- The list below includes 10 free or cheap things to do in or near Ontonagon, Michigan, including 17 different types of inexpensive activities like Hiking Trails, Mountains, Art Gallery and Camping Site.
- From Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park to Bond Falls, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ontonagon.
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Route 107, Ontonagon, MI 49953
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Also called the Porkies, the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is a group of mountains near Lake Superior. The Porkies is the best place to go hiking, watch wildlife and do downhill skiing during winter.
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This waterfall is located on the middle branch of the Ontonagon River near Paulding. Bond Falls is situated in a seclude spot on the Western Upper Peninsula that takes a good hike to visit
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An exciting river that runs through the northern part of Michigan, the Presque Isle River is best known for whitewater river adventure. This 42.1 miles-long river also branches out to some of Michigan's incredible waterfalls such as the Nawadaha Falls and Manido Falls.
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The Summit Peak is an area of the Porkies that offer the most scenic view of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. The Summit Peak has friendly trails that is perfect for hiking with the whole family.
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A 16-mile trail in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, the Lake Superior Trail takes visitors along the Lake Superior shoreline, waterfalls and the Presque Isle River. The trail is used mainly for hiking and offers wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Located at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Mirror Lake is a scenic inland lake surrounded by a fairly rugged, sometimes steep five-mile hiking loop. Attractions include hiking, swimming, and picnicking.
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Part of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Beaver Creek Trail meanders adjacent to Little Carp River. With bridging and boardwalks, naturalists and bird watchers can enjoy the beaver meadows and alder thickets along the way.
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422 River Street (Highway 45), Ontonagon, MI 49953
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The current structure of the Ontonagon Lighthouse was built in 1866, and it stands as a historic landmark. They offer multiple daily tours, and special 'haunted lighthouse tours' on Halloween. The lighthouse includes a museum.
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Located along Lake Superior, Ontonagon Township Park features nearly a mile of beach along with areas for fishing and camping sites with electricity and water. The park provides a children's playground, picnic areas and fire pits.
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The Nonesuch Gallery of Ontonagon features handcrafted works of art, many of which are informed by an ecological sensibility. The store specializes in quilts, hand-made by the shop's owner, and also sells some food items like preserves.