Sunday, August 23, 2009
Ojibwa Casino, Harvey, MI: July 12-16
This casino offered free electric sites that were actual sites with tables & trees, located conveniently about 9 miles from Marquette. Peter & Christiane were also here for part of our stay, so we got to know them a little better. We enjoyed Marquette a lot. It has many interesting restaurants and about 10 duplicate bridge games a week! We played 4 times during our 5-night stay. We also did a bit of sightseeing between bridge games.
Marquette has many interesting buildings in the Neo-classical style made of local sandstone. They have a long waterfront biking & hiking trail which ends in Presque Isle Park at the north end of town. There is a very lovely lighthouse, which is almost impossible to get to, but we spent a good bit of time trying! Marquette is also the home of Jilbert's Dairy, which makes delicious ice cream.
A man named Tom Lakenen needed a hobby to help fill long hours when he wasn't working and discovered the hobby of creating "art" from "junk". He has an area filled with whimsical creations from metal scraps of various types, and people are welcome to drive or walk through at any time. It's free of charge, but there is a place for donations. It is a place that is well worth a drive-through if you're ever in the area.
Marquette has many interesting buildings in the Neo-classical style made of local sandstone. They have a long waterfront biking & hiking trail which ends in Presque Isle Park at the north end of town. There is a very lovely lighthouse, which is almost impossible to get to, but we spent a good bit of time trying! Marquette is also the home of Jilbert's Dairy, which makes delicious ice cream.
A man named Tom Lakenen needed a hobby to help fill long hours when he wasn't working and discovered the hobby of creating "art" from "junk". He has an area filled with whimsical creations from metal scraps of various types, and people are welcome to drive or walk through at any time. It's free of charge, but there is a place for donations. It is a place that is well worth a drive-through if you're ever in the area.
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