Paradise Shores Cabins

Formerly Harmon's Birchwood Resort
8442 N. Whitefish Point Road, Paradise, MI 49768
Phone: 906-492-3320

 Some but not all of our Area Attractions.
Paradise does have a lot to offer.
We are in the bulls-eye of numerous Upper Peninsula Attractions

Enjoy visiting some of these attractions while you are staying at Paradise Shores Cabins.

Tahquamenon Falls State Park Paradise is home to the famed Tahquamenon Falls State Park and the Tahquamenon Upper and Lower Falls. The 40,000 acres stretches over 13 miles and it's Michigan's second largest State Park. To further impress you, you should know that the Upper Falls are actually the 2nd highest falls east of the Mississippi River. With a drop of almost 50' and a width of 200', the Upper Falls are a sight to see. A maximum flow of 50,000 gallons of water per second has been recorded. The Lower Falls remain an attraction in themselves with 5 smaller falls. Tahquamenon Falls State Park is open year round for outdoor recreation.

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The Mackinac Bridge The Mackinac Bridge connects the Lower Peninsula and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and has a total length of approximately 5 miles including the approaches. Watch freighters pass underneath or enjoy the awesome sight at night when it is glowing with hundreds of lights.
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	Mackinac Island It's all that you read about. Buy their tasty fudge and enjoy a great ice cream cone on a hot day. Rent a bike to explore, take a carriage ride, or do some serious shopping. The island has it all. A world-class attraction. 65 miles from Paradise.
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Whitefish Point The nationally acclaimed Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, the only museum dedicated to the many shipwrecks of the Great Lakes and the Whitefish Point Light Station. A must see! Draws in excess of 60,000 people a year. Just 10 miles north of Paradise Fhores Cabins t on Whitefish Point Road. The museum is open to the public 7 days a week from May 1st through October 31st. The Shipwreck Society puts on a "Fish Boil" the Saturday before Labor Day, held outside on the grounds in open-air tents. You are entertained by musicians playing maritime ballads. Great fish and a great season ending festival.

Whitefish Point Lighthouse is still guiding ships around Whitefish Point and into Whitefish Bay and the Soo Locks. Site of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. The general area of Whitefish Point is known as the graveyard of Lake Superior, more vessels have been lost here than on any other part of the lake. Lighthouse Museum is open for tours. Just 10 miles north of the Resort.

The land at Whitefish Point is considered a major attraction. The wide expanse of sand beach with sun bleached driftwood and beach rocks compliment the beautiful Lake Superior South Shoreline. While you may have witnessed an eye opening sunrise at the resort, here is where you come to finalize your day and appreciate all you've experienced. You have a front row seat and an unobstructed view as the sun slowly settles in the western sky. It's a magic time for this color show. There always seems to be a lot of handholding and togetherness as the sun drops into the blue water and night descends. It's always amazing how quiet it gets. The grounds of the Lighthouse are open to the public free of charge.

Sault Ste, Marie, MI. Home of the nationally known Soo Locks. Take a boat tour through the locks or visit the Valley Camp Freighter Museum. Maybe one of the 1000' freighters is locking through or an interesting vessel from a foreign country. 65 miles from Paradise

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	Crisp Point Lighthouse. Remote and Beautiful on the deserted shores of Lake Superior. The Crisp Point Light Station originally was one of four Life Saving Stations located between Whitefish Point and Deer Park. About 40 miles into the forest wilderness from Paradise.
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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Pictured Rocks Boat Tour and the Glass Bottom Boat Shipwreck Tour of shipwrecks in Munising Bay are two major attractions in Munising. Take a waterfall tour or enjoy a hike in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. 100 miles from Paradise Shores.

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Point Iroquois Lighthouse and Museum. This light formerly guided ships through one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world-the entrance to the St. Mary's River and the Soo Locks. Now open to the public as a museum and you can climb the Lighthouse tower. Watch for freighters passing in front of the Light Station.

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Oswalds's Bear Ranch Most popular attraction. Wild bears roaming freely within a safe well-maintained natural habitat. 40 miles

If you are interested in bird watching, go up to Whitefish Point to the Whitefish Point Bird Observatory and join in on their morning bird walks, or come in early spring or fall for the huge raptor migration to and from Canada.

Wild Blueberry Festival in Paradise is held the third weekend in August. Arts & Crafts, Unique Entertainment, Local Blueberry Food Specialties, and the Blueberry Jamboree.

For those interested in the game of chance . . we offer 3 casino's within 70 miles, one with world class entertainment.  If golf is your game . . not to worry . . we can offer you 3 challenging courses nearby to test your skill.  

Relax and enjoy your time in Paradise. Sit or hike along the shore, watch the freighters heading to and from the Soo Locks, read a good book, take a walk in the woods, pick berries, watch the stunning sunrise or moonlight on Whitefish Bay.

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