Upper Peninsula, Michigan | Lake Michigan Destinations

Traveling Through Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Some people say that you aren’t really UP NORTH until you’ve crossed the Mackinac Bridge. Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has shoreline along Lake Michigan and Lake Superior, and those destinations along Lake Michigan are worth the trip!
Highway 2 takes you along most of the Lake Michigan shoreline between the “Mighty Mac” bridge and Escanaba, and provides beautiful scenery along the way of Lake Michigan and natural wooded areas.

Scroll down for more information on the towns in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula which along the northern shore of Lake Michigan, such as Manistique and Escanaba.

Upper Peninsula Michigan Destinations

There’s nothing like being “Up North” and we think you will want to linger in this beautiful region, filled with outstanding Lake Michigan Destinations. 

Here are but a few of the towns which are delightful to discover in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula:

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Elberta, Michigan

Along the Lake Michigan Circle Tour, across the lake from Frankfort, the Village of Elberta is a pleasant destination with much to see and do.

Two Rivers, Wisconsin

Two Rivers’ slogan is “catch our friendly waves” since it is located along Lake Michigan and has plenty of beaches to explore.

Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin

Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Sturgeon Bay is a charming historical community that embraces its world famous shipbuilding hub and honors their boat and water heritage.

Escanaba, Michigan

Escanaba is the site of the Upper Peninsula State Fair and is popular for fishing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.

Beaver Island, Michigan

Beaver Island Michigan is located in Lake Michigan. It is the largest island in Lake Michigan and the third largest island in Michigan

Door County, Wisconsin

The small towns, quaint surroundings, and nautical feel of Door County, Wisconsin have earned it the name “Cape Cod of the Midwest.”