East Side Travel Guide
Marquette
Popular places to visit
Sugarloaf Mountain
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sugarloaf Mountain during your travels in Marquette. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.
Presque Isle Park
Explore the great outdoors at Presque Isle Park, a lovely green space in Marquette. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Little Presque Isle Recreation Area
You can take time to visit Little Presque Isle Recreation Area during your travels to Marquette. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Marquette Maritime Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Marquette Maritime Museum in Marquette. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Northern Michigan University
Explore the campus of Northern Michigan University during your trip to Marquette. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
UP Health System - Marquette
If UP Health System - Marquette is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Marquette.
Top hotels in East Side
Superior Stay Hotel
Always love staying here. So close to NMU campus.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Landmark Inn
Location was good
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marquette by IHG
The room was clean quiet and comfortable. I slept great after a long drive. Breakfast was nice although no coffee. I know there’s coffee in the room but I don’t use room coffee makers. Overall I was very satisfied and pleased to stay there. I will stay there again.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Cedar Motor Inn
Room was clean & staff was great!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Magnuson Hotel Country Inn
Staff was great
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
My Place Hotel - Marquette, MI
A hotel this nice and is also pet friendly, for the price can’t be beat. Room was spotless and no smell of pets
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Side
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Peninsula Children's Museum and Lake Superior.
Central Marquette
When in Central Marquette, you can plan a visit to Marquette Regional History Center and Upper Peninsula Children's Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Founders Landing
While Founders Landing may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Upper Peninsula Children's Museum and Marquette Regional History Center.
Shiras Hills
When in Shiras Hills, you can plan a visit to Upper Peninsula Children's Museum and Marquette Mountain, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Trowbridge Park
Some popular features of Trowbridge Park include its restaurants and shopping. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Superior Dome or Upper Peninsula Children's Museum are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.
Brookton Corners
Brookton Corners might not have many top sights, but Upper Peninsula Children's Museum and Superior Dome are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
