Location: Ironwood
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Top 10 Things to do in Ironwood, Michigan (MI)
Ironwood is a city in Gogebic County in the U.S. state of Michigan, about 18 miles (29 km) south of Lake Superior. The population was 5,387 at the 2010 census. The city is on US 2 and is situated opposite the Montreal River from Hurley, Wisconsin. It is the westernmost city in Michigan, situated on the same line of longitude (90.2 degrees West) as Clinton, Iowa and St. Louis, Missouri.
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1. Ottawa National Forest
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By 319dustyf
Absolutely loved the trails, waterfalls, and parks in the forest. There are several waterfalls that are 1/8 to 3/4 of a miles from the parking lot. Many include lots of stairs and paths full of tree roots. But go. The walk back through the forest is awe inspiring and magical.
2. Norrie Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Built as one of the areas Civilian Conservation Corps camps, during the Great Depression, Norrie Park is today a treasured activity destination with hiking and biking trails, Ironwood community gardens, a Montreal river walk, playground, pavilion, and picnic tables and grills.
3. ABR Trails
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By WiOutdoorGirl - Madison, United States
Skied here over the New Year holiday and was delighted by all the snow and well- groomed trails. I wasn't sure how I would like not having the warming shelter open, but it wasn't really an issue. We just used our car as a warm up shelter. I would recommend ABR for skiing. It was worth the trip for the snow and the well-groomed trails.
4. Black River Harbor Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By TAFCRacer - Mechanic Falls, United States
We visited the Black River Harbor Recreational Area of the Ottawa National Forest recently for a family reunion. This recreational area is located 14 miles north of US Route 2 in Bessemer, Michigan. It features boat access to Lake Superior, camping, a large grassy area with charcoal cooking grills, a sandy beach, many hiking trails with scenic overlooks and a large enclosed pavillion (with flush toilets) that can be reserved for events. About 60 of us enjoyed our afternoon at Black River Harbor, using the pavillion facilities. I took a short 1-1/2 mile hike to and from Rainbow Falls and was impressed with the enormous old growth trees in the forest. It was also very cool to hear the people playing in the park fade into silence during the hike, let my mind get lost in the still quiet of the forest, then slowly begin to hear the waterfall as I hiked closer to it. This is a wonderful place to visit & relax, as a solo trip, or with family & friends.
5. Hobby Wheel
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Sells bikes, skis and snowboards and rentals for downhill and cross country skis, snowboards, and bikes. Local area gifts are sold at the shop as well.
6. Downtown Miners Mural
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 18 reviews
For the better part of 100 years, the iron mines were Ironwood's defining characteristic. In appreciation to all those who worked below ground and produced the town's signature commodity, the Miner's Mural was created. It is dedicated to all those who worked beneath the earth, as especially to those who lost their lives underground. Stop over to the mural and pay your respect to these founders.
7. Downtown Art Place
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
The Downtown Art Place (DAP) is located in an historic Aurora Street building and features both a street level retail shop and over 20 individual artist studios on the second floor. The DAP was established as a creative center where people can come together, collaborate in their endeavors, and offer their creations for viewing and sale.
8. Michigan's Iron Belle Trail - Western Gateway Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Michigan's Iron Belle Trail starts (going East) and ends (going West) in Downtown Ironwood at beautiful Depot Park! Enjoy hiking and biking along the miles of trail that run from Ironwood to Bessemer. And, while you are enjoying “mile 0” of the trail, stop into the historic Ironwood Depot Museum or walk a block more and explore historic Aurora street, downtown’s historic main thoroughfare.
Reviewed By AudgeL - Yorkville, United States
What a gem if you are in the Hurley, Ironwood, or Bessemer area. Bridges, wildflowers, birds, benches to sit on, garbage cans, and informational signs and mile markers are among the things you will see in this paved trail.
9. Mt. Zion Ski Hill & Overlook
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Mt. Zion is Located on the campus of Gogebic Community College. Open to the public, the Mt. Zion complex also serves as a laboratory for the college's nationally recognized Ski Area Management Program. Mt. Zion is well-known for its numerous "Learn to Ski and Snowboard Programs" for children, and its very own, snow-tubing park. Enjoy beautiful vistas, mountain biking, Frisbee golf, Ski & Snowboard. Newly erected overlook has been installed for breathtaking views and Northern Lights displays.
10. Ironwood Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By kjj1025 - Lake Elmo, United States
Beautiful historic theater. We were visiting in the area and noticed that the theater had a music show scheduled (John DENVER Tribute). The show was fun, theater delightful and community experience wonderful.
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