Things to do in Marinette
Eight Foot Falls
Located just down the river from the Twelve Foot Falls, the easiest way to reach Eight Foot Falls is to walk through the park's campground to a short trail that leads to the falls. The Pike River tumbles over a boulder ridge into a wide, picturesque pool. The sound from Eight Foot Falls can be heard pleasantly in the background at that end of the campground, and is a wonderful "sedative" at the end of the day. Call 800-236-6681 for more information.
601 Marinette Avenue, Marinette, WI
Eighteen Foot Falls
The best way to reach Eighteen Foot Falls is to go north on Twelve Foot Falls Road as you leave Twelve Foot Falls Park. Take the second sand road to the right and drive or walk about 1/2 mile to a small parking area. Follow the path to the beautiful Pike River and the awesome Eighteen Foot Falls. Rocky and hilly terrain along the path make good walking shoes a must. Call 800-236-6681 for more information.
601 Marinette Avenue, Marinette, WI
Four Foot Falls
Found just north of the bridge at Carney Rapids is a small dirt road to the east. Take this road (you can walk or drive) about 1/2 mile to a small grassy area where you can park. A short walk along a path to the south (right) takes you to the falls. Call 800-236-6681 for more information.
601 Marinette Avenue, Marinette, WI
Horseshoe Falls
Accessible from a small parking area and a trail to the falls. Open year round. Call 800-236-6681 for more information.
601 Marinette Avenue, Marinette, WI
Kosir’s Rapid Rafts & Campground
Enjoy whitewater rafting on the Peshtigo River. Our season runs from April 1 – October 1 and we offer three trips daily. Please call for more information and reservations. Call 715-757-3431 for more information.
W14091 Hwy C., Marinette, WI
Little River CC
Open year round. Call 715-735-7234 for more information.
N2235 Shore Drive, Marinette, WI
Long Slide Falls
The falls cascade about 50 feet through the rocks. Very scenic surroundings and you can hike to Smalley Falls, located about 1/2 mile northwest. Open year round. Call 800-236-6681 for more information.
601 Marinette Avenue, Marinette, WI
Marinette County Historical Logging Museum
This museum offers insight into regional logging & maritime history. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day Monday - Friday 10am - 4:30pm; Sunday noon - 4pm. Located on Stephenson Island. Call 715-732-0831 for more information.
McClintock Falls
The falls is a series of rapids with bridges offering exceptional views that is open year round. Call 800-236-6681 for more information.
601 Marinette Avenue, Marinette, WI
Menominee River
Forming the eastern boundary of Marinette County, the Menominee separates Wisconsin from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The upper stretch offers fast water and difficult rapids. Many rapids and dams must be portaged. Portions of the upper river are extremely dangerous and should only be run by experts in decked boats. The lower river has a slower current with some low-hazard rapids. Open year round. Call 715-732-7510 for more information.
Peshtigo Fire Museum
The Great Peshtigo Fire of 1871 killed 1,200 people, IT was the worst forest fire in American history. The museum is open May 27 – October 8 and is open daily 9am – 4:30pm. Call 715-582-3244 for more information.
400 Oconto Avenue, Marinette, WI
Peshtigo River
In northern Marinette County, the upper portion of the Peshtigo flows through the beautiful Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. It has some of the most difficult whitewater in the Midwest. The river above Caldron Falls Reservoir has long and difficult rapids that require a high degree of canoeing skill. Water levels should be medium high or above. Below Crivitz, the river slows and widens in sharp contrast. Reservoirs on the central river provide lake canoeing. Open year round. Call 715-732-7510 for more information.
Piers Gorge
Open year round. Call 800-236-6681 for more information.
601 Marinette Avenue, Marinette, WI
Rail House Brewing Co.
This Micro-brewery features seven handcrafted brews. Opens at 11am daily with tours available. Open year round. Call 715-735-9800 for more information.
2029 Old Peshtigo Road at Hwy 41, Marinette, WI
Smalley Falls
Found just west of Long Slide Falls, it is accessible from a small parking lot and trail to the falls. Open year round. Call 800-236-6681 for more information.
601 Marinette Avenue, Marinette, WI
Strong Falls
This picturesque Park offers camping facilities, a picnic area and playground. Open year round. Call 800-236-6681 for more information.
601 Marinette Avenue, Marinette, WI
Thornton’s Whitewater Rafting
Enjoy whitewater rafting down the Peshtigo River. We are operating April 1 – September 30 daily – please call for times and reservations. Call 715-757-3311 for more information.
W12882 Parkway Road, Marinette, WI
Twelve Foot Falls
The Park offers camping and picnic areas, trout fishing and terrific scenic beauty. A five-minute walk through the camping area brings you to Eight Foot Falls. About a mile north of the park you can visit Eighteen Foot Falls. Open year round. Call 800-236-6681 for more information.
601 Marinette Avenue, Marinette, WI
Veteran's Falls
The park offers a wooden bridge, camping and picnic facilities. Open year round. Call 800-236-6681 for more information.
601 Marinette Avenue, Marinette, WI