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Michigan Attractions in Region 1

Ontonagon BoulderLong before Europeans reached America, the natives were mining copper in the Lake Superior copper country and creating articles that were traded among tribes across the continent. French explorers tried to mine the copper and failed. In 1771 a group of Englishmen tried mining near the Ontonagon Boulder, a mass of copper weighing three tons. For years this was the leading producer of copper in the country.

Terrific Towns are perfect places to visit when you need a break from the fun stops on the back roads.  Not just fun destinations, these are pro-active towns that are great places to live.  Gladstone - Escanaba - Manistique - Ontonagon - Cedarville - Hessel

Use the links on the right to find the featured Michigan Attractions for each category or area of interest in this region.

Les Cheneaux Festivals

 

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