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Ford Center Hostel

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The Ford Center Hostel offers clean, safe and affordable rooms in a secluded and rustic setting, located in the heart of the Western Upper Peninsula of Michigan [Map].  Alberta, the location of the Hostel, is a small village created by Henry Ford in 1935.  Today Michigan Technological University operates the village as a conference center and research forest.  Rooms are located in either a dorm or one of the historic homes.  Alberta is situated in a great location to take advantage of the amazing natural and historical features of the area.   To get an idea of places to visit, check out Kari’s Top Picks or Katy’s Top Picks.  The Ford Center Hostel is open year round.  Groups welcome.

Cost:
  • $22/person/night.  Included in price are linens, towels, soap, parking, deluxe continental breakfast, and WiFi.  Total payment of stay is required upon arrival.  Cash, Travelers Checks, Visa and MasterCard accepted


    • Reception:
  • Limited reception hours, check in time needs to be arranged in advance.

    Web Access
  • WiFi

    • General:
  • Laundry facilities available
  • No curfew or lockout
  • No standard checkout time and no penalty for early checkout
  • Reservations required, no walk-ins
  • No public transportation available
  • BBQ Area
  • Wheelchair accessible (dorm only)
  • Telephone in common area
  • No smoking in buildings
  • Shared bathrooms
  • Tax not included in price, 6%
  • No daily housekeeping, clean sheets/towels available upon request

    • Food /Drink:
  • Small guest kitchenetteclick to enlarge
  • Closest restaurants and grocery stores are eight miles away

    In Room:
  • Two twin beds, a desk and a dresser  

    • Things to do at the Ford Center Hostel:
  • Recreation Hall with television lounge, foosball, ping pong, pool, darts, air hockey
  • Weight machines
  • Sauna
  • No organized activities
  • Canyon Falls
  • Canoeing on Plumbago Lake
  • Horseshoe pit, along with basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts
  • North Country Trail access
  • Historic Alberta Sawmill Museum
  • Miles of hiking, snowshoeing, and snowmobile trails
  • Downhill skiing within 45 miles
    • Want to know more about the Ford Center?
    Check out our website at www.fordcenter.mtu.edu

    To get more information or to make a reservation, please call (906) 524-6181
    or send e-mail to klprice@mtu.edu

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    Last updated on: January 30, 2009