Upper Peninsula

Travel Guide

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

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
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

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

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 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
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
Default Image

Wetmore

While there might not be top attractions in Wetmore, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Wagner Falls and Wetmore Lake.

Wetmore
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 €89 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
€89
29 Mar - 30 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! (1,088 reviews)
The staff was great, the bars were great and the machines were nice.

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Kewadin Casinos Sault Ste. Marie Hotel
Cedar Motor Inn

Cedar Motor Inn

2 out of 5
2523 US Highway 41 W Marquette MI
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €60 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
€60
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Marquette. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,341 reviews)
The staff was friendly and accommodating. The room seemed clean except for the floor. Breakfast was your basic carbs.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 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 €103 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
€103
13 Apr - 14 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Munising. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
nice breakfast in the morning

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express Munising-Lakeview by IHG
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.
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 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
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (87 reviews)
Yes laundry was huge and I know the area well so the location was great

Reviewed on 25 Mar 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 Wi-Fi, 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 10 Mar 2026

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