Ontonagon Attractions

Ontonagon County Historical Society Museum. A rich array of unusually interesting local artifacts, from the pre-Civil War mining and shipping boom to datolite to images after the great 1896 fire to Scandinavians' handmade musical instruments. ... more

Ontonagon County Poor Farm. A rural visual icon that no doubt leaves many wondering "What in the world was that?" was in fact abandoned Ontonagon County Poor Farm. ... more

Ontonagon Lighthouse. 1866 brick lighthouse is a reminder that Ontonagon was once a busy port, shipping lumber and copper to distant cities. Tourgoers can climb its tower. ... more

Stubb's Bar & Museum. Stubb's Bar & Museum, proudly ungentrified, encrusted with decades worth of local memorabilia and newer Green Bay Packers chainsaw art. ... more

Red Metal Minerals and U.P. Candle Co.. Candles with the scents of the North Woods and a fine selection of copper and other Lake Superior minerals make Richard and Genevieve Whiteman's studio-hop stand out. ... more

Ontonagon Township Park. A pleasant park on Lake Superior has a mile-long public beach, a picnic area, and a campground. A wonderful place for a sunset walk ... more

Ontonagon W-fi Hotspots. Ontonagon Township Library has wi-fi 24/7 (from parking lot when closed). 311 S. Steel St.,2 blocks east of River St. at Trap St. ... more

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