Founders Landing Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Founders Landing
Popular places to visit
Marquette Mountain
Hit the slopes in Marquette with a visit to Marquette Mountain. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Founders Landing Hotel Deals
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Marquette
Great breakfast, clean room, comfy bed. We love Fairfield Inn, Marquette!
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn Marquette/Waterfront
Year-round hot tub with Lake Superior views
This was our third time staying at this house. We love the close proximity to Marquette Mountain and relaxing in the hot tub after a long day of skiing. We also left some stuff in the house when we left and Amy went out of her way to get it back to us.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Downtown-Adjacent Historic Home / Modern Updates
The house was clean, in a good neighborhood, and walkable to downtown. It did seem like it is a remodel in progress. It feels sparse, instead of cozy and welcoming. There are old house quirks (per another review, the shower upstairs does get hot- the cold and hot water is plumbed backwards).
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Cedar Motor Inn
We stayed here last year and thought it was fair for the price, but after our stay this year it has declined significantly and not even worth the price we paid. The room was dirty, although the bedding was clean..we had to clean the chairs and table before we could use them and the sauna floor was ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Marquette by IHG
Hotel is beautiful!!! Our only complaint is the water pressure. I have long, thick hair. It took what seemed like forever to rinse my hair. Otherwise this hotel is beautiful. We'll be back for a 4th time!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Check Founders Landing hotel availability
Other neighbourhoods around Founders Landing
Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Peninsula Children's Museum and Lake Superior.
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.
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.
East Side
While visiting East Side, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Superior and McCarty Cove.
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.
