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Things to Do At The Hillcrest

Hike the Trails

Relax by the Fire

Relax by the Fire

The UP boasts amazing hiking, biking & driving trails for outdoor fun. You can walk many beautiful trails from our backyard, and motorized trails are right down the street.

Relax by the Fire

Relax by the Fire

Relax by the Fire

Surrounded by brightly colored chairs, our fire pit is the perfect place to end your day. (Wood and kindling included!)

Unwind on Our Beautiful Front Porch

Unwind on Our Beautiful Front Porch

Unwind on Our Beautiful Front Porch

Our front porches, with colorful tulip-style chairs, are a great place to catch a breeze and enjoy the starry skies. 

Explore Our Property

Unwind on Our Beautiful Front Porch

Unwind on Our Beautiful Front Porch

We're happy to share our beautiful property. Poke around gardens & woods and check out the plants & flowers that grace our place.

THINGS TO DO NEAR THE HILLCREST

There are endless things to do in the Upper Peninsula, and The Hillcrest is centrally located to all of them. These are a few of our favorite places and types of things to do. You'll enjoy exploring this one-of-a-kind area and building your own special memories.

Kitch-iti-kipi

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Ride Michigan's largest natural fresh-water spring 200 feet across crystal-clear water on a self-propelled glass-bottomed raft!

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Hugging the shoreline of Lake Superior, the dramatic multi-colored cliffs, beaches & sandstone formations leave you breathless. 

Marquette, Michigan

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Marquette, Michigan

When visiting the UP's largest city, check out the beautiful shoreline at Presque Isle Park, with amazing activities like cliff diving.

Delta County Parks

4,300 Lakes (3 of them Great Lakes!)

Marquette, Michigan

Our county has parks for kids of all ages. VIsit a playground, go skiiing or tubing, jog along Lake Michigan or explore a ghost town.

300+ Waterfalls

4,300 Lakes (3 of them Great Lakes!)

4,300 Lakes (3 of them Great Lakes!)

The UP has waterfalls from 5' to 48', and they're all amazing. Spend an unforgettable day finding your favorite

4,300 Lakes (3 of them Great Lakes!)

4,300 Lakes (3 of them Great Lakes!)

4,300 Lakes (3 of them Great Lakes!)

There are lakes, parks, beaches and boat ramps all around. Whether you want toes in the sand or a boat in the water, it's all here.

Seney National Wildlife Refuge

Seney National Wildlife Refuge

Seney National Wildlife Refuge

A 7-mile drive in a 95,000-acre wetland, with trails & boardwalks for some incredible photos. You may even see a moose!

Eben Ice Caves

Seney National Wildlife Refuge

Seney National Wildlife Refuge

Walk behind 60' icicles dripping down stunning rock formations. This amazing winter wonderland is never the same twice.

ATV/Snowmobile Trails

Seney National Wildlife Refuge

More than 40 Lighthouses

An off-road paradise all-year round with over 1,300 miles of professionally groomed & maintained trails for power sports.

More than 40 Lighthouses

H58 Drive (Shingleton to Grand Marais)

More than 40 Lighthouses

The Great Lakes are dotted with unique & picturesque lighthouses. The Peninsula Point Lighthouse is a beautiful 20-minute drive.

H58 Drive (Shingleton to Grand Marais)

H58 Drive (Shingleton to Grand Marais)

H58 Drive (Shingleton to Grand Marais)

With 150 curves in 40 miles, this scenic trip is popular with cycists and drivers. It's an especially great time in leaf-peeping season.

And So Much More...

H58 Drive (Shingleton to Grand Marais)

H58 Drive (Shingleton to Grand Marais)

Casinos, Fishing, Birding, Golfing, Hunting, Kayaking, Biking, Horse Trails and Migrating Butterflies. There's something for everyone.

Hillcrest Motel

10154 U.S. Highway 2, Rapid River, MI 49878

(906) 474-6696

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