An abandoned Millie Hill mine at Iron Mountain makes a home for one of the largest hibernacula of bats in the Midwest. Approximately 50,000 bats inhabit the ex-mine throughout the winter months. If you're intent on paying a visit, just be sure to wear something on your head, or be prepared to pay the price for your neglectfulness.
The City of Iron Mountain in Dickinson County, Michigan, is located adjacent to one of the largest artificial ski jumps in the world named Pine Mountain ski jump, which stands at 176 feet high
An abandoned Millie Hill mine at Iron Mountain makes a home for one of the largest hibernacula of bats in the Midwest. Approximately 50,000 bats inhabit the ex-mine throughout the winter months. If you're intent on paying a visit, just be sure to wear something on your head, or be prepared to pay the price for your neglectfulness.
The City of Iron Mountain in Dickinson County, Michigan, is located adjacent to one of the largest artificial ski jumps in the world named Pine Mountain ski jump, which stands at 176 feet high. US Highway 2 travels east from Iron Mountain to Escanaba and west to the interestingly named Ironwood. Iron Mountain has an area of approximately eight square miles, which hosts a population of around 7,600 inhabitants.
Moving to Iron Mountain
Iron Mountain has so much to offer, and it will come as very good news to you that the cost of renting is hugely lower in this small city in comparison to that of both the state and the national averages. So, in other words, compared to other cities where you'd perhaps be looking to rent a Lilliputian-size condo, for the same money in Iron Mountain, you'll be able to afford something far more palatial!
Do however keep in mind that when you begin your search for rental homes in Iron Mountain, try to be a little bit flexible with respect to the type of dwelling you wish to choose. While you will not see many all-bills-paid apartments, you'll no doubt find a number of other home rentals that will be right up your proverbial street!
Neighborhoods in Iron Mountain
If you have a penchant for food (and/or bats), then Iron Mountain represents no Hell's Kitchen. The local pasties are said to be as good as the real Cornish pasties, and the Italian fare is as close to "true" Italian as you'll find within a country mile. Or how about a game of bocce? How's that? Similar in some ways to bowling and the French game of petanque, bocce has gained prominence in Iron Mountain.
Wells Street: With easy access to a number of local amenities, including one gas station and seven restaurants -- Spiro's Downtown Restaurant and the Blackstone Pizza Company being two of the more popular establishments -- Wells Street makes for a good all-round rental proposition.
Cook Street: Offering potential views over the beautifully scenic Crystal Lake and no less than twelve restaurants within close proximity, including B's Country Caf̩ and Catering and The White House Tavern, Cook Street is the perfect place to find a home for rent in Iron Mountain!
West Fleshiem Street: Easy access to eight dining establishments, a zero crime rating, and a walk score of 72 out of 100 all add up to make this area a great choice for a rental pad!
Living in Iron Mountain
So, what's to do to keep busy in Iron Mountain? As mentioned, the ski jump at Pine Mountain Ski Resort is certainly not for the feint-of-heart. If you opt to take that on, be it at your peril! Nevertheless, there are also some eighteen alpine skiing trails for those who like to build up their thigh muscles, and there's a half-pipe and a terrain park for the snowboarding enthusiasts.
If you head on up to Veterans Park at the top, you'll be treated to some excellent vistas over the surrounding lands and you can sit down for a picnic if you're well prepared and feel the munchies coming on.
The WWII Glider and Military Museum on Kent St is the site where they previously manufactured gliders that were renowned for their utilization during the D-Day landings. The museum is one of the few places where you'll actually be able to witness a complete glider, so don't forget to take the camera along.
Timberstone Golf Course at One Timberstone Drive offers a 5-star course, which is extremely playable, but at the same time, poses quite a challenge, even to the more accomplished golfer. Then, once you've completed the hard work, stop off at the clubhouse for a bite to eat and a refreshing drink and you'll no doubt be ship-shape for a further 18 holes!
