On my way back from Marquette I thought I'd take a short cut through Big Bay and wound up with a longer route than I anticipated. :o) No problem, a beautifully sunny late summer day and unmatched UP scenerey made the trip extension a pleasent journey.

So many interesting end-of-the-road places (Like the Big Bay Lighthouse B&B above) and so little time to enjoy them.

i have heard this is a very nice place to stay. good view of lake, great food and interesting town nearby. lots of nice people in area. my daughter and her husband stayed there while celebrating their anniversary a couple years ago!

Wow Jon, looks like you and I stood about the same spot. You got the sun shining, though. I wasn't as lucky. http://members.home.net/yooperhomepage/bigbay.jpg

Lighthouse was on ANATOMY OF A MURDER tour taken when it was bran'new...Courthouse in Marq., even the pig in Big Bay - and now I can't recall name.
Also saw the Wooden Man in Marquette, made from two cedar trees. Lighthouse lady was very hospitable, and yes, I would like to go back...also on the agenda of tour - THUNDERBAY INN - which is also a must-do-as-soon-as-time-permits...so far it's been 4 years. Sigh.

So glad you all like our little town,I only get back for the summers; but one day soon I'll be calling Big Bay HOME again.

My California native husband & I stayed at the Big Bay lighthouse a few years ago. I took him to see where I grew up(Escanaba)& where I went to college (Mich Tech)& then on to Copper Harbor for a few days. We loved the atmosphere & food very much !!! Definitely recommend the place.