Paradise Area Resources

Your travels to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point will take you through Paradise – a quaint community with a lot of heart. We’ve assembled a list of local lodging, dining and retail businesses  – CLICK HERE

GLSHS Business Members

We would like to encourage you to support our GLSHS Business Members! Not only do these fine businesses offer remarkable goods & services, they are also an integral part of their community.

Principal Keeper Members


EJ Mertaugh Boat Works

E.J. Mertaugh Boat Works, Hessel

296 S. Hessel Point Road
Hessel, MI 49745
(231) 373-7310
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E.J. Mertaugh Boat Works is America’s first franchise Chris-Craft dealer and Northern Michigan’s premier full-service marina and restoration facility. Established in 1925, MBW has been faithfully servicing Great Lake’s boaters for almost 100 years. Services include deep water docks, heated storage facilities, restoration services, fiberglass and gelcoat services, a 75 metric ton travel lift and hydraulic trailer, and much more. Mertaugh Boat Works is also a proud certified Honda dealer.

Superior Shores Realty

E.J. Mertaugh Boat Works, Hessel

7960 N M123
Paradise, MI 49768
(906) 492-3750
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Superior Shores Realty has long been in the business of helping aspiring Paradise homeowners like you find the ideal Lake Superior home. We provide both homebuyers and sellers the expertise needed to ensure a smooth and successful buying or selling process. We have an exemplary track record and we’re proud to be the number one real estate firm in the region. Put our knowledge and dedication to work for you and discover how our company has consistently outperformed our competitors for the past years.

Albert Heating & Cooling, Inc.

E.J. Mertaugh Boat Works, Hessel

3147 S M 129
Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-6900
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Albert Heating & Cooling, Inc – You’ll be Comfortable With Us

Forced Air, Hot Water Heat, Duct Cleaning, Service, Installation, Plumbing

Keeper Members


Paradise Shores Cabins

8442 N. Whitefish Point Road
Paradise, MI 49768
(906) 492-3320
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Resort on Lake Superior with 12 rustic cabins located at 8442 N. Whitefish Point Rd, Paradise, MI in the eastern U.P. Come join us in Paradise! 🌊⚓️

Tri County Building Centers

8196 N. M-123
Paradise, MI 49768
(906) 492-3005
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Home Center, Lumberyard, Hardware

Central Savings
Bank

511 Bingham Ave
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6250
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We are a full service community bank based in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and have nine locations spanning from the Mackinac Bridge to the International Bridge. We have 16 conveniently located ATMs and offer many eBanking services.

Great Lakes
Gifts

343 W Portage Ave
Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-1506

The Lockside home for nautical gifts and apparel, including Birkenstock Sandals and Minnetonka footwear, and a unique selection of regional gifts and novelties.

Shute Oil and Propane

11155 Main St
Rudyard, MI 49780
(906) 478-3271

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Provide propane, diesel and gasoline-We offer prebuy, fixed and budget plans. We have automatic delivery so the customer doesn’t need to call us for a delivery. The staff is 100% certified in their fields to provide safe service at all times.

Superior Insurance Agency

3175 I 75 Bus. Spur
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-3337

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Superior Insurance Agency of Sault Ste. Marie, LLC is an independent agency representing a reputable selection of insurance companies. We provide our clients with coverage for personal, commercial, life, and health insurance needs.

Drummond Island Yacht Haven

33185 S Water St.
Drummond Island, Mi 49726
(906) 493-5232

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Drummond Island’s largest resort and marina. Family owned and operated on Drummond Island since 1945. We are a full-service marina and sell new and used watercrafts. We offer waterfront cottages and campsites for your next getaway.

National Office Products

 405 Ashmun
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
(960) 632-3095

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Drummond Island’s largest resort and marina. Family owned and operated on Drummond Island since 1945. We are a full-service marina and sell new and used watercrafts. We offer waterfront cottages and campsites for your next getaway.

Cloverland Electric Cooperative

725 East Portage Avenue
Sault Ste Marie, MI 49783
(906) 203-0838

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Cloverland Electric Cooperative is a not-for-profit, member-owned utility in Michigan’s Eastern Upper Peninsula. With hydropower as nearly half its fuel mix, the co-op powers 43,000 meters across 4,000 miles of power line for 34,000 members.

Soo Co-op
Credit Union

4489 I-75 Business Spur
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-5314

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Established in 1958, Soo Co-op Credit Union serves 23,000+ members in Eastern Upper Peninsula. We offer personalized financial services, returning earnings to members with lower loan rates and higher savings rates. Federally insured by NCUA.

Wildworks
Arts & Gifts

10094 N. Whitefish Point Rd
Paradise, Michigan 49768
(906) 492-3652

Find a collection of my artistic creations ranging from birds, wildlife, and nautical paintings on canvas, driftwood, and rocks…Window whimsies, handmade soaps & candles. Located 1.8 miles north of blinking light on your way to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum!

Goat Locker Saloon

32520 W M-123
Paradise, Michigan 49768
(906) 492-2000

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We’re a hometown gathering place featuring American cuisine in the Wheelhouse Diner and good cheer along with food in the back at the Goatlocker Saloon. Visit our patio in the summer for live entertainment and family-style games on the back lawn

Sault Printing

314 Osborn Blvd
Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan 49783
(906) 632-3369

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Whether you need printing, office supplies, or Ricoh Business Equipment, call Sault Printing Company today and get a free quote! We guarantee our prices for 30 days, there is zero obligation, and we have some of the lowest prices in town!


Paradise Area Resources

Your travels to the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum at Whitefish Point will take you through Paradise – a quaint community with a lot of heart.

Lodging

Curley’s Paradise Motel   (906) 492-3445

Freighter’s View on the Bay   (810) 309-9789

Lakeview Cabins Resort   (906) 492-3368

The Lodge at Silver Creek  (906) 630-2157

Magnuson Grand Lakefront  (906) 492-3770

Paradise Inn & Suites (hotel):   906-492-3940

Paradise Shores Cabins  (906) 492-3320

Saunders Sunrise Cabins   (906) 492-3378

Tahquamenon Suites Lodging (906) 492-3752

Vagabond Motel  (906) 492-3477

Weller’s Cabin  (906) 492-3512

Dining

Shopping

A Piece of Paradise (Gift Shop)
906-420-5757

Bearadise Gift Shop
(906) 492-3095

Tahquamenon General Store (Fuel, Groceries, Firewood, etc)
906-492-3560

Paradise Food Pantry Market (Groceries)
906-492-3538

Paradise Recreational Sports (Fuel, Supplies)
906-492-3640

Photography by Frances Czapski