Hidden gem .. weather proof art. walking through the small…read moretown of Munising we happened upon Art in the alley. I'm a fan of publc street art.. More than 60 artists from around Alger County have their work on display. Everything from photography of local tribal dancers to paintings of Pictured Rocks. people just like to walk around during the day, whether they're shopping or at nighttime or during the day.Also on display are 20 art banners from Munising's 4th through 12th grade classes, as well as the "Life of Lake Superior" tile art by area residents and custom designed metal gateways. The Downtown Development Authority says beautification projects like Art in the Alley help people enjoy the city and show off local talent.

When summer comes, it is a unique way to explore downtown w a little touch of local art.read more

Alright, this isn't a real establishment, yet. However due to the host's personality and knowledge…read moreof the area Jeff's Adventure Mountain is something you just can't miss. Breakfasts without comparison (though not really for veggies), games full of fun and music you would not believe. JAM has many cats and a few dogs, so feel free to bring your pet. It should also be noted that reservations are ideal due to the fact that Jeff may be actually working or, more likely, out playing in the woods. To contact JAM, seek out anyone in Marquette and ask it, or find the guy in an international scout with a dog in the backseat. (dog may or may not be wearing goggles) morsejeffery@hotmail.com

Sitting at the top of the world (or at least the U.S), this city is a gem for all types of…read morerecreation, shopping, food and craft beers. Winters can be tough (way too much snow for me) but the winter sports people love it. Skiing, snowmobiling and four wheeling trails everywhere. I even saw a guy kite surfing on Lake Superior in March (Crazy)! For me, summer and fall is when this city shines. Tons of beaches... if you dare the chilly lake water. Hiking trails for miles. And it's all beautiful! Don't miss the trees in fall! The city is full of cool restaurants, many that specialize in fresh fish and local craft beers. Places in and around Marquette you have to see... Presque Isle Park. Sunsets are spectacular. Jump off the cliffs at Black Rocks, and catch a free concert among so many other things. St Peters Cathedral. Just amazing! Downtown. Many unique shops and restaurants. Great local shopping. Northern Michigan University. Check out the Superior Dome. Lakeshore Trails and beaches. City is literally surrounded by trails and the beaches go on for ever. Nearby Pictured Rocks and waterfalls. Quick drive to Munising, and you can hike to waterfalls or take a cruse or paddle boat to see the magical Pictures Rocks from the lake. No matter what time of the year, there is something for you to see and do. Marquette is great... and this is tough to say... Lake Superior is even prettier than Lake Michigan (but it's close)! Oh yeah... I think there is at least one dispensary per 500 people in this town... if that floats your boat!

I. Love. This. Town…read more I don't even know where to begin, first off I gotta give a shoutout to Marquette's own Elizabeth G. for giving me the inside scoop on some of the spots to hit. Top notch recommendations for sure! Between the food, historic architecture, trails and the old ore dock... this town kinda stole my heart while I was here. There's so much history here, it's crazy. Remies Tavern has pics of it back in the 50's and prior, the Vierling building has been standing over a hundred years, The Delft... c'mon now! so classic! and wow the city hall is just gorgeous! I loved everything on Washington St. pretty much. If we're lucky enough to come back for a bit longer I'm definitely bringing some of my hiking and maybe camping gear. Now I wonder if the hotel allows pups

I'm told that the best Thank You notes are not written the next day. That's what this feels like,…read morefor we had an amazing experience for our 29th (!!) wedding anniversary. We knew a bit about the restaurant beforehand (I stopped in over the summer to buy a gift certificate), but this was our first time dining. We've had family style dinner before and, honestly, we're very open-minded eaters. We didn't even read a menu and let the staff take care of us. It turns out that we were in very good hands. The service is very attentive and friendly. We joked with our server as we learned about the menu and asked questions. It was a perfect mix of information and 'let us show you more.' The restaurant itself is sizeable with a few areas perfect for larger groups. We were seated at a high top, which felt a bit like the cat-bird seat. We were able to see everything and people watch without being rude or obtrusive. Seeing how others reacted to the food - and getting a preview before ours arrived - was fun and informative at the same time. The tricky part of this recap is the fact that the menu is very fluid. I can tell you how amazing the antipasto was - the memory of the caper berries still makes my mouth water - but your plate may arrive with completely different items. The adventure is trying things that either you've never had before or not in this preparation. Simply put, I recommend the prix fixe family dinner. Let yourself be guided by the food and try everything in front of you. That said, we learned that the kitchen makes their favorites on Saturday nights, so you might have a chance to enjoy the silky gnocchi or the sublime orecchiette. Since Strega Nonna offers kitchen courses, I am keeping an eye on the schedule in hopes of recreating something that we enjoyed or learning something completely new to me. The music was very enjoyable and did not impede conversation. It was the perfect backdrop for our food adventure, allowing us to chat about the restaurant and food or simply enjoy the tastes while listening. Thank you to everyone at Strega Nonna that made our anniversary so special. We're thrilled to have you in Negaunee and look forward to taking more 'tours' with your food and fun!

This place is a joke! Went there to enjoy a birthday celebration and it left us disappointed in…read morewishing we had spent our $250 elsewhere!!! Don't bother complaining about your meal because the owner will just take it into the kitchen eat it and come back and tell you she thought it tasted fine , really? Who does that? I like to spend my money locally, but this is not a place I will ever return to !!!