The smell of fox urine and the hint of skunk aren't at the top of my wife's to do list, but flea markets/shopping at new locations would be high on the list. So would there be anything in Escanaba for the wife to do? Planning a vacation.

Hobby Lobby if she's into crafts,Saykllys Chocolate store,Lehigh winery,museum and lighthouse at Ludington Park,that's in Escanabas Lake shore of Little Bay De Noc,that's a few off the top of my head.

All kinds of stuff for sale at the convention. Pretty much a flea market. And the scenery in the U.P. is worth the trip.

Does she like casinos?

Depending how far you want to drive Marquette,the U.P. largest city,is about a hour and a half to the north along Lake Superior.Its a college town so she could probably find enough up there with no problem

The whole Ludington Street Business District is pretty cool. Go to eat at House of Ludington or https://herefordandhops.com/ I think it would be hard to be bored in Escanaba

the city normally has there side walk sales that weekend ,there is a quilt shop , there are several antique shop,

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is not that far from Escanaba.

And Mackinac Island peanut butter fudge ice cream is awesome.

big springs is only about 30 min away over 10 thousand gallons a minute

this was fun she might like it:


http://swedishpantry.com/

tell her I've heard from 41 state and several country!. so there mush be something to do here

Thanks for the replies. Sounds like there would be plenty for her to do.

At big springs you will see many very large trout right under you, at least everytime I was there. Bib springs is close to Manistique, plus the State Fish Hatchery has tours, later in the summer and fall salmon run.

Give her a couple grand and send her off to the Indian Casino.

Its a great lake town. With lots to do. Contact the city chamber of commerce for more.

My wife and six daughters were able to keep themselves entertained for the entire weekend. Plan on getting them all up there again this year! The side walk sale was a hit with them.

One corner of the fairgrounds has about 8-10 different shops, something for everyone, from ice cream shop, rocks, quilts. My favorites are; Blacksmithing, museum, and the local ham radio club operates everyday of the fair. Kids and/or anyone can even learn some morse code which brings me back to my old Army days. I have been to many different fairgrounds and the Escanaba show is the best by far. I drive from Duluth, Mn which is mostly west of Escanaba, but if anyone is coming close to Iron Mt, Mi there is a museum with a display of the WWII gliders which were produce there at, I believe, a converted Ford factory that produced wooden car parts.
Gary j

yes Gary the antique village is a big hit I like the old steam engine saw mill.

Thats one of the great reasons that the U.P. should be its own STATE. They already have their own State Fair Grounds.

And a number of things that would let it function.

Add in have no state income tax, only sales tax. Other states can do it.

My suggestion. Just plan a shutting down the bridge.

Yardssles arr usually great in that area
We always find great deals.