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

Beautiful autumn panorama from Mount Marquette area looking towards the bay on Lake Superior - Michigan Upper Peninsula

Marquette Mountain

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

Marquette Mountain
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
Marquette Harbor Lighthouse with catwalk on a sunny summer day

Marquette Harbor Light

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Marquette Harbor Light in Marquette. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Marquette Harbor Light
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

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 ฿4,043 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
฿4,043
฿4,528 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (768 reviews)
Very kind and warm hotel

Reviewed on 8 Feb 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 ฿3,415 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
฿3,415
฿3,825 total
3 Mar - 4 Mar
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (323 reviews)
Young man at front desk was very kind and helpful.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 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 ฿3,668 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿3,668
฿4,108 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (1,000 reviews)
Great location, comfy beds. Starting to look worn in spots. Atmosphere of the old hotel was very cool though

Reviewed on 18 Feb 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 ฿2,701 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿2,701
฿3,025 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
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! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 22 Feb 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,821 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
฿1,821
฿2,039 total
2 Mar - 3 Mar
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,340 reviews)
Little bit of difficulty finding the lobby. But after that, everything was good.

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Cedar Motor Inn
My Place Hotel - Marquette, MI

My Place Hotel - Marquette, MI

2.5 out of 5
2383 US Highway 41 W Marquette MI
The price is ฿2,018 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
฿2,018
฿2,261 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Marquette. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Staff was very courteous. Room was comfortable.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

My Place Hotel - Marquette, MI
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Other neighbourhoods around Founders Landing

Marquette Michigan Downtown Waterfront District. Iron ore docks and Lake Superior shore of the downtown waterfront district of Marquette Michigan.

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
Presque Isle State Park in winter in Marquette, Michigan

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
Landscape in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on Lake Superior in Michigan, USA

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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