Founders Landing Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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


Our pick of the best Founders Landing Hotel Deals

Hampton Inn Marquette/Waterfront

Hampton Inn Marquette/Waterfront

2.5 out of 5
461 S Lakeshore Blvd Marquette MI
The price is NZ$228 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
NZ$228
26 Feb - 27 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! (766 reviews)
Everything was great!

Reviewed on 26 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 NZ$236 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
NZ$236
10 Feb - 11 Feb
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! (319 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
Year-round hot tub with Lake Superior views

Year-round hot tub with Lake Superior views

Marquette MI
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Marquette. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (327 reviews)
We booked a last minute stay in Marquette for two nights in this lovely historic home with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths and a hot tub with a view of downtown Marquette’s famous Ore Dock! This home lacked for nothing in our opinion. The yard was covered in feet of snow but it had an incredible view. Host ...

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Year-round hot tub with Lake Superior views
Blue Harbor View with stunning Lake Superior views. Walkable city location!

Blue Harbor View with stunning Lake Superior views. Walkable city location!

Marquette MI
The price is NZ$471 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
NZ$471
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday home in Marquette. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Upper Peninsula Children's Museum and Marquette ...
10/10 Exceptional! (91 reviews)
The host was in good communication. The house was beautiful & clean. The kitchen was equipped well. It was a wonderful place to stay. I enjoyed the soaking tub & warm bathroom floor! I hoped to see a sunrise, alas, winter weather preferred to brew a storm. I highly recommend this host & this ...

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Blue Harbor View with stunning Lake Superior views. Walkable city location!
Landmark Inn

Landmark Inn

3.5 out of 5
230 N Front St Marquette MI
The price is NZ$220 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
NZ$220
26 Feb - 27 Feb
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! (1,001 reviews)
Beautiful views, helpful staff!

Reviewed on 29 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
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$181 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$181
8 Mar - 9 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)
Nice staff. Clean and warm! Hot tub was nice and hot. Exercise room was nice enough.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Marquette by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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! 
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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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