We continued our Michigan journey through the UP - upper peninsula - on the scenic byway. This area gets more snow than most of the eastern US and I keep wondering why anyone would want to live here. Though beautiful, I couldn’t handle such a long and cold winter. I think you have to be tough to be a Yooper.
The downtowns and the houses along the lake are really beautiful. We stopped in Manistique to see the lighthouse and have lunch.
Visited Escanaba Sands Point Lighthouse and drove through their historic district.
We ended our UP travels (we will have to come back to explore Lake Superior) in the last town before Wisconsin, Menominee. The city came up with a fun little scavenger hunt. So we hopped on our bikes to find the points of interest. It was an easy ride, but had to stop for a beer break at Murray’s Pub.
The first firehouse. It has a 1 painted on the front near the roof. Built in the late 1800’s, the fire wagon was horse drawn.
The yacht club and the light house were pretty easy
The water plant built in 1884 is now city offices.
Banks look like banks! Pretty easy to spot these built in 1908.
The first saloon and hotel called the Charles House built in 1881.
The 1920 gas station- it would be cool to see this restored with old pumps.
The Barclays Livery Stable built in 1882 needs some love.
The cow house!
We found all 27 places - but I won’t bore you with more! On to Wisconsin, tomorrow.
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