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Marquette is the unofficial capital of Michigan's Upper Peninsula — a rugged, outdoorsy college town on Lake Superior with surprisingly good golf, excellent craft breweries, and pristine natural beauty. Greywalls at Marquette Golf Club is a top-50 public course, and the UP's quiet roads and wilderness trails add adventure you won't find at resort destinations.
The best courses, bars, and rentals in Marquette — curated for groups.
4 coursesSummer, Fall MQT (20 min drive)10-50k population
Courses Where to Stay house Sleeps 12-16
$500-$1800/night
Marquette lakeshore and Big Bay area
full kitchen Lake Superior views fire pit hot tub grill sauna
cabin Sleeps 10-14
$350-$900/night
Ishpeming and Negaunee area
full kitchen fire pit grill wooded setting parking
Dining
The Lagniappe Cajun Creole $$$ seafood Cajun-Creole meets UP — jambalaya, crawfish, and Lake Superior whitefish in a cozy downtown space
Iron Bay Restaurant & Drinkery $$ casual Historic ore dock building with a huge menu — burgers, steaks, and a massive beer selection
Steinhaus $ casual German beer hall vibes — brats, pretzels, and boot-drinking in a fun group atmosphere
Donckers $$ casual Marquette institution since 1896 — breakfast, hand-dipped chocolates, and a soda fountain
Elizabeth's Chop House $$$$ steakhouse Elegant waterfront steakhouse with salt block ribeye and filet mignon — stunning views of Lake Superior
4.6 stars Nightlife
Blackrocks Brewery brewpub Marquette's beloved brewery in a converted house — 51K IPA is legendary, and the vibe is pure UP
Ore Dock Brewing Company brewpub Art gallery meets taproom — rotating local art and creative beers in a beautiful downtown space
The Upfront & Company Late Night dive Comedy club and dive bar combo — live comedy, open mic nights, and cheap drinks
Barrel + Beam whiskey bar Farmhouse brewery in a restored barn — sour beers and barrel-aged specialties 20 min from downtown
Activities Pictured Rocks Boat Cruise boat rental half day $45-$65/pp
Cruise along the stunning multicolored sandstone cliffs of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore — a bucket-list Great Lakes experience
Marquette Brewery Crawl brewery 2-3 hours $20-$40/pp
Hit Blackrocks, Ore Dock, and Barrel + Beam — the UP's best beer within a small radius
Presque Isle Park Hiking hiking 2-3 hours $0-$5/pp
328-acre peninsula park on Lake Superior — cliff trails, black bear sightings, and sunset views from the rocks
Lake Superior Kayaking kayaking 2-3 hours $50-$90/pp
Paddle the crystal-clear Lake Superior shoreline — sea caves, sandstone arches, and pristine water
