CHAMBER BLOG

Located at the top of Mt. Zion near Gogebic Community college is the handicap accessible observation deck built in 2016.  The road to the observation deck is located off Mt. Zion Drive and can be accessed through the summer and fall.  It is closed in the winter for skiing on Mt. Zion Ski Hill.  The […]

Located on Black River Harbor road north of Ironwood, the National Black River Scenic Byway includes the following waterfalls: Great Conglomerate, Potawatomi, Gorge, Sandstone, and Rainbows. As you visit, stop and take notice of the signs explaining the conglomerate rock formations.  For comprehensive information on the Byway and Black River Harbor, please go to the […]

TEL: 906.932.3500 WEBSITE: http://www.copperpeak.com/ ADDRESS: N13870 Copper Peak Road, Ironwood, MI 49938 Just North of Ironwood along the Black River Road, Copper Peak offers a 1,160 foot tall scenic view that overlooks the beautiful Western UP and Lake Superior! After decades of dormancy, the international sport of ski flying will return to Copper Peak hill […]

Art and Culture on Main Street! Developed in 2015 as part of a local crowdfunding effort, Downtown Ironwood’s Aurora Street Art Park was established to allow for display of outdoor art in the heart of the downtown art district! The park is across the street from the Historic Ironwood Theatre (113 East Aurora Street), the […]

History, culture, and outstanding natural beauty await you on the Western Gateway of the Iron Belle Trail. Adorned by miles of forest, with overlooks of rivers and bluffs, you will pass over multiple railroad bridges and take in historical sites while experiencing the premier recreational opportunity in the Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Run, walk, […]

Norrie Park is a 105 acre park located on Norrie Park Road.  This park is along the Montreal River, and is equipped with picnic tables, grills, restrooms, two horseshoe pits, plaground equipment, community gardens, pavilion, and an ADA compliant fishing platform.  Norrie Park also has a paved bike trail that runs alongside the river and […]

Little Girls Point County Park is a local gem, located in Ironwood Township. Little Girls Point has much potential and beauty which makes Little Girls Point a favorite destination for many. Little Girls Point has a beautiful and very unique beach covered in perfectly rounded rocks formed by lake Superiors destructive waves. This beach is […]

Nestled on the Edge of the Porcupine Mountains and the Ottawa National Forest, Beautiful Black River Harbor hosts a variety of outdoor activities and many waterfalls. ACTIVITIES Camping Black River Campsite is located just south of black river harbor and is right in the middle of many waterfalls and hiking trails. Kayaking The Black River’s […]

Saxon Harbor is located just across the the Michigan/Wisconsin boarder 5 miles west of Little Girls Point. Saxon Harbor is home to its famous sand beach with a newly remodeled boat harbor.

Located in the northern section of the Ottawa National Forest, the Porcupine Mountains are a must-see adventure location.  Many miles of hiking and biking trails can be found, as well as waterfalls, lakes, Lake Superior shoreline camping, and (in winter) great skiiing!   The Presque Isle campground is located 17 miles north of Wakefield, MI […]

Lake Gogebic is Michigan’s largest inland lake.  Within its waters can be found walleye, small mouth bass, northern pike, perch, and whitefish.  The shoreline is home to several individual cabin resorts, as well as restaurants and true “U.P.” bars.  You can rent a pontoon or fishing boat, canoe or kayak from both the resort lodges […]

Located in Gile Wisconsin on the Gile Flowage, the Gile Park is a local favorite fishing, canoeing, and kayaking destination. Many species of fish and in abundant numbers makes the Gile Flowage an excellent place to fish. The Gile Flowage is littered with many islands which makes it perfect for a camping adventure!

The Miners Memorial Heritage Park (MMHP) encompasses the former iron ore mining locations within the City of Ironwood (locally known as the caves area). The discovery of these mines resulted in the establishment of the City of Ironwood in the latter part of the 19th century. The last iron ore mine in the City of […]

Hiawatha Statue the “Tallest Indian in the World” was built in 1964 and is made mainly of fiberglass. “The Big Indian” is what it is called by locals is 52 feet tall and looks north to Lake Superior. Hiawatha was the leader and founder of the Iroquois Confederacy and the statue was designed to symbolize […]

Little Finland is the home of the National Finnish American Festival. The NFAF works to preserve our Finnish – American heritage. Our museum has a wonderful collection of Finnish artifacts, most of which came with their owners from Finland. Old Bibles, a rug loom, musical instruments and curios make up only a small part of […]

“The men in this mural represent the thousands of men who worked in the Gogebic Range Mines of Michigan and Wisconsin. May we honor them for their tremendous contribution to the development of this great nation.”

Built in 1892, the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Depot was designed in the Richardson Romanesque style.  It was the hub of an elaborate railroad yard operation in the center of Ironwood.  As the mines closed, so too did the fortunes of the railroads, with the last iron ore trains ending in 1967 and passenger trains […]

Build in 1901 with the support of Andrew Carnegie, we are proud to be the OLDEST CONTINUALLY OPERATING CARNEGIE LIBRARY IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. Located in the town of Ironwood in Gogebic County, our library is a beautiful historic building that has served the fine residents of our community for over 100 years. Our […]

The Memorial Building is a two-story Neoclassical structure built of concrete in a pentagonal shape. The first floor is raised, providing light to the basement level. The two front facades are faced in grey terra cotta and coursed stone, while the remaining elevations are faced with brick. The heavy bronze door entrances are approached with […]

Award winning city owned facility in the heart of the downtown. Includes garden, walkway and benches.