Naubinway: Snowmobile Museum and Photo Stop

Naubinway combines a clearly defined snowmobile theme with places to visit for different kinds of trips. In the town center, the Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum is on the north side of US 2; the Northernmost Point of Lake Michigan Marker is at Garfield Township Marina. There is also the US-2/USBR-10/Iron Belle Trail connection and the nearby GarLyn Zoo. These destinations appeal to different interests: historic snowmobiles, a photo at the scenic overlook, or animals at the zoo.

Snowmobile Museum and Event Dates

The Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum is a nonprofit museum dedicated to antique, vintage, and classic snowmobiles. More than 185 exhibits give the subject tangible scope, while the three categories listed clarify the museum’s focus. For travelers interested in the history of these vehicles, this offers a clear cultural attraction in Naubinway, distinct from the route marker.

The museum’s current program includes four major annual snowmobile events for the whole family. As well as the collection, a recurring event date may therefore play a role in travel planning. Event dates may change. If a particular event is a deciding factor for your trip, check the dates in advance.

A Photo Stop Along the Route

The Northernmost Point of Lake Michigan Marker is a visitor attraction at Garfield Township Marina in Naubinway. Travelers on US 2, cyclists and hikers on the Iron Belle Trail, and snowmobilers are invited to stop at the scenic overlook for a photo. The marker offers a photo stop along the way, while the museum focuses on its collection. The marker is a short detour from the Top of the Lake US-2 Scenic Byway; it is also a suitable stop for paddlers and boaters.

Connections and Nearby Destinations

The US-2/USBR-10/Iron Belle Trail connects several communities, including Naubinway. The connection is also designated as part of the Lake Michigan Circle Tour. This gives travelers planning their trip both specific destinations in town and information about the connection between several communities and its place on the circular tour.

Nearby, the GarLyn Zoo adds wildlife viewing to the area’s attractions. Visitors can feed deer, goats, a llama, and a bear there. They can also see tigers, a cougar, wolves, a bobcat, a river otter, a camel, an alligator, and a grizzly bear. The zoo offers both the opportunity to feed some animals and a range of wildlife-viewing experiences. Feeding arrangements may change, as may the selection of animals over time. If any of these details are important to your plans, check them before your visit.

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