Amanda’s Guidebook
Food scene
Michigan House Cafe and Brew Pub
300 6th StGreat atmosphere and good food.
Local brewery located in Houghton. Popular spot for both locals and visitors. (Beer only, you can bring food in)
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Keweenaw Brewing Company Taproom
408 Shelden AveLocal brewery located in Houghton. Popular spot for both locals and visitors. (Beer only, you can bring food in)
Seasonal store open May-October, with bakery, jams, coffee, candy and other items handmade by monks. Beautiful drive also!
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The Jampot
6500 M-26Seasonal store open May-October, with bakery, jams, coffee, candy and other items handmade by monks. Beautiful drive also!
Carmelitas
618 Oak StNeat setup and good food.
Coffee, bakery and tasty lunch options (even gluten free). Cozy setting with wifi and tables to visit or work.
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Keweenaw Coffee Works
113 5th StCoffee, bakery and tasty lunch options (even gluten free). Cozy setting with wifi and tables to visit or work.
Great drink selection and amazing food. Unique menu and view right on the lake. I recommend calling and making a reservation ahead of time.
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Fitzgerald's Restaurant
5033 Front StGreat drink selection and amazing food. Unique menu and view right on the lake. I recommend calling and making a reservation ahead of time.
Roy's Pasties & Bakery
305 W Lakeshore DrGreat bakery, pasties and other foods.
Delightful Finnish cuisine and a local favorite.
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Suomi Home Bakery & Restaurant
54 Huron StDelightful Finnish cuisine and a local favorite.
Fresh and smoked fish from Lake Superior; Cook it yourself!
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Peterson's Fish Market
Fresh and smoked fish from Lake Superior; Cook it yourself!
Fresh Lake Superior fish cooked nicely in a small outdoor style cafe.
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Four Suns Fish & Chips
49813 U.S. 41Fresh Lake Superior fish cooked nicely in a small outdoor style cafe.
Music in a relaxing environment of a Historic Vaudeville theater, built in 1910. Local, Regional, National and International musicians from Bluegrass to Folk to Zydeco, and from Blues to Jazz to Rock n’ Roll. May also offer movies, sports & other entertainment. Enjoy a pizza while you enjoy a show.
The Orpheum Theater
426 Quincy StMusic in a relaxing environment of a Historic Vaudeville theater, built in 1910. Local, Regional, National and International musicians from Bluegrass to Folk to Zydeco, and from Blues to Jazz to Rock n’ Roll. May also offer movies, sports & other entertainment. Enjoy a pizza while you enjoy a show.
Sightseeing
Brockway Mountain Lookout
Brockway Mountain DriveAmazing view of Keweenaw from here!
Beautiful and historic theater with live performances. calumettheatre.com
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The Calumet Theatre
340 6th StBeautiful and historic theater with live performances. calumettheatre.com
Great visitor center that showcases area history.
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Keweenaw National Historical Park Headquarters
25970 Red Jacket RdGreat visitor center that showcases area history.
Admission is free with a MI State Recreation Passport . Built in 1844, Fort Wilkins was intended to keep law and order during the Copper Rush. The fort tells the story of life on the northern frontier during the mid-1800s. The park also includes the Copper Harbor lighthouses built in 1866 and 1868. Open seasonally.
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Fort Wilkins State Park
15223 US-41Admission is free with a MI State Recreation Passport . Built in 1844, Fort Wilkins was intended to keep law and order during the Copper Rush. The fort tells the story of life on the northern frontier during the mid-1800s. The park also includes the Copper Harbor lighthouses built in 1866 and 1868. Open seasonally.
In the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park - Easily reached and a full-accessible overlook with amazing views.
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Lake of the Clouds
107th Engineers Memorial HighwayIn the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park - Easily reached and a full-accessible overlook with amazing views.
The whole 5th and 6th street is a historic downtown and has a wonderful mix of fine art galleries.
Calumet Art Center
57055 5th StThe whole 5th and 6th street is a historic downtown and has a wonderful mix of fine art galleries.
City/town information
Beautiful drive to Copper Harbor, especially in fall. Great area to explore, bike, hike, ski, etc.
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Copper Harbor
Beautiful drive to Copper Harbor, especially in fall. Great area to explore, bike, hike, ski, etc.
Activities
Mount Bohemia
6532 Gay Lac La Belle RdAmazing back country skiing.
Explore campus, visit the Tech trails (great for running, biking or skiing), Mineral Museum, campus store, Student Development Complex, and much more to discover.
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Michigan Technological University
1400 Townsend DrExplore campus, visit the Tech trails (great for running, biking or skiing), Mineral Museum, campus store, Student Development Complex, and much more to discover.
Nordic Ski Trails only a few miles from our property. Also has a sledding hill, a chalet to warm up and lots of parking.
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Swedetown Nordic Ski Trails
56641 Osceola RdNordic Ski Trails only a few miles from our property. Also has a sledding hill, a chalet to warm up and lots of parking.
Hiking trails, ski hill, disk golf, great views and more!
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Πορκιουπάιν Όρη Άγριας Φύσης Πολιτείας Πάρκο
33303 Headquarters RdHiking trails, ski hill, disk golf, great views and more!
Great beaches, walk on pier, walking trails, view of lighthouse, campground area.
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McLain State Park
18350 M-203Great beaches, walk on pier, walking trails, view of lighthouse, campground area.
Συμβουλές για την πόλη
Τρόποι μεταφοράς
The lift-bridge from Hancock to Houghton rises for ferry.
The Isle Royale Queen passenger ferry travels to Isle Royale from Houghton regularly in summer.
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Rental car or Taxi
If you fly in it can be challenging to get a rental car or find a reliable taxi. Make a reservation ahead of time is best.
Έθιμα και πολιτισμός
Friendly locals
Don’t be surprised if locals are friendly! If you have questions most people will be happy to help.
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Rental car
If you are flying into the area it can be a challenge to find a rental car or reliable taxi locally.