Marquette

Marquette, Michigan, United States

Welcome to Marquette! Here at this lakeside gem centrally situated in the Upper Peninsula, there’s something for every kind of traveler. Find everything from historic lighthouses and local shops to museums, galleries, and golf courses. The area is known for its beautiful outdoor activities such as hiking up local mountains, kayaking on Lake Superior, or spending time discovering the shoreline.

City Multi Use Path
Marquette, MI

Established in 1849, Marquette is a town rich in history, best known for its iron mining and exports. The Lower Harbor Ore Dock is a relic of Marquette’s iron ore mining and maritime industry used for loading ore onto lake freighters. The first ore dock ever built for the iron industry was built in Marquette in 1857. The ore dock that can be seen there today was built in 1931, and was closed in 1971. Though no longer in operation, this Ore Dock in particular is arguably the most visited and photographed on Lake Superior. It is easily accessible to view, right at the beginning of the Marquette City Multi-use path. The Upper Harbor Ore Dock still functions as an operating dock for iron ore freighters.

Marquette

Marquette, Michigan, United States

While there's a lot of outdoors to explore in Marquette, as the largest city in the Upper Peninsula, there is a lot to explore downtown, too! Downtown Marquette, MI shops feature art studios, clothing boutiques, jewelry, and more. Whether you're shopping for outdoor adventure gear or gourmet chocolates, there's something for everyone on your list!

Marquette

Marquette, Michigan, United States

Marquette County is home to over 300 lakes and 150+ rivers and streams ready for you to explore. With options for all ages and levels, activities like kayaking and paddleboarding offer an accessible avenue to explore the U.P. by way of water. Other popular water activities in Marquette include fishing, swimming, and boat tours!

114 W Spring St
Marquette, MI

Ore Dock Brewing is where craft and community meet. Ore Dock offers tours, a tasting room, community space, and more! Whether you're seeking a quick refreshment between activities or to wind down after a long day, we recommend taking a break at one of Marquette’s many local breweries to grab grub from a food truck, listen to some live tunes, and chill out with a cold brew.

Marquette, MI

Beach hop from the scenic shores of popular McCarty’s Cove to some of Marquette’s more secluded sandy beaches. With access to Lake Superior—the greatest of the Great Lakes, and plenty of local waterfalls, inland lakes, and other ways of splashing around, you won’t want to miss out on all the fun Marquette County has to offer. McCarty’s Cove is known for its expansive views of Lake Superior. It is located near downtown and home to the Marquette Harbor Lighthouse. With lifeguard supervision during peak season, this beach is a great option for families.

200 N Lakeshore Blvd
Marquette, MI

Marquette offers adventure for everyone in the family, including the little ones, sure to make an unforgettable family vacation! Mattson Lower Harbor Park has a walking trail, views of the Lower Harbor Ore Dock, and an incredible playground called Kids Cove! Abundant nature inspires a vibrant community with an innovative spirit. And no one is more innovative – or spirited - than children. The creative culinary scene features lots of places to eat with kids. Plus, you’ll find more fun things to do in Marquette when you stroll through the historic Downtown area.

300 Lake Shore Blvd
Marquette, MI

The Marquette Maritime Museum is a must visit. There’s no better place to visit than the Lake Superior shoreline museum to learn about Marquette’s rich maritime history. It’s also just steps away from the Marquette Harbor Lighthouse. You can book tours for the lighthouse at the museum! The museum is open from mid-May through mid-October from 11-4 (closed Mondays). All tours are under $15.