Getting to the U.P.

Marquette is about an eight-hour drive from the Twin Cities. From Minneapolis, head north on Interstate 35 to Duluth and take I-535/Hwy. 53 south into Wisconsin. Connect with eastbound Hwy. 2, eventually crossing into Michigan. Follow Hwy. 2 to Hwy. 28, then take Hwy. 28/Hwy. 41 to Marquette.

The Landmark Inn (230 N. Front St.; 1-888-752-6362; www.thelandmarkinn

.com) opened in 1930 as the Northland Hotel. Renovated and reopened in 1995, this historic downtown inn is a couple of blocks from the lake. Rooms from $139.

L'Attitude Cafe + Bistro

(105 E. Washington St.;

1-906-225-8888; www.lattitudecafe.com): Burgers, salads, sushi, pasta and shared plates served indoors or on a patio overlooking Lake Superior.

Northland Pub, in the Landmark Inn: Sandwiches, pizzas, salads and entrees such as Michigan Cherry Whitefish.

(213 N. Front St.; 1-906-226-3571; www.marquettecohistory.org): Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays; from June to August, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays. $3; students older than 12, $1; ages 12 and under free.

Daybreak Charters

(1-906-250-1052; www.day breakfish.com): Chartered sightseeing cruises start at $210 for up to six people.

DeVos Art Museum

(1401 Presque Isle Av.; 1-906-227-2235; art.nmu.edu/department/museum/): Contemporary art museum at Northern Michigan University's School of Art and Design. Open Monday-Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday noon to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 1-4 p.m. Free.

Marquette Country Convention and Visitors Bureau: 1-800-544-4321 or www.marquettecountry.org.