Down Wind Sports in Marquette, Michigan, USA specializes in camping, footwear, clothing, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, climbing, cross country skiing, alpine skiing, tele skiing, snowshoeing and more, and were the first to introduce windsurfing, snowboarding and sea kayaking to the Marquette area. They stock many high quality brands and are proud to be affiliated with leading manufacturers in the outdoor industry, and even offer skate ski lessons on a Monday. Down Wind Sports also offer services for tricycles, road bikes, recumbents, downhill rigs and all types of other bikes, as well as a kis and snowboard service, and their kayaks and SUPs are available as rental boards to try before you buy, they also have Nordic Skis for rent, snowshoes and ice climbing gear like ice climbing boots and crampons as well as demo ice gear, everything you need for your outdoor adventure through every season, and the clothing to match, and there are new products arriving all the time.READ MORE

DeVos Art Museum at the Northern Michigan University is part of the School of Art and Design and is located in Marquette, Michigan, USA also serving as a a regional art museum for the Upper Peninsula. There's a permanent art collection of over 1500 objects and an outdoor sculpture walk, and they showcase exhibitions of national artists, students and faculty work. DeVos Art Museum offers exhibitions, programs and publications and it's an opportunity for the University and local communities to experience original works of art, they also host fundraisers and special events, organize the docent education program and seek new acquisitions for the permanent collection.READ MORE

The Ore Dock Brewing Company in Marquette, Michigan, USA lets their beers speak their own language, and their water supply comes from Lake Superior with the cleanest, coldest softest water a fermentable transformation could ask for as they say. Each sip of their ales engages the senses, and on their best days they find themselves at roughly 60 percent Belgian, 20 percent English, and 20 percent American, with ales crafted from ingredients that actually belong there. The Ore Dock Brewing Company has a tap room with excellent ales on tap and a happy hour to enjoy them, and every Thursday they tap a new Firkin at a good price, plus there's a hideout or upstairs community space which is available for private events with food allowed from outside caterers.READ MORE

The Upper Peninsula Children's Museum in Marquette, Michigan, USA is a place to wonder and grow, and offers a variety of interesting programs and exhibits for hands on learning and fun. There is WOW animation for those interested in film making and animation, there's a journalism and leadership program, a creativity series every second Thursday, Kid Bizness where products created are sold in the museum store, a toddler club house, school of rock and a lizardry drop in program. The Upper Peninsula Children's Museum hosts permanent exhibits like the creature Kingdom, over the air, the human body, where's your water, wunderground, the fantastic forest, a micro society, a three tiered model railroad and more. Come for the incredible events they host, including themed fun, it's a unique place for children and families to learn through participation.READ MORE

The Marq is a restaurant and gastro pub in Marquette, Michigan, USA serving gourmet food and drinks, maintaining a high level of consistency in quality, fare and service as they say. Here they push the culinary boundaries and there are exquisite choices of small plates, pasta plates, and dishes from the lake and field, with perfect ending desserts, and the menu is ever changing due to availability of ingredients. The Marq offers seasonal rotating menus with a farm to table focus, and the atmosphere is comfortable, informal and warm, come home to great dining, cocktails, beers and wine, it's all here and more.READ MORE

Presque Isle Park in Marquette, Michigan, USA is located on Presque Isle, a 323 forested oval shaped headland or peninsula which juts into Lake Superior, known countrywide for its natural beauty. Offering residents year round outdoor recreation, beautiful and serene setting, nature observation and cultural experiences, the park features over 100 species of native plants, pebble beaches, rocky cliffs, bogs and forest, and there are picnic areas with cooking facilities and concession facilities. Presque Isle Park has hiking trails and playgrounds, drinking fountains, restrooms, a custom designed timber gazebo and an open air park shelter, and the stone and log pavilion is available for community events, small receptions and gatherings. Fishing is also available for catches of native lake whitefish, lake trout and brook trout, come for a wonderful visit and day out.READ MORE

The Birchmont Motel is family owned and operated close to downtown Marquette, Michigan, USA and boasts the grandest views of Lake Superior in the area. Enjoy mini kitchenette, lake view accommodations with free high speed internet access, cable TV, air conditioning, and a continental breakfast, and pets are welcome but must be registered. The Birchmont Motel has a barbecue, picnic areas, outdoor decks, grounds and an outdoor heated pool, and there's a recreational bike path directly across from the motel, come for a wonderful stay near many attractions, beautiful sandy beaches, lighthouses, waterfalls, museums, architecture and outdoor pursuits, here there is something for everyone.READ MORE

Sol Azteca is a Mexican restaurant in Marquette, Michigan, USA with beautiful views over Lake Superior and outdoor seating in a kid friendly environment. Authentic Mexican cuisine is the order of the day with all the favorites including tacos, enchiladas, quesadilla, chilaquiles, burritos, nachos, chimichanga, fajitas, Tex Mex dishes and more, enjoyed with unique selections of beer, wine, mixed drinks and margaritas. Sol Azteca also has a kiddies menu, excellent vegetarian and seafood dishes as well as combination plates, come treat your tastebuds and enjoy great real Mexican food, with excellent service and views to die for.READ MORE

The Doghouse Pub on Washington St. in historic downtown Marquette serves the best bar burger ever, and is proudly home to the largest drinks selection in town. They also have 12 TV's with all the sports packages, and it's the best place to watch the game, enjoy a great meal and good fun with friends. The Doghouse Pub is open for lunch and dinner, and they do take out, they also do great wings, mouthwatering sandwiches, fries and more and portions are huge, come visit the best sports bar in Marquette, you'll be back.READ MORE

The Marquette Regional History Center in Marquette, Michigan, USA maintains fascinating state of the art interactive exhibits, unique artifacts and a research library, and engaging oral histories which bring the past over 11.000 years back to life. The permanent collection with ongoing special exhibits showcases only a fraction at a time, and includes artifacts from the prehistoric copper culture through contemporary times, and there's an excellent program of events throughout the year. The Marquette Regional History Center has a museum store with locally crafted gift items and local books, and the C. Fred Rydholm Gathering Hall is available for rental, ideal for wedding receptions, parties and community events, complete with kitchen and seating for up to 180 guests.READ MORE