About Marquette County

The history of the area is represented by the original sandstone architecture of the building in all of the cities in the county. Historical preservation of these buildings attracts photographers from all over the country. The rich mining history is well represented in the county in the numerous museums. One of our major attractions are the arrival, loading and departures of the iron ore carriers. Nowhere else can you almost "reach out and touch" these "great ladies of the lakes" at Presque Isle Park.

Spring is a great time to come up and see the waterfalls at their peak or hunt for mushrooms. Rock hounds can enjoy the new deposits of gemstones out at Presque Isle Park and birders can enjoy the seasonal migratory pathways of the many species of birds on their way north for the summer. Our charter captains are ready to take you out on that “great fishing adventure” on the big lake for the native lake trout or salmon.

Of course summer is the best and our pristine sand beaches are awaiting your footprints. Where else can you find over 80 miles of public beaches with clean sand and bleached white driftwood. Summer festivals invite visitors to our waterfront. International Food Fest on 4th of July weekend, Art on the Rocks the last weekend in July, Seafood Fest the third weekend in August and Blues Fest on Labor Day weekend are just some of the events on the waterfront.