Bed and Breakfasts and Historic Inns:

• Chamberlins Ole Forest Inn, P.O. Box 307, Curtis, MI 49820, 800-292-0440 or 906-586-6000. Overlooking Big Manistique Lake, a mile north of Curtis Michigan in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. Full of history, updated in the '90s in its decor, secluded, casual fine dining, 11 well-appointed guest rooms. On the Trails.

Motels and Hotels:

• Comfort Inn Jct M-28 and M-123 Newberry, MI 49853. Direct dial phones with data ports. Internet Access. Cable TV, Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast, and Private Whirlpool Suites, Handicap accessible rooms. U.P.'s largest indoor hot tub and sauna. Large lot for trailer and truck parking. 1-888-300-SNOW) or (906-293-3218) Snowmobile Rentals
• Evening Star Motel, 965 S. Newberry Ave, (Highway M-123),Newberry MI 49868. Phone: 906-293-8342 or 800-832-5216. Clean, comfortable reasonably priced rooms and apartment suites. King, queen or double sized beds, two bedroom rooms. Continental breakfast in lobby. Cable TV with HBO and Cinemax, AC, and am/fm alarm radios. Some rooms with coffee makers, microwaves, and refrigerators. Handicap accessible rooms. Snowmobile from your door. Pets accepted. The Evening Star Motel has merged with the Park-a-Way Motel, located next door offering use of the large indoor heated pool.
• Manor Motel, 7847 State Highway M-123, (Newberry Avenue), Newberry MI 49868. 906-293-5000 or 906-293-2972. Very modern, up to date motel with cable TV and free coffee. Single and double rooms. Some rooms with 3 beds for a family or group. 2 bedroom suites. Rooms are soundproofed. Small pets permitted. Near restaurants, shopping and gasoline.
• Park-A-Way Motel, 7511 State Highway M-123, (South Newberry Avenue), Newberry MI 49868, Phone: 906-293-8342 or 800-832-5216. Large Indoor Heated Pool. 26 clean comfortable rooms with queen sized beds, some with kitchenettes. Cable TV with HBO. Continental Breakfast. Near gas, restaurants, and shopping. Open year round. Snowmobile from the door.
• Rainbow Lodge at the Mouth of the Two Hearted River. 32752 County Road 423, Newberry, MI 49868. (906) 658-3357. Located at the mouth of the Big Two Hearted River overlooking Lake Superior. Store. Gas. 6 unit motel with kitchenettes and 5 housekeeping cabins. Rustic campground.. 32 miles from Newberry,12 miles of dirt road. This is wilderness country. Open Year round and located on snowmobile, ATV, and cross country ski trails.

Cabins, Cottages, Resorts, and Lodges:

• Caboose Style Home, Spectacular views of Lake Superior from this very unique, brand new cottage on Lake Superior. Based on the design of a Classic Train Caboose, it has all the luxuries of home including a 2 person jacuzzi. Located 1/2 hour north of Newberry on County Rd. 407 (H-37) in Deer Park on a paved and plowed road. Open year round. Phone: 989-426-0680.
• Curtis Lodge, 1150 County Road 135, 3 miles north of Curtis, MI. Phone 906-586-3099 or 262-424-1793. Side-by-side duplex units with attached heated garage for guests to use. Located across from the DNR boat landing on Big Manistique Lake and 300 yards from the public swimming beach. Unit #1 has a large living area, kitchenette, one bedroom, and a pull-out sofa. Sleeps up to 4 guests. Unit #2 has a large living area with a complete kitchen, 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms. Sleeps up to 9 guests. Both units have a gas fireplace and Satellite TV. Easy access to snowmobile trails from the door.
• Ellis Lodges, Highway M-123, Trout Lake, Michigan 49793. Phone (906) 586-3326. Just 30 miles from the bridge. Three luxurious lodges for families or groups from 4 to 20. In the Hiawatha National Forest, near Trout Lake for all water sports. On the Snowmobile trails. Weekend or weekly rentals. Outstanding amenities. Combined lodges will sleep a total of 48. Located 27 miles southeast of Newberry.
• Halfway Lake Resort, 16878 County Rd 505, Newberry, MI 49868. (906) 658-3579. Halfway between Newberry and Lake Superior. New housekeeping cabins in a 400 acre hardwood forest on a private lake. Some with fireplaces. Canoe and snowmobile rental nearby.
• Hulbert Lake Lodge, P.O. Box 67, Hulbert, MI 49748. 906-876-2324.Our five log cabins overlook Hulbert Lake and sleep from 2 to 6 guests. Cabins have microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffee makers, Breakfast is served in the Lodge. A convenient headquarters for visiting many attractions and enjoying outstanding outdoor recreation. Fantastic fishing, snowmobiling, ice-fishing and cross-country skiing.
• Interlaken Lodge, 24517 County Road 98, (Helmer) McMillan, MI. 49853. 906-586-3545. Modern Housekeeping Cabins on Big Manistique Lake. Fishing Contests, private island with pavilion for picnics and camping, hot tubs, laundry room, all types of boat and snowmobile rentals. Handicap accessible cabins available. On the snowmobile trails. Ice shanties and snowshoes. Open Year Round
• Sno Shu Inn, South Hulbert Road, P.O. Box 67. Hulbert, MI 49748.906-876-2324, fax: 906-876-2500. Cozy housekeeping cabins for groups from 2 to 20. Snowmobile Rental. Hiking and snowmobile trails on the National Forest land across the road. Guests may use the lake, fishing boats and other facilities at the owners' Hulbert Lake Lodge, 2 miles away.

Bakery:

• North Star Brick Oven Bakery, Fine Hearth Breads, Rt 1, Box 78, Newberry MI 49868. Phone (906) 658-3537. North Star Artisan breads contain only the finest ingredients and each loaf is naturally leavened, using all natural starter. North Star breads are mixed and kneaded manually, hand shaped and baked directly on the hearth of the uniquely designed wood-fired brick oven. No two loaves are ever alike. Stop by and pick up a loaf or two to take to your cabin or camp.

Gift Shops:

• Camp 33 Gift Shop at the Tahquamenon Falls, 906-492-3341. Camp 33 is one of the finest gift shops in the Eastern Upper Peninsula. Northern items, clothing, Minnetonka Moccasins and much more, located by the Upper Falls parking lot.

Golfing:

• Blue Heron Golf Course, Germfask, MI. 9 hole course open from May 1st through mid-October, sunup to sundown. Closed on Sunday. Course has 2,200 yards with a par of 32. Club rentals. Hand and power cart rentals. Located southwest of Newberry by the west side of Big Manistique Lake. 109 Lustila Road, Germfask, MI 49836. Phone: 906-586-3359

Places to visit:

• Tahquamenon Logging Museum, 1 mile north of Newberry on Highway M-123. Michigan State Historic Site. Buildings, artifacts, and special events depicting the early lumbering days in Michigan

Services:

• Party Planners: Thinking of a wedding at Tahquamenon Falls , a Lighthouse, on the Lake Superior Beach, or in Paradise? Deb will assist you with the arrangements. She will help you find a great location, arrange catering, flowers, or any help you might need to have a memorable event, reunion, or gathering. Call Deb at 906-492-3362 and she will work with you to set up your event.

Snowmobile Rentals

• U.P. Rental in Newberry. Arctic Cat Snowmobile Rentals located on Highway M-28 near the intersection of M-28 and M-123. Phone: 906-293-5515. Motels within 500 feet. Snowmobile from the rental shop or from most area motels. Rental open from 8:30 am to 5 pm, Monday through Saturday and 8:30 am to noon on Sunday.
• Deer Park: Gallaghers: Phone: 906-658-3536. North of Newberry, close to Lake Superior. Rentals at Gallagher's on County Road 407. Arctic Cat Snowmobile Rentals. Full lake effect snow. Over 200" of deep white snow. Miles of local trails, perfectly groomed plus seasonal roads for a challenging ride. Ride anywhere in the Upper Peninsula from here. Rental Location open from 7 am to 9 pm daily.

Trips and Tours:

• Canoe and Sea Kayak Trips in the 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.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.
• Canoe Trips at the Mouth of the Two Hearted River at Rainbow Lodge. 22752 County Road 423, Newberry, MI 49868. (906) 658-3357. Located at the mouth of the Big Two Hearted River overlooking Lake Superior. Trips from 1-2 hours, 4-6 hours, 2-3 days. Spotting Service. Store. Gas & Oil. Ice. Tackle. Bait. L.P. Gas Fill. Camping Supplies. Beer, Wine, & Liquor Takeout. 6 unit motel with kitchenettes and 5 housekeeping cabins. Rustic campground. Canoe livery for the Two Hearted River. 32 miles from Newberry, 35 miles from Paradise. 12 miles of dirt road. This is wilderness country. Open Year round and located on snowmobile, ATV, and cross country ski trails. Old Town Canoe Dealer. Kayak Rentals and Sales
• Horseback riding at Wildridge Riding Stables near Paradise, MI. Guided trail rides on beautiful wooded trails throughout the year. All trail rides are led by one of our experienced trail guides. We have 6 beautiful horses gentle enough for the whole family to enjoy. Please call to schedule a guided trail ride for riders 7 years and older and less than 300 pounds. No double riding. Maximum of 6 riders for each tour. Fun for the entire family all year round, but winter riding depends on the weather. Phone: 906-492-3213.
• Tahquamenon General Store and Canoe Rentals, 39991 W. Highway 123, Paradise, MI 49768. Phone 906-492-3560. 1/2 mile east of the entrance to the Lower Tahquamenon Falls State Park. Canoe rentals for a trip down the Tahquamenon River from the Lower Falls to the river mouth at Whitefish Bay or a paddle on nearby inland lakes.
• The Toonerville Trolley, Soo Junction, MI. Phone 1-888-77TRAIN or the Depot at 906-876-2311. Take the train and boat tour to Tahquamenon Falls or the Wilderness Train Ride. Just 50 miles from the Mackinac Bridge. Ride 5 1/2 miles to the Tahquamenon River. The Riverboat takes you on a 21 mile narrated cruise along the river to the rapids 1/2 mile above the Upper Tahquamenon Falls.

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