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Marquette, Michigan: Lakenenland: Junk Art Park

Ironworker Tom Lakenen has populated his 37-acre park with over 100 home-made sculptures, including many skeletons and dinosaurs and one very memorable pig.

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A whimsical sculpture.

Lakenenland Sculpture Park

One of the greatest roadside attractions in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. "Junkyard Art" as the artist calls it. You can walk through or drive-thru this FREE attraction.

[Kendra Schaedig, 08/10/2006]
Sculpture Park

Lakenenland Sculpture Park is located 15 miles East of Marquette on Rt 28 along the Lake Superior shoreline. Acres of creative iron sculptures in a woods setting. Be sure to take your camera along and enjoy walking around checking out the magnificent artistic talent of Tom Lakenen.

[Sindy Kievit, 09/04/2005]

Lakenenland: Junk Art Park

Address:
2800 M-28 E., Marquette, MI
Directions:
From Marquette drive south on US-41 for four miles. Turn east at the stoplight onto MI-28. Drive 9.5 miles. You'll see the entrance on the right (south) side, just past Shot Point Drive.
Hours:
Open year-round
Admission:
Donations accepted.
RA Rates:
Major Fun
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