Lodging and Businesses in Iron County Michigan Including the towns of Crystal Falls, Iron River, Caspian, Gaastra, Alpha, and Amasa in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan

Cabins, Cottages, Resorts, Motels, B&B's. Restaurants, Museums, and other Businesses near Iron River and Crystal Falls MI, in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Lake Mary Resort, 461 Lake Mary Road, Crystal Falls, Ml 49920 Phone (906) 875-6151 or Winter (906) 774-3873. Lakeview housekeeping cottages with kitchens on beautiful Lake Mary near Crystal Falls, MI. Only resort on Lake Mary. Boat included. Canoes, kayaks, and paddle-boats available for your use. Near incredible fishing at the Michigamme Reservoir (Way Dam) and Peavy Falls Backwater (Peavy Pond).

Chicaugon Lake Inn, 1700 County Road 424, Gaastra, MI 49927. Motel has 24 first floor guest-rooms, color TV/VCR, free continental breakfast, AC, and game room. Located 8 miles SE of Iron River by Chicaugon Lake for swimming, boating, & fishing. Next door to George Young Golf and Recreation Complex and only 8 miles from Brule Mountain. On the snowmobile trail, ride from your door. Pets welcome.

Lake View Lodge on Stanley Lake near Iron River MI and Brule Mountain. Four-bedroom vacation home with three full bathrooms. Sleeps up to 12 guests. Complete kitchen with dishwasher. Electric fireplace in living room and family room. Satellite TV. Outstanding view of the lake from every room. Easy access to snowmobile trails. Pets welcome with prior approval. 786 Baumgartner Road, Iron River, MI. Phone 906-265-2835.

The Listening Inn Bed & Breakfast, 339 Clark Road, Crystal Falls, MI 49920. Phone: 906-822-7738. Comfortable country-style rooms with log beds, private baths, whirlpool tubs, and a gas fireplace in each room. Some rooms have a private balcony overlooking the woods. Home style country breakfast gets your day off to a great start. Two suites with kitchenettes that are ideal for families. One handicap accessible room. Wonderful outdoor recreational opportunities . . . hiking, biking, fishing, kayaking, hunting, snowshoeing, birding, and nature watching. Canoe rentals and livery for the Brule and Paint Rivers. 7k of cross-country ski trails with ski rental available. Located 9 miles north of Crystal Falls on Highway US-141 in the heart of the Northwoods.

Sunset Roost Cottage, 593 Sunset Lake Road, Iron River, MI 49935. This two bedroom cottage is located on Sunset Lake, 4 miles northeast of Iron River, MI. The living area is open concept with cable TV, telephone, and a fully equipped kitchen. Sleeps up to 5. Charcoal grill and picnic table. Sunset Lake is a large lake and great for fishing and water sports. Bring your boat and have some summer fun. Seasonal May through October. Weekly rental. Phone 906-265-4847 or 231-448-2407. Winter, December to April: Phone: 305-872-4724 for reservations.

Watersmeet Trout Hatchery, Watersmeet, MI. 906-358-4331 Fishing for everyone. Catch all the trout you can eat. Tackle and poles provided free of charge. Pay by the inch for what you catch. Your fish are cleaned and packed on ice without charge. See thousands of trout jumping out of the water. Stop by and visit. You do not have to fish to have fun. No admission charge. Handicap accessible. Fun for kids of all ages. 30 miles west of Iron River and 5 miles east of Watersmeet on old Highway US-2.

Businesses
Copper Range Abstract & Title Agency, Inc., 707 Shelden Avenue, Houghton, MI 4993. Phone 906-482-7903. For over 30 years our family-owned agency has been providing customers with title insurance, abstracts and searches, closing services, construction loan disbursing and other escrow services. Established in 1976, Copper Range Abstract & Title Agency, Inc. is one of the oldest and most respected title agencies in Michigan. If you are buying, selling, or considering a real estate transaction, contact us for information to safeguard your investment in the Iron River and Crystal Falls area of the Upper Peninsula.

The Markell Company: Roofing: Commercial & Residential; Custom Sheet Metal Fabrication; Commercial Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning; Commercial Kitchen Hoods; Dust and Fume Exhaust Systems; and Brick Restoration & Waterproofing for the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Northern Wisconsin at The Markell Company, 1227 S. Milwaukee Avenue, Iron Mountain, MI. Phone (906) 774-0240 or Toll Free: 1-888-799-0240.

Hospital: Iron County General Hospital, 1400 West Ice Lake Road, Iron River, MI 49935. 906-265-6121

Dickinson County and Surrounding Area. Acreage, hunting land, camps, waterfront property, homes in the country, or wooded building sites for country living. Several large parcels available as well as lake and riverfront property. New: River Pointe Condominiums overlooking the Menominee River in Kingsford, MI. This gated community offers 48 homes nestled on 8.5 acres of landscaped property. Several floor plans available with customization options. Boardwalk and docks along the riverfront. Contact Sales Associate Al Dumais at 906-282-6166 or e-mail him at adumais@wildriversrealty.com for additional information.

Canoe & Kayak Rentals & Livery for the Brule and Paint Rivers in the Central Upper Peninsula, just 9 miles north of Crystal Falls at The Listening Inn Bed & Breakfast,, 339 Clark Road, Crystal Falls, MI 49920. Phone: 906-822-7738. Enjoy a delightful paddle, try your luck fishing, and enjoy watching the wildlife along the river bank. A sack lunch is available for your adventure.

Cross Country Skiing at The Listening Inn Bed & Breakfast, located 9 miles north of Crystal Falls on Highway US-141 in the heart of the Northwoods. 7k of groomed tracked cross-country ski trails for the classical skier from novice to intermediate. Ski through the woods and rolling terrain on our large wooded acreage. Snowshoe trails. Ski and snowshoe rental available. 339 Clark Road, Crystal Falls, MI 49920. Trails are open to the public for a small charge. Sack lunches are available for a delightful day skiing.

Horserace Rapids on the Paint River 6 miles south of Crystal Falls A path wanders down from the high bluff past large rocks and around tall pine trees to the rushing rapids 80' below. Watch for the sign to Horserace Rapids and turn east. A gravel road leads 3 miles east to the parking area.

Restaurants

Bev's Supper Club, US-2 south of Crystal Falls at the Brule River Bridge. Phone: 906-875-3779. Food and beverages featuring steaks, ribs, seafood, pasta, Friday fish fry, and prime rib on Saturday, soup, and salad bar. Open at 4:30 pm. Closed Sunday.

Harbour House Heritage Center Museum 17 North 4th Street Crystal Falls, MI. 49920 Phone: 906-875-4341 or 906-875-6026. Located in a restored Queen Anne Colonial Revival home built in the 1890's for John and Ellen Harbour.

The first floor is decorated with period turn-of-the-century furnishings and there is a library room that contains 100 years of the Diamond Drill, a former local newspaper, and other records. The second floor has 6 exhibit rooms: Logging and Mining Room, Women's Interest Room, Veteran's Room, Children's Antique Toy Room, and Local Trophy and Sports Room. The Ojibwe Indian Room holds a large American Indian collection that is dedicated to the memory of Charlotte Bennet Eckerberg and is a tribute to the many generations of Ojibwa Indians who lived in this area. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Tuesday - Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 4 pm.

The Amasa Museum is located on Pine Street in Amasa, MI, 12 miles north of US-2 and just off US-141 on Pine Street. Formerly a Township Hall, the building was built in the late 1800's with wooded siding and hardwood floors. See displays of mining and logging industries that were important in the building of Amasa, a major hub for logging and rail transportation. Old depot still stands. Several other historic buildings on Pine Street. Open Monday &endash; Saturday, June to October. Phone: 906-822-7714.

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