Foster City, 20 miles northeast of Iron Mountain as the crow flies, is where G-69 (heading north from U.S. 2 at Waucedah) joins M-69. It's one of many, many U.P. lumber boom towns gone bust. Today only a fraction of the houses remain.
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FOSTER CITY
RESTAURANTS,
LODGINGS
& CAMPGROUNDS
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FOSTER CITY
RESTAURANTS
See also: Norway, Iron Mountain.
MILL TOWN INN
(906) 246-3999; milltowninn.com
Foster City's finest house is an ample place, built in 1900 for the boss of the Morgan Lumber Company. When its longtime owners moved away, they wanted Anita Mattson to have it. She was ready for a more upbeat occupation, she loves to decorate, and she felt the area needed a social center. The result is this cheerful, tastefully homey little café. Highlights are Swedish pancakes for breakfast, home fries made from potatoes grown down the road, excellent soups, and homemade cheesecake, muffins and pies. Hearty breakfasts include 3-egg omelets with home fries and toast. Lunch sandwiches are served with choice of a side or soup. This place is about inclusiveness and a down-home atmosphere. "Loggers with dirty boots needn't apologize," says Anita. "We just sweep it out the door." Photos of Foster City scenes and people cover the walls: grade school class photos, logging photos, and an interesting panoramic photo of Foster City at its apex. Ask about what's left. Don't expect low-cal, low-fat food. Peaceful recorded music makes for a relaxing mood. Now no-smoking. March, 2008
On M-69 in the heart of Foster City. From G-69 and the south, turn right. Open daily from 7 to 3 Central Time. Wheelchair-accessible. No alcohol.
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FOSTER CITY
LODGINGS
MILL TOWN INN
(906) 246-3999; milltowninn.com
Above the restaurant are 2 surprisingly large, comfortably luxurious, air-conditioned, and smoke-free B&B guest rooms ($75/night for 2 including breakfast). They are charmingly decorated in plaids and outdoors themes. Each has a sitting area with gas fireplace, a fridge, and an in-room 2-person whirlpool plus shower. Now there's satellite TV, but there are still romantic videos to watch. Guest rooms and the front porch offer good views. For larger groups, the stone Bunk House next door has 8 twin beds, kitchen, and Direct TV. The inn is on a main snowmobile trail, but most guests are quiet older people here to relax. There's nearby fishing on the beautiful Sturgeon River, bicycling along G-69, and bird-watching and hiking at Gene's Pond.
On M-69 in the heart of Foster City. From G-69 and the south, turn left. Handicap-accessible: no. Family friendy: no extra charge, rates are by the room. Rollaway and sofa-sleeper available.
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CAMPGROUNDS
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