Guidebook for Escanaba

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Guidebook for Escanaba

Arts & Culture

There is a fairly decent local theatre group that performs year-round with a smattering of performing artists who play from time to time.
William Bonifas Fine Arts Center
700 1st Ave S
There is a fairly decent local theatre group that performs year-round with a smattering of performing artists who play from time to time.
25 year old festival presents opera, string quartet and chamber music around the UP during July.
Pine Mountain Music Festival
200 Michigan St
25 year old festival presents opera, string quartet and chamber music around the UP during July.

Drinks & Nightlife

Grill your own steak or mongolian bbq or order off the menu. Local IPA's and craft beer brewed on site.
16 locals recommend
Hereford & Hops Steak House And Brewpub
624 Ludington St
16 locals recommend
Grill your own steak or mongolian bbq or order off the menu. Local IPA's and craft beer brewed on site.
Started by Bells (of Oberon fame) a few years ago there is a nice laidback Yooper, northwoods themed tasting room with snacks and great locally brewed IPA's and craft beer that have garnered a nation following. Try Escanaba Black Bear, Yooper Ale and their weekly/daily specials. Ocassionally witll have food truck and/or live music nights.
12 locals recommend
Upper Hand Brewery
3525 Airport Rd
12 locals recommend
Started by Bells (of Oberon fame) a few years ago there is a nice laidback Yooper, northwoods themed tasting room with snacks and great locally brewed IPA's and craft beer that have garnered a nation following. Try Escanaba Black Bear, Yooper Ale and their weekly/daily specials. Ocassionally witll have food truck and/or live music nights.

Food Scene

Decades old "Supper Club" serving excellent steaks, prime rib, seafood, local fish and cocktails. Try the spinach salad, twice-baked potatoes...and Brand Alexanders with just about anything on the menu. This is the "go to" place in town for special occasions. A bit pricey for the area but there is a "lite side" menu which offers smaller portions and is less expensive.
25 locals recommend
Stonehouse Restaurant & Lounge
2223 Ludington St
25 locals recommend
Decades old "Supper Club" serving excellent steaks, prime rib, seafood, local fish and cocktails. Try the spinach salad, twice-baked potatoes...and Brand Alexanders with just about anything on the menu. This is the "go to" place in town for special occasions. A bit pricey for the area but there is a "lite side" menu which offers smaller portions and is less expensive.
Like eating at grandma's...food is good American fare with swedish pancakes and specials. Lots of clocks! Soup and sandwich specials, cardomen bread.
Swedish Pantry Inc
819 Ludington St
Like eating at grandma's...food is good American fare with swedish pancakes and specials. Lots of clocks! Soup and sandwich specials, cardomen bread.
Expresso drinks and breakfast/lunch fare. Nice atmosphere and people. Local entertainment from time to time.
AppleWood Eatery & Espresso Bar
1307 Ludington St
Expresso drinks and breakfast/lunch fare. Nice atmosphere and people. Local entertainment from time to time.
Local favorite for scones, coffee, soups and sandwiches.
Stone Cup Coffee House & Stone's Deli
1222 Ludington St
Local favorite for scones, coffee, soups and sandwiches.
A lot of people love this place. Been there mostly for Friday night fish fries.
Pacinos Food & Spirits
2635 Ludington St
A lot of people love this place. Been there mostly for Friday night fish fries.
Longtime local bar/restaurant favorite for burgers, sweet potato fries and fish fry. Place is jammed on Friday nights so get there before 5:30 if you don't want to wait. View of lake from bar, restaurant and patio. Less than 5 minutes from the beachhouse.
Breezy Point Bar
3896 M-35
Longtime local bar/restaurant favorite for burgers, sweet potato fries and fish fry. Place is jammed on Friday nights so get there before 5:30 if you don't want to wait. View of lake from bar, restaurant and patio. Less than 5 minutes from the beachhouse.
Another bar/restaurant within walking distance of the beachhouse and another local favorite for burgers and fish fry.
Ford River Pub & Grill
Michigan 35
Another bar/restaurant within walking distance of the beachhouse and another local favorite for burgers and fish fry.

Parks & Nature

Free bike rental at the marina, kayak and paddleboard rental at the beach, tennis courts, large kid's playground. bandshell with Wednesday night Escanaba City Band concerts and other concerts throughout the summer.
9 locals recommend
Ludington Park
Lake Shore Drive
9 locals recommend
Free bike rental at the marina, kayak and paddleboard rental at the beach, tennis courts, large kid's playground. bandshell with Wednesday night Escanaba City Band concerts and other concerts throughout the summer.

Essentials

Nice grocery store that just opened here. Has a Starbucks within the store. Great wine, beer and liquor selection. Large store with deli, sushi etc.
10 locals recommend
Meijer
505 N 26th St
10 locals recommend
Nice grocery store that just opened here. Has a Starbucks within the store. Great wine, beer and liquor selection. Large store with deli, sushi etc.
Less tha five minute walk from beachhouse, they have small deli, ice cream, liquor, fishing license and bait.
Meister's Party Store
4619 State Hwy M35
Less tha five minute walk from beachhouse, they have small deli, ice cream, liquor, fishing license and bait.