Life In Upper Peninsula, Michigan
Do you love year-round outdoor adventures, from colossal waterfalls to the awe-inspiring Northern Lights? Do you relish in diverse cultural experiences including hundreds of art galleries, live music and theater? Do you welcome an overall lower cost of living than the national average? If the answer was yes to any of the above, the time to explore Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is now. Offering each of these features — and more — this region is home to an amazing quality of life...
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Upper Peninsula: FUN FACT
The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is home to 1,700+ miles of shoreline, 200+ waterfalls, 8.4 million acres of pristine forest, and thousands of miles of trails - there is so much to explore and discover!
Awards & Press
16 U.P. City Areas Listed in the Safe/Safest Category for Crime
Upper Peninsula Travel & Recreation Association
Marquette Named a Top Ten Best Small Town Cultural Scene in the Country
USA Today 10 Best
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