To Do
Marquette Harbor Lighthouse
300 N Lakeshore Blvd, Marquette, MI 49855
https://mqtmaritimemuseum.com/marquette-lighthouse
Lighthouse Tour Information
- All tours must be escorted by museum staff/volunteer
- Tours leave from museum entrance
- Walking tour – must be able to climb 45 steps
- Tour consists of history of Lighthouse Park, Coast Guard, two floors of lighthouse, and catwalk.
- The Lighthouse restoration process is ongoing. The second floor is the latest restoration.
- Tours do not run in inclement weather
- Tour lasts approximately one hour
- All visitors must stay with the tour guide at all times
Tour Times: 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, and 2:30 pm, Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays)
Marquette Maritime Museum and Marquette Harbor Lighthouse
are open MAY 13 through OCTOBER 8, 11:00am to 4:00pm,
Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays).
Call ahead to reserve lighthouse tour tickets (906) 226-2006.
Purchase tickets at the Museum ticket counter. Tours leave from Museum Building.
Museum Tickets - $10/adult; $8/seniors
Lighthouse Tickets - $10/adult; $8/seniors
Both Tickets - $18/adult; $15/seniors
Marquette Maritime Museum
300 Lake Shore Bld, Marquette, MI 49855
https://mqtmaritimemuseum.com/plan-your-visit
Warner Falls
GPS: 46.43333, -87.59888
Drive: 16 mi, 22 min (from downtown Marquette)
Drop: 20 ft
Warner Falls is located just outside of Palmer, 20 miles southwest of Marquette on M-35. While this waterfall can be viewed from the highway, it’s best appreciated from a closer vantage point. Park your car past the guard point (fully off of the road), and follow the signage to the trails to see this small but mighty fall among autumn’s glorious orange and gold foliage.
Directions:
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Head south on Front St (0.339 mi)
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At the traffic circle exit west on US-41 N (0.523 mi)
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At the next traffic circle, take the third exit onto Grove St (2.21 mi)
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Turn left onto Co Rd 492 (4.33 mi) → Turn left on M-35 South (8.16 mi) → Park on the right side of M-35, the falls are a short trail hike west
Rare Earth Goods & Café
Address: 200 E Division St, Ishpeming, MI 49849
Old Town Negaunee
You’ll find skeletal remains of a once-bustling mining town with nature reclaiming streets, stairwells, and sidewalks that lead to nowhere.
Address: Negaunee Downtown Historic District, Negaunee, MI; Between Peck St and Rail St AND Tobin St and North Teal Lake Ave)
Old Catholic Cemetery
Little more than a sign and a path in the woods now since most of the tombstones were removed in the early 1900s. However, not all the bodies were found, and neighbors have reported commotion in the area.
Address: Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, 1400 Wright St, Marquette, MI 49855
Jilbert Dairy
200 Meeske Ave, Marqeutte, MI 49855
Thomas Rock Scenic Overlook
County Road 510, Big Bay, MI 49808
This popular vista point is only minutes from downtown Big Bay. From Marquette, take CR 550 approximately 23 miles, then turn left onto CR 510, and in a mile, the entrance will be on the right. This one-mile ADA-accessible trail offers excellent views of Big Bay, Lake Superior, and on a clear day, the Keweenaw Peninsula. Amenities include on-site toilets near the parking lot, and railings and benches along the path. As you walk along the wide trail, keep an eye out for informational posts describing the local wildlife and plants. Thomas Rock is a nice hike for visitors of most skill levels, as it offers a fun and easy excursion. Family-friendly. Dog-friendly.
Ore Docks
Presque Isle Gazebo and Lookout
Black Rocks
Lower Harbor Ore Dock
Dead River Falls
Shopping
NORTHERN LIGHTS GLASS - 415 N. Third, Marquette, MI 49855
M-F: 11A-8P
- SAT: 12-8P
- SUN: 12-5P
WATTSSON AND WATTSSON JEWELERS - 118 W Washington St, #100, Marquette, MI 49855
M-F: 10A-5:30P - SAT: 10A-4P
THE GALLERY - 130 W Washington St, Marquette, MI 49855
Open seven days a week.
906 AND COMPANY - 125 W Washington St, Marquette, MI 49855
Candles and boutique.
FANCY-FREE - 131 East Michigan St, Marquette, MI 49855
An eclectic collection of artists in store.
YOOPER SHIRTS - 503 North 3rd Street, Marquette, MI 49855
READ MY LIPS - 131 W Washington, Suite B, Marquette, MI 49855
Romance bookstore.

