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Trip Planner :  USA  /  Michigan  /  Upper Peninsula

Upper Peninsula

4.7
Waterfalls · Geologic Formations · State Parks
Natural attractions steal the show on an Upper Peninsula vacation. Michigan's sparsely populated northern region is famous for its extensive shoreline along the Great Lakes and thick swathes of protected forest. Many of the region's waterways feature dramatic cascades, and a history of volcanic activity has created a wealth of interesting rock formations and colorful mineral deposits. Wildlife spotting remains a top reason to take a trip to Upper Peninsula, with deer, bears, wolves, and porcupines all easily seen in the area's pristine wilderness. Put Upper Peninsula at the heart of your travel plans by using our United States trip maker website.
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    Places to visit in Upper Peninsula

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    Regions of Upper Peninsula

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    Popular things to do in Upper Peninsula

    Arch Rock ©
    Geologic Formation
    Arch Rock
    Mackinac Island
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Fort Mackinac ©
    Military Museum
    Fort Mackinac
    Mackinac Island
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Mackinac Island State Park ©
    State Park
    Mackinac Island State Park
    Mackinac Island
    4.8
    Duration: 4 hours
    Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore ©
    National Park
    Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
    Munising
    4.9
    Duration: 8 hours

    Nature in Upper Peninsula

    Miners Castle Rock
    Geologic Formation
    Miners Castle Rock
    Munising
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Tahquamenon Falls State Park ©
    Waterfall
    Tahquamenon Falls State Park
    Paradise
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Sugarloaf Mountain ©
    Mountain
    Sugarloaf Mountain
    Marquette
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Bond Falls ©
    Waterfall
    Bond Falls
    Ontonagon
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Upper Peninsula

    Presque Isle River
    Water Body
    Presque Isle River
    Ontonagon
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Mineral Museum of Michigan ©
    Specialty Museum
    Mineral Museum of Michigan
    Houghton
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Chapel Rock and Beach ©
    Water Body
    Chapel Rock and Beach
    Munising
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Fort Holmes ©
    Historic Site
    Fort Holmes
    Mackinac Island
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Museums in Upper Peninsula

    Whitefish Point Light ©
    History Museum
    Whitefish Point Light
    Paradise
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
    Paradise
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Lakenenland Sculpture Park ©
    Art Gallery
    Lakenenland Sculpture Park
    Marquette
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Quincy Smelter ©
    History Museum
    Quincy Smelter
    Hancock
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Historic Sites in Upper Peninsula

    St Anne's Catholic Church ©
    Church
    St Anne's Catholic Church
    Mackinac Island
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Holy Name of Mary Church ©
    Church
    Holy Name of Mary Church
    Sault Ste. Marie
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Point Iroquois Lighthouse ©
    Lighthouse
    Point Iroquois Lighthouse
    Brimley
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Trinity Church ©
    Church
    Trinity Church
    Mackinac Island
    4.9
    Duration: 30 minutes

    Winter Sports in Upper Peninsula

    Mt. Zion Ski Hill & Overlook ©
    Ski Area
    Mt. Zion Ski Hill & Overlook
    Ironwood
    5.0
    Duration: 8 hours
    Swedetown Ski Trails ©
    Cross-country Ski Area
    Swedetown Ski Trails
    Calumet
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    ABR Trails ©
    Cross-country Ski Area
    ABR Trails
    Ironwood
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Pine Mountain
    Ski Area
    Pine Mountain
    Iron Mountain
    4.0
    Duration: 2 hours

    Featured attractions

    Keweenaw Adventure Company ©
    Water Sport
    Keweenaw Adventure Company
    Copper Harbor
    4.9
    Duration: 4 hours
    Soo Locks ©
    Landmark
    Soo Locks
    Sault Ste. Marie
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Boat Tour
    Boat Tours & Water Sports
    Munising
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Great Turtle Kayak Tours ©
    Scuba / Snorkeling
    Great Turtle Kayak Tours
    Mackinac Island
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours

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