Hotels in Upper Peninsula

Towering sandstone cliffs rise from Lake Superior's crystal waters at Pictured Rocks, where mineral streaks paint nature's masterpiece. Rent a kayak for the best views – the formations look entirely different from water level. In Marquette, locals debate which shop makes the authentic pasty, that hearty miners' meal wrapped in flaky crust. The Harbor Light stands sentinel over a shoreline where freighters still lumber past like floating skyscrapers. Winter transforms the peninsula into a snow-globe paradise, with Marquette Mountain drawing skiers who appreciate lift tickets that won't require a second mortgage. The Iron Industry Museum tells tales of the men who pulled wealth from the earth, their stories preserved like the pristine forests they once threatened.