Named after the French explorer Jacques Marquette, this colorful city is settled on the shores of southern Lake Superior and includes several small islands. Marquette has a long history as a shipping port for hematite ores and is home to a few legends as well. The largest wooden dome in the world, dubbed the Superior Dome, is where Northern Michigan University hosts its home football games. The resident Marquette Monster is said to live here, too—you can even see its likeness at the top of the Old City Hall plaque.
Marquette is one of the largest cities in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, of which Lonely Planet awarded a Best Value award for Best in Travel 2017. Lighthouses, a nightlife casino and lounge, art galleries, breweries, and antique stores all add color to this gorgeous destination. Here’s a little sampling of what you have to look forward to.
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