The biggest city in Michigan’s vast Upper Peninsula has been on the map for the last few years.
Yet, Marquette — named after 17th-century Roman Catholic priest and explorer Jacques Marquette — still feels as if it is the best-kept secret in Michigan.
Arguably, you can thank geography. At nearly 500 miles from Detroit, it is far enough away to avoid the congestion of more popular summer destinations. In fact, there seems to be more visitors from Chicago or Milwaukee, which makes sense as both are closer than the Motor City.
July and August are the high season. That is especially true this summer. The relatively warm weather of late means Lake Superior is considerably more tolerable than normal. Plus, social distancing is hardly a concern in the sparsely populated Upper Peninsula.
Despite its small population (21,491 at the last census), Marquette feels much bigger due in part to its unofficial status as capital of the Upper Peninsula. Then there is its past, when mining was the major industry.
The past is apparent downtown. Among the notable edifices are the Roman Catholic cathedral and a Romanesque Revival old city hall.
Today, Marquette — if it’s even known — is known for natural beauty and fabulous outdoor recreational opportunities;…
… Read More
Click Read More to read the rest of the story from our content source/partners – The Christian Post.