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Downtown Iron Mountain. More than meets the eye: striking historic architecture on Hughitt Street, an interesting collection of shops on A Street. Scattered in the area are a classic workingman's shoe store, a sophisticated Italian bakery, an interior decorator/accessory shop with a high-impact cottage style. ... more

Italian North Side. A trim working-class neighborhood with some serious vegetable gardens, small grocery markets, acorner bar, an Italian Catholic church ... more

Menominee Range Historical Museum. In a handsome 1901 Carnegie Library, museum focused on Dickinson County's history, based on local individuals' collections, from tin soldiers to Indian curios ... more

Cornish Pump Engine & Mining Museum. A huge 1893 steam-operated pump with 40-foot flywheel used to dewater the Chapin iron mine and displays on mining techniques and geology---mining equipment, historical photos, and geological specimens, plus displays about the WWII wooden gliders made nearby ... more

Pine Mountain Ski Jump. There's been more competitive ski jumping at this majestic slide than anywhere else in the U.S. Climb it in summer for a grand view ... more

Pine Mountain Resort. Developed by Milwaukee brewer Fred Pabst, this 1938 ski resort has developed into a beautiful, year-round facility with pleasant indoor pool and 18-hole championship golf course ... more

Lake Antoine Park. Popular large spring-fed Lake Antoine lies just beyond Iron Mountain's north side. On its northern shore lies this pleasant county park with its large oaks, campsites, swimming beach, nature trail, and fishing pier ... more

Scenic Bypass around Iron Mountain. A scenic route around the north side of Lake Antoine ... more

Iron Mountain Bat Mine & Vista. One of world's largest populations spend their winters in this abandoned iron mine. Once killed pests, they are now appreciate. A protective grate creates a safe haven while they hibernate ... more

Iron Mountain City Park. Good locally available picnic food combines with this picturesque hillside city park west of downtown for a pleasant outing ... more

Northwoods Wilderness Outfitters & Adventure Store. There are lots of outdoor expeditions in this region, so the well-stocked store here is a welcome destination. Kayak, canoe, and fishing outings are also offered ... more

IRON MOUNTAIN

Pine Mountain Resort

The resort has been remodelled considerably since beer magnate Fred Pabst first built it in 1938.

This early (1938) ski resort developed by Milwaukee brewer Fred Pabst has become an attractive, full-service year-round resort with beautiful landscaping, a gorgeous, light-filled indoor pool with adjacent sauna and whirlpool, and a year-round restaurant. Hundreds of photos on soffits over the restaurant windows and doors comprise the Upper Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame. They cover a lot of territory and are surprisingly interesting even to armchair anthropologists without much interest in sports.

The 18-hole championship golf course designed by Jerry Mathews plays up the setting, with its boulders and mature pines. But keeping the place running smoothly seems to have been a problem. In February 2005 Pine Mountain Resort was sold to two Chicago couples who ski there. Attorney Paul Webster and his wife and legal partner, Sally, grew up in northern Wisconsin and learned to ski here. Their partners in this venture are residential developers. They "will bring vital new capital and enthusiasm to the resort," according to their press release. "Come back and try Pine Mountain again," they say. "You will see the positive changes already."

The ski area has a 500-foot vertical drop, NASTAR race course, snowboard park, night skiing 3 nights/week, big emphasis on kids' programs and child care. Call about lift fees, ski packages, and rentals and free instruction in downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and ski jumping. Check its web site for details.

About 2 miles northwest of downtown Iron Mountain off of Pine Mountain Road. From U.S. 2 in town, turn west onto Kent St. just south of the Chapin Pit, follow signs. From U.S. 2 north of town, turn south onto Pine Mountain Rd. just before the Menominee River and state line. (906) 774-9033; (800) 505-7463. Open year-round. Handicap accessible.

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