Jamie’s guidebook for your stay in Marquette
Food
Our favorite Friday night fish fry (all locally caught whitefish, fried and baked options!), best nacho platter, pulled pork and burgers in town. Located conveniently a half block from your apartment. Great bar staff and beer menu. Local tip: if you like beer, be sure to order a shoop of your favorite.
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Stuckos Pub Grill
900 N 3rd StOur favorite Friday night fish fry (all locally caught whitefish, fried and baked options!), best nacho platter, pulled pork and burgers in town. Located conveniently a half block from your apartment. Great bar staff and beer menu. Local tip: if you like beer, be sure to order a shoop of your favorite.
Historic, family-owned soda fountain, handmade chocolates, best milkshakes in town. Delicious breakfast and lunch menus. Awesome service. Even President Obama made this his stop while visiting Marquette.
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Donckers
137 W Washington StHistoric, family-owned soda fountain, handmade chocolates, best milkshakes in town. Delicious breakfast and lunch menus. Awesome service. Even President Obama made this his stop while visiting Marquette.
German fare, excellent cocktails. Popular spot for Sunday brunch as well. Come early or call for reservations on weekends, they fill up fast. If you like eating meat, this is the spot for you. Our favorite is the jagerschnitzel with an egg.
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Steinhaus
102 W Washington StGerman fare, excellent cocktails. Popular spot for Sunday brunch as well. Come early or call for reservations on weekends, they fill up fast. If you like eating meat, this is the spot for you. Our favorite is the jagerschnitzel with an egg.
Best Thai food in town. Hands down. Many vegetarian options. Order early and expect to wait a bit, but it’s worth it. Crab wontons, egg rolls and the hot and sour soup are a must. They do not accept credit, so bring cash.
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Rice Paddy
1720 Presque Isle AveBest Thai food in town. Hands down. Many vegetarian options. Order early and expect to wait a bit, but it’s worth it. Crab wontons, egg rolls and the hot and sour soup are a must. They do not accept credit, so bring cash.
Located in the historic movie theater. Have old movies playing on a large screen (very low volume, not distracting), excellent food.
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The Delft Bistro
139 W Washington StLocated in the historic movie theater. Have old movies playing on a large screen (very low volume, not distracting), excellent food.
Located in the historic Landmark Inn. Good food and service. Head upstairs to the top floor for a nightcap before sunset. Some of the best views of Lake Superior, lower harbor and downtown Marquette!
Northland Pub
230 N Front StLocated in the historic Landmark Inn. Good food and service. Head upstairs to the top floor for a nightcap before sunset. Some of the best views of Lake Superior, lower harbor and downtown Marquette!
Great family dining, Greek fare, some of our favorite pizzas in town. Located conveniently about a block from your apartment on 3rd street. The waffle fries are worth it.
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Vango's Pizza & Cocktail Lounge
927 N 3rd StGreat family dining, Greek fare, some of our favorite pizzas in town. Located conveniently about a block from your apartment on 3rd street. The waffle fries are worth it.
Great spot for pizza, sandwiches, burgers and a brew. Outdoor downtown patio.
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Portside Inn
239 W Washington StGreat spot for pizza, sandwiches, burgers and a brew. Outdoor downtown patio.
Great for appetizers or a light meal...and of course...wine.
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Zephyr Winebar + Café
215 S Front StGreat for appetizers or a light meal...and of course...wine.
Our local steakhouse, for an upscale Marquette dining experience. It’s worth the money if you have it to spend. There is an outdoor patio and views overlooking Lake Superior.
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Elizabeth's Chop House
113 S Front StOur local steakhouse, for an upscale Marquette dining experience. It’s worth the money if you have it to spend. There is an outdoor patio and views overlooking Lake Superior.
Authentic Cajun food. Frequent live Cajun and blues bands. Located in an old historic bowling alley.
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Lagniappe Cajun Creole Eatery
145 Jackson Cut AlyAuthentic Cajun food. Frequent live Cajun and blues bands. Located in an old historic bowling alley.
Good food and views overlooking Lake Superior and lower harbor. Outdoor patio.
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Iron Bay Restaurant & Drinkery
105 E Washington StGood food and views overlooking Lake Superior and lower harbor. Outdoor patio.
Breweries
Often has live music and jams, indoor/outdoor seating year-round. Back patio with outdoor bar, fire-pit. Local food truck often in parking lot. Our favorite local brews. Early in the day/late afternoons it is family friendly.
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Blackrocks Brewery
424 N 3rd StOften has live music and jams, indoor/outdoor seating year-round. Back patio with outdoor bar, fire-pit. Local food truck often in parking lot. Our favorite local brews. Early in the day/late afternoons it is family friendly.
Can bring in your own food, frequent local food trucks parked out front. Family friendly. Main venue in town for live music. Comfy couches upstairs, games and popcorn machine downstairs.
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Ore Dock Brewing Company
114 W Spring StCan bring in your own food, frequent local food trucks parked out front. Family friendly. Main venue in town for live music. Comfy couches upstairs, games and popcorn machine downstairs.
Check hours (open Saturdays noon-8 pm). Located in old Northwoods Supper Club (in business 1934-2007). New owners completely renovated building and opened in winter 2018.
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Barrel + Beam
260 Northwoods RdCheck hours (open Saturdays noon-8 pm). Located in old Northwoods Supper Club (in business 1934-2007). New owners completely renovated building and opened in winter 2018.
Historic location. Beautiful stained glass, historic bar, views of Lake Superior and Lower Harbor. Also a delicious restaurant service local Thill's whitefish.
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The Vierling Restaurant & Marquette Harbor Brewery
119 S Front StHistoric location. Beautiful stained glass, historic bar, views of Lake Superior and Lower Harbor. Also a delicious restaurant service local Thill's whitefish.
Located 20 minutes from Marquette. Accessible via the Iron Ore Heritage Bike Path, if you're motivated to ride your bike there and back! It is slightly downhill the whole way back to Marquette. If you do make the trip to Ishpeming for a beer, be sure to stop in at the Congress for a pizza.
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Cognition Brewing Company
113 E Canda StLocated 20 minutes from Marquette. Accessible via the Iron Ore Heritage Bike Path, if you're motivated to ride your bike there and back! It is slightly downhill the whole way back to Marquette. If you do make the trip to Ishpeming for a beer, be sure to stop in at the Congress for a pizza.
Other favorite spots to buy food and drinks
Our locally owned corner party store around the corner of our house on Third street. Perfect spot to get a full selection of locally brewed beers, variety of quality wine and spirits as well as specialty cheeses, sausage, chocolates, snacks, even basic foods such as eggs, milk, bread and cheese.
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White's Party Store
1001 N 3rd StOur locally owned corner party store around the corner of our house on Third street. Perfect spot to get a full selection of locally brewed beers, variety of quality wine and spirits as well as specialty cheeses, sausage, chocolates, snacks, even basic foods such as eggs, milk, bread and cheese.
Locally owned wine shop. Great selection and very knowledgeable staff!
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Everyday Wines
129 W Baraga AveLocally owned wine shop. Great selection and very knowledgeable staff!
Great spot for local and organic foods. They also have a hot bar and lunch counter for a quick and easy meal.
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Marquette Food Co-op
502 W Washington StGreat spot for local and organic foods. They also have a hot bar and lunch counter for a quick and easy meal.
Every Saturday 8 am- 2 pm in the summer. Check the local website for additional weekday and winter hours. A large variety of local crafts, arts, food, drink and music. It is just as much a social scene as it is a place to buy all things locally made and grown.
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Downtown Marquette Farmers Market
112 S 3rd StEvery Saturday 8 am- 2 pm in the summer. Check the local website for additional weekday and winter hours. A large variety of local crafts, arts, food, drink and music. It is just as much a social scene as it is a place to buy all things locally made and grown.
Best cakes in town, made by Joe's Cakes. Joe is a wonderful human being, meet him if you can! They also make delicious breads, doughnuts and bagels.
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Huron Mountain Bakery
1301 S Front StBest cakes in town, made by Joe's Cakes. Joe is a wonderful human being, meet him if you can! They also make delicious breads, doughnuts and bagels.
Delicious breads, scones, cookies. Conveniently located next to the Children's Museum, Dead River Coffee and Everyday Wines!
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Marquette Baking Co
117 W Baraga AveDelicious breads, scones, cookies. Conveniently located next to the Children's Museum, Dead River Coffee and Everyday Wines!
Our local fishery. Local whitefish caught daily. A must to experience the full Marquette, waterfront local vibe. Stop in for a filet to cook up back at the apartment, or if you'd rather not cook they have a great selection of sausage and cured fish to choose from as well.
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Thill's Fish House
250 E Main StOur local fishery. Local whitefish caught daily. A must to experience the full Marquette, waterfront local vibe. Stop in for a filet to cook up back at the apartment, or if you'd rather not cook they have a great selection of sausage and cured fish to choose from as well.
Perfect for ordering ahead and having an authentic yooper dinner picnic on the Lake. Remember...they are pronounced PAH-stee...not PAY-stee. Don't be the one to make that mistake. :) They are consistently voted the best pasties in town.
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Lawry's Pasty Shop
2164 US-41Perfect for ordering ahead and having an authentic yooper dinner picnic on the Lake. Remember...they are pronounced PAH-stee...not PAY-stee. Don't be the one to make that mistake. :) They are consistently voted the best pasties in town.
Organic fresh smoothies, run by the owners of Be Well (next door…I recommend perusing their offerings making an appointment to treat yourself there as well!).
BeWell Marquette
601 N 3rd StOrganic fresh smoothies, run by the owners of Be Well (next door…I recommend perusing their offerings making an appointment to treat yourself there as well!).
Coffee Shops
Local coffee roaster of "Crappie Coffee." Great place to chat, read, work online, play board games. Comfy couches, fireplace, large tables if needed. Located in a restored historic Marquette home. They also sell local beer and spirits, scones and muffins, etc for a light snack. Definitely one of our favorite coffee shops in town!
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The Crib
401 N 3rd StLocal coffee roaster of "Crappie Coffee." Great place to chat, read, work online, play board games. Comfy couches, fireplace, large tables if needed. Located in a restored historic Marquette home. They also sell local beer and spirits, scones and muffins, etc for a light snack. Definitely one of our favorite coffee shops in town!
The owner, Theo, who you will likely see when visiting the shop, was the first coffee roaster in town. He is a coffee-roasting expert and can guide you in your coffee selection. Small shop, there are a few small tables and counter, no internet. Favorite spot for local regulars to gather for a game of cards. A great spot to pick up a bag to grind and brew at home!
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Dead River Coffee Shop
119 W Baraga AveThe owner, Theo, who you will likely see when visiting the shop, was the first coffee roaster in town. He is a coffee-roasting expert and can guide you in your coffee selection. Small shop, there are a few small tables and counter, no internet. Favorite spot for local regulars to gather for a game of cards. A great spot to pick up a bag to grind and brew at home!
Museums
Children and adults alike will love it here. If you are with kids, be sure to ask for their scavenger hunt at the front desk when you arrive.
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Marquette Regional History Center
145 W Spring StChildren and adults alike will love it here. If you are with kids, be sure to ask for their scavenger hunt at the front desk when you arrive.
Upper Peninsula Children's Museum
123 W Baraga AveThe kids will love it here.
Browse the museum or get a tour of the lighthouse
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Marquette Maritime Museum
300 Lake Shore BlvdBrowse the museum or get a tour of the lighthouse
The name says it all. Located in Ishpeming, about 20 minutes from Marquette. If you head here, check out our food and drink recommendations (Congress Pizza, Cognition Brewery, Huron Mountain Bakery also has a second shop here as well).
National Ski Hall of Fame
610 Palms AvenueThe name says it all. Located in Ishpeming, about 20 minutes from Marquette. If you head here, check out our food and drink recommendations (Congress Pizza, Cognition Brewery, Huron Mountain Bakery also has a second shop here as well).
Michigan Iron Industry Museum
73 Forge RdCliffs Shaft Mine Museum
501 W Euclid StLocal favorite spots
An absolute must to visit. Drive, bike, run or walk around the island. But be sure to stop at Sunset Point and get out to explore a bit. Walk out to the blackrocks area, walk on some of the oldest rocks in the world and watch people jump into the lake from the local favorite cliff jumping spot. The best local views of Lake Superior, the rugged shores and cliffs. Ice cream shop, bandshell concerts, playground and nature center here as well. No cars in winter, but you can still walk or snowshoe around the island.
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Parque Presque Isle
Peter White DriveAn absolute must to visit. Drive, bike, run or walk around the island. But be sure to stop at Sunset Point and get out to explore a bit. Walk out to the blackrocks area, walk on some of the oldest rocks in the world and watch people jump into the lake from the local favorite cliff jumping spot. The best local views of Lake Superior, the rugged shores and cliffs. Ice cream shop, bandshell concerts, playground and nature center here as well. No cars in winter, but you can still walk or snowshoe around the island.
Waterfront park located downtown Marquette. Lounge in the grass, picnic, play at the large wooden playground, take a sail with Cap'n Nico on the historic Coaster II. Ice cream shop and bathrooms open in the summer. Also the location for many summer events.
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Ellwood A Mattson Lower Harbor Park
200 N Lakeshore BlvdWaterfront park located downtown Marquette. Lounge in the grass, picnic, play at the large wooden playground, take a sail with Cap'n Nico on the historic Coaster II. Ice cream shop and bathrooms open in the summer. Also the location for many summer events.
Beautiful, historic and full of books. Also have public computers, printers, fax, etc if needed. Children's library is located downstairs and has awesome programming for kids. The Marquette Area Arts and Culture Center is also located in the basement of the library with ongoing exhibits on display and class offerings.
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Peter White Public Library
217 N Front StBeautiful, historic and full of books. Also have public computers, printers, fax, etc if needed. Children's library is located downstairs and has awesome programming for kids. The Marquette Area Arts and Culture Center is also located in the basement of the library with ongoing exhibits on display and class offerings.
HOTplate Pottery
130 W Washington StA fun spot to create, for adults and children alike!
Historic, family-owned, largest seller of Carhartt in the USA. Professional and knowledgeable staff.
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Getz's
218 S Front StHistoric, family-owned, largest seller of Carhartt in the USA. Professional and knowledgeable staff.
The best spot for local art and jewelry of all kind. There is something for everyone here and at all price ranges. Worth stopping in if you are looking for a local memento to bring home from the U.P! As a cooperative model, all money spent on your purchase goes directly to the artist themselves.
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Zero Degrees Artist Gallery
525 N 3rd StThe best spot for local art and jewelry of all kind. There is something for everyone here and at all price ranges. Worth stopping in if you are looking for a local memento to bring home from the U.P! As a cooperative model, all money spent on your purchase goes directly to the artist themselves.
A local favorite with spreading recognition outside the U.P. Her shop is located right across the street from the Marquette Food Co-Op. The Velodrome coffee shop next door, is awesome too.
Beth Millner Jewelry
521 W Washington StA local favorite with spreading recognition outside the U.P. Her shop is located right across the street from the Marquette Food Co-Op. The Velodrome coffee shop next door, is awesome too.
Favorite beaches
One of my favorite beaches. A short hike through the woods brings you out to a beach where, on quiet days, you may feel like you are the first person to ever venture there! Great for families, couples and solo folks alike. Explore the beach, or follow the North Country Trail for an awesome place to hike or run. The trail heading norhtwest from Wetmore will lead you to my other favorite beach spot, Little Presque. If you'd rather drive, continue down CR550 another minute or two past the Wetmore Landing parking area and you will see the parking area for Little Presque. Seriously...two of the best beach spots in the area!
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Wetmore Landing
One of my favorite beaches. A short hike through the woods brings you out to a beach where, on quiet days, you may feel like you are the first person to ever venture there! Great for families, couples and solo folks alike. Explore the beach, or follow the North Country Trail for an awesome place to hike or run. The trail heading norhtwest from Wetmore will lead you to my other favorite beach spot, Little Presque. If you'd rather drive, continue down CR550 another minute or two past the Wetmore Landing parking area and you will see the parking area for Little Presque. Seriously...two of the best beach spots in the area!
Beach near lighthouse, lifeguards on duty. Bathrooms and playground.
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McCarty's Cove
Beach near lighthouse, lifeguards on duty. Bathrooms and playground.
Beach in north Marquette, with lifeguards, nice picnic area, bathroom and outdoor shower facilities.
Clark Lambros Beach Park
North Lakeshore BoulevardBeach in north Marquette, with lifeguards, nice picnic area, bathroom and outdoor shower facilities.