Wakefield: From Gogebic Quarrying to Woodlands and Excursions
Located in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula Wakefield, is a city in Gogebic County, within Wakefield Township. The economy of what was a mining town relies heavily today upon the forest industry. In the neighborhood is Ashland - John F. Kennedy Memorial Airport (ASX), as a bonus to Wakefield, Michigan hotels, 36.21 miles away, and Ironwood - Gogebic County Airport (IWD) 12. 39 miles away.
Best Time to Visit
Winter is snowy, freezing, overcast in Wakefield and the best time for motel deals. Occurring every April is the Wakefield-Marenisco Annual Craft/Vendor Fair. In regard to protecting joy in gentle weather, from late June to late August are the months to beat, to the usefulness of Wakefield, Michigan hotel rates. The Wakefield Annual North Country 100 Bike Tour arrives over July.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Enjoy the Blackjack Ski Area nicknamed "Big Snow Country" due to the yearly 200-inch mean snowfall because of Lake Superior. Engage in the Stormy Kromer Factory flagship store and free tours at the Ironwood Industrial Park. Survey Old Depot Park Museum furnishing the globe's biggest reserve of ship models. Lounge within Wakefield lodging Rodeway Inn with free truck/bus parking, 5.77 miles to Big Powderhorn Mountain Ski Area. Supplying indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, AmericInn by Wyndham Ironwood is 0.99 miles from Ironwood City Centre. 0.62 miles of Gogebic Community College, try non-smoking Quality Inn with meeting room and indoor heated pool.