Thunder Bay Inn

400 Bensinger, Big Bay , MI 49808
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This historical hotel is located in the heart of Big Bay, and overlooks Lake Independence. It was built in 1911 and converted to an Inn by Henry Ford in the 1940's. The pub was added in 1959 for the filming of the movie "Anatomy of a Murder". The Inn features a large lobby with large fireplace, casual dining and beverage service, gift shop and fourteen rooms, all decorated with antiques and period styling. Conference facilities are also available. We are located 25 miles north of Marquette on Co. Rd. 550. Open year round for the outdoor enthusiast from 11:00 am to midnight daily.

Local: (906) 345-9220

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Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Denise C | July 2024
Thunder Bay Bliss
Our grateful thanks to the proprietors and innkeeper for making our stay comfortable , genuine and welcoming. A step back in time, and the walls do talk! We stayed in Henry Ford's room and felt the...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Galenarocks | September 2023
Thunder Bay Inn/Dukes Grill in scenic downtown Big Bay, Michigan.
Thunder Bay Inn home of Dukes Grill was a great dinner dining experience. Located in the tiny town of Big Bay along the Lake Superior shoreline 30’ west of Marquette. Nice selection of food choices...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
U8252CPpaulf | August 2023
Wonderful blast to the past.
Expectations. So many people get ideas in their head and if a place does not match it, well, we all know how that goes. This place is fantastic. Full of history. It is an old wooden building and the...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
kathleendB439VN | August 2023
Go!
What a GREAT place! Not only is this historic building a beautiful place, the hosts and employees are super. Owners, Sue and Mark, are friendly, hospitable and eager to please in any way they can...
Review Rating: 2 out of 5
eqqusole | August 2023
Lack of Hospitality & Common Courtesy
I hate to give this beautiful, historic inn such a low rating, but two of the female staffers were just so inhospitable towards me that I feel something needs to be said. I arrived in the evening...

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Overall Rating: 4.1 out of 5

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