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yooperprof Says: The Cliffs Shaft Museum in Ishpeming commemorates an underground iron mine that was in operation on this site for a century, from 1867 to 1967.One of the fascinating features of the old mine is the enormous monumental air shaft,, designed in the form of an Egyptian obelisk!...
National Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame & Museum
yooperprof Says: Now some people might be surprised that the premiere American skiing museum should be located in Michigan. And not, say, in Colorado or Idaho. But think "history," people! Ski-ing in North America originated in the late 19th century with local clubs dedicated to ski jumping...
yooperprof Says: Have you ever thought about including a tour of an iron mine on your travel agenda? If so, I can strongly recommend the Tilden Mine Tour. The Tilden operates daily tours in the peak travel season, from June 1 to August 15. This is part of American history and life that not...
Awesome Tour of an Iron Ore Mine
CMIRily Says: The Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum in Ishpeming is open June - October. Walk back in history, via the Ishpeming Historical Society room, to see local historical artifacts representing the local community during the great mining era. View historical displays of miners and mines...
Hiking, Biking, Hunting, Fishing. . .
yooperprof Says: Ishpeming is an outdoor lover's paradise. Just make sure the land you are on is secure - there are many "cave-in" grounds scattered around, on the sites of former underground mines. But there are plenty of "safe areas" and many interesting paths and parks and recreation...
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Congress Lounge & Pizza: Local Legendary Pizza
yooperprof Says: Congress Pizza is a local legend and a place with a historic vibe. The walls are covered with images of Ishpeming's past, including a number from the time - 50 years ago - when Hollywood came to town, for the making of the Otto Preminger film "Anatomy of a Murder" - with...
Venice Supper Club: A Hidden Gem
CMIRily Says: Ok, "Supper Club" might sound a little "uppety", as the Venice is actually just a nice little restaurant tucked in the back of a bar, but the food and service is fabulous! Don't let the location or entering the "bar" intimidate you as , once you sit down in the dining room,...
Venice Supper Club: Italiana in the U.P.
yooperprof Says: Did you know that there is a sizable Italian-American population in the Upper Peninsula? Many of them came over to work in the mines in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and their descendents are still here. The Venice Supper Club features Italian and American steaks,...
Buck's: How do you feed a Hungry Man?
yooperprof Says: Famous local restaurant renowned for hefty portions and low prices. "Where locals go." Great place to stop for breakfast while on your way out to the woods for huntin' and fishin'. Try the "limpu bread" for your toast - it's a Finnish speciality.
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Owned by the same family for over a century. Andriacchi's feature excellent Italian-style cheeses, pastas, cookies, and olive oils, as well as local crafts, and an assortment of clothing and collectibles as well.
Robert Archibald - who is originally from Ishpeming and now is Director of the Missouri Historical Society in St. Louis - write memorably about Andriacchi's in his book "A Place to Remember."
Updated Jul 20, 2007
Address: 312 W. Division
yooperprof Says: The statue of "Old Ish," a valiant native American, stands guard at the entrance to Ishpeming's Downtown. As part of the town's recent revivial, he was recently scrubbed up and re-painted. (Notice the oversized blue and white "Finnish" chair next to him.)
yooperprof Says: Ishpeming has plenty of beautiful old Victorian homes that are quite inexpensive. In recent years, a number of "real estate refugees" have moved to Ishpeming in order to find reasonably priced homes, escaping higher prices and a tighter market down the hill in Marquette. A...
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Iron. It's the reason why this part of Michigan has permanent European settlements of any size. Iron was discovered here in the 1840s, and has been mined in one manner or another continuously for more...
The Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum in Ishpeming is open June - October. Walk back in history, via the Ishpeming Historical Society room, to see local historical artifacts representing the local community......
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