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Ironwood is a city in Gogebic County in the U.S. state of Michigan, about 18 miles (29 km) south of Lake Superior. The population was 5,387 at the 2010 census. The city is on US 2 and is situated opposite the Montreal River from Hurley, Wisconsin. It is the westernmost city in Michigan, situated on the same line of longitude (90.2 degrees West) as Clinton, Iowa and St. Louis, Missouri.
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1. Ottawa National Forest
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5.0 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By 319dustyf
Absolutely loved the trails, waterfalls, and parks in the forest. There are several waterfalls that are 1/8 to 3/4 of a miles from the parking lot. Many include lots of stairs and paths full of tree roots. But go. The walk back through the forest is awe inspiring and magical.
2. Black River Harbor Recreation Area
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5.0 based on 63 reviews
Reviewed By TAFCRacer - Mechanic Falls, United States
We visited the Black River Harbor Recreational Area of the Ottawa National Forest recently for a family reunion. This recreational area is located 14 miles north of US Route 2 in Bessemer, Michigan. It features boat access to Lake Superior, camping, a large grassy area with charcoal cooking grills, a sandy beach, many hiking trails with scenic overlooks and a large enclosed pavillion (with flush toilets) that can be reserved for events. About 60 of us enjoyed our afternoon at Black River Harbor, using the pavillion facilities. I took a short 1-1/2 mile hike to and from Rainbow Falls and was impressed with the enormous old growth trees in the forest. It was also very cool to hear the people playing in the park fade into silence during the hike, let my mind get lost in the still quiet of the forest, then slowly begin to hear the waterfall as I hiked closer to it. This is a wonderful place to visit & relax, as a solo trip, or with family & friends.
3. Downtown Miners Mural
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
For the better part of 100 years, the iron mines were Ironwood's defining characteristic. In appreciation to all those who worked below ground and produced the town's signature commodity, the Miner's Mural was created. It is dedicated to all those who worked beneath the earth, as especially to those who lost their lives underground. Stop over to the mural and pay your respect to these founders.
4. Michigan's Iron Belle Trail - Western Gateway Trail
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
Michigan's Iron Belle Trail starts (going East) and ends (going West) in Downtown Ironwood at beautiful Depot Park! Enjoy hiking and biking along the miles of trail that run from Ironwood to Bessemer. And, while you are enjoying “mile 0” of the trail, stop into the historic Ironwood Depot Museum or walk a block more and explore historic Aurora street, downtown’s historic main thoroughfare.
Reviewed By AudgeL - Yorkville, United States
What a gem if you are in the Hurley, Ironwood, or Bessemer area. Bridges, wildflowers, birds, benches to sit on, garbage cans, and informational signs and mile markers are among the things you will see in this paved trail.
5. Interstate Falls
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Hollyhawkskitchen - Grand Rapids, United States
Stopped to see interstate falls, easy hike to get to it. If you have time head up stream a bit to see Peterson Falls. Nice parking area easy to find.
6. Stormy Kromer Factory Tour
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4.5 based on 70 reviews
*TOURS TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED DUE TO COVID-19* Back in 1903, the Original Stormy Kromer Cap was built with quality fabric, carefully handcrafted in the U.S. It was authentic, rugged and durable - perfect for George "Stormy" Kromer, a hard-working railroad engineer. After repeatedly losing his cap on the windy locomotive, he asked his wife Ida to make him a new one, with a snug, pulldown earband to keep it in place. The popularity of that first cap launch a small and successful business. In 2001, the Jacquart family in Ironwood, Michigan, bought the company and brought Stormy Kromer to their thriving sewing factory - Jacquart Fabric Products. Today, we produce a full line of quality, rugged, American made outdoor apparel that is sold all over the world. We offer free tours of our factory every weekday at 1:30 pm - so you can see for yourself how Stormy Kromer caps are made, along with a variety of other products made in this industrial sewing facility.
7. Historic Ironwood Museum
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
The Historic Ironwood Museum is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. The Museum is a historic 1893 train depot beautifully restored to showcase life back then. Many exhibits are housed here including a complete history of train travel in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, an extensive iron mining exhibit complete with vintage photos and actual mining equipment used in local iron mines. Museum also includes an Archive & Research Center with historic photographs, rare books and maps. The Historic Ironwood Museum is located at the start of Michigan's Iron Belle Trail. It is the longest stated-designated hike/bike trail in the nation.
Reviewed By 186curtisp - Minneapolis, United States
Always love a Depot Museum. Really nice time the first Friday of Summer months they have live music and a farmers market, we’ll be back????
8. Little Girls Point
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4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By W7397XDalicew
Just making a point, this was a great weekend getaway for us girls to Little Girls Point in UP of Michigan-stayed overnight at Budget Inn in Ironwood, less than 20 miles away, very clean, friendly and helpful staff, a must-do for anyone interested in rocks, campfires, cooking hotdogs, and beautiful peaceful views.
9. Hiawatha, World's Largest Indian
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