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1. Sand Point Lighthouse ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. Escanaba Public Library ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Kids & Family Fun
© Escanaba Public Library

3. Sayklly's Confectionery and Gifts

© Sayklly's Confectionery and Gifts

4. Drifters Family Restaurant

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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5. William Boniface Fine Arts Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© William Boniface Fine Arts Center

6. Ludington Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. East Ludington Gallery

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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8. Leigh’s Garden Winery

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© Leigh’s Garden Winery

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Escanaba is a port city in Delta County, located on Little Bay de Noc in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
  • The Escanaba River runs through the town before spilling into Little Bay de Noc.
  • The Sand Point Lighthouse was constructed in 1868 to protect ships from sand shoals in Little Bay de Noc.
  • Escanaba has a rich cultural scene and is home to the William Bonifas Fine Arts Center, The Players de Noc, The Waterfront Art Festival, The Bay de Noc Choral Society, and many other performing groups.
  • With one of the safest natural harbors in the upper Great Lakes, Escanaba is a popular destination for boaters and fishermen.
  • Beautiful beaches on Lake Michigan attract many tourists every summer.

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