Christmas is a tiny town in the Upper Peninsula known as one of the best Christmas towns in Michigan with holiday-themed shops, decorations, and a massive Santa Claus statue perfect for a memorable photo. Mackinac Island Canva Mackinac Island Voted a top 10 Michigan Christmas city by HGTV, Ma...
"We Kept Our Towns Going: The Gossard Girls of Michigan's Upper Peninsula" by Phyllis Michael Wong is a book that explores the history of the women who worked for the H. W. Gossard Company in Michigan's Upper Peninsula from 1920 to 1976. Wong conducted ninety-s...
Legend has it that there is a lost Native gold mine in the upper peninsula of Michigan in Porcupine Mountain State Park near Silver City, Michigan. Jack Driscoll's Lost Gold Mine Canva Jack Driscoll's Lost Gold Mine It is said that when Jack would run out of money from his gambling and...
The old walled city of Istanbul stands on a triangular peninsula between... Los Angeles Los Angeles , city, seat of Los Angeles county, southern California, U.S. It is the second most populous city and metropolitan area (after New York City) in the United States. The city sprawls ...
getty images 8/55 houghton, michigan among this upper peninsula town’s natural gems is isle royale national park, accessible through rock harbor on lake superior. home to michigan technological university, houghton’s downtown is filled with cafes, outdoor-apparel boutiques, and eclectic dining. ...
The little former hamlet of Henderson sits in Felch Township, Dickinson County, in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. There is nothing there. Zilch. Zip. Zero. Well, okay, a railroad still runs through, but no buildings: no homes, no shops, no former nuttin'. Alongside the track is the old Es...
While the mid to upper peninsula towns are lovely, the prominent gateway to Door County, Sturgeon Bay, shouldn't be overlooked as a destination. The industrial, shipbuilding hub of the area has plenty to offer visitors. ItsMaritime Museumfeatures a colossal lighthouse with an observation deck ri...
Kunisaki Peninsula Kitsuki• Kitsuki is unique for having two samurai districts on hills sandwiching a merchant district in the valley in between. They are among the most pleasantly preserved samurai districts in Japan. Tsuwano Old Town The highlight of Tsuwano's old town is the Tono...
This small town is known as the home ofMt. Marcy, the highest peak in theAdirondacks, so it's not surprising that it offers some of the most breathtaking views of the region. Of course, it only gets more beautiful in the fall when the mountains are alive with rich fall color. ...