Overview
Escanaba is in the Upper Peninsula region of Michigan, United States of America.
4 sights · 4 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Escanaba
Ludington Park
vast and open, allowing for an almost common picturesque view of Lake Michigan.
UP Steam and Gas Engine Agricultural Museum
Sand Point Light
The Downtown business district
Has several historically preserved buildings that host an array of different small businesses. From bookstores to photo studios, to dentists; this one street maintains its small town commercial centre that also is very s…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 81°F; winter lows dip to about 16°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Sep. (climate data from nearby Traverse City)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ESC Delta County Airport, Escanaba — 2 mi away. Directions
- MQT Marquette Sawyer Regional Airport, Gwinn — 45 mi away. Directions
- MKE General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee — 198 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning The Downtown business district, Ludington Park
- Lunch Rosy's Diner
- Afternoon Sand Point Light, UP Steam and Gas Engine Agricultural Museum
- Dinner The Stonehouse
- Evening The Infinity Coffee House
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
By car
- Escanaba is commonly reached by highway. State Highway M-35 is a scenic drive along Lake Michigan to Menominee and the Wisconsin border. Highways US-2 and US-41 share a combined stretch of road that lead North into the communities of Gladstone, Rapid River, and the Hiawatha National Forest.
By bus
- Indian Trails bus service serves many stops in Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana. In Escanaba, buses arrive daily at the Delta Area Transit Authority (DATA) terminal.
By plane
Go Delta County Airport (ESC)
has daily Delta Airlines flights and is also the local FedEx air freight terminal.
Get around
- Many locations in Escanaba can be reached on foot or bicycle as the city is not very large.
- Citywide and countywide public transportation is provided by the Delta Area Transit Authority (DATA). DATA does not run traditional bus routes, instead operating its fleet of seventeen busses on a dispatcher-coordinated on-demand service.
- There are three taxi options for travelers: Escanaba Taxi co., JN Taxi, and Delta Taxi Service.
See
See The Downtown business district (Ludington Street)
Has several historically preserved buildings that host an array of different small businesses. From bookstores to photo studios, to dentists; this one street maintains its small town commercial centre that also is very scenic.
See Ludington Park
vast and open, allowing for an almost common picturesque view of Lake Michigan.
See Sand Point Light
Do
At the end of Ludington Street is the beautiful Ludington Park. Playgrounds are plentiful as poppies and the beach is always welcoming. Be sure to come around the Fourth of July for an excellent lakeside fireworks display.
Buy
Shop Delta Plaza Mall
Eat
Eat The Stonehouse
An upscale restaurant in the center of the city with a fine selection of food and drinks. No dress code is enforced though it is recommended to wear at least business casual.
Eat Just Burgers
A well known local fast food joint. Great prices and great food with daily specials.
Eat Dobber's Pastys
one of the most famous Pasty Shops in the Upper Peninsula. If you've never had a Pasty it is highly encouraged to try them at Dobber's.
Eat Rosy's Diner
A small, short order diner with good prices, unbelievably friendly service, and excellent food.
Drink
Drink The Infinity Coffee House
They have rad art on the walls, live bands occasionally, free internet, and some of the locals there will jam on the guitars with you. You'll meet quite a few interesting people there.
Drink The Delft Nightclub
The only nightclub in Escanaba, Good drink prices with a decent selection, guests 18 and older are welcome.
Sleep
Stay Econo Lodge Escanaba Hotel
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