Marquette district, Michigan, United States

Places to visit near Ishpeming

Ishpeming is a town in Marquette district, Michigan, United States, home to about 6,483 people. Within 50 km by road there are 225 places to visit — 148 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 parks, 19 waterfalls and 12 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Lake Bancroft (1 km), Deer Lake (4 km) and Teal Lake (5 km).

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Ishpeming, Michigan
Ishpeming, Marquette district, Michigan, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ishpeming at a glance

Location
Marquette district, Michigan, United States
Population
about 6,483
Coordinates
46.4885° N, 87.6676° W
Places within 50 km
225 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Ishpeming

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ishpeming: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ishpeming

157 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ishpeming. The closest is Lake Angeline Park (1 km); the best-known is Lake Bancroft (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Ishpeming

22 parks within 100 km of Ishpeming. The closest is Al Quaal Recreation Area (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Ishpeming

21 waterfalls within 100 km of Ishpeming. The closest is Warner Falls (10 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ishpeming

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ishpeming. The closest is Pilot Knob (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ishpeming

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ishpeming. The closest is Jackson Park (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Beaches & coast near Ishpeming

8 beaches & coast within 100 km of Ishpeming. The closest is Teal Lake Beach (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Ishpeming

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ishpeming
  2. 1 km Lake Bancroft · lake, Florence
  3. 4 km Deer Lake · lake, Florence
  4. 5 km Teal Lake · lake, Marquette
  5. 6 km Michigan Iron Industry Museum · museum, Florence
  6. 8 km Goose Lake · lake, Marquette
  7. 14 km Back to Ishpeming

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How to reach Ishpeming

    All places near Ishpeming by distance

    Within 15 km of Ishpeming

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ishpeming by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs148157Lake Angeline Park (1 km)
    Parks2122Al Quaal Recreation Area (3 km)
    Waterfalls1921Warner Falls (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1215Pilot Knob (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens711Jackson Park (5 km)
    Beaches & coast48Teal Lake Beach (6 km)
    Museums44U.S. National Ski and Snowboard Hall of Fame (2 km)
    Forts & heritage44Old City Hall (27 km)
    Churches22Saint John the Evangelist Church (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Granite Island Lighthouse (40 km)
    Buddhist sites11Lake Superior Zendo (28 km)
    Caves11McCarty Cave Park (29 km)
    Other attractions11Marquette Harbor Light (29 km)

    Ishpeming: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ishpeming?

    Lake Bancroft (lake, about 1 km), Deer Lake (lake, about 4 km), Teal Lake (lake, about 5 km), Michigan Iron Industry Museum (museum, about 11 km), Goose Lake (lake, about 14 km), Greenwood Reservoir (reservoir, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ishpeming?

    225 places on Spotwander: 148 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 21 parks, 19 waterfalls, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ishpeming?

    Lake Angeline Park, about 1 km by road; Lake Bancroft (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Ishpeming?

    Al Quaal Recreation Area, about 3 km by road; Ishpeming Township Recreation Area (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Ishpeming?

    Warner Falls, about 10 km by road; Reany Falls (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ishpeming?

    Start in Ishpeming, visit Lake Bancroft, then Deer Lake, then Teal Lake, then Michigan Iron Industry Museum, then Goose Lake, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ishpeming?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Ishpeming

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ishpeming’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ishpeming on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.