Iron Mountain Michigan is the gateway to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan from Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana. It is 2 hours from Green Bay, 3 1/2 hours from Milwaukee, and 5 hours from Chicago (map).

Iron Mountain is one of the largest cities in the Upper Peninsula and offers everything from lush forests, miles of rivers and streams, four seasons of outdoor recreation and abundant wildlife, to malls, art and music festivals, museums, Pine Mountain Ski Jump, famous sport competitions, along with unique shopping and dining opportunities.

For recreation, enjoy fishing, hiking and biking along with swimming, boating, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, golfing, canoeing, kayaking, and camping. Experience the thrill of spotting a bald eagle, a graceful deer. Spend some time in the beautiful Nicolet National Forest, just 20 miles from Iron Mountain.

With the arrival of snow, this northern area becomes a haven for sports enthusiasts. Whether you are a beginner, expert skier or a snow boarder, try your abilities at our ski hills. For fast fun in the snow, take a snowmobile trip some of the expertly groomed trails which connect to the 2,500 miles of trails going throughout the Upper Peninsula.

In February, prepare to be awestruck when you see the worlds finest ski jumpers soar through the air to compete with other nations for honors at at Giant Pine Mountain Ski Jump.

Golf vacations in our area are fabulous. Occupying fantastic natural sites, some along the shores of lakes or rivers, others on mountainsides with panoramic vistas, the Iron Mountain area has nine golf courses within a forty mile radius. Most are carved out of mature pine or hardwood forests where wildlife sightings are par for the course. All offer friendly hospitality.

This entire area reflects the mining and logging heritage. The town of Iron Mountain began in 1879 with the discovery of the Chapin Mine, now considered one of the greatest iron mines in the world. Between 1880 and 1932, the mine produced 27,506,868 tons of iron ore. The mine was closed on August 1, 1932.

Mining brought many Italian, Swedish and Cornish immigrants to the area and their ethnic food and traditions remain. Smokestacks, pumps, underground mines and mine shafts are daily reminders of the mining heritage.

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Vacation and Travel Information for Iron Mountain & Kingsford, MI in Dickinson County , Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Lodging, restaurants, accommodations, motels, resorts, cabins, attractions, and recreatiional opportunities.