Founders Landing Travel Guide

Marquette

Winter in Michigan. The Upper Peninsula is a forested region in Michigan bordering 3 of the Great Lakes and extending outward from Wisconsin. It’s connected to Michigan’s Lower Peninsula by the roughly 5-miles-long Mackinac Bridge, which spans the Straits of Mackinac. Sandwiched between the 2 peninsulas is Mackinac Island, a car-free vacation destination with the iconic 1887 Grand Hotel and the Victorian-era Fort Mackinac.
Winter in Michigan. The Upper Peninsula is a forested region in Michigan bordering 3 of the Great Lakes and extending outward from Wisconsin. It’s connected to Michigan’s Lower Peninsula by the roughly 5-miles-long Mackinac Bridge, which spans the Straits of Mackinac. Sandwiched between the 2 peninsulas is Mackinac Island, a car-free vacation destination with the iconic 1887 Grand Hotel and the Victorian-era Fort Mackinac.
Last morning in Marquette Michigan, what a beautiful day to graduate from Northern Michigan University with my BFA 🤓
Up in the northwest UP of Michigan the granite lined cliffs get weathered away and change colors over the years!
Winter in Michigan. The Upper Peninsula is a forested region in Michigan bordering 3 of the Great Lakes and extending outward from Wisconsin. It’s connected to Michigan’s Lower Peninsula by the roughly 5-miles-long Mackinac Bridge, which spans the Straits of Mackinac. Sandwiched between the 2 peninsulas is Mackinac Island, a car-free vacation destination with the iconic 1887 Grand Hotel and the Victorian-era Fort Mackinac.

Popular places to visit

Never to late in the year for a hike❄

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.

Sugarloaf Mountain
April 15th 2018 Storm surge at the Black Rocks

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.

Presque Isle Park
Great hike up hogback! Beautiful fall colors! #BVStrove

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.

Little Presque Isle Recreation Area

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.

Northern Michigan University

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.

UP Health System - Marquette

Marquette Mountain

Hit the slopes in Marquette with a visit to Marquette Mountain. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

Marquette Mountain

Top hotels in Founders Landing

Hampton Inn Marquette/Waterfront

Hampton Inn Marquette/Waterfront

2.5 out of 5
461 S Lakeshore Blvd Marquette MI
The price is ฿3,794 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
฿3,794
฿4,249 total
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Marquette. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (764 reviews)
Very clean, spacious and outstanding staff.

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn Marquette/Waterfront
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Marquette

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Marquette

2.5 out of 5
808 S. LAKESHORE BLVD Marquette MI
The price is ฿3,878 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿3,878
฿4,344 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Marquette. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (318 reviews)
Construction next door so difficult to find entrance to property. But no noise because it's winter. Checked in late, left early. Breakfast was decent.

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Marquette
Landmark Inn

Landmark Inn

3.5 out of 5
230 N Front St Marquette MI
The price is ฿3,666 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
฿3,666
฿4,105 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Marquette. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Room was very clean and cozy. Cool hotel.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Landmark Inn
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marquette by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marquette by IHG

3.5 out of 5
2472 US Highway 41 W Marquette MI
The price is ฿3,196 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
฿3,196
฿3,579 total
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Marquette. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
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

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marquette by IHG
Cedar Motor Inn

Cedar Motor Inn

2 out of 5
2523 US Highway 41 W Marquette MI
Stay at this hotel in Marquette. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,334 reviews)
Very helpful staff. Everything was as it should be.

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

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Cedar Motor Inn
Magnuson Hotel Country Inn

Magnuson Hotel Country Inn

2.5 out of 5
850 U.S. Hwy 41 W. Ishpeming MI
The price is ฿2,771 per night from 22 Jan to 23 Jan
฿2,771
฿3,103 total
22 Jan - 23 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Ishpeming. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Cliffs ...
7.8/10 Good! (747 reviews)
Staff was great

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

Magnuson Hotel Country Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Founders Landing

Marquette

Downtown

While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Peninsula Children's Museum and Lake Superior.

Downtown
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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.

Shiras Hills
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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.

Central Marquette
My favorite picture. I woke up at 4am to catch the epic contrast of the pink sunrise and leftover blue hour. I am a student in Marquette and I am stuck between staying in University and pursuing travel photography. This trip would give me the confidence and help me build my portfolio so I am able to make my decision! Thanks for reading Brendan! #BvSCrete

East Side

While visiting East Side, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Superior and McCarty Cove.

East Side
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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.

Trowbridge Park
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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.

Brookton Corners

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