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advantage of the popular Pictured Rocks pasty, a hearty, handheld meal in pastry
Cruises, which, from mid-May through dough that’s a regional staple. While in
mid-October, introduce guests to miles Marquette, try pasties from Jean Kay’s
of breathtaking, ever-evolving rock Pasties & Subs or Lawry’s Pasty Shop,
formations, caverns, and vast landscapes both of which are only minutes from
shaped by wind and water. Blackrocks. To satisfy your sweet tooth,
Jilbert Dairy, with its three oversized
Back on shore, the Falling Rock Café cow sculptures, is a refreshing stop when
and Bookstore awaits. Drop in for new the craving hits for rich, local ice cream.
and used books, as well as exhibits by You can then walk it all o$ at the city’s
local artists. You can also grab a bite outdoor gathering spot, Mattson Lower
at the lunch counter—smoked Lake Harbor Park, which comprises twenty-
Superior white#sh is a café specialty. two acres of open space, bike paths,
Evenings are often given over to author benches, picnic tables, a playground,
events or live music. and a boat ramp.

GO WEST! BACK TO THE MAC
Your adventure takes you farther Enjoy the scenic three-hour drive back
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west along the southern edge of Lake east by #rst hopping on the easily
accessible Route 41 South in Marquette.
Superior to Marquette. Home to
“ IMAGINE THE GRAND CANYON WITH WATER; spectacular must-see waterfall. A Northern Michigan University and Along the way, you’ll pass miles of tree-
lined scenery before connecting with
boasting a population of over 20,000—
convenient shaded gravel path through
THAT COLORFUL IMAGE ONLY BEGINS TO the woods leads to two overlooks with making it the largest city in the U.P.— U.S. Highway 2; the northern shore of
APPROXIMATE THE MAJESTY OF NEARBY views of the falls. "e falls spill more Marquette has a youthful vibe and a Lake Michigan now keeps you company
PICTURED ROCKS SHORELINE, A HIGHLIGHT OF than 40 feet over a sandstone ledge with lively, historic downtown at its center. along this route that was recently
"is college town has its share of all
dubbed Top of the Lake Byway. Try to
a 10-foot crest.
ANY TRIP TO THE U.P. things funky and fun, even a roller derby spot the Yooper and his cow (a much-
Imagine the Grand Canyon with league—the Dead River Derby. loved U.P. roadside attraction) between
Point Light Station and is also part one of the largest cascades east of the beaches invite amblers to take up rock water; that colorful image only begins Manistique and Gulliver. Be sure to grab
of a major migratory path for birds, Mississippi, has a drop of nearly 50 feet, collecting or build cairns. "e popular to approximate the majesty of nearby Not far from the NMU campus, art of lunch at the Naubinway’s Epoufette
waterfowl, and yellow swallowtail and reaches more than 200 feet across, and Lake Superior Brewing Company, in Pictured Rocks shoreline, a highlight of all kinds awaits. For example, Presque Bayview Inn, which features appetizing
monarch butter!ies. In peak season, produces an impressive water !ow of the center of the town, is a perfect place any trip to the U.P. "e sheer rock walls Isle Antique Salvage and Decor mixes roadside favorites and an amazing view
as many as 3,000 raptors may pass in more than 50,000 gallons per second. to end the day, with handcrafted beers, that plunge into Lake Superior become old and new deco, retro, and modern of Lake Michigan, and then take a short
a single day, making it one of the best homemade pizza, tasty pub fare, and the a canvas for the natural mineral deposits #nds in a former Mobil service station. drive farther east to enjoy the scene
birding spots in the Great Lakes region. Continue west to visit Grand Marais, opportunity to swap stories with that create their own form of abstract Several blocks away, Zero Degrees from the cantilevered, steel-deck Cut
the eastern gateway to Pictured Rocks the locals. art. And, depending on the depth and Artist Gallery features an eclectic array River Bridge.
"e Upper Peninsula is also home to National Lakeshore. Less than two the weather conditions, the water can of contemporary ceramics, sculptures,
some 150 waterfalls, the result of water hours from Tahquamenon Falls, friendly VISITING MUNISING change color—from turquoise to teal or paintings, jewelry, and metal by Take one last look around—your
running over the Au Train Formation, lakeside Grand Marais boasts all things As a new day begins, drive west along emerald to tourmaline or a dark slate— emerging and established artists. adventure, totaling about 450 miles,
a shelf of hard, limey sandstone that outdoorsy—#shing, kayaking and scenic Michigan County Highway H58 as well as temperament, from placid is nearly complete. Soon, Mighty Mac
geologically de#nes most of the U.P. canoeing, swimming, camping, hiking, toward Munising. "e route is generally to ferocious. Just down the block from Zero Degrees peeks over the horizon, providing
Scores of falls are easy to get to, and and more. Anglers cast their lines for not a busy one, and if you happen to be is Blackrocks Brewery, Marquette’s one #nal, unforgettable view that
each is di$erent in terms of setting, white#sh and trout in the Harbor passing through in the o$season, you’ll As every brochure and website will tell #rst microbrewery. Stop in to this encapsulates your “Superior” road trip to
drop, and !ow. But the standouts are the of Refuge in good weather and bad own the road. you, the best way to see the rocks is small clapboard house to listen to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Upper and Lower Falls at Tahquamenon (though locals say the biting is better from Lake Superior. If you don’t have “brewsicians” playing live music while For more info, visit uptravel.com
Falls State Park, just 15 miles southwest in bad weather). "e tumbled-smooth Follow the road west for about an hour, your own boat, kayak, or canoe, you you try some delicious craft beers. For or michigan.org
of White#sh Point. "e Upper Falls, Lake Superior stones that dot the and you’ll reach Miners Falls, another can rent one. Better yet, you can take a bite to eat, look no further than a

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