If you’re in the mood for a road trip, we dare you not to be impressed with the remote northern shoreline of the Shipwreck Coast, a route that winds around Lake Superior in the Upper Peninsula. The journey runs between Marquette and Whitefish Point, and takes you to some stunning sights, including, majestic water falls, quiet roads, breathtaking beaches, and even real-life shipwrecks. Check it out.
- Marquette
yooperann/Flickr We begin in quaint, but charming Marquette.
- Fayette
Scott Smithson/Flickr And continue on to the abandoned ghost town of Fayette, where you’ll find remnants of the mining community in near perfect condition.
- Kitch-Iti-Kipi
All Things Michigan/Flickr Or be enchanted by the crystal clear waters of this natural freshwater spring.
- Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum/Facebook And learn about Michigan’s fascinating shipwreck history.
- Grand Sable Dunes
James Marvin Phelps/Flickr
- Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
David Marvin/Flickr Dare to kayak next to these magical-looking rock formations.
- Presque Isle Park, Marquette
Joey Lax-Salinas/Flickr Then continue on to this island-like park.
- Munising
Jan Davis Ruthig/Flickr
- Muldoon’s Pasties, Munising
King T./Yelp Make a pit stop at Muldoon’s and stock up on savory, flaky pasty goodness.
- Grand Marais
Scott Smithson/Flickr Or maybe you’re in the mood for Lake Superior’s famous fish. Head over to West Bay Diner and Delicatessen in Grand Marais and grab a sandwich.
- Tahquamenon Falls State Park
James Marvin Phelps/Flickr Then escape to the captivating, yet tranquil surroundings at Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
- Two Hearted River
Tina :O)/Flickr And fans of Bell’s Brewery’s Two Hearted should check out the river where the IPA got its name.
- Whitefish Point
Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum/Facebook Once you’ve made the rounds, isn’t this the most picture-perfect resting place?
Makes you yearn for summer, right? During the winter months when the wind chills have taken over, it’s always fun to plan for better days ahead. Make sure to add Shipwreck Coast to your list.
yooperann/Flickr
We begin in quaint, but charming Marquette.
Scott Smithson/Flickr
And continue on to the abandoned ghost town of Fayette, where you’ll find remnants of the mining community in near perfect condition.
All Things Michigan/Flickr
Or be enchanted by the crystal clear waters of this natural freshwater spring.
Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum/Facebook
And learn about Michigan’s fascinating shipwreck history.
James Marvin Phelps/Flickr
David Marvin/Flickr
Dare to kayak next to these magical-looking rock formations.
Joey Lax-Salinas/Flickr
Then continue on to this island-like park.
Jan Davis Ruthig/Flickr
King T./Yelp
Make a pit stop at Muldoon’s and stock up on savory, flaky pasty goodness.
Or maybe you’re in the mood for Lake Superior’s famous fish. Head over to West Bay Diner and Delicatessen in Grand Marais and grab a sandwich.
Then escape to the captivating, yet tranquil surroundings at Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
Tina :O)/Flickr
And fans of Bell’s Brewery’s Two Hearted should check out the river where the IPA got its name.
Once you’ve made the rounds, isn’t this the most picture-perfect resting place?
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