My City May 2022

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THE IRON MINE TOUR

Weird Up North Heading up a little farther north for a family vay-cay? The tip of the mitten and U.P. are home to some seriously cool (but odd) little attractions. If you want something different, why not give these a try? The Iron Mine Tour Located approximately nine miles east of Iron Mountain sits the East Vulcan Iron Mine. Hop aboard the train and take a trip through a lighted tunnel and then stroll through ancient rock and ore formations with help from a skilled guide. Find yourself 400 feet underground and experience what it took to make a tough living in the old days! Mental Hospital Tour In Traverse City stands the remnants of the famous Northern Michigan Asylum on the former Traverse City State Hospital grounds. Some of the grounds have been converted to a mall but many of the old structures are still open for tours including the basement and steam tunnel. Enjoy a spookier adventure? Take a „ashlight tour. Tour a Great Lakes Freighter In Sault Ste. Marie, history bu†s can tour the SS Valley Camp as it „oats on St. Marys River. Take a walk on the deck and then visit the cargo hold to view over 100 maritime exhibits. Attractions include the crew quarters, aquarium, and an Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial displaying the two lifeboats from the vessel! Wacky Taxidermy and Miniatures Museum We’ll bet you didn’t know that Mackinaw City o†ers some of the strangest things you will ever see, including Doctor Frankensquirrel, a guinea pig Barefoot, astronaut mice, a furry trout, the famous Fiji Mermaid and more (a “re-breathing iguana?) .... it’s the epitome of weird! Call of the Wild Museum Located in Gaylord since 1965, this northern Michigan attraction o†ers 150 woodland creatures stu†ed and positioned in their natural habitats. Take a walk with the family and see how many you can identify. After that, why not ride the go-karts or challenge yourself with mini-golf right next door. Worth a visit? We think so! Reach your destination safely ... and enjoy! ®

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