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NewberryNewberry, Michigan
Half a day to one night: see the Luce County Historical Museum, then drive to Tahquamenon Falls or head west to Munising. Not a base.
Newberry is a small village (pop. ~2,700) and the Luce County seat in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. It sits at the junction of M-28 and M-123, making it a convenient stop between Munising and Sault Ste. Marie or a lunch break on the way to Tahquamenon Falls State Park. The main draw is the Luce County Historical Museum, housed in the former jail. Most travellers need 2–4 hours, not a full day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep
- avoid Nov–Apr (heavy snow, some attractions closed)
- Airports
- SAW · CIU
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Newberry911 ▾
- Police, Fire, Ambulance911
- Luce County Sheriff+1 906 293-8421
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Newberry, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · +1 906 293-8421 Luce County Sheriff
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSAW Sawyer International Airport (Marquette) (About 1 h 15 min drive west on M-28).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$2–4
- Sit-down mealDinner entrée$15–25
- Street or quick mealLunch (sandwich or burger)$10–15
- BeerBeer (pint)$5–7
- Budget bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$80
- Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$110
- High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$160
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$60 · Mid US$100 · High US$180
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SAW Sawyer International Airport (Marquette) (About 1 h 15 min drive west on M-28) · CIU Chippewa County International Airport (Sault Ste. Marie) (About 1 h drive east on M-28)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Feb
Avoid
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
Mar
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Apr
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
May
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C) low), wettest Jan (14 rain days), driest Apr (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Newberry: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
14 rd
Feb
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C)
11 rd
Mar
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
11 rd
Apr
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
10 rd
May
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
14 rd
Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
13 rd
Dec
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
14 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. The village is small enough to walk the main street, but the museum and motels are spread along M-28.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tahquamenon Falls State Park
goDoor to door: 30 min
Drive east on M-123 about 25 min to the upper falls
Upper Falls is one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi; entry fee per vehicle.
Munising
goDoor to door: 50 min
Drive west on M-28 about 45 min
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore boat tours and waterfalls.
Sault Ste. Marie
goDoor to door: 1 h 10 min
Drive east on M-28 about 1 h
Soo Locks and the Canadian border.
Paradise
goDoor to door: 40 min
Drive east on M-123 about 35 min
Gateway to the Tahquamenon Falls lower falls and Whitefish Point.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
M-28 corridor
Motels including Comfort Inn near the junction; most travellers just pass through.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–90 excl. bed
- Mid
- $90–150 excl. bed
- High
- $150+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel double room1 × 1 night × US$110 | US$110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$100 | US$200 |
| Tahquamenon Falls state park entry (per vehicle)1 × US$12 · check | US$12 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$32 |
| Trip total≈ US$177 per person per day, bed included | US$354 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $2–4 |
| Lunch (sandwich or burger) | $10–15 |
| Dinner entrée | $15–25 |
| Beer (pint) | $5–7 |
| Gas (per gallon) | $3.50–4.50 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Many businesses close early or are seasonal; check hours ahead.
- Cell service can be spotty on M-28 between towns.
- Winter driving conditions can be severe; check road conditions.
Emergency numbers
- Police, Fire, Ambulance
- 911
- Luce County Sheriff
- +1 906 293-8421
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Emergency
- Police, Fire, Ambulance911
- Luce County Sheriff+1 906 293-8421
Embassy
No consulate in Newberry. The nearest Canadian consulate is in Detroit. Most other embassies are in Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Marquette (SAW) → Newberry: about 1 h 15 min drive
- Sault Ste. Marie (CIU) → Newberry: about 1 h drive
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Newberry. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Nov–Apr (heavy snow, some attractions closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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