Having lived and worked in the Paradise area, we knew this was an extraordinary location, nestled in the bosom of Lake Superior, Michigan's Tahquamenon Falls State Park, and the Hiawatha National Forest.
The ultimate beauty of the Paradise location is it's proximity to area attractions: Tahquamenon Falls (7 miles), Soo Locks (Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan; 61 miles), Pictured Rocks Boat Tours (Munising, Michigan; 98 miles), Oswald's Bear Ranch (Newberry, Michigan; 37 miles), Tahquamenon Riverboat Rides, (Soo Junction, Michigan; 31 miles), Whitefish Point (10 miles) just to name a few of the most popular destinations in the eastern Upper Peninsula! Be sure to ask your hotel clerk or restaurant server for the scenic drive to these locations as the drives are worthy of the time to relax, unwind, and drink in the beauty of the region.
Much to our delight, visitors to the region, agree with our assessment. Below you'll find the ratings of area attractions as of September 15, 2020.
| THINGS TO DO | TRIP ADVISOR | FACEBK | YELP | |
| Point Iroquois Lighthouse | 4.5 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Soo Locks | 4.5 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Tahquamenon Falls State Park | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Whitefish Point Bird Observatory | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Village Fabrics & Crafts | 5.0 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Whitefish Point Lighthouse | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Crisp Point Lighthouse | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Shipwreck Museum | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Tahquamenon Falls State Park | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Oswald’s Bear Ranch | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Tahquamenon Falls Riverboat Tours | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
We have some pretty great restaurants in the area, don't take our word for it
| RESTAURANTS | TRIP ADVISOR | FACEBK | YELP | |
| Brown Fisheries Fish House | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.9 | 4.5 |
| The INN | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.0 |
| Fresh Coast Cafe | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Berry Patch Restaurant | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Paradise Pizza Factory | 4.0 | 4.2 | None | 3.0 |
| Ebby’s | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Tahquamenon Falls Brewery & Pub | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 3.5 |
| Silver Creek Grill & Pub | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.5 |
Don't trust the opinions of social media visitor's, the following information may be of interest to you, your family, and friends. Please share the good news with them. As Trip Advisor enthusiasts rank Tahquamenon Falls as the 2nd most popular water falls in the state of Michigan and lists the falls as one of the top 15 things to do in Michigan in 2019. Don't take our word for it, there are some 1,455 reviews that you could skim. Better yet, make plans today to see both the Upper and Lower Falls this summer. Big Roads, the ultimate guide to US travel, identifies Tahquamenon Falls as a top 25 place to visit in Michigan as well.
The Shipwreck Museum is ranked third in historical museums by Trip Advisor as well. There are 504 reviews that endorse that school of thought. Big Roads, the ultimate guide to US travel, identifies the Shipwreck Museum as a top 50 places to visit in Michigan. The Shipwreck museum is also endorsed by The Crazy Tourist in their top 25 places to visit.
USA Today lists Michigan Travel Bucket identifies the 50 top places to see in Michigan. Oswald's Bear Ranch made the list.
Vacation Ideas.com lists Pictured Rocks National Lake shore as one of the top 25 Best Places to Visit in Michigan. Just a quiet, scenic two hour drive from Paradise. Big Roads, the ultimate guide to US travel also endorses Pictured Rocks National Lake shore as a top 25 Best Place to Visit. The Crazy Tourist identifies the national lake shore in their top 25 destinations, ranked 4th in the state. Trip Advisor ranks Pictured Rocks in the top 10 of Best Things to Do in the state of Michigan.
We look forward to your visit to the Paradise area! Our members are rated as well! Call a week or two ahead of your planned visit to make reservations! You'll find their contact information listed below.
| HOTEL | TRIP ADVISOR | FACEBK | YELP | |
| Magnuson Grand Paradise | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 |
| Paradise Shores Cabins | 4.5 | 4.4 | 5.0 | None |
| Vagabond Motel | 3.5 | 3.8 | 5.5 | 3.0 |
| Paradise Inn | 3.0 | 3.6 | None | 3.0 |
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This travel information is brought to you by the Paradise Area Tourism Council and their members: Curley's Paradise Motel, Magnuson Grand Lakefront Paradise, Paradise Inn (Hotel), Paradise Shores Cabins, and Vagabond Motel.
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