Marquette Travel Guide

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Located in the beautiful Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Marquette is a charming city that offers a unique blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventures, and vibrant culture. Nestled on the shores of Lake Superior, Marquette is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, history buffs, and those seeking a peaceful getaway.

One of the highlights of Marquette is its stunning natural surroundings. With miles of sandy beaches, towering cliffs, and lush forests, the city provides endless opportunities for outdoor activities. Visitors can explore the picturesque Presque Isle Park, a peninsula that offers breathtaking views of Lake Superior and is home to numerous hiking trails. The nearby Marquette Mountain is a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding during the winter months, while the Noquemanon Trail Network offers over 50 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing.

For history enthusiasts, Marquette offers a glimpse into the region's past. The Marquette Maritime Museum showcases the city's maritime heritage, with exhibits on shipwrecks, lighthouses, and the life of the area's early settlers. The Marquette Regional History Center provides a comprehensive overview of the city's history, from its Native American roots to its role in the iron ore mining industry.

Marquette is also known for its vibrant arts and culture scene. The city is home to numerous art galleries and studios, showcasing the work of local artists. The annual Art on the Rocks festival brings together artists from across the country, offering visitors the chance to browse and purchase unique pieces. The Ore Dock Brewing Company, housed in a historic ore dock, is a popular spot for craft beer enthusiasts and often hosts live music performances.

Food lovers will find plenty to indulge in Marquette's culinary scene. The city boasts a diverse range of restaurants, from cozy cafes serving homemade pastries to upscale eateries specializing in farm-to-table cuisine. Visitors can savor fresh seafood, hearty burgers, or sample local delicacies such as pasties, a traditional Upper Peninsula dish.

Alternative names: Population: 21.3 thous. (2020)Area: 19.54 mi²Elevation: 689 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 46°32'39"N, 87°23'42"W

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Marquette Top Attractions

Marquette Attractions - What to See and Explore

Marquette offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Marquette Mountain, Lakenenland, Marquette Harbor Light, Marquette Maritime Museum. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

Ski area • Trail • Sport venue
Marquette Mountain
Marquette Mountain Resort is a small mountain and ski resort in Marquette, Michigan, the major city in the state's Upper Peninsula. The resort offers winter sports seasonally as well as mountain biking, volleyball, and hiking in the spring, summer, and fall.
Park • Museum • Art gallery
Lakenenland
Lakenenland is a sculpture park located in Chocolay Township, Michigan. The park was founded in 2003, when artist Tom Lakenen moved his collection of scrap iron sculptures from his yard to a plot of land near the Lake Superior coast.
Lighthouse • Vernacular architecture
Marquette Harbor Light
The Marquette Harbor Light is located on Lake Superior in Marquette, Michigan, a part of the Upper Peninsula. It is an active aid to navigation.

Specialty museum • Museum • Maritime museum
Marquette Maritime Museum
The Marquette Maritime Museum is a museum and lighthouse located in Marquette in the U.S. state of Michigan. Since 2002, the museum has been associated with the Marquette Harbor Light, a lighthouse that serves traffic in Marquette Harbor and adjacent waters of Lake Superior.
Church
St. Peter Cathedral
St. Peter Cathedral is a large Roman Catholic cathedral located on Baraga Avenue in Marquette, Michigan. As the mother church of the Diocese of Marquette, it is one of the most notable marks of Catholic presence in the Upper Peninsula.
46°35'12"N • 87°22'57"W
Presque Isle Park
Nature and wildlife • State park • Park
Neighbourhood • Romanesque revival architecture • Neo-renaissance architecture
Marquette City Hall
The Marquette City Hall is a former government building located at 204 Washington Street in Marquette, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975 and designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1974.
Ship
Coaster II
Coaster II, also known as Quissett, is a two-masted sailing schooner moored at the far western end of the Main Pier at Mattson Lower Harbor Park, off Harbor Drive in Marquette, Michigan. She was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.
46°32'30"N • 87°23'48"W
Marquette County Courthouse
The Marquette County Courthouse is a government building located at 400 South 3rd Street in Marquette, Michigan. It designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1976 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. The courthouse was the setting of the 1959 film Anatomy of a Murder, directed by Otto Preminger.
Library
Peter White Public Library
The Peter White Public Library is a public library and community center in the City of Marquette, Michigan. The library building has stood at 217 North Front Street since 1904. An extensive renovation and addition was completed in 2000. The building also houses the Marquette Arts and Culture Center.
46°32'53"N • 87°23'42"W
Zero Degrees Gallery
Art gallery • Museum • Shopping
46°32'37"N • 87°23'34"W
Harlow Block
The Harlow Block is a commercial building located at 100 West Washington Street in Marquette, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
46°32'35"N • 87°23'33"W
Savings Bank Building
The Savings Bank Building is a commercial building located at 101 South Front Street in Marquette, Michigan. It is also known as the Marquette County Savings Bank. The building was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1976 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
46°32'54"N • 87°23'33"W
Kaufman Auditorium
Concerts and shows • Theater
46°35'30"N • 87°24'30"W
Midgaard
Midgaard, also known as the Lautner Cottage, is a chalet style log cabin located on Middle Island Point, near Marquette, Michigan. It is significant as the first building that then-12-year-old John Lautner helped construct. Midgaard was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2013.
46°32'40"N • 87°23'32"W
Longyear Building
The Longyear Building is a commercial structure located at 210 North Front Street in Marquette, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
Historical place
Holy Family Orphanage
Holy Family Orphanage was an abandoned Catholic orphanage located at 600 Altamont Street in Marquette, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 5, 2015.
Brewery • Nightlife
Upper Peninsula Brewing Company Building
The Upper Peninsula Brewing Company Building is an office building located at the intersection of Meeske Street and US 41 in Marquette, Michigan. It is also known as the Charles Meeske House.
46°32'44"N • 87°23'4"W
Call House
The Call House is a private residence located at 450 East Ridge Street in the Arch and Ridge Streets Historic District in Marquette, Michigan. The house is also known as the Henry R. and Mary Hewitt Mather House. It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1971 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.

Things to See and Do in Marquette by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Marquette.

Culture

Lakenenland
Marquette
ParkMuseumArt gallery
Zero Degrees Gallery
Marquette
Art galleryMuseumShopping
Kaufman Auditorium
Marquette
Concerts and showsTheater

Day trips

Marquette – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Marquette, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Munising Falls (Munising), Miners Falls (Munising), Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum (Ishpeming).

38 milesE
Natural attraction, Waterfall, Park
Munising Falls, Munising
Munising Falls is a waterfall located in Munising in the westernmost portion of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Alger County, Michigan. The falls drops about 50 feet over a sandstone cliff. With the exception of the spring thaw, the amount of water falling is relatively small.
41 milesE
Natural attraction, Waterfall, Park
Miners Falls, Munising
Miners Falls is a waterfall located on Miners River in the western portion of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Alger County, Michigan. The falls drops about 40 feet over a sandstone outcrop with a 10-foot crest. The falls can be accessed by a 0.6 mile gravel path, with stairs leading to a lookout.
14 milesW
Specialty museum, Museum
Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum, Ishpeming
The Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum is a former iron mine, now a heritage museum, located on Euclid Street between Lakeshore Drive and Spruce Street in Ishpeming, Michigan.
38 milesE
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Memorial Falls, Munising
Memorial Falls are two similar waterfalls in adjacent gorges on small streams near the city of Munising Michigan. The larger falls drop approximately 40 feet. There is a cave behind both falls. There is a small natural arch in the sandstone between the two gorges near the top of the falls.
37 milesE
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Alger Falls, Munising
Alger Falls is a waterfall located along highway M-28 in Alger County, Michigan near Munising at the junction with M-94. The falls consist of a series of drops, the highest of which is about 15 feet. The falls can be seen from the highway.

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Best Time To Visit Marquette

Learn when is the best time to travel to Marquette weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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July and August are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in June and September.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February. Most of it rains in September.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Marquette?

The top attractions to visit in Marquette are:

What is the best time to visit Marquette?

July and August are the busiest months in this location. Many people also choose to visit in June and September. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.