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Marquette
is the largest town in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and in terms of geographical area, Marquette County is the largest county in the state. The city of Marquette is situated along US Highway 41 on the banks of the Dead River, and is a city of natural beauty. The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is a mix of wilderness and big cities, historical sites and modern day conveniences. There are over 80 inland lakes in the county, as well as beautiful parks, rivers and streams. This means an abundance of water sports, such as swimming, fishing, boating, water skiing, canoeing and kayaking. Many of the lakes and parks have campsites, picnic facilities with cooking grills, playground equipment for children, horseshoe courts, tennis courts and restrooms. You will also not be disappointed if you a hiker. There are thousands of miles of backroads, marked hiking trails, national and state park hiking trails, and paved bicycle trails. In fact, Marquette County has more hiking and biking trails than anywhere else in the Upper Peninsula. Marquette is also well known to rockhounders. The highlands of Marquette County are a rock haven that draws rockhounds from all over the country. And yet, this still is not all you will find in Marquette. There are all the wonders and wildlife surrounding Lake Superior, lighthouses and waterfalls to explore and Autumn color tours to delight your senses. Marquette also has specialty shops, art galleries, antiques and restaurants, and a large variety of budget hotels and motor inns, bed & breakfasts and lakeside rooms with breathtaking views.
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Marquette Vacation Rentals
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Marquette Hotels and Resorts
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| Brentwood Motor Inn | 2603 US 41 W | Marquette, MI | | (906) 228-7494 | | Comfort Suites | 2463 US 41 W | Marquette, MI | | (906) 228-0028 | | Days Inn | 2403 US 41 W | Marquette, MI | | (906) 225-1393 | | Econolodge - Lakeside | 2050 S US 41-M28 | Marquette, MI | | (906) 225-1305 | | Knight's Inn Of Marquette | 5057 US 41 S | Marquette, MI | | (888) 682-7693 | | Marquette Super 8 Motel | 1275 US 41 W 5 | Marquette, MI | | (906) 228-8100 | | Marquette Super 8 | 210 Northland Dr | Marquette, MI | | (906) 228-8100 | | Travelodge | 1010 M-28 E | Marquette, MI | | (906) 249-1712 | | Value Host Motor Inn | 1101 US Hwy 41 W | Marquette, MI | | (906) 225-5000 | | Village Inn Of Marquette | 1301 N Third St | Marquette, MI | | (906) 226-9400 | | Best Western Country Inn | 850 US 41 W | Ishpeming, MI | 13.3 mi. | (906) 485-6345 | | Village Inn Motel | | Chatham, MI | 26.5 mi. | (906) 439-5800 |
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Marquette Weather & Climate
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The Northwestern Region of Michigan's Upper Peninsula is a wilderness area with four seasons - mild summers, cool springs and autumns and cold winters. The climate is greatly influenced by Lake Superior, as well as cold, dry air coming from the Arctic region. The Lake acts as a giant humidifier, increasing the moisture content of the air throughout the year. In the winter, this moisture condenses as snow when it reaches the land, creating heavy snowfall, known as "snow squalls." The shores of Lake Superior are prone to this "lake effect" snow and have recorded up to 350 inches of snow in a single year. However, average snowfall for this area is 177 days per year. In summer, the cooling lake breezes have a positive effect on the climate, keeping it from becoming too hot and uncomfortable. This area has an average of only one-day per year when the temperature reaches 90 degrees F.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
25°F |
11°F |
2.04 in. |
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| February |
28°F |
13°F |
1.35 in. |
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| March |
36°F |
22°F |
2.24 in. |
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| April |
48°F |
32°F |
2.35 in. |
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| May |
61°F |
42°F |
2.66 in. |
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| June |
69°F |
50°F |
2.74 in. |
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| July |
75°F |
57°F |
2.64 in. |
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| August |
74°F |
57°F |
3.01 in. |
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| September |
65°F |
49°F |
3.42 in. |
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| October |
54°F |
39°F |
3.03 in. |
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| November |
40°F |
28°F |
2.60 in. |
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| December |
29°F |
17°F |
1.95 in. |
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Marquette Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Sawyer International airport (SAW) located about 13 miles south of Marquette, the Delta County airport (ESC) located approximately 58 miles south of Marquette in Escanaba, Michigan, the Ford airport (IMT) located roughly 60 miles southwest of Marquette in Iron Mountain Kingsford, Michigan, and finally the Houghton County Memorial airport (CMX) located around 66 miles northwest of Marquette in Hancock, Michigan.
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Marquette Attractions
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| | | Golf Courses |
| Chocolay Downs Golf Course | Marquette | MI | | | | Marquette Golf & Country Club | Marquette | MI | | | | Red Fox Run Golf Course | Gwinn | MI | 18.5 mi. | | | Wawonowin Country Club | Champion | MI | 26.6 mi. | |
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| Marquette Mountain | Marquette | MI | | | | Pine Mountain | Iron Mountain | MI | 59.5 mi. | | | Ski Brule | Iron River | MI | 67.0 mi. | | | Porcupine Mountains | Ontonagon | MI | 93.3 mi. | |
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