Location: Paradise
Top Things to do in Paradise
Top 5 Budget-friendly Things to do in Paradise, Michigan (MI)
Paradise is an unincorporated community in Whitefish Township, Chippewa County in the U.S. state of Michigan.
Restaurants in Paradise
1. Tahquamenon Falls
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 288 reviews
Reviewed By Piranha44 - Holt, United States
Been wanting to visit for a long time. We were able to see the lower falls from the state park and the upper falls from the private viewing area through the tahquamenom river boat tour. The views are outstanding from both areas. This is a must see when in the area.
2. Tahquamenon Falls State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,681 reviews
Located in the upper peninsula area of Michigan with wonderful wildlife and waterfalls.
Reviewed By 812marke - Burlington, United States
I was recently at Tahquamenon Falls on a Tuesday afternoon when passing through the U.P. I was not able to make it to the falls on my last visit to the U.P., so I definitely wanted to get there on this trip. I was not disappointed, and the falls were incredible! The Upper Falls are beautiful and only second to Niagara Falls in terms of water flow east of the Mississippi River. I only had time to see the Upper Falls on this visit, but these clearly seem to be the more popular. They are pretty easily accessible, as the walk is only about 1/4 mile from the parking lot, and you can hear the falls pretty much right away when you begin the trail. There are lots of stairs, however, if you choose to see other vantage points of the falls. I enjoyed spending about 2 hours here, and it was cool to see these falls from a variety of vantage points. It was kind of busy on the day I visited, as the weather was beautiful, but I still enjoyed myself. There was also a nice gift shop to browse on the premises, and there was a small restaurant, but I ate lunch prior to my visit. I enjoyed Tahquamenon Falls, and this is another beautiful landmark in the U.P.!
3. Whitefish Point Bird Observatory
4. Whitefish Point Lighthouse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 576 reviews
Reviewed By R9958WEkathleenr
This lighthouse, the oldest operational light on Lake Superior, is an awesome place to visit for the maritime history as well as to drink in the pristine natural area of forests and Lake Superior shoreline. Lodging is nearby in Paradise.
5. Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 908 reviews
The Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum has become one of Michigan’s most popular destinations in the cultural tourism industry, attracting over 75,000 visitors each season. Museum patrons learn about the perils of maritime transport on the Great Lakes at the Whitefish Point Light Station, an Historic Site on the National Register of Historic Places. See the Whitefish Point Light Tower, in continuous operation for 155 years, the oldest operating lighthouse on Lake Superior. The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society was founded in 1978 by a group of divers, teachers, and educators to commence exploration of historic shipwrecks in eastern Lake Superior, near Whitefish Point in Michigan's scenic Upper Peninsula.
Reviewed By AuntieM64
I did not know what to expect from this museum; however, I got more than I thought I would. The entire complex is part of the Shipwreck Museum and for one price you gain entrance to several buildings. You can pay an extra fee to be able to climb the lighthouse tower and look out over Whitefish Bay and Lake Superior. The Shipwreck Museum proper has many interesting artifacts on display from many different shipwrecks along the coast, most notably the Edmund Fitzgerald which is probably the most famous shipwreck. There is a building that was the Coast Guard housing that you can stay in by reservation on line, and the gift shop is well stocked with clothing, books, and other assorted things for you to take home. Whitefish Point is also an excellent place for rock-hounds to pick up those one-of-a-kind treasure.
