Top Things to do in Upper Peninsula
Top Hotels in Upper Peninsula
- 1. Best Western Sault Ste. Marie
- 2. Best Western Harbour Pointe Lakefront
- 3. Island House Hotel
- 4. Mission Point Resort
- 5. Grand Hotel
- 6. Holiday Inn Express Munising-Lakeview, an IHG Hotel
- 7. Holiday Inn Express Houghton-Keweenaw
- 8. Sunset Lodge Escanaba
- 9. Inn on Mackinac
- 10. Bicycle Street Inn & Suites and Waterfront Collection
8 Beaches in Upper Peninsula That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Upper Peninsula, United States including Great Sand Bay, Northernmost Point of Lake Michigan, 12-Mile Beach, Sand Point Beach, Miner's Beach, Agate Beach Park, Cowboy Lake Park, Copenhagen Beach.
Restaurants in Upper Peninsula
1. Great Sand Bay
2. Northernmost Point of Lake Michigan
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Alacrout - Los Angeles, United States
Let’s get one thing clear: This is just a pit stop. A rest area on US-2. So don’t expect there to be a whole lot to do here. That being said, it’s an awesome pit stop. There’s a beach with sand and tree-lined views up and down the coast. It’s much more scenic than almost any other pit stop, where your eyes get a treat while you stretch your legs. If you don’t want to (or can’t) get sandy, there are a couple wooden walkways that are also handicap accessible. This way you can enjoy the shoreline views without having to get in the sand. There’s also historical information posted around the area. Turns out this place was once the border of the United States! There are also restrooms here.
3. 12-Mile Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By bandido63
We stayed for 3.5 days and 3 nights at the Twelvemile beach campground which is one of three campgrounds that are part of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. We arrived on Monday 7/29 and left on Thursday 8/1. We had made previous reservations and that is the only way to get a campsite here now (after 7/11/19). There is a gravel road that runs east-west through the campground and the sites are on both sides north and south of the road. The backsides of the campground to the north of the road basically back into the dunes over the beach. Each campsite has a pad for a large tent or two smaller ones, a picnic table and a fire ring. There are trash containers near every campsite. Due to black bears in the area, they ask that you out foods and smellables in your vehicle when not eating/cooking. If you came in a motorcycle or a bicycle, there are a few metal boxes through camp where you can store your food. There are pit latrines at different spots through the camp and they are nice and clean, they provide TP and hand sanitizer. The beach is spectacular and the views of the sunset are particularly stunning. Due to the roads, even though you are a little over 30 miles from Munising, it will take one hour to drive there. There are plenty of trails nearby to visit (highly recommend hiking the trail to Chapel Falls/Chapel Rock) before heading into town for the Pictured Rocks boat/kayak tours. This is a no generator camp, so it will be nice and quiet and a perfect place to enjoy nature. There are staircases that take you down to the beach if you don't feel like venturing down the sides of the dunes. We really enjoyed our time at this campsite and were impressed with how well maintained it was. Would definitely want to go back in the future.
4. Sand Point Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 238 reviews
Reviewed By Lilurazko - Boise, United States
Absolutely gorgeous. Expected the water to be too cold for swimming, but was plenty warm. Could stay here all day enjoying the fine sand, waves, and cool breeze.
5. Miner's Beach
6. Agate Beach Park
7. Cowboy Lake Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
