906-214-2308
906-265-9100
40 E Adams St
Iron River, MI 49935
Iron County, Michigan, offers a fascinating look into the region’s past... from Native American heritage to early pioneer settlements, mining, and cultural landmarks. Whether you’re interested in historic architecture, museums, or preserved community spaces, these sites highlight the stories that shaped life in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
Iron County Historical Museum
Address: 100 Brady Ave, Caspian, MI 49915
Phone: (906) 265-2617
Website: ironcountymuseum.org
The largest local history museum in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, the Iron County Historical Museum is a campus of historic buildings and exhibits. Visitors can explore pioneer log cabins, early schools, and cultural displays that bring Iron County’s heritage to life. Featured attractions include:
- The Log Cabins Exhibit
- The Lee LeBlanc Art Gallery
- The Carrie Jacobs-Bond House
- The Stager Depot
- The Giovanelli Studio & Gallery
- The Baumgartner Pioneer School
Iron County Courthouse
Address: 2 S 6th St, Crystal Falls, MI 49920
Phone: (906) 875-3121
Website: ironmi.com
Built in 1890, the Iron County Courthouse is a fine example of Richardsonian Romanesque architecture. With its distinctive stonework and clock tower, the courthouse remains a functioning center of county government and an iconic Crystal Falls landmark.
Harbour House Museum
Address: 17 N 4th St, Crystal Falls, MI 49920
Phone: (906) 284-3405
Website: crystalfallsmuseum-harbourhouse.org
Housed in a restored Victorian residence, the Harbour House Museum offers visitors a glimpse into 19th-century life. Exhibits include period furnishings, local artifacts, and rotating displays celebrating the region’s cultural heritage.
Mansfield Mine Memorial
Location: Stream Rd, Crystal Falls, MI 49920
Website: mansfieldtownship.org/history.htm
This memorial honors the miners who lost their lives in the Mansfield Mine disaster of 1893, one of Michigan’s most tragic mining accidents. The site stands as a somber reminder of the area’s mining history and the lives of those who built the community.
Mansfield Pioneer Church
Constructed by settlers in the late 19th century, the Mansfield Pioneer Church is one of the area’s earliest houses of worship. Preserved as a historical landmark, it reflects the simple yet enduring faith and community spirit of Iron County’s pioneers.
Pentoga Park – Indian Burial Ground
Address: 1630 Co Rd 424, Crystal Falls, MI 49920
Phone: (906) 265-3979
Website: parks.ironmi.com/parks/
Pentoga Park is best known for its lakeside recreation, but it is also home to a Native American burial ground. The site honors the Ojibwa (Chippewa) people who once lived in the region and preserves their cultural presence in Iron County.
Alpha Circle Historic District
Location: Alpha, MI
The Alpha Circle is a unique historic district designed around a circular street layout. Once the hub of a company mining town, the circle features preserved structures that include the Alpha Town Hall, First National Bank building, and remnants of early 20th-century life.
The Crystal Theatre
Address: 304 Superior Ave, Crystal Falls, MI 49920
Phone: (906) 875-3208
Website: thecrystaltheatre.org
Opened in 1927 as a vaudeville and movie palace, the Crystal Theatre has been lovingly restored into a premier performing arts venue. Its stunning architecture and excellent acoustics make it a favorite spot for concerts, plays, and community events.
Finnish & Swedish Mercantile Association Building
(now The Twisted Twig)
Address: 336 Superior Ave, Crystal Falls, MI 49920
Originally built by Finnish and Swedish immigrant communities as a cooperative mercantile, this building later became Bud’s Super Foods. Today, it houses The Twisted Twig, maintaining its role as a gathering place while reflecting the cultural roots of Crystal Falls.
Amasa Historic Business District
Location: Amasa, MI
Amasa’s historic downtown preserves the look and feel of a bustling early 20th-century mining and logging town. Its original storefronts and buildings stand as a testament to the industries that shaped Iron County’s growth and character.
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by Wyndham
Chicaugon
Lake Inn
906-265-9244
1700 County Road 424
Gaastra, MI 49917
Lakeshore Motel
Ice Lake
906-265-3611
1257 W Ice Lake Rd
Iron River, MI 49935
Pioneer
Lodge
800-362-7853
373 Brule Mountain Rd
Iron River, MI 49935
Ski Brule
Village
800-DO-BRULE
906-265-4957
397 Brule Mountain Rd
Iron River, MI 49935
Tall
Pines
906-822-7713
1968 US 141 Highway
Amasa, MI 49903
Iron County Michigan Visitors Guide
Iron County is one of the Upper Peninsula’s best kept secrets. From camping to fishing, hunting to canoeing, mountain biking to forest bathing – no matter your interests, the great outdoors and clear crisp air await you here.