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

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

Rivers North Guide Service in Marquette are the fly fishing specialists of Michgan's Upper Peninsula and they offer secluded, guided fly fishing trips where you fight the fish not the crowds. Come fly fishing for Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Atlantic Salmon, Steelhead and Pacific Salmon on one of the many remote scenic rivers and lakes in the Upper Peninsula, a true fly fisherman's paradise. Rivers North Guide Service is the first and only full time fly fishing and guiding service in the Upper Peninsula that provides a quality adventure with years of experience on the water, and they have something for all anglers from dry fly fishing for trophy Brown Trout to swinging streamers on a spey rod for Steelhead, let's go fishing, as they say.READ MORE

Downtown Marquette Farmers Market in Marquette, Michigan, USA is held every Saturday at the Marquette commons, and is a festive marketplace with the aim of to making wholesome, quality food and goods available and supporting local farmers, growers and artisans. There are an incredible range of vendors offering products for bodycare, fresh produce, poultry, eggs, fruits, herbs, honey, local wood crafts, organic chocolates, flowers, meat, microgreens, fishing flies, jewelery, breads and baked goods, greeting cards, maple products, canned goods, candles, mushrooms, worm castings, wool and knitted goods and so much more. Downtown Marquette Farmers Market also feature stalls with home decor, stationery, bird house, holiday items, art prints, rain barrels and metal art, paintings and gift baskets, there's something for everyone here and then some.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 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

Hudson's Classic Grill and Bar in Marquette, Michigan, USA advises you to come hungry and enjoy a fabulous family style meal while listening to rock and roll. This is the home of burgers and shakes, margaritas and fresh whitefish and there are great specials, plus you can catch your favorite game at the full bar on one of the many TV's. Hudson's Classic Grill and Bar has an exquisite menu with great variety from full throttle boneless wings to the soups and salads, sandwiches, burgers and fabulous dinners, desserts and drinks, there's something stunning for everyone here, a must visit.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

Zero Degrees Artist Gallery in Marquette, Michigan, USA showcases beautiful works by emerging and established local artists and it is a year round retail location for artists to show their work. A dynamic and diverse community of artists share their art, and displays include a wide range of media with artisan crafts and fine art works of ceramics, fiber, greeting cards, jewellery, mixed media, paintings, illustration, woodworking, photography and sculpture. Zero Degrees Artist Gallery has wonder gifts for everyone, and offer classes, they regularly host events and art shows, a visit is a must, and you are guaranteed to leave with an exceptional work of art.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