Erickson Center for the Arts
Curtis, MI Area Attractions

The Erickson Center for the Arts is our town's gem.  The center has a gallery, conference area, and a NEW Theater.  Here you can expect: theatrical performances, art, music, exhibitions, speakers, and musicians.  They have many great and educational events lined up throughout the year.

"The mission of the Erickson Center for the Arts is to enrich the mind, body and spirit of the Eastern Upper Peninsula communities we serve through the presentation of artistic and cultural exhibitions and programs. We strive to facilitate experiences that will encourage personal growth beyond our walls and our community." 

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Seney National Wildlife Refuge
Curtis, MI Area Attractions

Seney Wildlife Refuge is our nearby attraction that consists of over 95,000 acres of swamps, islands, lakes, and wilderness.  The Seney Refuge was established by the US Government in 1935 and harbors a variety of animals including:  eagles, osprey, swans, moose, deer, geese, turtles, along with great fishing throughout the refuge.  We are located just minutes away from this incredible refuge.  

There are many ways to explore the Seney Wildlife Refuge.  Visitors can choose to drive the Marshland Wildlife Drive, walk the Pine Ridge Nature Trail, bike, hike, ski, or snowshoe the back country.

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Upper Tahquamenon Falls State Park
Curtis, MI Area Attractions

The Upper Tahquamenon Falls is 48' high and 200' wide, making this the 2nd largest waterfall east of the Mississippi.  Over a half a million guests visit this natural wonder every year.  The tannic acid from cedars and hemlocks leach into the river, giving it the "root beer" color that so many people have come to appreciate. The Upper Tahquamenon Falls is set within a virgin forest with a walk path that guides you to this majestic waterfall.  

Visitors will love the spectacular scenes that are available along the nature trail down to the falls.  Several viewing platforms are available to admire and photograph the falls.

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Lower Tahquamenon Falls
Curtis, MI Area Attractions

The Lower Tahquamenon Falls attracts people from all over the world. Each year more than a half a million visitors come here to explore the Lower Falls along with over forty miles of hiking trails. The Lower Falls is beautiful with its cascading waters that people love to play in. The park now has a new bridge so that everyone can visit the island.

The 4-mile River Trail parallels the Tahquamenon River between the Upper and Lower Falls, traversing through old-growth forest, giant cedars and hemlocks, and beautiful wild flowers. 

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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
Nearby Attractions

The Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore extends along Lake Superior's shoreline from Munising and to Grand Marais, MI.  The 42 miles of beautiful Lake Superior includes over 73,000 acres.  The Pictured Rocks derives its name from the fifteen miles of sandstone cliffs near Munising, Michigan.  An array of colors occur when groundwater seeps through the cracks and trickles down the rock face. Iron (red and orange), copper (blue and  green), manganese (brown and black), limonite (white) are among the most common color-producing minerals. This specific region is extremely colorful and unique with sculpted cliffs made by nature's wind, rain and waves. 

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Kitch-iti-kipi | Big Springs
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Kitch-iti-kipi, also known as "Big Springs" is Michigan's largest natural freshwater spring.  Kitchi-iti-kipi means "big cold water" and is comprised of fissures that feed spring water through limestone at the flow of 10,000 gallons per minute.  This water has a temperature of 45 degrees throughout the year.  Visitors can view fish and ancient tree trunks through its crystal clear water while riding on the self-operated raft. 

The name means big cold water and is sometimes referred to as The Big Spring. It is northwest of Manistique about six miles (9.7 km) west on US Highway 2.

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Oswald's Bear Ranch
Nearby Attractions

Oswald's Bear Ranch is the largest bear only ranch in the entire U.S.  This great bear ranch features four large habitats that encourage UP vacationers to explore and view these live roaming bears.  The ranch also offers "photos with the cubs" and apples to feed the larger bears.  This is a family friendly Upper Peninsula attractions that is sure to be fun for all ages.  

The ranch now has over 40 bears, 2 huge habitats (1/2 and 1/3 mile perimeter) and 2 smaller habitats (1/4 mile perimeter each).  Traveling from Newberry, go 4 miles north on M-123 towards Tahquamenon Falls. Turn left at 4 Mile Corner (Deer Park Rd., Muskallonge Lake, H-37 H-407).  

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Soo Locks | Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan
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The Soo Locks is located in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and offers a unique boat tour through one of the great wonders man has achieved.  This maritime historical spot is legendary in the world.  It provides a safe passage for large shipping vessels and is a wonder of engineering.  Over 1 million visitors visit the Soo Locks annually.

They offer a wide variety of maritime sightseeing adventures, including our popular Soo Locks sightseeing tours, enjoyable Luncheon and Dinner Cruises, and adventurous Lighthouse Cruises.  The park, observation platform, and visitors center are all open to the public and free of charge. 

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Whitefish Point Lighthouse
Nearby Attractions

The Whitefish Point Lighthouse is the oldest working lighthouse on Lake Superior.  It is located at the most dangerous shoreline of Lake Superior, known as "The Graveyard of the Great Lakes.  This historic light was first lit in 1849 and it was one of the earliest lighthouses on the shores of this great lake.  Along with the lighthouse, the property features the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum which displays an incredible array of artifacts, including the bell from the Edmund Fitzgerald. 

Also found at this location is the Museum Store and Whitefish Bird Observatory. 

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Mackinac Island
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Horses, History & Hospitality - Mackinac Island is nestled in the straits of Mackinac where the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan meet. American, Great Lakes and Michigan history is rich on the Island, from military to commerce to the who's who of days gone by, everyone will enjoy the opportunity to enrich themselves while visiting Mackinac Island.

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