Marquette, Michigan
About Marquette
Set in the northwestern part of Michigan, Marquette is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 21,845.
Officially, Marquette is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 11.25 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,942 residents per square mile.
📰 Marquette News Today
- James Anthony McVannel – Marquette, MI – October 10, 1947 ~ July 29, 2026 Upper Michigan's Source · Aug 17
- The ‘crown jewel of Lake Superior’ shines with ancient rock formations, beaches and an island near Marquette MLive.com · Aug 18
- Motorcyclist Dies In Traffic Crash In Marquette County radioresultsnetwork.com · Aug 14
- Michigan Civil Rights Commission Issues Ruling on Discrimination Case Against Marquette Landlord State of Michigan (.gov) · Jul 27
- Marquette vs. Michigan (Nov 11, 2026) Live Score ESPN · Aug 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Marquette Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Marquette — but the Michigan one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northwestern Michigan, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 21,845.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Marquette
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Marquette
- Cafe BODEGA
- Coachlight
- Contrast Coffee Co. (café)
- Das Steinhaus — german
- Delft Bistro — american
- Donckers Restaurant — sandwich
- Elizabeth's Chop House — seafood
- Lagniappe Cajun Creole Eatery — cajun
- OutLanders
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Edge of Reality VR arcade · Arcade
- Marquette Maritime Museum · Museum
- Marquette Regional History Center · Museum
- McClintock Annex · Attraction
- Fire Bell · Attraction
- Graci Gallery · Art gallery
- Lower Harbor Ore Dock · Attraction
- The Gallery · Art gallery
- Upper Peninsula Children's Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Marquette
- Downtown Pocket Park reviews ★
- Ellwood A Mattson Lower Harbor Park reviews ★
- Skate Plaza Park reviews ★
- Blue Pad (1) reviews ★
- Blue Pin (1) reviews ★
- Clark Lambros' Beach Park reviews ★
- Fit Strip reviews ★
- Founder's Landing reviews ★
- Giants Foot Park reviews ★
- Harlow Park reviews ★
- Hurley Field reviews ★
- LaBonte Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Marquette
- Bothwell Middle School
- Cherry Creek Elementary School
- Graveraet Elementary School
- Marquette Branch Prison
- Marquette Senior High School
- MarquetteAlger Administrative Unit
- North Star Montessori Academy
- Sandy Knoll School
- Superior Hills Elementary School
- Vandenboom Alternative High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Uphs Marquette Dlp Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.