Looking for something to do? The North Star Motel is surrounded by many great attractions, activities, and areas of interest. It's just 3 miles south of Rogers City,
a community of parks, trails, beaches, marinas and fishing areas.
Activities
40 Mile Point Light House Open House and Craft Show
May 22nd - May 24th
Gates open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm each day.
(989) 734-4587 or email
barbara71@hughes.net
3rd Annual Sunrise Side Bicycle Tour
Personally guided bicycle tours along the uninterrupted coastal shores
of Lake Huron. June 19th - 20th -21st
(989) 225-0850
http://www.lmb.org/pages/Events/ShorelineTours.htm
Rogers City Nautical Festival
August 4th- August 9th
http://www.nauticalfestival.org/
3rd Annual Great Lakes Fishing Tournament
July 25th
www.hbanglers.com
Posen Potato Festival
A food festival held annually in Posen, MI, a short distance away.
September 11th - September 13th
http://www.posenchamber.com/potato.html
Attractions
Historic "Bradley House"
This home built in 1913 and 1914 by George Radka, a local contractor who died shortly after completion. It was then sold to the Michigan Limestone and Chemical Co. and it became the home of Carl D. Bradley, the General Manager. It became the home of the Presque Isle County Historical Museum in 1981.
175 W. Michigan Ave
Rogers City, MI 49779
(989) 734-4121
Forty Mile Point Lighthouse
Just 7 miles north on US 23, the park is open to the public year round but the Lighthouse and Pilot House opens for tours Memorial Day Weekend.
(989) 734-4587
Great Lakes Lore Maritime Museum
This museum offers an opportunity to learn about Great Lakes maritime commerce and the stories of the men and women whose vocation is connected to the industry. Open mid-May until mid-October from 10 am - 4 pm Monday through Saturday and Sunday from noon until 4 pm.
367 N. 3rd St
Rogers City, MI 49779
(989) 734-0706
Places of Interest
Harbor View
Here you can get a close-up view of the huge freighters as they load limestone destined for ports all around the Great Lakes. Located on the grounds of the world's largest limestone quarry on Calsite Rd just a couple of miles from the North Star Motel.
(989) 734-2535
Knaebe's Mmmunchy Krunchy Apple Farm
13 acres of apples, an eclectic old barn with homemade apple pies and crisp, caramel apples and doughnuts, just six miles from the back entrance of the motel.
2622 Karsten Rd
Rogers City, MI 49779
(989) 734-2567
Downtown Rogers City
Independently owned and operated boutiques and specialty shops line the streets of this charming beach town. An eclectic array or art shops, surf shops, and antique shops, are some of the treasures you will find. Just a short distance from the North Star Motel, enjoy a relaxed stroll along the scenic trails that overlook some of Michigan's most inspired coastline.
