Founders Landing Travel Guide
Marquette





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Popular places to visit

Presque Isle Park
Explore the great outdoors at Presque Isle Park, a lovely green space in Marquette. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Marquette Mountain
Hit the slopes in Marquette with a visit to Marquette Mountain. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

Sugarloaf Mountain
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Sugarloaf Mountain during your travels in Marquette. Wander the lakeside in this family-friendly area.

Marquette Harbor Light
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Marquette Harbor Light in Marquette. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.

Little Presque Isle Recreation Area
You can take time to visit Little Presque Isle Recreation Area during your travels to Marquette. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Northern Michigan University
Explore the campus of Northern Michigan University during your trip to Marquette. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside.
Top hotels in Founders Landing

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Marquette
Limited options for gluten sensitivity. Other than that it is a beautiful place with excellent views
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Hampton Inn Marquette/Waterfront
This property was completely under renovation. The staff was absolutely tremendous and made accommodations for me at a different hotel. However pool/ hot tub and breakfast were out of commission… they were charging there normal rate,
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026

Cedar Motor Inn

Holiday Inn Marquette by IHG
Breakfast was a pretty nice setup with your typical buffet style. The front desk acted quickly to get us a new room when our heater started making loud clanking noises, and the hot tub, pool, and sauna were great to relax in at the end of our day.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

My Place Hotel - Marquette, MI
My room was clean, quiet and wonderful! The desk clerk was efficient, friendly, and accommodating. I will definitely stay here again when I come to Marquette. Awesome place!
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Marquette
Great place to stay.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Founders Landing

Downtown
While visiting Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Upper Peninsula Children's Museum and Lake Superior.

Shiras Hills
When in Shiras Hills, you can plan a visit to Upper Peninsula Children's Museum and Marquette Mountain, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Central Marquette
When in Central Marquette, you can plan a visit to Marquette Regional History Center and Upper Peninsula Children's Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

East Side
While visiting East Side, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Superior and McCarty Cove.

Trowbridge Park
Some popular features of Trowbridge Park include its restaurants and shopping. If you're in the mood to explore farther, Superior Dome or Upper Peninsula Children's Museum are worth checking out in the surrounding nearby area.

Brookton Corners
Brookton Corners might not have many top sights, but Upper Peninsula Children's Museum and Superior Dome are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
