Ironwood is in the Upper Peninsula region of Michigan in the United States of America.

Get around

Car is the best way to go. Renting a vehicle isn't too easy, but it is possible. Ironwood makes a good stop if you are snowmobiling on the trail system, and you can get to most accommodations or restaurants with your machine.

In the summer, a bike will get you most places in town, but it's a long ride to any of the 'local' attractions. (ie. Lake superior is about 18 miles, Copper peak is about 12).

Activities

Ironwood makes a great base for outdoors activities in the region. If you are visiting, you are probably here or should be here for one of the following:
 • Skiing
 • Snowmobiling
 • Hiking
 • Mountain biking
 • Camping
 • Four Wheeling

If you do happen to want to see the sights of Ironwood, you could check out Hiawatha, an enormous fiberglass/cement Indian statue on a hill above the city. You can see it from most intersections downtown (the real downtown, not the freeway!).

Another claim to fame is the 'Copper Peak Ski Jump'. This ski jump is or was the largest freestanding ski jump in North America. When it was built it was the largest in the world. It hasn't been used for jumping since the late 80's. During the summer you can ride the lift up to the top, and get a great view of the forest, and out to Lake Superior. During the winter, they have a snowmobile climb competition on the jump's landing area. This is quite a bit of fun to watch as most snowmobile machines can't handle the slope and go end over end down the hill.

Shopping

Buy an Original Stormy Kromer Cap. Made right in Ironwood by Jacquart's. Hibernate your head.

Dining

Pasty is the Yooper Soul food. If you never had it, you must try it. The original version feature Rutabaga. Many swear by eating it with ketchup accompanied by dill pickles and chocolate milk. The best place for a pasty is at "Pastys over the UP" on US 2 at the intersection with Lake Road.

Good Restaurant options:
 • Don & GG's: Looks like a bar, but has a creative menu that reaches way beyond bar fare. People enjoy the Cheese Curd and Turkey Portabella Wrap. Salads are good and have a nice selection.
 • Bell Chalet: Technically in Hurley (Wisconsin), but worth the short drive. Famous for its Italian food and Caesar salad.
 • Angelo's Pizza: Thick crust pizza and fast service (no alcohol and no smoking)
 • Black River Pub and Grub: Excellent Fish Fry on Friday nights.
 • Manny's: Up by the Hiawatha Statue. Great Cheese Raviolis.

Drink

 • Muligan's Irish Pub
 • Don & GG's

Lodging

 • AmericInn (906) 932-7200
 • Black River Crossing-Bed & Breakfast (906) 932-2604
 • Black River Lodge (906) 932-3857
 • Budget Host Inn (906) 932-1260 or (866) 932-1260 toll free
 • Comfort Inn (906) 932-2224
 • Indianhead Motel (906) 932-2031 - located right on Indianhead mountain, which is good if you are skiing or biking there.
 • Sled Shed (private 3 bedroom home on snowmobile route) E-mail (906) 364-0264 or (608) 222-3194
 • Super 8 Motel (906) 932-3395