More Places to Go . . .
Here's more great places to check out when you're in the Bays De Noc area:
Museums
Fayette State Park
Visitor Center explains the history of the iron-smelting village of Fayette. A ghost town, in the 1870s and 1880s, Fayette was an active community. Explore the original hotel, company office, opera house and other buildings restored in period pieces. South of Garden on County Road 183.
906-644-2603
Delta County Historical Museum
Artifacts from Delta County’s history including displays depicting logging, shipping and railroad industries plus a 16-foot rudder from Nahant shipwreck . Open daily June 1 to Sept. 1. Free will donations asked. Next to Sand Point Lighthouse.
906-786-3428
Garden Peninsula Historical Museum
Former one-room schoolhouse with community history on logging, shipping, fishing, and a classroom display. Open in downtown Garden.
U.P. Steam & Gas Engine Museum
Steam and gas powered tractors and other agricultural equipment on display at the UP State Fairgrounds. Village next to museum has steam-powered sawmill. Open during U.P. State Fair in August and Labor Day weekend.
Casinos
Chip-In’s Island Resort & Casino
The casino offers over 840 slot machines with video and progressive in the mix. Blackjack, craps, live poker, live keno, roulette, Caribbean Stud, Let-It-Ride, Spanish 21, and bingo. It’s legal gambling and Las Vegas Style. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. 13 miles west of Escanaba on US 2 & 41 in Harris.
1-800-682-6040
Waterfalls
Haymeadow Creek Campground
Falls accessed by one-mile scenic trail with footbridge. Located 11 miles north of Rapid River on County Road 509
906-474-6442
Rapid River Falls Park
Small flat rock falls on the Rapid River. Picnic area available in county park. Located 7 miles north of Rapid River on U.S. 41.
Wildlife Viewing
Portage Point Wildlife Area
A narrow split about two miles long south of Escanaba creates protected small bay where migrating waterfowl like to stop. foot trail available along the march side. Swimming available on the opposite side.
