This was seriously such a cool place, and being right off the main road was very cool! It was a…read moregreat place to stretch our legs and take our dog for a walk in the middle of our long drive. There was only one other car when we arrived, so we basically had the whole place to ourselves. That was great for our dog, but even if it were busy, the area is wide open with lots of space to roam around. The loop we walked was for both walking and driving, but luckily there were no cars on it while we were there, so it was really nice to have that space just to walk. There are multiple other areas to check out. You can stop by to have lunch and stretch your legs. It really is a must stop! There are a few porta-potties on site, a decent-sized parking lot, and a small gift shop too.

I really enjoy visiting Lakenenland and it is a must stop anytime I'm in the area…read more The last time we visited was in the summer and it is a wonderful experience to see it in the winter. And although. With some of the political messages on the sculptures, I must say that what this man does with metal and steel is very impressive! on the day that I visited, I was able to witness the dog sled race, and snowmobiles going by even though there has been some issues with the sled riders in the recent past by defacing some of the artwork. this place is truly a gem if you're ever in the area do yourself a favor and visit you won't be disappointed!

Every year on the 2nd week of August, the Marquette County Fair takes place at the fairgrounds…read morelocated south of Marquette, down County Hwy 553. It is our favorite fair to attend every year and I base my vacation on the date of the fair, as we always want to attend this one. Admission is something like $5 per adult, $2 for kids and kids under 2 free. Unwritten rule: Cute kids can get in for free. The elderly ticket vendor commented on his cuteness and let my 2 year old Stunt Baby get in for nothing. It is large as far as county fairs go. The first and largest of the barns is dedicated to arts, craft, and photographs, as well as baked goods, fruits, vegetables, and flowers. In the main barn, there are also a number of local businesses ranging from health clinics to car dealers. Deer and small game hunters can look at new hunting gear too. Over the years, we've bought scented candles, locally processed maple syrup, and wooden toys from craftsmen. Local politicians promote their re-election bids here too. The livestock exhibits consist of red barns arranged in sequential order so you can see them one after another as you move from barn to barn, from draft horses to cattle, pigs, poultry and small animals, and a separate 4H barn off to the side where you can see the kids' crafts, scrap books and collages entered into the fair. With numerous categories for judging, seems many of them get recognized for their accomplishments, as blue and red ribbons abound. Jilbert's Dairy sponsors the dairy barn and even bring their giant fiberglass cow "Jill" to stand at the entrance for people to get their picture with her. Inside, you can buy a limited selection of Jilbert's ice cream, but I recommend going to the dairy in Marquette afterwards, since it is cheaper and you have a wider choice of flavors. The barns are fun to visit, since many of the handlers and owners of the animals are there to talk about their particular animal, especially among the horses. While some of the animals can be petted, there's also plenty that warn about keeping your fingers out of the pens or cages. One of the most amusing things we saw was a horse dressed up in beer 24-pack cartons for a costume judging contest (see picture). The owner explained how much beer she had to consume to have enough cardboard for the costume. Besides the carnival rides and games near the entrance, there's the food. Our favorite has to be Croatian Village Chicken. They have a multi-rack rotisserie grill set up outside that turns dozens of chickens over charcoal till they're roasted golden-brown. The rotisserie itself is a mechanical marvel of angled gear and pulleys making all of these racks turn at once. We get half a chicken and some fresh-cut fries from Fabe's at another stand nearby. And they even have buffalo burgers for the adventurous meat lovers. There's some picnic tables and tents set up for people to eat. It is best to eat there and stay away from the barns so you don't inhale the "dairy-air" of the animals downwind. Grab a bag of salty-sweet kettle corn while you're there too. There's an outdoor theatre that puts on shows for kids at regular intervals, usually a small animal show and a birds of prey show with hawks, falcons and owls. And on the way out, why not pull over by County Road 553 for a while and go look for some wild blueberries near the sandy exit roads leading out of the fairgrounds...

This is a smaller museum but it's still worth a visit if you're in the Marquette area. Admission is…read morefree (donations accepted) and parking is free. The art museum is 4,000 square feet and has two art galleries that exhibit a rotating display of artworks and collections. It is the largest art gallery on the Northern Michigan University campus and is also the only art museum with a permanent collection in the Upper Peninsula. My visit today was quiet as I was the only patron. As with much contemporary art, there are art pieces with a political message and that's okay. I tend to appreciate art for what I can see rather than what it makes me think. My favorite piece was the "All American Relic #16, 2021" by Grant Kaihoi and the caption is typical of art pieces, "[It is] an exploration of the sanctity of an individual. Utilizing the organic nature of wood and the precise results of wood craft I am working to understand time, brokeness, beauty, and what it means to exist as a created being, made by a good God, in a broken world." I thought it was interesting to look at and a quite attractive piece. The museum includes an outdoor sculpture garden with multiple artworks on display. [Review 17918 overall - 324 in Michigan - 1439 of 2022.]

Greg gave us our tour and he brought personal experience that made us fall in love with Marquette…read moreeven more! It was detailed and yet laid back all at the same time. Thank you, Greg!

Greg is the best tour guide! He has really great authentic stories. We almost invited him to lunch…read moreso we could hear more! Highly recommend going on a tour with him.

So for the 1star it was only because $5.00 ticket on Monday afternoon. The rest was a joke. 14 year…read moreold birthday and No nachos and cheese, no pretzel with cheese, no Carmel or cheese popcorn, they had regular popcorn but no butter. A guy stood behind the counter and said candy and popcorn for sell, 1 bag of cotton candy. Went to fill up soda and no small lids. He went to the back and threw about 20 on the counter with the rest of the sleeve and walked away. It's 12:30 in the afternoon and on a Monday. I don't go to the movies but maybe twice a year and both times out of items to order. This place has really gone downhill and needs new management to do a better job.

Nice local theater. Most movies only have a few people in the theater if you wait a few days after…read morethe release so you get space from other customers. Nice food and snack selection and decent theaters

No space. Merch was out of stock. The bartender didn't even greet us. We ended up leaving without…read moreordering anything and found another place. For a city that's very touristy, you'd expect to greet patrons.

Beautiful setting, wide variety of brews and a very knowledgeable staff. I was here for an event…read moresponsored by the Marquette-Alger Conservation District and our hosts could not be more accommodating. I learned about the restaurant operations, how spent brew grains are used in the compost and what the future plans are for landscaping and waste management. Overall it was an interesting outing in a rustic location. And for the record, I have visited a few times before when it was Northwoods Supper Club. I think the current ownership is treating this landmark very respectfully.

My son had an absolute blast! My other son wants to come over now! The staff was the nicest and…read moreso helpful! Thanks!

EOR VR does a great job providing a VR experience for all ages. The staff are very friendly,…read morethoughtful, and helpful. There are snacks and drinks available. This place rates a solid 4.5 stars for a small town VR arcade !

Well, I haven't been to any of the other Michigan Brewers Guild festivals yet, but I have to say…read morethat the UP Beer Fest was an absolute hit with me. Just from the way we got in, I knew this was going to be well run. I had to like the people on the loud speakers asking us kindly to have our IDs out and not to be dicks. Ha! It wasn't just that though, for a festival that was listed as sold out, my friend and I got through the line fairly quickly and onto the most important thing: Beer. This was my first time at the event, but I was told by vets that they had even more beer and producers this year. In a way, you didn't really notice as the tents were set up really well and outside of the line for Greenbush or a major tapping like KBS. I have to give full props to how they set up the porta johns. As a guy, it was pretty nice to have one just for guys to quickly get in and get out. But, they also made sure there were plenty of johns available for everyone. The food was a bit on the pricy side, but it was also never hard to get something if you wanted it. Granted, the falafel I bought did have a lot in it. While $7 is on the higher side than I'm used to, I also fully accept that you will pay more at a festival like this. The UP Beer fest was an absolute blast for me and I am looking forward to coming back next year.

Gorgeous UP weather; sun and a cooling breeze off the lake. Friendly, happy people and delicious…read morebeer. What a great afternoon. The crowd looked huge from the entrance but everything flowed well; very minimal waits at each vendor. We are definitely going again next year!