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
Things to do in Upper Peninsula, Upper Peninsula: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
Discover the best top things to do in Upper Peninsula, United States including The Laughing Loon, Gustafson's Smoked Fish, The Mustard Seed, Caddywampus, Copper World, Little Luxuries of Mackinac Island, Beth Millner Jewelry, Rainbow Gifts and Yarn, Riverstone Gallery, Manley’s Fish Market.
Restaurants in Upper Peninsula
1. The Laughing Loon
2. Gustafson's Smoked Fish
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By msm5286
This is shop inside a gas station, not the most promising of locations. It has, though, wonderful smoked fish. (A friend who really knows smoked fish said it was the best she'd ever had.) It also has jerky (which we didn't try) and other items. Among the many items in the shop are bags with a variety of trenary toast flavors. I loaded up on the cardamom flavored, and wish I'd picked up more! (If you haven't tried it--trenary toast is a twice-baked bread imported by the Finns who settled in the U.P. It's a local specialty, and wonderful!) Unfortunately, unless the store has changed policies recently, it ships only the jerky, not the smoked fish. The shop/gas station is on highway 2 (the road that skirts Lake Michigan), roughly halfway between St. Ignace and Naubinway. Going west, you will pass Little Brevoort Lake on the right. Approx.2 miles further, watch for Wildwood Lane going off to the left. The gas station will be the next thing you see on the south (left) side of the highway. If you come to Ozark Road on the right, you've gone too far. There is a largish sign for the store.
3. The Mustard Seed
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Wandaheartsmontecarl
I love love love this shop. It is a little bit of heaven here on earth. Located in downtown Manistique, it is a hidden gem. When you walk into this shop, you realize you have found the best kept secret in the Upper Peninsula. It is jam packed with art/candles/furniture/candies/knick-knacks/jewelry/garden ornaments.....I could go on and on. The displays make you want to buy everything. It is classy and is a locally kept secret. When you receive something from the Mustard Seed....you know you are getting something unique and is a treasure. Don't miss this!
4. Caddywampus
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By RICART75 - Peru, United States
The turtle outside of the shop, indicates this place might be a little out of the ordinary. This is a fun and unique place to explore; filled with interesting and engaging items among which one can browse and enjoy. Set back, by the entrance to the Main Street Inn; it's well worth a visit (and, likely to bring one a smile or two).
5. Copper World
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By 368beckyn
From local artists to penny candy, this shop has a lot of variety and a classy selection. Some of the items have a Scandinavian flavor, and lots of copper. Also apparel.
6. Little Luxuries of Mackinac Island
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By 589angiem
Every time I am back this store is a MUST! I always find a little treasure to bring back home! There is something for everyone!
7. Beth Millner Jewelry
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
Our passion is crafting quality art jewelry inspired by the beautiful natural landscape of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Lake Superior. Each piece of jewelry is handcrafted in the studio above our brick-and-mortar shop in downtown Marquette, MI. From recycled metals and diamonds to local copper and Great Lakes stones, our mission is to provide artisan designed jewelry created in a socially and environmentally responsible way. Stop by our downtown Marquette, MI storefront to see Beth's latest work or shop online on our website. Follow us on Facebook for new products, promotions and studio sneak peeks!
Reviewed By Kritty49878 - Rapid River, United States
As a self-proclaimed Yooper Ambassador, I cannot recommend BMJ highly enough! Not only are these the most quality pieces I've ever owned, but I love that she gets her inspiration from places in the UP that are near and dear to my heart (Pictured Rocks/Grand Portal, Twelve Mile Beach, the Au Train, Two-Hearted and Chocolay rivers, etc.). Her nature-inspired pieces accent my lifestyle, and they are also eco-friendly - the copper in her pieces are recycled from a UP mine. And if all this wasn't reason enough to like them, they also give back to their community by creating "fundraiser jewelry" where portions of the proceeds benefit places like the children's museum, art center, and public library. If you want to see all this jaw-dropping gorgeous in the same place, take a ride into Marquette and visit their storefront on Washington Street. They're beautiful on their website, but they're downright magnificent in person! You can see the quality of the metalwork shining through every piece, but I'll warn you: you'll want to take them all home with you!
8. Rainbow Gifts and Yarn
9. Riverstone Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
We are closing our storefront! Please feel free to contact us for custom orders, and we are on Etsy, Ebay, Amazon, and our images are available on Fine Art America, and Society6. Thank you for so much help and your friendship thru this change.Michigan. Artists in residence..Gregory and Donna Steele and daughter Allyson Schwartz...
10. Manley’s Fish Market
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By RICART75 - Peru, United States
This is a wonderful little local, smoked fish store. Its ramshackle, rustic ambiance adds to the experience. After picking up some smoked whitefish, and then a burger, fries, and malt from Clyde's Drive-in; we went to Bridgeview Park and had a wonderful picnic (with the seagulls enjoying the fish skin, almost as much as we did the meat). This was one of the best meals we had during our trip. The fish was so good, one could even forgive the Packers' orientation to the fish market (being Bears & Colts fans ourselves). We look forward to a return visit to Manley's, on our next trip to the area. We would definitely like trying the smoked salmon and trout (both being sold out when we stopped in).
