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Marquette Fall Brew Tour

Marquette, Michigan, boasts an incredible array of breweries, coffee shops, and even a kombucha taproom! Each of these spots is cozy in its own way. Start your day at Dead River Coffee Roasters to get a latte and a bag of freshly roasted beans. At Drifa Brewing, enjoy a great meal, as well as a…

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Must-Attend Winter Events in Marquette

As you probably already know, in the U.P., we don't just face winter—we embrace it. This is why so many of our favorite annual events take place from December through February. From holiday festivities to extreme outdoor activities, find your new wintertime tradition in Marquette, MI. DECEMBER…

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Spend a Fun Fall Day in Marquette!

Fall is one of the most beautiful times to visit Marquette. You can see the fall colors in almost every corner of the city. Spend a day doing a walking tour and taking in the season. Start your day with a cinnamon roll for breakfast at Trenary Toast Cafe. Peruse the shelves at Snowbound Books for a…

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Holiday Lasers on the Ore Dock

Experience the magic of the season in downtown Marquette! The historic Lower Harbor Ore Dock will light up for the holidays with dazzling laser displays by Fresh Coast Light Lab, every Thursday through Saturday from 6-9 PM on the north side of the dock. This free, family-friendly show offers…

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Know Before You Go: Cultural Awareness

Being prepared to recreate outdoors extends well beyond acquiring the proper gear and navigation tools. It is equally important to be conscientious and knowledgeable of the land you intend to tread. Cultural awareness: Know before you go Remember that you are on Indigenous land no matter where you…

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Haunted Places in The Upper Peninsula

Looking to get into the Halloween spirit? Marquette County's got you covered. There are plenty of festivities and frights to go around, but aside from the annual October events and activities that take place downtown, there are other more unearthly sites and phenomena to dig up for the…

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Your Guide to Fresh Coast Film Festival

Fresh Coast Film Festival is held annually in October, near the peak of Marquette's fall color season. The 4-day fest (Oct. 16-19, 2025) spans across the city of Marquette, featuring 90 films, 9 venues, and 18 outdoor tours throughout the weekend. "Fresh Coast Film Festival is the first of its kind:…

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Fresh family-friendly fall adventures in Marquette

If you’re looking to mix in a few quirky, off-the-beaten-path places with some popular, quintessential spots in Marquette, this autumn itinerary is for you! Huron Mountain Bakery Huron Mountain is a made-from-scratch bakery that should be made must-stop on your visit. They have everything your sweet…

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Leave No Trace for Autumn Adventures

Autumn is one of the best times of year to enjoy the beautiful outdoors in the Upper Peninsula. Expansive forests become a sea of vibrant reds, oranges, and yellows. The air is cooler and the mosquitoes are gone. With the changing season comes a few things that are important to remember when we…

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Perfect fall itinerary minutes from downtown Marquette

Contrast Coffee Co. Contrast Coffee Co. is one of the many cozy coffee shops in downtown Marquette. Located on the corner of N Third St. and W Ohio St., the cafe is bustling and serves traditional caffeinated beverages, as well as seasonal drinks (pumpkin spice latte of course) and their popular…

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