Reviews

Jayne

Very interesting history. I think it's strange it never took off as a town and it was made into a historical park. Neat place and if I had more time would have stayed longer to explore. I'd say you could easily spend 2-3 hours here.

Michael Hurtle

First time visiting the UP and this was one of our recommendations to visit. Very interesting story with a very interactive feeling. You can enter into almost everything and see exactly how it was preserved. The limestone cliff sides are also beautiful especially if you can kayak or get up close. You can get kayak rentals for $30 ea. For 24 hours. Ask at the park entrance.

Nathan Waker

Amazing state park! This is one of the coolest state parks I’ve been too in Michigan. It has so much history and the DNR have done a great job keeping up on this park. It was so cool to walk around and see how they used to live and work. There are signs everywhere that tell you the history of the building or even the history of the buildings that used to be there. I 100% recommend coming here and if you do make sure you stop in the gift shop and see the scale model of what the busy town used to be like in its heyday!

Brandon Strickland

My family has been going to Fayette since I was a young kid. It's one of my favourite places. Everything about it is great. The scenery, the history, the park staff, everything is just fantastic. It does require a lot of hiking so if walking isn't your thing or if it is hard for you keep that in mind before going. The Upper Peninsula of Michigan is one of the least explored treasures in the US and personally I hope it stays that way. The UP has managed to stay a little wild and a little rough and it is all the better for it. Even though this state park is well visited you still feel as if you may be one of the first people to explore it. The staff have done an excellent job of preserving the history of the place without making it look manufactured. If you're looking for photo ops, you can't find a better place. There isn't a bad angle here. Improvements have been made recently to the visitors center and many of the displays. The bathrooms are clean and there are water stations throughout the park. It may be out in the middle of nowhere but it is definitely worth the drive. Pack a lunch, make it a picnic, you'll have a great time.

Emily Neumann

We brought our 18, 15, and 8 year old kids and everyone enjoyed the area and history. The sights, both natural and man made, are beautiful and interesting. It was a bright, hot, sunny day and no one was begging to go home early or leave to get food. 😅 In fact, they were eager to go building to building and made sure they saw every placard. I'd go again in a heartbeat. They've done an amazing job preserving the site and presenting it in an interesting and engaging way.

VagaBarnes

This state park is so amazing. We went back two days to take it all in and walk around. We went during construction of the main parking area and center so parking was limited and we couldn't purchase a day pass. We ended getting a pass at another park and using it here as well. Highly recommend.

MEC M.R.

Such a cool, beautiful place, full of history, and very family friendly. All the exhibits were closed when we visited but we were still able to walk around and enjoy seeing the really well maintained buildings. The lakefront views are amazing.

Ruthie Dixon

This was a beautiful treasure to happen upon during our road trip! We just decided to stop by and were absolutely blown away by the peaceful beauty of history so well preserved. Would highly recommend.

Jodie McKelvey

Full disclosure: never saw the campground. This review is based on just the historical village. VERY NEAT to walk thru! Many buildings are open to the public, it is a whole village museum. So cool. Could easily have spent a lot more time here than I did. Felt like I travelled back in time.

Amber Connell

This park has so much to offer! There's a campground, sandy beach, rocky beach, harbor and marina. The visitor's center has an informal video and a shop with souvenirs and ice cream. The old buildings were fascinating and the views breathtaking. The interpretive signs were very informational and we enjoyed learning about the town.