What a diamond in the rough! I thought this would be a small museum but you should probably allot…read moreyourself 2 hours to get through the very interesting artifact segment, interactive exhibit, and outdoor nature paths (that teach you a little about the native peoples and lands!). Not only does this place teach you about the industry but it also gives you a sense of the local area and the history behind it all. The museum is free but does accept donations with a box up front so if you enjoy yourself as much as I did, five dollars, as suggested, is certainly worth it. The lady at the shop was very nice and it's a thoughtful and well-maintained museum and an overall very casual experience that immerses you in the human history of the UP. Definitely recommended!

This is a wonderful museum. It's small. But it's well done for its size, and the exhibits are…read moreinteresting. The museum is located adjacent to a rail trail. There's opportunity to let your kids run around a bit, and there's an overlook-style view along the trail that's interesting. Figure an hour to visit and see everything and read the display signs, and kids will rush through a lot faster.

I love looking into history & this is a great spot to get a glimpse of the areas industry…read more A nice stop to grab some shots & get a look (from a distance) at this inactive ore dock. Note: you cannot access the dock directly

Too bad we can't to the docks along side of this no longer used Ore Dock…read more Looks so cool. I saw a rendering of this at an art gallery in Brighton before knowing what it really was. It's nice to see it in person.

Local public libraries have been a lifesaver for me during the high summer weather. Yes, even in UP…read moreMichigan it gets hot. If it's sunny and over 80, it's too hot to work from the van so I've been spending time in public libraries like this one. This library is free, it's comfortable and it's clean. They have a free wifi that works very well and it's quiet enough that I can sneak in an occasional Zoom meeting without disturbing anyone. Free parking, too! You do not need to be a local resident to use the library, you only need to be a local resident if you're borrowing materials. [Review 17915 overall - 322 in Michigan - 1436 of 2022.]

Beautiful library!! Love that the original building still looks classic, while there are obvious…read moreupdates inside (computers, etc.). LOVED the Michigan Reference section upstairs, and thought it was cool that they still use some really old tables and chairs in the nonfiction section! We thought that the bell collection is cool. Beautifully maintained inside; clean restrooms; quiet place to read with great views of Lake Superior upstairs. Reasons I only gave this a 4 star is that not a single staff member greeted us or asked if we needed help. I get that this is a touristy area and they're probably used to people just wandering through, or using the bathrooms, but I always appreciate being welcomed. I myself am a librarian and understand the value of welcoming the community in!

(Apologies, I am better with photos when food is involved. I know I'll visit again, so I will make…read moreevery endeavor to do better!) What a community gem! The Negaunee Public Library is centrally located, has a lot of parking available and offers as many services as the big city library I've utilized for decades. I walked in and received my library card right away, no driver's license required (whew, because the SOS effort has been laborious!). I received so much helpful information, had all of my questions answered and just could not contain my excitement at the new world that opened to me in that moment. Librarians are rock stars like that and Negaunee Public Library has an all-star lineup. What a terrific staff! The Negaunee Public Library is affiliated with Overdrive (get the Libby app!) and eight? nine? other libraries. You WILL find the materials you seek, I assure you. They also have the Kanopy service for streaming media, which I look forward to trying. People, this is all available to you out of tax dollars you have already paid. Get in here, reacquaint yourself with your favorite authors and beat dementia by keeping your brain in the game!

We arrived near sunset, after close. No Tour completed, as such. We did, however, experience a…read morefantastic sunset & walkabout. There is a large viewing deck that can be accessed with a short walk & a some stairs. If you're there when the sun sets, stick around for another half hour to see the REAL show. (We moved on right at sunset, to catch it from a different spot we'd planned.) Expect to encounter friendly locals who happily share info on the area & tips for best views. This stop is one you could spend a bit of time at & definitely charge the phone or bring a camera. You will have, in addition to the light house, great lake views with sandy shores & beach grass, plus amazing rock beach on the other side of the lighthouse. The trail isn't too difficult, tho stairs aren't the best. Be sure to check out the displays & signage swallowed by the trees. It's absolutely lovely.

Our tourguide Susan was amazing! She knew so much history about the lighthouse and the surrounding…read morearea. It's fun to learn and to hear the stories. They do an evening paranormal tour as well as daytime tours. The views of Lake Superior are amazing. Great time for history nerds and ghost hunters!

The Negaunee post office is in a beautiful old building with the friendliest staff you will ever…read moremeet at a service counter. Every request is fulfilled personally, which makes the customer feel like a VIP. They also offer more stamp variety than the big city post offices that I've frequented in the past. Free parking on the street; spots right out front limited to ten minutes, else two hours at the small lot on the corner.