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Exploring the "Hidden Coast": A shore-hugging scenic drive

A scenic journey along the Upper Peninsula.

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Created by HumanX - June 24th 2021

Winding its way from Menominee to the city lights of Gladstone, the Upper Peninsula's "Hidden Coast" is a shore-hugging scenic drive that takes you from the bays of Lake Michigan to the crossroads of the U.P. at Escanaba. There are more than 25 scenic overlooks along this drive, and you're definitely gonna want to pull over for some incredible vistas.

For tips, tricks, and more fun facts on the places below, check out the rest of this story at:

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Photo of Great Lakes Memorial Marina Park
4.6

904 Doyle Dr, Menominee, MI, US

Great Lakes Memorial Marina Park

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0mi 00h 02m
Photo of Menominee North Pier Light Station
4.0

Harbor Drive, Menominee, MI, US

Menominee North Pier Light Station

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2
8mi 00h 15m
Photo of North Shore Golf Club
3.0

N2315 State Highway M35, Menominee, MI, US

North Shore Golf Club

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3
21mi 00h 24m
Photo of West Shore Fishing Museum
3.0

M-35, Menominee, MI, US

West Shore Fishing Museum

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4
23mi 00h 29m

W399 Hwy 2 & 41, Harris, MI, US

Island Resort And Casino

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10mi 00h 15m
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Photo Credit: Flickr/Deb Nystrom

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0mi 00h 02m
Photo of Ludington Park
5.0

Loren w Jenkins Memorial Dr, Escanaba, MI, US

Ludington Park

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7
0mi 00h 02m
Photo of Sand Point Lighthouse
4.5

12 Water Plant Rd, Escanaba, MI, US

Sand Point Lighthouse

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8
9mi 00h 16m
Photo of Van Cleve Park
3.5

Lake Shore Drive, Gladstone, MI, US

Van Cleve Park

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9
8mi 00h 14m
Photo of Blue Water Divers
3.0

1406 Ludington St., Escanaba, MI, US

Blue Water Divers

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10
54mi 01h 08m
Photo of Fayette Historic State Park
5.0

4785 II Road, Garden, MI, US

Fayette Historic State Park

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32mi 00h 42m
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Photo Credit: via Flickr/anneheathen

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1mi 00h 03m
Photo of Manistique Boardwalk
4.0

Manistique, MI, US

Manistique Boardwalk

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13
15mi 00h 21m
Photo of Kitch-Iti-Kipi (Big Springs)
4.6

Palms Book State Park, Manistique, MI, US

Kitch-Iti-Kipi (Big Springs)

13
49mi 00h 59m
Photo of Seney National Wildlife Refuge
4.9

1674 Refuge Entrance Road, Seney, MI, US

Seney National Wildlife Refuge

Photo of Peninsula Point Nature Trail
3.0

Rapid River, MI, US

Peninsula Point Nature Trail