- Our list of the best things to do in Ontonagon, Michigan, features the top 14 nearby activities — including 8 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Ontonagon, MI has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Adventures, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 15 things to do within the city of Ontonagon, MI
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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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The Main Overlook is a short trail of the Porcupine Mountains that offer a breath taking view of the Porkies. People who go hiking to the Main Overlook are greeted with a sweeping view of Lake Superior below.
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Situated in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, the Little Carp River Trail follows directly alongside the river for which it was named. The trail also works with its sister path which follows the Big Carp River.
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Porcupine Mountains Ski Area, known colloquially as 'The Porky's' ski area, offers both slope skiing and cross-country skiing. It boasts over eleven miles of slope, as well as extensive systems of trails for cross-country skiers.
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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.
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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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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.