Things to do in Baraga
Baraga County Fair
Held the second week in August. For more information please contact the Baraga County Tourist & Recreation Association. Call 906-524-7444 for more information.
755 E. Broad Street, L'Anse, MI
Baraga County Historical Museum
The museum contains many exhibits from the local county, including a lumber camp of the 1800's, impressive rock and mineral collection and Indian displays. Everything from prehistoric to present day artifacts (including Bishop Baraga) in our collection. We also have information on the logging and the railroads in our area from years past. Call 906-353-8444 for more information.
Baraga State Park
This State Park offers lots of activities within the park include. Some of these are horseshoes; hiking a 3/4-mile trail through the woods; swimming; children's playground and picnicking. Other activities include golf, bowling and boating/canoeing. Several waterfalls are found in Baraga County. Accessibility to theses falls ranges from easy to difficult. Fine hiking trails in the area provide visitors with the opportunity to catch sight of wildlife such as whitetail deer, porcupine, bear and moose. Birdwatchers will find a wide variety of species in the area ranging from robins and eagles to gulls, ducks, geese and swans. Call 906-353-6558 for more information.
1300 US-41 South, Baraga, MI
Bishop Baraga Monument
The monument marks the exact location where Bishop Baraga chose to build his famous mission. The Bishop Baraga Memorial is also in the Assinins Cemetery, one and one-quarter miles north of Assinins. The Shrine is a life-size statue of Father Baraga as a lasting memorial to him. Call 906-524-7444 for more information.
755 East Broad Street, Baraga, MI
Festival on Ice
Features two days of snowmobile radar runs, fishing derby, airplane rides and more. Held in February during Valentine's Day Weekend. Call 906-524-7444 for more information.
755 E. Broad Street, Baraga, MI
Keweenaw Bay Pow-Wow
This festival is held every Fourth weekend in July. Enjoy traditional drumming and dancing. For more information contact the Baraga County Tourist & Recreation Association Call 906-524-7444 for more information.
755 East Broad Street, Baraga, MI
Ojibwa Casino Resort
The casino, run by the Keweenaw Bay Indian community, features blackjack, craps, slot machines, video poker machines and Caribbean stud poker as well as bingo. We also have a full service bar along with a lounge, bowling lanes, restaurant, and a 40 deluxe guest room hotel. Indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna, cable television, gift show, game room. $20.00 in complimentary casino chips per adult for our guests when staying with us. Call 800-323-8045 for more information.
797 Michigan Avenue, Baraga, MI
Silver Mountain
Climb up the stairs to enjoy the panoramic view of the Sturgeon River Valley. Found near the Sturgeon Gorge area. For more information please contact the Baraga County Tourist & Recreation Association Call 906-524-7444 for more information.
755 East Broad Street, Baraga, MI