If you’re in the Upper Peninsula, this is one roadside attraction that you need to make time for. For just $1, you can climb more than 150 steps for a view of Michigan that’s absolutely incredible. Take your time getting up, and stop if you need to take a break. But trust us, the view is worth it.
If someone doesn’t know what a Yooper is, take them here! This place is crazy and filled with souvenirs, a comedy musical, and a museum that features the Largest Motorized Tricycle in the state and the Largest Working Chainsaw in the World.
A big statue is always a good reason to pull the car off to the side of the road, and this one stands 52 feet and weighs 9 tons. The statue is of Hiawatha, dubbed the “World’s Tallest and Largest Indian,” and he can be found in the Western Upper Peninsula.
Nestled just south of Alpena on US-23, visitors can stop here for a thrilling adventure. Dinosaur Gardens, as the name suggests, has numerous life-like dinosaur sculptures, allowing visitors to learn what life was like when dinos roamed the land.
The Lumberman’s Monument on the bank of the Au Sable River stands 14-foot tall and stands as a shrine to Michigan’s history of lumbering. It’s open seasonally from April through October.