Drummond Island

City / town · Michigan

Drummond Island

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Nearest airportCIU · 41 mi
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Overview

Drummond Island is an island in the Upper Peninsula region of Michigan and the seventh largest naturally occurring lake island in the world. It has parts of the Canadian border to both north and east.

4 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 3 places to stay

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Best things about Drummond Island

Drummond Island puddingstone

A rare rock that commonly occurs in this area. It is made of quartz and compacted pebbles.

Maxton Plains

Big Shoal Beach

Drummond Island Historical Museum

The Rock Golf Course

Plan your trip

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • CIU Chippewa County International Airport, Kincheloe — 41 mi away. Directions
  • PLN Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport, Pellston — 62 mi away. Directions
  • GRR Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Grand Rapids — 234 mi away (major hub). Directions

Take a Car ferry or personal boat

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Budget & where to stay

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Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

  • Morning Drummond Island Historical Museum, The Rock Golf Course, Maxton Plains
  • Lunch Northwood restaurant
  • Afternoon Big Shoal Beach, Drummond Island puddingstone
  • Evening Chuck's Place

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

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    Get in

    By boat

    Take a Car ferry or personal boat

    By plane

    Go Drummond Island Airport (DRE)

    General aviation

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    See

    See Maxton Plains

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    See Big Shoal Beach

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    See Drummond Island puddingstone (Jasper conglomerate)

    A rare rock that commonly occurs in this area. It is made of quartz and compacted pebbles.

    ⚠ Last checked Oct 2019 — confirm before you go
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    See Drummond Island Historical Museum

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    Do

    Do The Rock Golf Course

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    Buy

    Shop The Country Store

    Sells Ice Cream

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    Eat

    Eat Northwood restaurant

    Fine dining

    Four corners⚠ Last checked Oct 2019 — confirm before you go
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    Drink

    Sleep

    Stay The Drummond Island Motel

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    Stay H & H Cabins & Campground

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    Stay Wa-Wen Resort

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