Upper Peninsula’s best local businesses

The 45 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

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45 businesses listed18 added this month4 categories

● Updated Aug 2

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Big Sno Outfitters
Sporting Goods
Ski shop featuring a selection of equipment and apparel such as goggles.
309 E Lead St (Bessemer) · big-sno-outfitters.webnode.com ↗
Hobby Wheel
Sporting Goods
Hobby Wheel keeps the U.P. rolling with bikes now, then skis, snowboards, Nordic and snowshoe rentals when the lake-effect hits, plus…
1435 E Cloverland Dr (Ironwood) · hobbywheel.com ↗ · ✓ checked Jul 30
Bluffs Inn Bessemer
Services
Simple hotel rooms with free WiFi close to ski areas & direclty on a snowmobile trail.
707 W Lead St (Bessemer) · thebluffsinn.com ↗
Kwik Trip
Services
Gas station with a convenience store offering snacks, coffee, and other items, as well as restrooms.
113 E Lead St (Bessemer) · kwiktrip.com ↗
Copper Peak
Entertainment
Ride the Copper Peak Adventure Ride by chair lift to an 800-foot hilltop, then hop an 18-story elevator to an observation deck with views…
N13870 Copper Peak Rd (Ironwood) · copperpeak.com ↗ · ✓ checked Jul 30
Drummond Island Resort
Entertainment
Hit The Rock at Drummond Island Resort for a championship round that winds through 400 acres of lush Northwoods, then reward yourself with…
33494 S Maxton Rd (Drummond) · drummondisland.com ↗ · ✓ checked Jul 30
Goodwill
Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage
Friendly staff and a wide selection of thrifted goods, as well as some new items.
911 Razorback Dr (Houghton) · gwnwup.org ↗
Historic Ironwood Theatre
Arts & Culture
From throwback tribute nights to kid-powered productions and touring acts, Historic Ironwood Theatre keeps that big-stage magic alive right…
113 E Aurora St (Ironwood) · ironwoodtheatre.net ↗ · ✓ checked Jul 30
Ironwood Commons
Other
Grocery store featuring fresh meat and produce and an in-store deli and bakery.
1480 E Cloverland Dr #1720 (Ironwood) · regency-prop.com ↗
Leather & Gift Shop
Shopping
Gift shop offering a selection of unique items and accessories such as belts.
410 W Lead St (Bessemer) · leatherandgift.com ↗
Old Miner's Outpost
Shopping
Old Miners Outpost is Ironwood's new hangout for rock nerds and curious kids, with break-your-own geodes, Lake Superior agates for…
250 Roosevelt St (Ironwood) · oldminersoutpost.com ↗ · ✓ checked Jul 30
MTM Electrical & Plumbing Contracting
Home & Garden
When that drip turns into a puddle or the breaker trips again, MTM Electrical & Plumbing Contracting handles plumbing, electrical, heating,…
47153 Snowmobile Rd, M-26 (Houghton) · mtmcontractingmi.com ↗ · ✓ checked Jul 30
Vinci's Mattress Store
Home & Garden
Vinci's Mattress Store has a test-drive friendly showroom packed with memory foam, hybrid, and innerspring options, plus frames and pillows…
509 W Lead St (Bessemer) · vincismattressstore.com ↗ · ✓ checked Jul 30
Nordic Spa at Mount Bohemia
Health & Wellness
Whether you need a hard reset after trail miles or just a midweek mellow-out, Nordic Spa at Mount Bohemia delivers the classic hot cold…
6532 Gay Lac La Belle Rd (Mohawk) · mbnordicspa.com ↗ · ✓ checked Jul 30

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