Marquette, Michigan
Marquette is a city of 21,325 people in Marquette County, Michigan, founded in 1849.
Why visit Marquette
Townapedia lists 35 museums and landmarks, 47 parks and trails, 97 places to eat, 21 places to stay and 16 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Marquette Cinemas (Thomas Theatre Group), Marquette Harbor Light, Marquette Branch Prison and Marquette City Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 75°F; January lows average 12°F, and about 102 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Marquette
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Marquette
Marquette is the county seat of Marquette County and the largest city in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, United States. Located on the shores of Lake Superior, Marquette is a major port known primarily for shipping iron ore (hematite, magnetite) from the Marquette Iron Range. The city is partially surrounded by Marquette Township, but the two are administered autonomously.
From the Wikipedia article Marquette, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do16
Marquette Cinemas (Thomas Theatre Group)
Cinema and theater · 2.8 mi
1525 Commerce Drive, Marquette
Mo-Fr 14:30-21:00+; Sa,Su 11:30-21:00+
Marquette Harbor Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Lighthouse in Michigan, United States
Marquette Mountain
Ski area · 3.2 mi
Ski area in Michigan, United States
Masonic Red Room
Cinema and theater · 0.5 mi
128 West Washington Street, Marquette
4 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks35
Marquette Branch Prison
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Prison and historic place in Michigan, United States
1960 Us Highway 41 S, Marquette
Marquette City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic city hall in Marquette, Michigan, United States
300 West Baraga Avenue, Marquette
Arch and Ridge Streets Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in Marquette, Michigan
Call House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Michigan, United States
Harlow Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic building in Marquette, Michigan, USA
Holy Family Orphanage
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Abandoned orphanage in Marquette, Michigan
Longyear Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Building in Michigan, United States
Longyear Hall of Pedagogy
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Former historic building in Michigan, United States
Marquette County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
County courthouse in Michigan, United States of America
Midgaard
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Chalet style log cabin located on Middle Island Point, near Marquette, Michigan
Presque Isle Harbor Breakwater Light
Lighthouse · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Lighthouse on the breakwater at northeast side of Presque Isle Harbor in Marquette, Michigan, United States
Savings Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
United States historic place in Marquette, Michigan
23 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds47
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35 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes97
Donckers Restaurant
Restaurant · Sandwich, Chocolate · 0.5 mi
Restaurant located within the sweets shop having the same name
137 West Washington Street, Marquette
Mo-Sa 07:00-16:00; Su 08:00-16:00
Delft Bistro
Restaurant · American, Local, Seafood · 0.5 mi
139
Mo-Th 15:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-21:00
Earl E. Byrds
Restaurant · Breakfast, Brunch · 0.5 mi
102 West Washington Street, Marquette
Mo-Su 07:00-14:00
Elizabeth's Chop House
Restaurant · Seafood, Steak · 0.6 mi
113 South Front Street, Marquette
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00
La Catrina Cocina Mexicana
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.9 mi
3165 Wright Street, Marquette
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Jamrich
Mo-Th 07:30-21:00; Fr 07:30-17:00; Su 17:00-21:00
85 more on the map.
History
The land around Marquette was known to French missionaries of the early 17th century and the trappers of the early 19th century. The area was originally and predominantly inhabited by the Noquet, Ojibwe, Odawa and Potawatomi, the latter three peoples comprising the Anishinaabe Council of Three Fires. They knew the area as Gichi-namebini-ziibing ("The river of giant white suckers", referring to the Dead River). Development of the area began in 1844, when William Burt and Jacob Houghton (the brother of geologist Douglass Houghton) discovered iron deposits near Teal Lake west of Marquette. In 1845, Jackson Mining Company, the first organized mining company in the region, was formed.
From the History section of Marquette, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay21
Budget Host Brentwood Motor Inn
Motel and hotel · 2.4 mi
2603 US Highway 41 West, Marquette
My Place Hotel - Marquette, MI
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
2383 US Highway 41 West, Marquette
Nestledown Bed and Breakfast
Motel and hotel · 0.6 mi
975 Lakeshore Boulevard, Marquette
Churches and places of worship23
St. Peter Cathedral
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Shopping26
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries17
Healthcare11
Marquette Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
Superior Walk-In and Family Health
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.1 mi
2382 US-41/M-28, Marquette
Map of Marquette
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 12°F | 1.9 in | 25.1 in |
| Feb | 27°F | 12°F | 1.5 in | 20.9 in |
| Mar | 35°F | 21°F | 1.6 in | 14.2 in |
| Apr | 46°F | 31°F | 2.7 in | 8.4 in |
| May | 59°F | 41°F | 2.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Jun | 68°F | 50°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 75°F | 58°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 74°F | 58°F | 2.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 67°F | 52°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 54°F | 40°F | 3.4 in | 0.9 in |
| Nov | 41°F | 28°F | 2.4 in | 11.1 in |
| Dec | 30°F | 19°F | 2.0 in | 21.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Marquette Gsn 72743 (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Marquette County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-06-18: Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2002-05-06: Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport (MQT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Trowbridge Park 2 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Harvey 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Negaunee 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Palmer 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Ishpeming 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- K. I. Sawyer 15 mi south, about 25 min by car
- West Ishpeming 16 mi west, about 26 min by car
- Gwinn 18 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Big Bay 24 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
- Republic 30 mi west, about 48 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Marquette, Michigan in Autumn (43657514144), Tony Webster from Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Marquette, United States (Unsplash), Max Bender maxwbender, CC0
- Temple Beth Sholom Marquette 2, Edward Vielmetti, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Temple Beth Sholom Marquette 1, Edward Vielmetti, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Marquette City Hall, Steven Fine, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1894 datestone at Old City Hall, Marquette, Michigan, 2024-09-24-6300, Tim Kiser, CC BY-SA 4.0
- U.S. Post Office and Federal Courthouse - Marquette Michigan Federal Building - Western District of Michigan (52848724748), Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- Welcome to Northern Michigan University - Marquette (52841969282), Tony Webster, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Welcome to Northern Michigan University (NMU) Marquette (52856507270), Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- Marquette, Michigan - Buildings, Darrell Harden, CC BY 2.0
- Washington Street (Marquette, Michigan), Imzadi1979, CC BY-SA 3.0
- US Post Office and Federal Building (Marquette, Michigan), Imzadi1979, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old City Hall (Marquette, Michigan), Imzadi1979, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 19970720 03 Marquette, MI (5882478408), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 19970720 05 Marquette, MI (5881918725), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 19970720 04 Marquette, MI (5881919427), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 19970720 02 Marquette, MI (5882478266), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Front Street (Marquette, Michigan), Imzadi1979, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marquette County Courthouse Michigan Dome 20220624-7166, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marquette County Courthouse Michigan 20220624-7167, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marquette County Courthouse Michigan Dome 20220624-7169, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marquette County Courthouse Michigan 20220620-7157, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marquette County Courthouse 2016, Steven Fine, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2009-0618-UP-MarquetteOldCityHall, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- Presque Isle Harbor Breakwater Light in Marquette, Michigan, Steven Fine, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Holy Family Orphanage (8358734677), p.Gordon, CC BY 2.0
- Call House Marquette MI 2009, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2009-0618-UP002-MarquetteStPeters, Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0
- Longyear Building Marquette MI 2009, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marquette County Courthouse Michigan 20220620-7156, Paul R. Burley, CC BY-SA 4.0
- USCG Marquette Lighthouse Lake Superior, Dale Fisher, US Army Corps of Engineers, Public domain
- Harlow Block Marquette MI 2009, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Savings Bank Building Marquette MI 2009, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arch and Ridge Streets Historic District 2009e, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Longyear Hall of Pedagogy-Northern Michigan University 1922, Stierle, Public domain
- Presque Isle Lake Superior, Hitoubashira, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blackrocks Brewery 51K beer pour, The ed17, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blackrocks Brewery full - 2023, The ed17, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bingo supply - panoramio, Ian Shackleford, CC BY 3.0
- Chalcocite (33892158808), Pacific Museum of Earth from Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0
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