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In additional to all the incredible local attractions like Big Springs “The Mirror of Heaven” Indian Lake, Sceney Wildlife Sanctuary and Lake Michigan the Manistique Area is the most centrally located spot for all the best U.P. attractions. We have put together a list of day trips that will make your trip to Schoolcraft County a memorable one and keeping you coming back year after year. |
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Here is a Travel Planner that will give you a description of the attraction, a link to it’s home website a suggested amount of time you should allow for travel and enjoying the attraction along with a video clip from the Great Getaways TV show.
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This is a short drive from Manistique about 20-25 minutes. Allow 3-4 hours for an enjoyable trip. Bring a lunch and enjoy a picnic on the shore of Snail Shell Harbor.
Fayette was once one of the Upper Peninsula's most productive iron-smelting operations. Located on the Garden Peninsula at Snail Shell Harbor. When the charcoal iron market began to decline, the Jackson Iron Company closed its Fayette smelting operation in 1891. It is now a completely restored village including 22 historic buildings, museum exhibits and the visitor center, which can be toured May through October. The historic site is located in Fayette State Park. |
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Pack a lunch, lots of water and plan on spending a day here.
The Hiawatha National Forest is located in Michigan and encompasses about 879,600 acres. It is composed of two units, stretching from Lake Michigan, on its southern border, to Lake Superior in the north. |
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Sandstone cliffs, beaches, sand dunes, waterfalls, inland lakes, wildlife and the forest of the Lake Superior shoreline beckon visitors to explore this 73,000+ acre park. Attractions include a lighthouse and former Coast Guard life-saving stations along with old farmsteads and logging trails. The park is a four season recreational destination where hiking, camping, hunting, nature study, and winter activities abound. At its widest point the Lakeshore is only five miles and hugs the Lake Superior shoreline for more than 40 miles.
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This will take about an hour and a half to reach from Manistique. You will want to allow a full day fro this trip (6 Hours) You will need time to spend a the falls and when you are done take a lunch break at the Tahquamenon Falls Brewery. This little brew pub has excellent sandwiches and tasty drinks both alcohol and non alcoholic beverages. |
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This is a full days trip from travel to ferry time allow about 2 hours both ways. You can spend a full day on the island exploring the museums, gift shops, fudge shops and so much more. |
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