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Tower of History

Time doesn’t stop in the U.P. But you’ll easily see how our cultures, work and love of the Great Lakes and the wilderness have shaped (and continue to make us) who we are. More than a hundred museums, historic sites and homes throughout the U.P. tell our centuries of fascinating stories and give inspiration for the future.

In the U.P. you can take a ferry to Mackinac Island and step back to pre-Revolutionary War days. Explore from county to county the lives of the people who traded furs. Learn how our trees turned into Henry Ford’s “Woodies” or mountains of paper or lumber. See sunken ships. Rappel into the depths of copper mines. Hear the stories of America’s greatest skiers. Ramble through ghost towns. Play with toys from our past. Use all of your senses at our interactive children’s museum. These museums and historic sites will spark the imaginations and hearts of toddlers to teens to grandparents.

Come be part of our story.

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Adventure Mining Company - Underground Tours

200 Adventure Ave
Greenland, MI 49929

Phone: (906) 883-3371
E-Mail Address: info@adventureminetours.com
Region: Western
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The Adventure Mine is a copper mine near Greenland, Michigan that operated from 1850 to 1920.
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A E Seaman Mineral Museum of Michigan

1404 E Sharon Ave
Houghton, MI 49931

Phone: (906) 487-2572
E-Mail Address: museum@mtu.edu
Region: Western
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The A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum was officially founded in 1902 and it was designated as the official Mineral Museum of Michigan in 1991.
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Albion Station Glassworks

26483 E Pine St
Calumet, MI 49913

Phone: (906) 337-1263

Alger County Heritage Center

1496 Washington St
Munising, MI 49862

Phone: (906) 387-4308
E-Mail Address: algerchs@jamadots.com
Region: Central
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Amasa Historical Museum

208 Pine St
Amasa, MI 49903

Phone: (906) 822-7714
E-Mail Address: amasamuseum@hotmail.com

Astor House Antique Doll & Indian Museum

562 Gratiot St
Copper Harbor, MI 49918

Phone: (906) 289-4449
(800) 433-2770
E-Mail Address: minnetonk@aol.com
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Located at Minnetonka Resort, Copper Harbor. One of the midwest’s largest collections of antique bisque and china
Bailey Park/Fishing Museum

State Highway M35
Ingallston, MI 49858

Phone: (906) 863-7525
Region: Central
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Bammert Blacksmith Shop Museum

State Highway M26
Phoenix, MI 49950

Phone: (906) 289-4990

Beaumier Upper Peninsula Heritage Center

Gries Hall (corner of 7th St & Lee Dr)
Marquette, MI 49855

Phone: (906) 227-1219
E-Mail Address: heritage@nmu.edu
Region: Central
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Bergland Cultural & Historic Center and Museum

691 W State Highway M28
Bergland, MI 49910

Phone: (906) 236-0312
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Located off of M28 on the East side of Bergland. Operatated by the Friends of the Bergland Cultural & Heritage Cente
Bishop Baraga Shrine - Shrine Of The Snowshoe Priest

L'Anse, MI 49946

Phone: (906) 524-7021
Region: Central
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On the Red Rock Bluff overlooking Keweenaw Bay.
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Caledonia Mine

Ontonagon, MI 49953

Phone: (517) 518-4742
E-Mail Address: evergreenexplorations@gmail.com
Region: Western
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Calumet Theatre

340 6th St
Calumet, MI 49913

Phone: (906) 337-2610
E-Mail Address: boxoffice@calumettheatre.com
Region: Western
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Located at the corner of 6th and Elm. Open year round. Special performances 2 or 3 times a month. Daily tour available,
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Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw

105 Huron St
Houghton, MI 49931

Phone: (906) 482-7140
E-Mail Address: history@cityofhoughton.com
Region: Western
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Chassell Heritage Center

42373 Hancock St
Chassell, MI 49916

Phone: (906) 523-1155

Chippewa County Historical Society

115 Ashmun St
Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783

Phone: (906) 635-7082
E-Mail Address: cchs@sault.com
Region: Eastern
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Cliffs Shaft Museum

501 W Euclid St
Ishpeming, MI 49849

Phone: (906) 485-1882
Region: Central
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Enter the historic dry building of the Cliffs Shaft Museum and walk the grounds that the iron ore miners walked which is
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Copper Range Historical Museum

44 Trimountain Ave
South Range, MI 49963

Phone: (906) 482-6125
(906) 482-3097
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Coppertown USA Museum & Gift Shop

25815 Red Jacket Rd
Calumet, MI 49913

Phone: (906) 337-4354
(800) 338-7982
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A cooperating site of the Keweenaw National Historical Park.
Cornish Pump & Mining Museum

300 Kent St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801

Phone: (906) 774-1086
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Crystal Falls Museum Society Harbour House

117 N 4th
Crystal Falls, MI 49920

Phone: (906) 875-4341
E-Mail Address: harbourhouse@quixnet.net
Region: Western
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Delaware Copper Mine Tours

7804 Delaware Mine Rd
Mohawk, MI 49950

Phone: (906) 289-4688
Region: Western
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If you have time to visit only one attraction in the Keweenaw, make it Delaware Mine, the area's premier tourist att
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Delta County Historical Museum

12 Water Plant Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829

Phone: (906) 789-6790
E-Mail Address: arch@deltahistorical.org
Region: Central
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Delta County Historical Society

16 Waterplant Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829

Phone: (906) 789-6790
E-Mail Address: deltacountyhistsoc@sbcglobal.net
Region: Central
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De Tour Passage Historical Museum & Maritime Park

104 Elizabeth St
De Tour Village, MI 49725

Phone: (906) 297-3231
E-Mail Address: rahudak39@yahoo.com
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DeVos Art Museum

1401 Presque Isle Ave
Marquette, MI 49855

Phone: (906) 227-2235
E-Mail Address: mmatusca@nmu.edu
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The DeVos Art Museum, located on the campus of Northern Michigan University (Marquette, MI), is a 5,000 square-foot visu
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Dickinson County Courthouse

705 S Stephenson Ave
Iron Mountain, MI 49801

Region: Central

Douglass Houghton Monument

State Highway M26
Eagle River, MI 49950

Drummond Island Historical Museum

33492 Water St
Drummond Island, MI 49726

Phone: (906) 493-5746

Eagle Harbor Light Station and Museum Complex

670 Lighthouse Rd
Eagle Harbor, MI 49950

Phone: (906) 289-4990
Region: Western
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Eagle Harbor Marina Life Saving Museum

Eagle Harbor, MI 49950

Region: Western
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Eagle River Museum

M26
Eagle River, MI 49950

Region: Western
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Father Marquette National Memorial

720 Church St
St Ignace, MI 49781

Phone: (906) 643-8620
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On a rise overlooking the Straits of Mackinac on 53 acres, the Father Marquette National Memorial tells the story of the
Fayette Historic State Park

13700 13.25 Ln
Garden, MI 49835

Phone: (906) 373-1668
(906) 644-2603
Region: Central
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Once a bustling industrial community that manufactured charcoal pig iron from 1867 to 1891, Fayette offers visitors the
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Finnish American Heritage Center

601 Quincy St
Hancock, MI 49930

Phone: (906) 487-7437

Ford Conference Center

21235 Alberta Ave
L'Anse, MI 49946

Phone: (906) 524-6181
E-Mail Address: fordcenter@mtu.edu
Region: Western
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Forsyth Township Historical Society

Gwinn, MI 49841

Phone: (906) 346-3237
E-Mail Address: ssyrja@hotmail.com

Fort de Buade Museum & Gift Shop

334 N State St
St Ignace, MI 49781

Phone: (906) 643-6627
E-Mail Address: fortdebuademuseum@gmail.com
Region: Eastern
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Fort Holmes

Mackinac Island, MI 49757

Region: Eastern
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Fort Mackinac Post Cemetery

Garrison Rd
Mackinac Island, MI 49757

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Fort Wilkins State Historic Park/Foot Trail

15223 US Highway 41
Copper Harbor, MI 49918

Phone: (906) 289-4215
Region: Western
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Built in 1844 on the rugged shore of Lake Superior, Fort Wilkins is a well-preserved example of mid-19th century army
George Gipp Memorial Park

Lake Linden Ave & Tamarack St
Laurium, MI 49913

Phone: (800) 338-7982
E-Mail Address: info@keweenaw.info
Region: Western
Website

Famous Notre Dame Football Player. Born and raised in Laurium.
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Gitche Gumee Agate & History Museum

E21739 Brazel St
Grand Marais, MI 49839

Phone: (906) 494-2590
E-Mail Address: karen@agatelady.com
Region: Central
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The Old Post Office Museum

Lake St
Grand Marais, MI 49839

Phone: (906) 494-2404
Region: Central

Grand Marais Maritime Museum

E22030 Coast Guard Point Rd
Grand Marais, MI 49839

Phone: (906) 494-2669

Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum

18335 N Whitefish Point Rd
Paradise, MI 49768

Phone: (906) 635-1742
E-Mail Address: glshs@up.net
Region: Eastern
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Hanka Homestead Museum

Hanka Road
Baraga, MI 49908

Phone: (906) 334-2601

Restored 1920s Finnish farm. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Located north of Baraga.
Harbor House Museum

17 N 4th St
Crystal Falls, MI 49920

Phone: (906) 875-6219
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Historic Homes

Water St
Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783

Phone: (906) 632-3658
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Historic Waterfront Village

6 Spring St Ste 100
St Ignace, MI 49781

Phone: (906) 643-6950
(800) 338-6660
E-Mail Address: info@stignace.com
Region: Eastern
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Stroll along the downtown boardwalk that edges beautiful blue Moran Bay.  Learn about the long and varied history o
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Houghton County Historical Museum

53150 State Highway M26
Lake Linden, MI 49945

Phone: (906) 296-4121
E-Mail Address: president@houghtonhistory.org
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Hougton County Historical Museum Complex

53150 State Highway M26
Lake Linden, MI 49945

Phone: (906) 296-4121
E-Mail Address: president@houghtonhistory.org
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House of Yesteryear Museum

W7764 S US Highway 2
Iron Mountain, MI 49801

Phone: (906) 774-0789

Iron County Courthouse

2 S 6th St
Crystal Falls, MI 49920

Phone: (906) 875-3301

Won in poker game, in the 1880s, National Historical Site
Iron County Historical Museum

102 Museum Rd
Caspian, MI 49915

Phone: (906) 265-2617
(906) 265-3942
E-Mail Address: info@ironcountyhistoricalmuseum.org
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The museum comprises 26 buildings: a 1921 mining head frame on the National Register, the 1890 Stager railroad depot, th
Iron Mountain Iron Mine and Museum

W4852 US Highway 2
Vulcan, MI 49892

Phone: (906) 563-8077
E-Mail Address: ironmine@uplogon.com
Region: Central
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Ironwood Area Historical Society

150 N Lowell St
Ironwood, MI 49938

Phone: (906) 932-0287

Ironwood Historic Depot and Museum

150 North Lowell St
Ironwood, MI 49938

Phone: (906) 932-0287
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Ironwood Theatre Center for the Arts

109 E Aurora St
Ironwood, MI 49938

Phone: (906) 932-0618
E-Mail Address: info@ironwoodtheatre.net
Region: Western
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Italian Hall Memorial Park

401 7th St
Calumet, MI 49913

Phone: (906) 337-4579
(800) 338-7982
Region: Western

IXL Historical Museum

W5551 River St
Hermansville, MI 49847

Phone: (906) 236-5163
Region: Central

Jake Menghini Historical Museum

105 O Dill Rd
Norway, MI 49870

Phone: (906) 563-5586
E-Mail Address: MUSEUM@NORWAYMI.NET

From an early age, August ‘Jake’ Menghini began preserving the history of Norway, Michigan. At the time of h
John Burt House

220 Craig St
Marquette, MI 49855

Kemp Industrial Museum

471 E Water St
Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783

Phone: (906) 635-7082
E-Mail Address: cchs@sault.com
Region: Eastern
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Keweenaw County Historical Society

670 Light House Rd
Eagle Harbor, MI 49950

Phone: (906) 289-4990
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Keweenaw Heritage Center

25880 Red Jacket Rd
Calumet, MI 49913

Keweenaw National Historical Park

98 5th St
Calumet, MI 49913

Phone: (906) 483-3176
(800) 338-7982
E-Mail Address: info@keweenaw.info
Region: Western
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Established in 1992, this is one of America's youngest national parks. The Keweenaw National Historical Park commemo
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KI Sawyer Heritage Air Museum

402 3rd St
Gwinn, MI 49841

Phone: (906) 362-3531
Region: Central
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Laurium Manor Inn Bed & Breakfast

320 Tamarack St
Laurium, MI 49913

Phone: (906) 337-2549
E-Mail Address: info@Laurium.info
Region: Western
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The year is 1908 and all over the Keweenaw Peninsula mansions are being built by wealthy copper mine owners. But here in
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Les Cheneaux Historical Museum

105 Meridian Rd
Cedarville, MI 49719

Phone: (906) 484-2821
E-Mail Address: lcha@lchistorical.org
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Les Cheneaux Maritime Museum

Hwy M-134 & Lake St.
Cedarville, MI 49719

Phone: (906) 484-3354
E-Mail Address: lcha@lchistorical.org
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Lore of the Lakes Maritime Museum

783 Gratiot St
Copper Harbor, MI 49918

Phone: (906) 289-4564

Luce County Historical Museum

411 W Harrie St
Newberry, MI 49868

Phone: (906) 293-5709

Mackinac Island State Park and Fort Mackinac Historic Park

7165 Main St
Mackinac Island, MI 49757

Phone: (906) 847-3328
(231) 436-4100
E-Mail Address: mackinacparks@michigan.gov
Region: Eastern
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A landscape characterized by high limestone bluffs, beautiful vistas of sparkling water, vibrant forests, and mystical g
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Mansfield Location & Pioneer Church

Mansfield, MI 49920

Phone: (906) 875-3553
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Marquette Maritime Museum

300 N Lakeshore Blvd
Marquette, MI 49855

Phone: (906) 226-2006
E-Mail Address: mqtmaritimemuseum@yahoo.com
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Marquette Mission Park & Museum Of Ojibwa Culture

500 N State St
St Ignace, MI 49781

Phone: (906) 643-9161
E-Mail Address: sichamber@lighthouse.net
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The oldest documented archaeological site in Michigan, here Father Jacques Marquette founded a mission in 1671 among Hur
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Marquette Park - Mackinac Island

Mackinac Island, MI 49757

Region: Eastern
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Marquette Regional History Center

145 W Spring St
Marquette, MI 49855

Phone: (906) 226-3571
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Marquette Self-Guided Walking Tours

145 W Spring St
Marquette, MI 49855

Phone: (906) 226-3571

Menominee County Historical Museum

904 11th Ave
Menominee, MI 49858

Phone: (906) 863-9000

Housed in a beautiful building that was formerly St. John’s Catholic Church.
Menominee Range Historical Foundation

300 E Ludington St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801

Phone: (906) 774-1086
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Menominee Range Historical Museum

300 E Ludington St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801

Phone: (906) 774-4276
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Michigamme Historical Museum

110 W Main St
Michigamme, MI 49861

Phone: (906) 323-6608
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On Main St. A collection of over 125 years of history through artifacts, memorabilia and antiques. Medical, EMS, fire de
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Michigan Iron Industry Museum

73 Forge Rd
Negaunee, MI 49866

Phone: (906) 475-7857
Region: Central
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Set amidst the forested ravines of the Marquette Iron Range, the Michigan Iron Industry Museum overlooks the Carp River
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Museum Ship Valley Camp

Corner of Johnson & Water
Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783

Phone: (906) 632-3658
(888) 744-7867
E-Mail Address: admin@saulthistoricsites.com
Region: Eastern
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Launched in 1917 by the American Shipbuilding Company of Lorain, OH, the ore carrier VALLEY CAMP now serves as a floatin
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Negaunee Historical Museum

303 E Main St
Negaunee, MI 49866

Phone: (906) 475-4614

Nonesuch Mine - Porcupine Mountains State Park

South Boundary Rd
Ontonagon, MI 49953

Region: Western
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Old Victoria Restoration

25401 Victoria Dam Rd
Rockland, MI 49960

Phone: (906) 886-2617
E-Mail Address: oldvictoria1899@gmail.com
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Ontonagon County Historical Museum

422 River St
Ontonagon, MI 49953

Phone: (906) 884-6165
E-Mail Address: ochs@jamadots.com
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Paulson House Museum

N6921 Forest Lake Rd
Au Train, MI 49806

Phone: (906) 892-8892

Pickford Area Historical Society

175 E Main St
Pickford, MI 49774

Phone: (906) 297-3013
E-Mail Address: kdschmitigal@centurylink.net

Quincy Mine Hoist

49750 US Highway 41
Hancock, MI 49930

Phone: (906) 482-5569
E-Mail Address: quincyorders@quincymine.com
Region: Western
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America’s first mining boom began as prospectors and speculators rushed to mine deposits of native copper along th
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Salvation Army Citadel

132 W Spruce St
Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783

Phone: (906) 635-7082
E-Mail Address: cchs@sault.com
Region: Eastern
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Sand Point Lighthouse and Delta County Historical Museum

16 Waterplant Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829

Phone: (906) 789-6790
E-Mail Address: deltacountyhistsoc@sbcglobal.net
Region: Central
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Since 1867 and through out its colorful history, Sand Point Lighthouse has guided ships through squalls and shoals. A fi
Seul Choix Pointe Lighthouse and Museum

905S Seul Choix Pointe Rd
Gulliver, MI 49840

Phone: (906) 283-3183
Region: Central
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Michigan and National Historic site. This conical brick light tower was originally built in 1895 and stands 78' 9&qu
Stuart House Museum

Mackinac Island, MI 49757

Tahquamenon Logging Museum

State Highway M123
Newberry, MI 49868

Phone: (906) 293-3700
(800) 831-7292
E-Mail Address: newberry@lighthouse.net
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A true "hub" for all your eastern Upper Peninsula vacation fun, historic Newberry is located in the heart of t
The John Johnston Home

415 Water St
Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783

Phone: (906) 632-3658
(888) 744-7867
E-Mail Address: admin@saulthistoricsites.com
Website

The Lightkeepers House Museum

Grand Marais, MI 49839

The Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum

7070 Main St
Mackinac Island, MI 49757

Phone: (906) 847-3328
(231) 436-4100
Region: Eastern
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Showcasing Mackinac’s fine and decorative art treasures through the ages and inspiring creativity in others. Featu
The Scenic L'Anse/Baraga Area

L'Anse, MI 49946

Phone: (906) 524-7444
E-Mail Address: bctra@up.net
Region: Western
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Something for everyone all year round. Come and explore the beautiful countryside of Baraga County when the splendors of
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The Soo Locks

W Portage Ave
Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783

Phone: (906) 632-3366
E-Mail Address: info@saultstemarie.com
Region: Eastern
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The two longest locks in the world are part of this National Historic Site. The new Poe Lock is the largest lock on the
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Tilden Mine Tours - Ishpeming

Ishpeming, MI 49849

Tuesday thru Saturday each summer.
Tilden Mine Tours - Marquette

4501 M-553
Marquette, MI 49855

(888) 578-6489

Tomb Of Bishop Baraga

Marquette, MI 49855

Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum

W11660 US Highway 2
Naubinway, MI 49762

Phone: (906) 477-6298
(906) 477-1063
E-Mail Address: info@snowmobilemuseum.com
Region: Eastern
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Come see the unique displays of antique, vintage and racing snowmobiles. Many are one of a kind! We also have a large am
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Tower of History

326 E Portage Ave
Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783

Phone: (906) 632-3658
(888) 744-7867
E-Mail Address: admin@saulthistoricsites.com
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Take your vacation to new heights! The Tower of History soars 21 stories above Sault Ste Marie's history-filled landscap
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Upper Peninsula Children's Museum

123 W Baraga Ave
Marquette, MI 49855

Phone: (906) 226-3911
Region: Central
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Upper Peninsula Firefighters Memorial Museum

327 6th St
Calumet, MI 49913

Phone: (906) 337-4579
Region: Western

U.S. Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame and Museum

610 Palms Ave
Ishpeming, MI 49849

Phone: (906) 485-6323
E-Mail Address: administrator@skihall.com
Region: Central
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Established in 1954, the Hall of Fame today honors more than 350 men and women whose contributions and achievements have
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Wakefield Historical Museum

306 Sunday Lake St
Wakefield, MI 49968

Phone: (906) 224-1045

World War II Glider/Military Museum Complex

302 Kent St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801

Phone: (906) 774-1086
(906) 774-1086
E-Mail Address: mrh-museum@sbcglobal.net
Region: Central
Website

See totally restored WWII CG 4A Glider, 84’ wing span, 48’ long; towed and was released into combat war zone
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