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The Empire mine annually produces 8 million tons of iron ore pellets. These pellets travel by rail to Marquette and Escanaba where they are shipped by Great Lakes ore carriers to steel mills in the United States and Canada. The Empire mine has produced more iron ore pellets than any other iron mine in the history of Michigan and is among the leaders in North America. While you are here, take a tour of the Tilden Mine, the nation's only tour of a modern operating iron mine. Phone 1-888-578-6489 for information. Tours June through August, Reservations recommended Best Western Country Inn, 60 guest rooms, Indoor pool & Jacuzzi, coffee makers, wireless internet. Fittness Center, Meeting and Banquet Facilities. Adjacent to the Country Kitchen Restaurant. Snowmobile, Mountain Biking, and near Cross-Coountry Ski Trails . 850 U. S. Highway 41W, Ishpeming, MI 49849. Phone: 906-485-6345. Cabin UP, 117 Parkwood Lane, Negaunee Township, MI. Phone: 708/445-0535. Located between Ishpeming and Marquette, MI and about 3.5 miles north of US-41 & M-28. 2 bedroom rental vacation cottage with loft overlooking a private island in McClure Basin, part of the Dead River Water System. Fully equipped kitchen. Living room and dining area have panoramic views of the lake. Deck, sauna, fire pit. Lower level family room with gas -log stove. Sleeps 8. Easy trail access. Country Village RV Park, 105 campsites and 4 cabins. Full service with pull-through sites. Heated outdoor swimming pool. 1200 Country Lake, Ishpeming, MI. Phone 906-486-0300 Country Village Vacation Homes with two bedrooms, full kitchens, and gas fireplaces. Snowmobile, Mountain Biking, and near Cross-Coountry Ski Trails . 1000 River Parkway, Ishpeming, MI. Phone: 906-485-2378 or 1-866-875-4312 Jasper Ridge Inn, 26 comfortable guest rooms and suites 2 blocks south of the Country Village Resort. Outdoor heated pool, cable TV, continental breakfast. 1000 River Parkway, Ishpeming, MI. Phone: 866-875-4312.
Lodging in Marquette, MI, east of Ishpeming on the shores of Lake Superior
Cadeau Creations in L’Anse offers catering and event planning for every occasion in the Baraga, Houghton, Ontonagon, Keweenaw, and Marquette Communities. Cadeau Creations will cater events from a large reception or party to a cozy dinner for two at a vacation cottage. Catering includes appetizers, holiday parties, business meetings, snowmobile or hunting group gatherings, showers, and boat parties. The Chef has over 20 years experience and uses the freshest ingredients available. Gourmet food and gift baskets. Phone Chimene at 906-201-2016 to plan your event. Country Restaurant, Located next door to the Best Western Country Inn. Family dining in a cozy atmosphere. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. 850 U. S. Highway 41, Ishpeming, MI. Phone: 906-486-1074 Jasper Ridge Brewery and Restaurant. Fresh brewed award-winning beer. Wide variety of appetizers, soups, sandwiches, pizza, and dinner items. Serving lunch and dinner with a children's menu and daily specials. Dine in or take-out. 1075 Country Lake, Ishpeming, MI. Phone: 906-485-6017 Bell Memorial Hospital,101 South 4th Street, Ishpeming, Michigan 49849. Phone: 906-486-4431 Country Village Resort, 850 US 41 West, Ishpeming with over 35 shops, Country Kitchen, Best Western Motel, Jasper Ridge Inn, Movie Theater, Book Store, Gift Shops, Flower Shop, Bath and Beauty Shop, Bowling Alley, Jasper Ridge Brewery & Restaurant, and a full service campground. Snowmobile from the resort. Mountain Biking trails. Horseback Riding at Heritage Hills Enjoy a peaceful trail ride on a gentle horse through a variety of terrain: open fields, forests, and hills, that was once the old Wawonowin Golf Course! Located in the wilderness area between Ishpeming and Negaunee, just 15 miles west of Marquette. Open year round, weather permitting, for guided trail rides and hand-held horse or pony rides. Walk-ins welcome during the summer months, reservations only during fall, winter and spring. Sleigh rides on various weekends; please call ahead for space and weather conditions! Riders must be 7 years old to ride alone. Maximum of 250 pounds. Call 906-361-8768 for reservations. Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library, 317 North Main Street, Ishpeming, Michigan 49849. Phone: (906)486-4381 Ishpeming Rock and Mineral Club located at the Historic Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum, 501 W. Euclid St. Ishpeming, MI 49849. The club is 50 years old! Call for information and meeting times. 906-475-6555 or 906-225-0408. Annual Upper Peninsula Summer Gem and Mineral Show at the Elks Lodge and the Ishpeming Renaissance Fair at Lake Bancroff Park, across from the Cliffs Shaft. Fun for the whole family. Call for information Marquette PowerSports is a full service dealer offering sales, certified service, parts, and rental machines in the central Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Sales of boats, pontoons, motors, ATV's, UTV's, snowmobiles, and motorcycles. Large rental fleet of boats, ATV's, and snowmobiles. Delivery available. Open Tuesday through Saturday. Marquette Powersports, 4250 U.S. 41 West Marquette MI 49855 Phone: 906-228-4040 National Ski Hall of Fame, US 41, Ishpeming, MI. Phone: 906-485-6323 North
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Al Quaal Recreation Area (map) for year round family fun. Al Quaal features hiking, mountain biking, trail running, and cross country ski trails as well as a picnic area, playground, tennis courts, and fishing in Teal Lake. There are 20K of groomed cross country ski trails ranging in difficulty from beginner to advanced skiers. Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum, Tour the historical grounds where iron miners walked for approximately 100 years, see mining artifacts, photographs, and equipment (9 buildings on grounds). View historical and unique obelisk head frames and the only Koeppe Hoist System in USA. Gift Shop and tunnel tours. See beautiful mineral displays of 50 Year Old Ishpeming Rock and Mineral Club, Ishpeming Historical Society displays, and the Ishpeming Genealogical Society. Open May 27 thru Fall, Tuesday - Saturday 12-5 pm. Nominal fee. Call 906-485-1882. 501 W. Euclid St. Ishpeming, MI. 2 blocks south of US-41 on Lakeshore Drive. Volunteers welcome. Cross Country Ski Trails for Marquette County. Guided Fishing Trips on Upper Peninsula Lakes and Streams, Unguided Trips, and Equipment Rentals with Uncle Ducky Outfitters, Marquette, MI. Phone: 877-228-5447. Guided fly fishing trips and remote wilderness fishing trips. Need equipment? Rental canoes, kayaks, outboard motors, car top carriers, and 14' & 20" fishing boats. We also rent fishing gear including rods, reels, tackle, tents, and waders. Charter fishing in Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. Kayak Rentals at Marquette at Uncle Ducky Outfitters Phone: 877-228-5447 and Van Riper State Park (Lake Michigamme) and Craig Lake State Park. Phone: 906-228-5447. (canoe & kayak rentals) Guided Fly Fishing Trips in the Upper Peninsula at Uncle Ducky Fly Fishing, 434 Prospect Street, Marquette, Michigan, 49855. The Upper Peninsula is filled with secluded lakes and streams filled with the elusive trout or salmon. We offer guided fly fishing trips for experienced anglers as well as those who want to learn the fine art of fly fishing. All equipment is provided and we have experienced guides to take you to that secluded stream. Float or wade in the crisp waters, drop that fly by the old log, and the excitement begins. Fish the Fox River, a Michigan Blue Ribbon Trout Stream made famous by Ernest Hemingway. Fishing trips for trout, steelhead, salmon, smallmouth bass, northern pike, and bluegill. Call Uncle Ducky at 906-288-5447 or toll free: 877-288-5447. Horseback Riding at Heritage Hills, located in the wilderness area between Ishpeming and Negaunee, just 15 miles west of Marquette. Open daily from Memorial Day through the fall season for guided trail rides with hand held horse or pony rides available. Riders must be 7 years or older to ride alone with a maximum of 250 pounds. Enjoy a trail ride through the beautiful countryside with our experienced trail guides. Call 906-361-8768 for reservations. Pine Mountain Music Festival, Opera, Symphony, and Chamber Music. Performances in Marquette. Tickets and Information: 1-877-PINE-999 Superior Odyssey Sailing Cruise on Lake Superior, Marquette, MI. Superior Odyssey offers a variety of sailing adventures from a 2 hour local sail around Marquette to a two-day trip to the Pictured Rocks or the Huron Islands. Sail on the Historic 6 passenger Schooner Coaster II on majestic Lake Superior. The 58' Coaster II has sailed the oceans and offers a safe sail with a competent crew. Custom trips available for special events. Located at the Lower Harbor in Marquette. Phone: 906-361-3668 or E-mail: coaster2@superiorodyssey.com Superior Odyssey Ship's Store features mugs, T-Shirts, Hoodies, Knot Work, and Bear Pond Woodscraft created by Captain Niko Economides. Custom Woodwork includes Hand Carved Dove Tail Chests, Wall Cabinets, Sculptures, Furniture, plus much more. Stop by the Coaster II docked the Lower Harbor in Marquette, Michigan or Phone 906-361-3668 Real
Estate Powersports of Marquette is a full service dealer offering sales, certified service, parts, and rental machines in the central Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Sales of boats, pontoons, motors, ATV's, UTV's, snowmobiles, and motorcycles. Large rental fleet of boats, ATV's, and snowmobiles. Delivery available. Open Tuesday through Saturday. Marquette Powersports, 4250 U.S. 41 West Marquette MI 49855 Phone: 906-228-4040
Boat Rentals for the Central Upper Peninsula. Uncle Ducky offers 20' Pontoon Boats, 14' Fishing Boats, Canoes, and Kayaks to use on inland lakes, Lake Superior, or Little Bay de Noc. You pick up the boat and trailer or we deliver to area lakes including Lake Independence, Lake Michigamme, Big & Little Shag Lake, AuTrain Lake, Fence Lake, Indian Lake, and the Greenwood Reservoir. Canoe & Kayak trips include the Escanaba River, Michigamme River, the AuTrain River, and Craig Lake in Craig Lake State Park. Boats are set up for fishing, but perfect for boating and enjoying the lakes. 1/2 day up to 1 week rentals. Outdoor gear and fishing tackle available. Phone toll free: 877-228-5447. Charter Fishing Trips with Uncle Ducky Charters, 434 Prospect St., Marquette, MI 49855. 906-228-5447. Charters for Sportfishing and Sightseeing on Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. Fishing Vacation Packages. Guided inland lakes and river fishing. Captain Bill Duckwall offers a choice of one day or multi-day trips. Custom Tours Available. Uncle Ducky Outfitters has equipment rentals for boats, motors, canoes and fishing tackle. Fish Lake Superior and Lake Michigan for Lake Trout, King and Coho Salmon, Steelhead, etc. Trips from May 15th thru the end of October. Reservations are recommended. Guided Sea Kayak Trips and Canoe & Kayak Trips on Inland Lakes & Streams in the Central Upper Peninsula at Uncle Ducky Paddling Adventures. Phone Toll Free: 1-877-228-5447. Guided Lake Superior Sea Kayaking trips include the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, the Hiawatha Water Trail from Big Bay to Munising, the Huron Islands, Presque Isle & Partridge Island, and the shoreline around Marquette, Munising and Grand Island. We also offer guided kayak and canoe trips on inland rivers and lakes for fishing or just paddling and enjoying the beauty of the Northwoods. Some of the rivers trips include the Sturgeon, Whitefish, Escanaba, Michigamme, Two Hearted, Fox, and the AuTrain Rivers. Try a wilderness adventure at Craig Lake State Park, the Sylvania Wilderness, or the Big Island Wilderness. We offer half day, day trips, or multiple day trips. Map of Marquette County and the Ishpeming Area
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