Marquette (Michigan) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Marquette (Michigan)

Whenever talking to a Marquette resident, you'll eventually hear reference to"the Lake". This nearly always means Lake Superior. Other, smaller lakes nearby and elsewhere in the U.P. are referred to by their names, e.g., Silver Lake, Teal Lake. Marquette is a university town, and shares some sensibilities with other college towns around the country. This also means that many, although by no means all, of the young adults are university students.

Top Attractions in Marquette (Michigan)

Explore the best things to see and do in Marquette (Michigan):

• ★Arch and Ridge Streets Historic District
• ★Art on the Rocks
• ★Beaumier Heritage Center
• ★DeVos Art Museum
• ★Hiawatha Traditional American Music Festival
• ★Lake Superior
• ★Marquette Maritime Museum
• ★Marquette Mountain

Where to Eat in Marquette (Michigan)

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Babycakes Muffin Factory
• 🍴Border Grill
• 🍴Donker's
• 🍴Elizabeth's Chop House
• 🍴Hudson's Classic Grill
• 🍴Huron Mountain Bakery

Where to Stay in Marquette (Michigan)

• 🏨Blueberry Ridge Bed and Breakfast
• 🏨Comfort Suites Marquette Hotel
• 🏨Country Inn & Suite
• 🏨Holiday Inn Marquette
• 🏨The Landmark Inn
• 🏨Tourist Park Campground

Marquette (Michigan) Travel Guide Sections

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