Escanaba, MI Road Trips
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Trip Routes
2
Longest Drive
375.7 mi
Lansing, MI
Quickest Drive
6h 47m
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Escanaba, MI by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
12,374
Median Income
$40,169
Median Home Value
$116,600
Median Age
43.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Escanaba, MI at a Glance
Nickname
“Esky”
Elevation
600 ft
Area
16 mi²
Notable People from Escanaba, MI
A sampling of people born in Escanaba, MI.
Charlotte Mineau
1886–1979
actress (1886-1979)
Tom Bissell
1974
American journalist
Roger H. Zion
1921–2019
American politician (1921-2019)
Albin Walter Norblad Jr.
1908–1964
American politician (1908-1964)
Deb Baker
1953
American mystery writer from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
John F. Luecke
1889–1952
American politician (1889-1952)
Tom Casperson
1959–2020
American politician (1959-2020)
Don Baum
1922–2008
American artist, curator and educator (1922–2008)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Escanaba, MI.
Sand Point Light
lighthouse in Michigan, United States
Escanaba Central Historic District
historic district in Michigan, United States
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Traveler Guide to Escanaba, MI
Escanaba is in the Upper Peninsula region of Michigan, United States of America.
1 The Downtown business district (Ludington Street). Has several historically preserved buildings that host an array of different small businesses. From bookstores to photo studios, to dentists; this one street maintains its small town commercial centre that also is very scenic. (updated Oct 2019) 2 Ludington Park. vast and open, allowing for an almost common picturesque view of Lake Michigan. (updated Oct 2019) 3 UP Steam and Gas Engine Agricultural Museum. Free. (updated Oct 2019) 4 Sand Point Light. (updated Jan 2020)
At the end of Ludington Street is the beautiful Ludington Park. Playgrounds are plentiful as poppies and the beach is always welcoming. Be sure to come around the Fourth of July for an excellent lakeside fireworks display.
1 The Stonehouse. An upscale restaurant in the center of the city with a fine selection of food and drinks. No dress code is enforced though it is recommended to wear at least business casual. (updated Oct 2019) Just Burgers (in front of K-Mart). A well known local fast food joint. Great prices and great food with daily specials. (updated Oct 2019) 2 Dobber's Pastys (Right next to Just Burgers), toll-free: +1-800-786-4443, [email protected]. one of the most famous Pasty Shops in the Upper Peninsula. If you've never had a Pasty it is highly encouraged to try them at Dobber's. (updated Oct 2019) 3 Rosy's Diner (On main street, directly where the angle parking begins). A small, short order diner with good prices, unbelievably friendly service, and excellent food. (updated Oct 2019)
The Infinity Coffee House. They have rad art on the walls, live bands occasionally, free internet, and some of the locals there will jam on the guitars with you. You'll meet quite a few interesting people there. (updated Oct 2019) The Delft Nightclub. weekends until 3AM. The only nightclub in Escanaba, Good drink prices with a decent selection, guests 18 and older are welcome. (updated Oct 2019)
1 Econo Lodge Escanaba Hotel, 921 N Lincoln Rd, ☏ +1 906 789-1066, fax: +1 906 789-9202.
Escanaba is commonly reached by highway. State Highway M-35 is a scenic drive along Lake Michigan to Menominee and the Wisconsin border. Highways US-2 and US-41 share a combined stretch of road that lead North into the communities of Gladstone, Rapid River, and the Hiawatha National Forest. Indian Trails bus service serves many stops in Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana. In Escanaba, buses arrive daily at the Delta Area Transit Authority (DATA) terminal. 1 Delta County Airport (ESC IATA). has daily Delta Airlines flights and is also the local FedEx air freight terminal. (updated Oct 2019)
Many locations in Escanaba can be reached on foot or bicycle as the city is not very large. Citywide and countywide public transportation is provided by the Delta Area Transit Authority (DATA). DATA does not run traditional bus routes, instead operating its fleet of seventeen busses on a dispatcher-coordinated on-demand service. There are three taxi options for travelers: Escanaba Taxi co., JN Taxi, and Delta Taxi Service.
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