-mile drive to the parking area. An easy, short hike to the falls.
Lake Superior Beaches
Little Presque Isle Trail and Beach
A pristine beach and trail. On a beautiful day, you'll want to spend some time here.
McCarty’s Cove
Swimming beach with lifeguards in the city. A popular local spot anchored by the red lighthouse.
South Beach Park
A popular summertime beach on the south side of Marquette.
Au Train Beach
Miles of beautiful Lake Superior sandy beach right off M-28.
Museums, Fishing Charters, Day Trips
Museums & Art
Marquette Maritime Museum
Discover the maritime history of Marquette, Superior, and the Great Lakes.
Marquette Regional History Center
The permanent collection with prehistoric artifacts and changing current exhibits.
U.S. Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame
A museum dedicated to the U.S. birthplace of organized skiing.
Zero Degrees Gallery
A cooperative of local artists exhibiting and selling their work.
Fishing Charters
Hooked Up Fishing Charters
Specializes in fishing trips on Lake Superior led by Captain Pat.
Superior Outfitters Stream Fishing
Customized fly fishing trips year-round in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Rivers North Fly Fishing Specialists
Remote fly fishing guided outings on scenic rivers and lakes in the Upper Peninsula
Day Trips
Canyon Falls
A 60-minute drive from Marquette and an easy hike. Stop at Mt. Shasta on your return for a fresh fish dinner.
Keweenaw National Historical Park
A 100-mile trip north to the Keweenaw Peninsula. There are 22 copper mining heritage sites to visit.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Hike to waterfalls, dunes, and beaches through pristine forest. Take a boat tour to see the rock formations.
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Seasonal Gallery
Find a variety of things to do in all seasons. Exhilarating woodland hikes in spring as the streams thaw.
Swimming in crystal clear ice-cold water of Lake Superior in summer. Taking in the glorious yellow, red, and orange landscape in fall. Skiing, biking, and snowshoeing in winter. There is so much to see, do and enjoy you’ll never run out of activities no matter what time of year you visit.
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Summer
Fall
Winter
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