Lee's Guidebook
Big Bay Food Scene
Eat a nice meal or enjoy a cold beverage at the historic Thunder Bay Inn (only a couple of miles away).
Thunder Bay Inn
400 Bensinger StEat a nice meal or enjoy a cold beverage at the historic Thunder Bay Inn (only a couple of miles away).
Cram's General Store
9111 Co Rd 550Only a couple miles away if you need any food, supplies, or beverages.
A historic tavern that was filmed in the movie 'Anatomy of a Murder' that serves food and drinks and only a mile or two away.
Lumberjack Tavern
202 Bensinger StreetA historic tavern that was filmed in the movie 'Anatomy of a Murder' that serves food and drinks and only a mile or two away.
Great breakfast at the old diner connected to Cram's General Store only a mile or two away.
Hungry Hollow Cafe
9111 County Road 550Great breakfast at the old diner connected to Cram's General Store only a mile or two away.
Huron Mountain Ice Cream is your go-to destination for family-friendly fun and delectable desserts in Big Bay, Michigan. Situated in a beautifully historic landmark, they offer more than just ice cream; they provide a space for community gatherings and family outings. Choose from over 16 mouthwatering flavors of Cedar Crest ice cream or enjoy their perfectly blended malts and shakes. For something different, try their frozen pies and artisanal jams—each made with the finest ingredients. Looking for the perfect souvenir or gift? Explore their range of branded merchandise to take a piece of your experience home with you.
Huron Mountain Ice Cream
Huron Mountain Ice Cream is your go-to destination for family-friendly fun and delectable desserts in Big Bay, Michigan. Situated in a beautifully historic landmark, they offer more than just ice cream; they provide a space for community gatherings and family outings. Choose from over 16 mouthwatering flavors of Cedar Crest ice cream or enjoy their perfectly blended malts and shakes. For something different, try their frozen pies and artisanal jams—each made with the finest ingredients. Looking for the perfect souvenir or gift? Explore their range of branded merchandise to take a piece of your experience home with you.
Sightseeing
Great views overlooking Lake Independence and Lake Superior. You can even see the Keweenaw Peninsula on a clear day.
Thomas Rock Scenic Overlook
Great views overlooking Lake Independence and Lake Superior. You can even see the Keweenaw Peninsula on a clear day.
A more rugged hike than Sugarloaf but really nice views and exercise!
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Hogback Mountain
A more rugged hike than Sugarloaf but really nice views and exercise!
Very cool river and waterfalls where you can jump off rock cliffs.
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Dead River Falls
Very cool river and waterfalls where you can jump off rock cliffs.
Alder Falls
Cool waterfall near Big Bay
Wetmore Landing
Great beach and trails
Outstanding beaches and hiking trails along with some islands.
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Little Presque Isle
Outstanding beaches and hiking trails along with some islands.
Yellow Dog River Falls
Cool river for fishing or sightseeing
Pinnacle Falls
Burns Landing
Great spot to walk the beach, skip and collect rocks, and great lunch spot.
Big Pup Falls
You will drive by this on your way to Big Bay. Great views of Marquette and Lake Superior! It's a fairly easy hike as they have stairs.
Sugarloaf Mountain
You will drive by this on your way to Big Bay. Great views of Marquette and Lake Superior! It's a fairly easy hike as they have stairs.
Scenic Drive
County Road 510 is a beautiful scenic drive, especially in the fall.
Activities
Ski hill 30 minutes away in Marquette
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Marquette Mountain Ski & Bike Area
4501 M-553Ski hill 30 minutes away in Marquette
Great cross country skiing trails, mountain biking, and snow biking trails.
Noquemanon Forestville Trailhead
Great cross country skiing trails, mountain biking, and snow biking trails.
Top notch mountain biking trails in South Marquette by Marquette Mountain. These are some of the best rated in the country.
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Noquemanon South Trails Trailhead
2375 M-553Top notch mountain biking trails in South Marquette by Marquette Mountain. These are some of the best rated in the country.
Two 18 hole golf courses in Marquette (Heritage and Greywalls). Designed by Mike DeVries and opened in 2005, Greywalls at the Marquette Golf Club came in No. 28., and it was No. 2 on Golfweek's Michigan public courses rankings. https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2021/05/11/michigan-golf-golfweek-2021-lists/5004907001/
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Marquette Golf Club
1075 Grove StTwo 18 hole golf courses in Marquette (Heritage and Greywalls). Designed by Mike DeVries and opened in 2005, Greywalls at the Marquette Golf Club came in No. 28., and it was No. 2 on Golfweek's Michigan public courses rankings. https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2021/05/11/michigan-golf-golfweek-2021-lists/5004907001/
Big Bay Pathway Trailhead
301 Deutsch AveMountain biking trails and skiing and snowshoeing in the winter.
Noquemanon North Trails Trailhead
With four incredible vistas — Hogback, Top of the World, Sugarloaf, and Bareback — the Harlow Lake area offers the best Lake Superior overlooks in the county. Put on your running shoes, hiking boots, bike, snowshoes or skis and hit the trails for a great workout and some earned perspective.
Harlow Lake
With four incredible vistas — Hogback, Top of the World, Sugarloaf, and Bareback — the Harlow Lake area offers the best Lake Superior overlooks in the county. Put on your running shoes, hiking boots, bike, snowshoes or skis and hit the trails for a great workout and some earned perspective.
Some of the best lake trout fishing in the world around this Lake Superior Reef. There are local Charter boats that go out of Big Bay and Marquette.
Stannard Rock Lighthouse
Some of the best lake trout fishing in the world around this Lake Superior Reef. There are local Charter boats that go out of Big Bay and Marquette.
Iron Ore Heritage Trail
Marquette
Mount Marquette Loop
Cajun Creole in Marquette! Excellent made from scratch dishes that are to die for.
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Lagniappe Cajun Creole Eatery
145 Jackson Cut AlyCajun Creole in Marquette! Excellent made from scratch dishes that are to die for.
Casa Calabria Restaurant & Lounge
1106 N 3rd StItalian restaurant in Marquette
The Pasta Shop
824 N 3rd StGreat sandwiches and pasta options
Blackrocks Brewery
424 N 3rd StExcellent beer, atmosphere, and music!
McCarty's Cove
Excellent beach right in the city of Marquette
South Beach Park
501 S Lake StMarquette beach with playground equipment
The Dry Dock Bar & Grill
5029 US-41Excellent place for food and drinks
Great blueberry beer, local whitefish, and other options.
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The Vierling Restaurant & Marquette Harbor Brewery
119 S Front StGreat blueberry beer, local whitefish, and other options.
Enjoy a local sub for lunch or to bring to the beach.
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Togo's Marquette's Original Submarine Sandwich
1000 N 3rd StEnjoy a local sub for lunch or to bring to the beach.
Neat waterfall in Marquette near Marquette Mountain and biking trails. It's a short, easy hike.
Morgan Falls
Neat waterfall in Marquette near Marquette Mountain and biking trails. It's a short, easy hike.
The locals call this peninsula loop drive/hike "the island". It's such a beautiful place to gather, have lunch, and enjoy the beauty of nature and mother Superior.
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I-Park ye-Presque Isle
Peter White DriveThe locals call this peninsula loop drive/hike "the island". It's such a beautiful place to gather, have lunch, and enjoy the beauty of nature and mother Superior.
Small place but solid food including pizza, bread sticks (a must), burgers, seafood, etc.
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Portside Inn
239 W Washington StSmall place but solid food including pizza, bread sticks (a must), burgers, seafood, etc.
Superior Dome
1401 Presque Isle Ave
Carp River
Fishing, biking, and hiking options
Marquette Maritime Museum
300 Lake Shore BlvdMarquette Regional History Center
145 W Spring StEllwood A Mattson Lower Harbor Park
200 N Lakeshore BlvdThill's Fish House
250 E Main StMt. Marquette Overlook
Other
Go on a boat tour, rent a pontoon, kayak, or hike this magnificence natural beautiful area.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Go on a boat tour, rent a pontoon, kayak, or hike this magnificence natural beautiful area.
Great place to travel to on snowmobile or UTV from Big Bay to Skanee. Awesome atmosphere, food, and activities.
Finns
20025 Skanee RdGreat place to travel to on snowmobile or UTV from Big Bay to Skanee. Awesome atmosphere, food, and activities.
Tracey's at Roam Inn
815 W Munising AveExcellent restaurant in Munising, MI
Da Yoopers Tourist Trap
490 Steel StreetAmacebiso ngesixeko
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Snowmobile Trail Conditions
https://www.travelmarquette.com/things-to-do/winter-activities/trail-conditions/
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Marquette County Snowmobile Trails Map
https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/publications/pdfs/forestslandwater/SnowmobileTrailMaps/countymaps/snowmobile_marquette.pdf
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John Dee Weather Report
https://johndee.com
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Sawyer Regional Airport
Sawyer Regional Airport is the nearest air travel option
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Marquette Parking
Marquette has an app for certain parking areas within the city called Passport Parking.