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Embrace your wild, plan your adventure: Find your North!

For active, artistic, adventurous people who take pride in authentic experiences and seek an honest living, Ironwood is the destination that provides you with unlimited access to nature and a vibrant community of diverse connections, making you feel the spirit of the city and the joy of adventure, while creating a place to call home.

09/13/2026

Looking for a little more wild in your next Ironwood getaway? 🌲⛰️

Bald Mountain offers a beautiful taste of the western Upper Peninsula, with quiet forest scenery, rugged terrain, and plenty of room to slow down and enjoy the outdoors.

Add it to your Ironwood itinerary for a scenic adventure away from the crowds — then make a day of exploring the trails, waterfalls, downtown stops, and natural beauty that make this corner of the U.P. worth the trip.

Plan your getaway: travelironwood.com

09/09/2026

❤️🖤 Get your plaid ready—Plaidurday is coming back to Downtown Ironwood!

📅 Friday, October 2, 2026
📍 Downtown Ironwood, Michigan

This year marks the 10th Annual Plaidurday Celebration, and Ironwood is going BIG. Last year, 950 plaid-loving people packed Aurora Street for the annual group photo. This year, the goal is to break 1,000 and make Plaidurday history!

There’s plenty happening throughout downtown:

🧩 Stormy Kromer Downtown Scavenger Hunt | 3–7 PM
Search downtown for unique plaid designs, complete the scavenger hunt and turn it in at the Stormy Kromer booth in City Square for a chance to win prizes.

🍷 Wine, Tea & Treats at Northwind Natural Foods Co-op | 3–6 PM
Stop in for complimentary wine, tea and treats.

🎶 Finding Feathers | 3:30–5 PM
Free live music at the Downtown Art Park.

🥕 Ironwood Farmers & Artisan Market + Food Trucks | 4–7 PM
Head to Downtown City Square for local vendors plus Lola’s Lunchbox, Dublins Paddy Wagon and Moos Dough Co.

🎵 The Rusty Snails | 5–6:30 PM
Free concert at the Downtown City Square Amphitheatre.

📸 THE PLAIDURDAY GROUP PHOTO | 5:30 PM
Throw on your favorite plaid shirt, hat—or full plaid outfit—and meet on Aurora Street in front of the Historic Ironwood Theatre marquee. Help Ironwood break the 1,000-person mark!

🎶 BobKat | 7 PM
Keep the celebration going with a free concert at Superior Gales Wine & Spirits.

Plus, the Stormy Kromer x Porkies Tattoo “Tats for Caps” collaboration returns for the first time in 10 years. Get a Stormy Kromer cap tattoo and receive a free cap every five years—for life. Reservations are available through Porkies Tattoo.

Make a fall getaway out of it, explore Downtown Ironwood, enjoy the colors, shop local and be part of one of the U.P.’s most uniquely Ironwood traditions.

Full details ➡️ https://travelironwood.com/plaidurday-2026/

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we’re taking a moment to recognize the generations of hardworking men and women who helped build Ironwood and shape the community we know today.

Ironwood’s history runs deep—from the mines and railroads to the local businesses, trades and industries that continue to keep our community moving forward.

Here’s to the workers of the past, present and future. Wishing everyone a safe and relaxing Labor Day!

09/06/2026

🍂 Plan a memorable fall getaway to Ironwood without stretching your travel budget.

From colorful drives and scenic hikes to waterfall adventures, Lake Superior views, local food and shopping, Ironwood puts you close to the experiences that make a Western U.P. trip special. With comfortable, budget-friendly lodging options ranging from classic roadside motels to familiar hotels, you can save on your stay and spend more on exploring. Many properties are just minutes from downtown and approximately 20 minutes from Lake Superior.

A few options featured in our latest guide include:

🏨 Indianhead Ironwood
• About 1.4 miles from downtown
• Nightly rates starting around $79

🏨 AmericInn by Wyndham
• About 1.7 miles from downtown
• Nightly rates starting around $109

🏨 Classic Motor Inn
• About 1.7 miles from downtown
• Nightly rates starting around $69

🏨 Quality Inn
• Less than a mile from downtown
• Nightly rates starting around $89

Rates vary by date, room type and availability, so contact each property for current pricing. Visit our webpage to discover even more lodging options and find additional details to help plan your stay.

After admiring fall colors, exploring the Black River area, strolling through downtown or venturing north to Lake Superior, return to Ironwood and relax in a comfortable place that keeps you close to your next adventure.

🍁 Spend more on memorable meals, local shopping and unforgettable experiences — and less on your room.

🧳 Open your suitcase, not your wallet, and start planning your fall getaway:

https://travelironwood.com/open-your-suitcase-not-your-wallet/

09/04/2026

☀️There’s something about a quiet road and morning light that makes you want to slow down and take it all in. Sunbeams filtering through the trees, fresh air, and a peaceful drive through the woods—it’s the kind of moment that reminds you how beautiful the simple things can be.

If you’re looking for a little reset, this is your sign to take the scenic route.

09/03/2026

Wild country as far as the eye can see.

Lake of the Clouds cuts through the heart of the Porcupine Mountains, surrounded by forested ridges, winding trails and some of the most dramatic scenery in the western U.P.

It’s the kind of place that makes you want to keep exploring—whether you’re hiking, road-tripping, chasing overlooks or just taking the long way through the Northwoods.

And with the seasons beginning to shift, the landscape is only getting more impressive.

Add Lake of the Clouds to your next Ironwood-area adventure.

09/02/2026

🍂 September is here — and fall color season isn’t far behind.

The forests around Ironwood are still holding onto summer green, but change is already on the way. Cooler nights and shorter days will soon start bringing those first hints of yellow, orange and red across Michigan’s western Upper Peninsula.

That makes right now a great time to start planning your fall getaway. Once the colors begin to turn, the season can move quickly — and there’s plenty to explore beyond just one scenic overlook.

Add a few of these stops to your fall color itinerary:

🍁 Mt. Zion for sweeping views close to downtown Ironwood
🍁 Black River National Scenic Byway for a beautiful drive through the forest toward waterfalls and Lake Superior
🍁 Copper Peak for an incredible bird’s-eye view of the surrounding Northwoods
🍁 Lake of the Clouds for one of the western U.P.’s most recognizable fall landscapes
🍁 Bluff Valley Park for a quieter place to enjoy the changing season close to town

And part of the fun is simply getting there. Take the back roads, stop at a waterfall, wander a trail and give yourself plenty of time to pull over when the scenery catches your eye.

Fall isn’t quite here yet — but it’s coming. Start planning now, and you’ll be ready when Ironwood’s Northwoods put on their annual show.

🍂 Find more ideas for catching the color:
https://travelironwood.com/catch-the-color-your-guide-to-early-fall-colors-in-northern-mi/

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