Lakenenland
Lakenenland is a sculpture park located in Chocolay Township, Michigan. It dates from 2003. Around it, Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum (25 mi) comes first on our list.
A museum inside Chocolay Township
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 13°, with about 102" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Chocolay Township
Lakenenland is inside Chocolay Township, which has 8 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 67–75°. When to go ↓
Established in 2003
Lakenenland dates from 2003. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Lakenenland
Lakenenland is a sculpture park located in Chocolay Township, Michigan. The park was founded in 2003, when artist Tom Lakenen moved his collection of scrap iron sculptures from his yard to a plot of land near the Lake Superior coast. Lakenenland contains more than 80 sculptures in the creator's "junkyard art" style.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 2003
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Where to base yourself for Lakenenland
Places to stay start in Chocolay Township (8) and Marquette (21).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Lakenenland | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolay Township | in town | — | 8 5 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 6,014 | $247K | A− |
| Marquette | 12 mi west | 20 min | 21 16 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 hostel | 21,944 | $275K | B+ |
| Au Train Township 49% vacation homes | 20 mi southeast | 30 min | 38 5 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 16 lodges & cabins · 10 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 1,007 | $246K | — |
| Onota Township 58% vacation homes | 10 mi east | 15 min | 6 1 hotel · 5 lodges & cabins | 368 | $331K | — |
| Marquette Township | 19 mi northwest | 30 min | 9 5 hotels · 3 motels · 1 campground | 4,196 | $287K | — |
| Munising | 26 mi east | 40 min | 21 6 hotels · 5 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 5 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,938 | $117K | — |
| Forsyth Township | 23 mi southwest | 35 min | 9 2 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 6,291 | $169K | B+ |
| Rock River Township | 13 mi southeast | 20 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 motel | 1,230 | $214K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
A wider trip can take in these, within 59 miles.
40 mi National LakeshorePictured Rocks National Lakeshore934K visitors a year
51 mi MountainMount Arvon
48 mi LighthouseStannard Rock Light
34 mi National forestHiawatha National Forest
125 mi MuseumCliffs Shaft Mine Museum
58 mi MuseumIXL Historical MuseumPhoto credits
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: National Park Service, Public domain · Mount Arvon: Yinan Chen, Public Domain · Stannard Rock Light: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Hiawatha National Forest: © 2004 Matthew Trump, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum: Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0 · IXL Historical Museum: Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
Questions about Lakenenland
Is Lakenenland in Chocolay Township?
Yes. It’s inside Chocolay Township, MI.
When is the best time to visit Lakenenland?
June, July, August and September, with highs of 67–75°.
What is the closest airport to Lakenenland?
Marquette Sawyer Regional (MQT), about 15 miles away. The nearest big hub is General Mitchell (MKE), about 248 miles.
Where should I stay near Lakenenland?
Chocolay Township (in town, 8 places to stay), Marquette (12 mi, 21 places to stay) and Au Train Township (20 mi, 38 places to stay).
Ask a local in Chocolay Township
Be the first to share a tip in Chocolay Township’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.