Places & things to do.

ABR Trails Foundation

Nonprofit cross-country ski touring center on over 1,100 acres along the Montreal River, with 90 kilometers of groomed trails for classic and skate skiing plus 18 km of snowshoe trails. Ranked among the top five ski touring centers in the nation.

Bald Mountain Scenic Overlook

Scenic overlook north of Ironwood offering panoramic views of Lake Superior and a 6-mile vista of the Gogebic Range. Accessible via a 0.8-mile interpretive trail with a teepee warming shelter at the summit.

Big Shots Sports Bar and Grille

Family-owned 10-lane bowling center and sports bar in Ironwood with a diverse menu of fresh-baked pizza, burgers, wraps, and Friday fish fry featuring deep-fried haddock. Multiple large screens for watching games.

Black River Harbor

National Forest recreation area on Lake Superior known for spectacular waterfalls, beaches, and hiking trails. The campground has 38 wooded sites, including five near the lakeshore, plus a boat launch.

Copper Peak Adventure Ride

The Western Hemisphere's largest ski jump, now converted into an adventure complex with an 800-foot chairlift ride, 18-story elevator, and jaw-dropping views from the top of the jump tower. On a clear day you can see Lake Superior and three states.

Gogebic County Fairgrounds

Event venue in Ironwood hosting the annual Gogebic County Fair in August with midway rides, horse shows, harness racing, tractor pulls, live music, and mud runs.

Great Conglomerate Falls

A dramatic 30-foot waterfall on the Black River where the water splits over a massive conglomerate rock outcropping, accessible via a 3/4-mile trail with boardwalks and viewing platforms.

Great Conglomerate Falls and Gorge Falls Trailhead

Hiawatha, World's Largest Native American Statue

A 52-foot, nine-ton fiberglass statue built in 1964 and funded by local car dealer Charlie Gotta, standing on the site of the Old Norrie Iron Mine. The world's largest Native American statue is a free, year-round roadside attraction and popular photo stop.

Historic Ironwood Theatre

A beautifully restored 1928 Italian Renaissance-style theater featuring hand-painted murals, outstanding acoustics, and one of only six playable Barton theater pipe organs still in their original homes. Hosts live music, comedy, dance, theater, and films.

Interstate Falls

Conservation area featuring a small waterfall & rapids reached by a beginner-friendly hiking trail.

Ironwood Area Historical Soc

Headquartered in the historic 1893 train depot, the society showcases Ironwood's social, economic, and artistic past with exhibits on train travel and iron mining, plus an archive and research center. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Little Girls Point County Park

A rustic Lake Superior campground established in 1920, featuring 31 campsites, a cobblestone beach popular with agate and rock collectors, walking trails, and a playground. Open mid-May through October.

Mt. Zion Scenic Overlook

A handicap-accessible observation deck atop Mt. Zion near Gogebic Community College, offering breathtaking views toward Lake Superior, especially stunning during fall colors and for Northern Lights viewing. Road access in summer and fall; winter for skiing.

Rainbow Falls

Scenic 40-foot waterfall on the Black River near Lake Superior, named for the rainbow effect created by its mist, accessible via hiking trails from both sides with fall salmon runs.

Theater North

Theatre North is among the three oldest continuously operating community theatres in the United States, founded in 1964. Located in a renovated former Coca-Cola bottling plant on Lake Street, the intimate venue has staged over 130 productions and continues to showcase plays, musicals, and other live performances year-round.