Million Dollar View Area Guidebook

Dave & Carol
Dave & Carol
Million Dollar View Area Guidebook

Sightseeing and Attractions

Local attractions and fun things to do.
55 miles to Pictured Rocks. A popular U.P. destination. Unlike any other place on Lake Superior, Pictured Rocks offers the opportunity to explore miles of pristine beaches, hike nearly 100 miles of trails, view towering sandstone. https://www.nps.gov/piro/index.htm cliffs.https://www.munising.org/pictured-rocks/
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Pictured Rocks
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55 miles to Pictured Rocks. A popular U.P. destination. Unlike any other place on Lake Superior, Pictured Rocks offers the opportunity to explore miles of pristine beaches, hike nearly 100 miles of trails, view towering sandstone. https://www.nps.gov/piro/index.htm cliffs.https://www.munising.org/pictured-rocks/
45 min. drive to Michigan’s largest clear water spring. https://cityofmanistique.org/big-springs-kitch-iti-kipi/
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Kitch-iti-kipi
Sawmill Road
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45 min. drive to Michigan’s largest clear water spring. https://cityofmanistique.org/big-springs-kitch-iti-kipi/
The centerpiece of Tahquamenon Falls State Park's 50,000 acres is the Tahquamenon River with its waterfalls. The Upper Falls, one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi. https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=428
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Upper Falls
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The centerpiece of Tahquamenon Falls State Park's 50,000 acres is the Tahquamenon River with its waterfalls. The Upper Falls, one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi. https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=428
Fayette was the site of an industrial community that manufactured charcoal pig iron between 1867 and 1891. The town has been reconstructed into a living museum, showing what life was like in this town in the late 19th century. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the day or stop in Garden for dinner at Sherry's Portside or The Dock.
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Parque Estadual Histórico de Fayette
4785 II Rd
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Fayette was the site of an industrial community that manufactured charcoal pig iron between 1867 and 1891. The town has been reconstructed into a living museum, showing what life was like in this town in the late 19th century. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the day or stop in Garden for dinner at Sherry's Portside or The Dock.
53 miles from the cottage to view this scenic waterfall nestled in the woods. Easy to get to and great for kids.
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Wagner Falls
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53 miles from the cottage to view this scenic waterfall nestled in the woods. Easy to get to and great for kids.
A step back in time. View histroical artifacts from Delta County.
Delta County Historical Society
16 Water Plant Rd
A step back in time. View histroical artifacts from Delta County.
Nice beach, park and playground. Lifeguards on duty.
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Van Cleve Park & Gladstone Beach
1224 Lake Shore Dr
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Nice beach, park and playground. Lifeguards on duty.
islandresortandcasino.com
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Island Resort & Casino
W 399 US-2
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The Au Train River is a gentle river that wanders 7.5 miles through the Hiawatha National Forest. The river is about 2-3 feet deep and is mostly sand bottom. Deer, ducks, fish, and blue heron are just some of the animals that can be seen on this adventure! Pack a snack or lunch and stop along one of the sandy banks to enjoy the views. Kayak & canoe rentals available. https://paddleautrain.com
Au Train River
The Au Train River is a gentle river that wanders 7.5 miles through the Hiawatha National Forest. The river is about 2-3 feet deep and is mostly sand bottom. Deer, ducks, fish, and blue heron are just some of the animals that can be seen on this adventure! Pack a snack or lunch and stop along one of the sandy banks to enjoy the views. Kayak & canoe rentals available. https://paddleautrain.com
Established in 1867 by the National Lighthouse Service, Sand Point's light has guided ships through squalls and shoals throughout its colorful history. A fire in 1886 destroyed the structure, but the lighthouse was rebuilt and served the sailing public until its decommissioning by the Coast Guard in 1939. Today an electronic club light guides boats into the harbor, and the lighthouse has been restored as a maritime museum.
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Sand Point Lighthouse
2-20 Water Plant Rd
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Established in 1867 by the National Lighthouse Service, Sand Point's light has guided ships through squalls and shoals throughout its colorful history. A fire in 1886 destroyed the structure, but the lighthouse was rebuilt and served the sailing public until its decommissioning by the Coast Guard in 1939. Today an electronic club light guides boats into the harbor, and the lighthouse has been restored as a maritime museum.
The Peninsula Point Light is a lighthouse located at the southern tip of the Stonington Peninsula in Bay de Noc township in Delta County, Michigan. Shaped like a funnel, the peninsula naturally collects monarch butterflies at its tip each fall where they rest before continuing south across Lake Michigan on their annual migration. Though it was likely their great-great-great-grandparents that made the lengthy journey down to Mexico the previous year, these butterflies instinctively know the route. A few monarchs tagged on the peninsula have been found in Mexico, helping document this amazing migration of nearly 2,000 miles. https://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=562
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Peninsula Point Lighthouse
3722 County 513 T Rd
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The Peninsula Point Light is a lighthouse located at the southern tip of the Stonington Peninsula in Bay de Noc township in Delta County, Michigan. Shaped like a funnel, the peninsula naturally collects monarch butterflies at its tip each fall where they rest before continuing south across Lake Michigan on their annual migration. Though it was likely their great-great-great-grandparents that made the lengthy journey down to Mexico the previous year, these butterflies instinctively know the route. A few monarchs tagged on the peninsula have been found in Mexico, helping document this amazing migration of nearly 2,000 miles. https://www.lighthousefriends.com/light.asp?ID=562
Days River Pathway Trail is a 0.7 mile out and back trail located near Gladstone, Michigan and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for mountain biking and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
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Days River Trailhead
6310 Days River 24.5 Rd
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Days River Pathway Trail is a 0.7 mile out and back trail located near Gladstone, Michigan and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for mountain biking and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail.
The largest rescue bear ranch in the United States. With 240 acres of room to roam, these rescued bears are given a chance to continue their lives in natural habitats and comfort.
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Rancho de Ursos Oswald
13814 Co Rd 407
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The largest rescue bear ranch in the United States. With 240 acres of room to roam, these rescued bears are given a chance to continue their lives in natural habitats and comfort.
The trail follows the approximate location of an ancient Chippewa Indian portage route used to carry canoes and supplies between Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. Following the river bluff for a considerable distance, it offers hikers, bikers and horse riders many extended views to the west across the Whitefish River Valley.
Bay De Noc Grand Island National Recreation Trail South Trailhead
The trail follows the approximate location of an ancient Chippewa Indian portage route used to carry canoes and supplies between Lake Superior and Lake Michigan. Following the river bluff for a considerable distance, it offers hikers, bikers and horse riders many extended views to the west across the Whitefish River Valley.
Thanks to the Soo Locks freighters over 1,000 feet in length can traverse freely along the St. Marys River all the way from Duluth, Minnesota outward into the Atlantic Ocean and beyond. Roughly 7,000 vessels pass through the Locks yearly hauling nearly 86 million tons of cargo.Take in the sights, sounds and vibrating feelings of being up close and personal with some of the Great Lakes largest freighters with the observation platform located in the Soo Locks overlook. https://www.saultstemarie.com/attractions/soo-locks/
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Soo Locks
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Thanks to the Soo Locks freighters over 1,000 feet in length can traverse freely along the St. Marys River all the way from Duluth, Minnesota outward into the Atlantic Ocean and beyond. Roughly 7,000 vessels pass through the Locks yearly hauling nearly 86 million tons of cargo.Take in the sights, sounds and vibrating feelings of being up close and personal with some of the Great Lakes largest freighters with the observation platform located in the Soo Locks overlook. https://www.saultstemarie.com/attractions/soo-locks/
Mackinac Island sits in Lake Huron, between Michigan’s Upper and Lower peninsulas.For centuries, visitors have found this national landmark to be the ideal vacation spot. No cars. No chain hotels. Just world-famous Mackinac Island Fudge, historic Fort Mackinac, unique shopping and diverse dining. https://www.mackinacisland.org
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Ilha Mackinac
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Mackinac Island sits in Lake Huron, between Michigan’s Upper and Lower peninsulas.For centuries, visitors have found this national landmark to be the ideal vacation spot. No cars. No chain hotels. Just world-famous Mackinac Island Fudge, historic Fort Mackinac, unique shopping and diverse dining. https://www.mackinacisland.org
Summer, 1891. Fredrick Law Olmsted, a landscape architect most famous for his role in designing New York City’s Central Park visits Marquette to work on a design project. To make the most of his visit, the city also directs him to a large peninsula just north of town in hopes of designing a management plan to turn it into a suitable park. Upon touring the land he gives the city relatively straight-forward advice that can be summed up in three words: Don’t touch it. Presque Isle Park is one of the most visited sites in Marquette County for good reason. With ease of access, this 323-acre forested peninsula extends into the water offering visitors unmatched views of Lake Superior.https://www.travelmarquettemichigan.com/presque-isle-park-perfect-playground/
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Presque Isle
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Summer, 1891. Fredrick Law Olmsted, a landscape architect most famous for his role in designing New York City’s Central Park visits Marquette to work on a design project. To make the most of his visit, the city also directs him to a large peninsula just north of town in hopes of designing a management plan to turn it into a suitable park. Upon touring the land he gives the city relatively straight-forward advice that can be summed up in three words: Don’t touch it. Presque Isle Park is one of the most visited sites in Marquette County for good reason. With ease of access, this 323-acre forested peninsula extends into the water offering visitors unmatched views of Lake Superior.https://www.travelmarquettemichigan.com/presque-isle-park-perfect-playground/
Miners Falls and Miners Rock: Miners Falls is another sandstone beauty. it's a 1.2-mile round-trip hike to the falls, where two platforms offer stellar views.http://www.gowaterfalling.com/waterfalls/miners.shtml
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Miners Falls
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Miners Falls and Miners Rock: Miners Falls is another sandstone beauty. it's a 1.2-mile round-trip hike to the falls, where two platforms offer stellar views.http://www.gowaterfalling.com/waterfalls/miners.shtml
Mackinac Island State Park
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Soo Locks
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Golf

Michigan is often considered one of the best states for golf in the country. But that isn't limited to just the lower peninsula.
Ranked among Golfweek’s Best Courses and recognized by GOLF Magazine and Golf Digest as a Best in State ranking. Address: W339 US-41, Harris, MI 49845 Phone: (906) 723-2251
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Sweetgrass Golf Club
W339 US-41
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Ranked among Golfweek’s Best Courses and recognized by GOLF Magazine and Golf Digest as a Best in State ranking. Address: W339 US-41, Harris, MI 49845 Phone: (906) 723-2251
Address: N3332 Pine Mountain Rd, Iron Mountain, MI 49801 timberstonegolfcourse.com Phone: (906) 776-0111
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Timberstone Golf Course
N3332 Pine Mountain Rd
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Address: N3332 Pine Mountain Rd, Iron Mountain, MI 49801 timberstonegolfcourse.com Phone: (906) 776-0111
Nahma Golf Course
8588 Ll Rd
Gladstone golf club is hidden gem. Telephone: 906-428-9646 (not operational November through March) Email: gladstonegolf18@gmail.com
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Gladstone Golf Club
6514 Days River 24.5 Rd
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Gladstone golf club is hidden gem. Telephone: 906-428-9646 (not operational November through March) Email: gladstonegolf18@gmail.com
Escanaba Golf Course
1800 11th Ave S
Address: 1075 Grove St, Marquette, MI 49855 Phone: (906) 225-0721
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Clube de Golfe de Marquette
1075 Grove St
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Address: 1075 Grove St, Marquette, MI 49855 Phone: (906) 225-0721

Restaurants

A few great places to eat in the area.
Great fish fry & pizza. Service options: Dine-in · Takeout · No delivery Address: 10491 S Main St, Rapid River, MI 49878 Phone: (906) 474-6329
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Rapid River Pub
10491 S Main St
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Great fish fry & pizza. Service options: Dine-in · Takeout · No delivery Address: 10491 S Main St, Rapid River, MI 49878 Phone: (906) 474-6329
Local favorite! Service options: Dine-in · Takeout · No delivery Address: 2223 Ludington St, Escanaba, MI 49829 Hours: Open for lunch & dinner Closes 9:30PM Menu: stonehouseescanaba.com Phone: (906) 786-5003
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Stonehouse Restaurant & Lounge
2223 Ludington St
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Local favorite! Service options: Dine-in · Takeout · No delivery Address: 2223 Ludington St, Escanaba, MI 49829 Hours: Open for lunch & dinner Closes 9:30PM Menu: stonehouseescanaba.com Phone: (906) 786-5003
Brewpub & chophouse with grill-your-own steaks, ribs & a potato bar.
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Hereford & Hops Steak House And Brewpub
624 Ludington St
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Brewpub & chophouse with grill-your-own steaks, ribs & a potato bar.
Great food for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Service options: Dine-in · Curbside pickup · No delivery Address: 7897 S Main St, Rapid River, MI 49878 Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner Phone: (906) 474-9927
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Jack's
7897 S Main St
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Great food for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Service options: Dine-in · Curbside pickup · No delivery Address: 7897 S Main St, Rapid River, MI 49878 Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner Phone: (906) 474-9927
Enjoy a delicious dinner overlooking the bay. Service options: Dine-in · Takeout · No delivery Located in: Terrace Bay Hotel Address: 7146 P Rd, Gladstone, MI 49837 Closes 9PM Menu: freshwatertavern.com Phone: (906) 786-7554
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Freshwater Tavern
7146 P Rd
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Enjoy a delicious dinner overlooking the bay. Service options: Dine-in · Takeout · No delivery Located in: Terrace Bay Hotel Address: 7146 P Rd, Gladstone, MI 49837 Closes 9PM Menu: freshwatertavern.com Phone: (906) 786-7554
Have a craving for Chinese? Dine in or takeout.
China Lily
902 Delta Ave
Have a craving for Chinese? Dine in or takeout.
Local Escanaba sports bar. Great burgers and pizza. Daily specials.
Mo's Pub
2116 Ludington St
Local Escanaba sports bar. Great burgers and pizza. Daily specials.
Great Friday night fish fry. Get there early or plan to wait.
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Swallow Inn
10468 S Main St
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Great Friday night fish fry. Get there early or plan to wait.
The best pizza in Delta County. A local favorite. Service options: Dine-in · Takeout · No delivery Address: 1427 Delta Ave, Gladstone, MI 49837 Hours: Opens ⋅ 5PM Phone: (906) 428-2040
The Saloon
1421 Delta Ave
The best pizza in Delta County. A local favorite. Service options: Dine-in · Takeout · No delivery Address: 1427 Delta Ave, Gladstone, MI 49837 Hours: Opens ⋅ 5PM Phone: (906) 428-2040
Great place to eat with views over the Marquette Harbor. Fresh caught fish daily.
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The Vierling Restaurant & Marquette Harbor Brewery
119 S Front St
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Great place to eat with views over the Marquette Harbor. Fresh caught fish daily.

Essentials

Local shopping in the area for the basic essentials. New to the Escanaba in summer of 2019 are Starbucks, Hobby Lobby and Marshals.
Meijer's is located in Escanaba Mi. Roughly 20 mi. from the cottage. You can do it all in one stop.
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Meijer
505 N 26th St
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Meijer's is located in Escanaba Mi. Roughly 20 mi. from the cottage. You can do it all in one stop.
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Walmart Supercenter
601 N Lincoln Rd
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Dollar Tree
2508 3rd Ave N
ALDI
2520 3rd Ave N
Family owned grocery store with large grocery selection.
Elmer's County Market
412 N Lincoln Rd
Family owned grocery store with large grocery selection.
Family owned grocery store located in Gladstone.
Pat's Foods
409 N 9th St
Family owned grocery store located in Gladstone.
Nice full grocery store. If you are traveling from lower Michigan best place to stop for groceries before you get to our cottage.
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Jack's Fresh Market
735 E Lake Shore Dr
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Nice full grocery store. If you are traveling from lower Michigan best place to stop for groceries before you get to our cottage.

Neighborhoods

Escanaba is host to many attractions and events. Everything you need you can find at Meijer's or Elmers. Great restaurants like The Stone House, Herford and Hops, & The Buck Inn. https://www.visitescanaba.com attractionshttps://www.visitescanaba.com/
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Escanaba
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Escanaba is host to many attractions and events. Everything you need you can find at Meijer's or Elmers. Great restaurants like The Stone House, Herford and Hops, & The Buck Inn. https://www.visitescanaba.com attractionshttps://www.visitescanaba.com/
Great little city on the bay. Beautiful sand beach with lifeguards on duty.
Gladstone
Great little city on the bay. Beautiful sand beach with lifeguards on duty.
Marquette is the largest city in Upper Michigan. Marquette is a major port on Lake Superior. Home to Northern Michigan University and the Yooper dome. Suggested activities: Hike up sugar loaf Mountain. Presque Isle Park Northern Michigan University Marquette Mt. Restaurants - The Vierling & Iron Bay Donckers - Home made chocolates & caramels.
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Marquette
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Marquette is the largest city in Upper Michigan. Marquette is a major port on Lake Superior. Home to Northern Michigan University and the Yooper dome. Suggested activities: Hike up sugar loaf Mountain. Presque Isle Park Northern Michigan University Marquette Mt. Restaurants - The Vierling & Iron Bay Donckers - Home made chocolates & caramels.
One of our favorite stops in the U.P. is Munising, home of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. They have waterfalls, natural beauty, boat cruises, kayaking, beaches, breweries, pasties, and the list goes on and on. Check out 8 things not to miss.https://www.mlive.com/life/2020/06/planning-a-trip-to-munising-8-things-not-to-miss.html
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Munising
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One of our favorite stops in the U.P. is Munising, home of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. They have waterfalls, natural beauty, boat cruises, kayaking, beaches, breweries, pasties, and the list goes on and on. Check out 8 things not to miss.https://www.mlive.com/life/2020/06/planning-a-trip-to-munising-8-things-not-to-miss.html

Food scene

A stop at the Rapid River Dairy Flo. is a MUST. Hand dipped and soft serve ice cream. A few favorites are blue moon, Mackinac Island fudge and who can't resist a good hot fudge sundae.
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Rapid River Dairy Flo
7875 US-2
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A stop at the Rapid River Dairy Flo. is a MUST. Hand dipped and soft serve ice cream. A few favorites are blue moon, Mackinac Island fudge and who can't resist a good hot fudge sundae.
You can't leave the U.P. without trying a famous pasty. It's a meal in a pastry crust. A variety of fillings. The meat, potatoes, carrots and rutabaga is our favorite. Service options: Dine-in · Drive-through · No delivery Address: 2418 Ludington St, Escanaba, MI 49829 Hours: Closes 6:30PM Phone: (906) 786-7363
Gram's Pasties
2418 Ludington St
You can't leave the U.P. without trying a famous pasty. It's a meal in a pastry crust. A variety of fillings. The meat, potatoes, carrots and rutabaga is our favorite. Service options: Dine-in · Drive-through · No delivery Address: 2418 Ludington St, Escanaba, MI 49829 Hours: Closes 6:30PM Phone: (906) 786-7363
Located in Escanaba
Starbucks
319 N Lincoln Rd
Located in Escanaba
Great sub sandwiches. The mini is big enough for a meal. Located in Gladstone & Escanaba. http://dmsubs.com
D & M Subs
5 South 10th Street
Great sub sandwiches. The mini is big enough for a meal. Located in Gladstone & Escanaba. http://dmsubs.com