Make a Day of It
Day Trips in the U.P.
Mackinac Island
From spa days, to festivals, Mackinac Island has what you’re looking for. With so many exciting things to see and do on Mackinac Island, you are sure to find something perfect for you.
Soo Locks
Affectionately called the “Linchpin of the Great Lakes” by the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the Soo Locks are an engineering marvel with roots dating back to the mid-1800s. Each year it’s estimated that 500,000 people visit these iconic locks that connect Lakes Superior and Huron.
(906) 253-9290
Waterfalls of the UP
The U.P. is home to all but one of Michigan’s waterfalls. There are more than 300 falls scattered across the U.P., ranging in size from under 5 feet to 48+ feet vertical drops. Almost all require hiking to reach, but there are paths (several barrier-free) to some of the most popular.
The Edmund Fitzgerald
The legend of the Edmund Fitzgerald remains the most mysterious and controversial of all shipwreck tales heard around the Great Lakes. Come learn about what happened to Edmund Fitzgerald all of the Great Lake shipwrecks at the Edmund Fitzgerald.
(906) 484-5525
Pictured Rocks
Unlike any other place on Lake Superior, Pictured Rocks offers the opportunity to explore miles of pristine beaches, hike nearly 100 miles of trails, view towering sandstone cliffs, and experience the serenity of northern woodlands.
(906) 387-2379
Lighthouses of the UP
Along the U.P.’s Great Lakes coasts you will find more than 40 lighthouses, most built in the mid 1800s. Many continue to guide ships and boats safely into harbors and around dangerous shoals.