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Location
Menominee is a historic port city in Menominee County at Michigan’s southern Upper Peninsula, directly across the Menominee River from Marinette, Wisconsin. Its waterfront location on Green Bay gives it a distinct maritime identity.
History
Founded during the lumber boom of the 19th century, Menominee’s ornate downtown buildings reflect its prosperous past. The city’s riverfront industries evolved into shipbuilding, paper production, and marine manufacturing.
Attractions
Menominee’s harbor district offers beaches, marinas, and a historic lighthouse. Annual festivals such as Waterfront Festival and local sailing events celebrate the city’s strong ties to Lake Michigan and its maritime heritage.