Marquette Experiences

The Marquette blues festivial is an annual event that has been held for 18 consecutive years which features three days of world class blues on the shores of Lake Superior in the Mattson Lower Harbor Park in downtown Marquette. The Festival is put on in the month of september.  The festival continues the tradition of an amazing array of world-class blues musicians and offers a wide variety of food vendors, a beer & wine tent, free workshops, and assorted arts and crafts booths. The festival kicks off with a free concert on Friday night to thank the community for their continuing support!

Challenge yourself with rugged and rocky terrain. Take time to experience the diverse landscape and breathtaking views. Lake Superior and the Town of Marquette are waiting for you to feast your eyes on. Enjoy miltiple foot trails and indulge in spectacular views. 

Amid the forested ravines of the Marquette Iron Range, the Michigan Iron Industry Museum overlooks the Carp River and the site of the first iron forge in the Lake Superior region. The museum highlights the state's iron mining industry, which has flourished for more than 125 years. The museum has several examples of different technology developed by iron mining companies to better extract ore from the earth, but it also shares the stories of everyday life in mining communities. Visitors can view artifacts depicting not only work, but play in the Upper Peninsula.

Constantly seeking new ways to provide opportunities for experiences that spark curiosity. The museum are enthusiastic about the as-yet-untold stories of Michigan as well as tales of Father Marquette or 19th-century lumberjacks. They are committed to providing opportunities for all people to see themselves as they experience the exhibits, collections and programs.