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Mattson Park overlook Marquette's beautiful harbor. |
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Part of the marina at Mattson Park. |
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A snowy Mattson Park on a late December day. |
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Another view of Mattson Park's marina. |
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The entrance to Presque Isle Park, which has an arch each for trail users and vehicle traffic. |
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A view of the Superior Dome from Presque Isle Park. |
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Bikes share the road with cars at Presque Isle Park. |
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Part of the marina at Presque Isle Park. |
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A beautiful fall day at Presque Isle Park. |
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A classic car parked at Presque Isle Park. |
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Unpacking some kayaks at Presque Isle Park. |
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View of the Upper Harbor Light Station from Presque Isle Park |
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Walking at Presque Isle Park. |
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The park has a waterslide and swimming area. |
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Moosewood Nature Center is located at Presque Isle Park. |
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The swimming beach at McCarty's Cove is only a short distance from Marquette Harbor Light Station. |
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Part of Marquette's paved trail system goes throug Shiras Park. |
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A view of the playground and restrooms at Shiras Park. |
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Walking on the beach near Shiras Park. |
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View of the Picnic Islands in the moring, from Shiras Park. |
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The sign for Harlow Park. |
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The Veteran's Memorial at Harlow Park. |
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South Beach's overlook on a winter day. |
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Gerald Haley Memorial Field. |
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A soccer field at River Park Sports Complex. |
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North State BMX regularly hosts BMX races at River Park Sports Complex. |
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Riding on the BMX course. |
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Another view of the BMX race course at River Park Sports Complex. |
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South Beach has a beautiful view of Lake Superior. |
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Playground equipment at South Beach. |
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Lakeside Park is located next to the Chamber of Commerce in Marquette. |
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A bench at Lakeside Park overlooks Lake Superior. |
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Father Marquette Park has a tall statue of Pere Jacques Marquette, a Jesuit missionary/explorer. |
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Father Marquette's statue overlooks downtown Marquette. |
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Sandy swimming beach at McCarty's Cove. |
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Using Marquette's paved trail system on a fall day. |
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The paved trail meanders through Mattson Park. |
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Biking on the paved trail near downtown. |
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The trail passes the marina at Mattson Park. |
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The paved trail near Country Road 550. |
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Biking on the shoulder near Mount Marquette. |
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Part of the paved trail near Mount Marquette. |
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The paved trail along US-41/M-28, north of the Michigan Welcome Center. |
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The Michigan Welcome Center has plenty of helpful information about Marquette and other parts of the state. |
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A trail head for part of the Noquemanon Trail Network near County Road 550. |
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Part of the bike route along Country Road 550. |
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The bike route along County Road 550 and Big Bay Road ends at Sugarloaf Mountain. |
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Another section of the paved trail along US-41/M-28. |
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Marquette's paved trail system is great for casual walks. |
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Snowmobiling along Lake Superior, near US-41/M-28. |
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A section of the paved trail system passes the Marquette Commons. |
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Cyclists using the wide-shoulder bike route on M-28, riding towards Munising. |
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A part of the paved trail on US-41/M-28, north of Harvey. |
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Using the trail near Mattson Park. |
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The difficult trail at Sugar Loaf Mountain is a steep climb up the side of the mountain. |
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Stairs at the top of the Sugar Loaf Mountain trail. |
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Sugar Loaf Mountain offers spectacular views of the Marquette area. |
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The easier trail at Sugar Loaf Mountain is a combination of gradual grades, boardwalks and stairs. |
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One of the boardwalks on the easier trail at Sugar Loaf Mountain. |
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Marquette Mountain has trails for hiking and biking. |
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One of the trails in the woods at Marquette Mountain. |
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Downtown Marquette at night in December. |
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Marquette City Hall. |
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Historic Marquette County Courthouse, which played a role in the movie Anatomy of a Murder. |
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The historic Hotel Jansen building. |
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Entering downtown Marquette. |
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Old iron ore loader at Marquette's marina. |
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Marquette Harbor Light Station, which can be seen from Shiras Park and McCarty's Cove. |
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Farmers Market at Marquette Commons. |
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Skiing at Marquette Mountain. |
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Mount Marquette's chalet. |
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There are many restaurants, stores, and businesses located along Washington Street. |
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More restaurants, stores, and lodging can be found along US-41/M-28. |
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Holiday greetings on Front Street, near the Chamber of Commerce. |
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The Shiras Planetarium. |
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Marquette is home to Northern Michigan University. |
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NMU's Jamrich Hall. |
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The Village section of Marquette has many unique shops and eateries. |
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Marquette Federation of Women's Clubs. |
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Marquette County Historical Society Museum. |
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The Peter White Library in Marquette. |
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Some of downtown Marquette. |
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Marquette has many historic brick buildings. |
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The Superior Dome. |
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Lake Superior in early winter. |
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Front Street on a late December day. |
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Aubree's Pizza is a great place to pick up pizza in Marquette. |
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More of downtown Marquette. |
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