| Local Attractions: - * .03 mile(s) from Family Fun Park, go-carts, mini-golf, basketball, batting cages, bumper boats * .03 mile(s) from Delta Plaza Mall, local shopping center featuring several unique local stores and chain stores * .03 mile(s) from Willow Creek Cinema, 8 different movie theaters in one building * 2.5 mile(s) from Sand Point Lighthouse, Fully restored, furnished and is complete with a fresnel fourth class lens still residing at the top of the tower. * 2.5 mile(s) from Ludington Park, tennis, basketball, volleyball, baseball, swimming, fishing, boating, large kids playground, soccer, picnic tables, large open areas * 3 mile(s) from Escanaba Country Club, 18 hole golf course * 7 mile(s) from Highland Golf Club, 18 hole golf course * 8 mile(s) from Terrace Bluff Golf Course, 18 hole golf course and driving range * 10 mile(s) from Irish Oaks Golf Course, 18 hole golf course and driving range * 13 mile(s) from Island Resort and Casino, Casino featuring tables, slots, and concert showroom * 40 mile(s) from Peninsula Point Lighthouse, Climb the steps of the 40 foot lighthouse and gaze at the panorama view of Lake Michigan. * 45 mile(s) from Iron Mountain Mine, Travel 2,600 feet through drifts and tunnels to 400 feet below the earths surface-Only underground iron mine tour in Michigan. * 50 mile(s) from Fayette Historic Townsite, Historic "ghost" town. Includes a modern visitor center, 20 historic buildings including the furnace complex, town hall, hotel, company office and workers' homes, museum exhibits, outdoor walking tour and scenic overlooks. Scheduled guided tours available. Camping, picnicking, and swimming available in the park. * 51.03 mile(s) from De Young Family Zoo, "Hands-on" family zoo featuring several "exotic" animals. Children are able to actually hold and feed the baby animals. Fun for whole family. * 60 mile(s) from Glass Bottom Shipwreck, Discover the mystery of Lake Superior Shipwrecks - in the safety and comfort of specially designed glass-bottom boats! In addition to 19th century shipwrecks, scenic rock formations and a historic lighthouse, passengers may spot bear cubs, coyote and other wildlife while on their excursion. * 60 mile(s) from Pictured Rocks Cruises, 21/2 - 3 hour cruise along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The 37 mile adventure passes points such as Lovers Leap, Grand Portal, Miners Castle, Indian Head, just to name a few, and are described with legend and lore by your captain. * 140 mile(s) from Tahquamenon Falls, The Toonerville Trolley, a narrow gauge railroad takes you 5.5 miles through thick forest, the habitat of bear, deer, and other wild animals and birds. Your first view of the beautiful Tahquamenon River is at Hunters Mill, the end of the trolley line where a riverboat is boarded for a 21 mile cruise down the river to the upper Tahquemenon Falls. * 148 mile(s) from Mackinac Bridge/ Island, The world's most beautiful suspension bridge. The Mackinac Bridge connecting Michigan's upper and lower peninsula's, constructed in 1957, is 5 miles long and 600 feet tall. Step back in time and enjoy life without motorized vehicles. Horse drawn carriage tours and bicycles are the mode of transportation. Three ferry boat companies depart Mackinaw City for the 15 minute trip to Mackinac Island every 1/2 hour druing the summer season and every hour during the off season. |
