Touring The Copper Country
Sightseeing
A collection of local hikes and sites that we enjoy in our area.
Rent kayaks and paddleboards for a few hours or an entire afternoon and meander down the waterway and under the lift bridge.
Portage Paddle Sports
1100 W Lakeshore DrRent kayaks and paddleboards for a few hours or an entire afternoon and meander down the waterway and under the lift bridge.
There is a paved walking path that spans many miles along the Portage Canal in Houghton. It offers beautiful views of the lift bridge and boat traffic.
Bridgeview Park
There is a paved walking path that spans many miles along the Portage Canal in Houghton. It offers beautiful views of the lift bridge and boat traffic.
An exciting park for children of all ages! There is also a sandy beach, beach volleyball courts, shaded picnic tables, a Pavillion, ice cream shop, and restrooms.
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Chutes and Ladders
An exciting park for children of all ages! There is also a sandy beach, beach volleyball courts, shaded picnic tables, a Pavillion, ice cream shop, and restrooms.
These falls are a short hike on a nice path with stunning views of the lower and upper falls. A short 7-10 minute drive from the house.
Hungarian Falls Nature Area
Hungarian Falls TrailThese falls are a short hike on a nice path with stunning views of the lower and upper falls. A short 7-10 minute drive from the house.
The Bare Bluff hike offers breathtaking views of Lake Superior. It's equally pretty in spring, summer and fall.
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Russell and Miriam Grinnell Memorial Nature Sanctuary
The Bare Bluff hike offers breathtaking views of Lake Superior. It's equally pretty in spring, summer and fall.
This state park offers walking trails, a large beach, a scenic pier and lighthouse, pavilions and an ice cream shop.
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McLain State Park
18350 M-203This state park offers walking trails, a large beach, a scenic pier and lighthouse, pavilions and an ice cream shop.
This set of trails is a nice, flat walk around a well maintained nature preserve managed by a local group of monks. The trails are well maintained and wander through the woods to a fish pond, orchard and along a charming river. They have created benches and other resting spots along the way. Approximately a 20 minute drive.
Monk Trails
Eagle Habor Cut Off RoadThis set of trails is a nice, flat walk around a well maintained nature preserve managed by a local group of monks. The trails are well maintained and wander through the woods to a fish pond, orchard and along a charming river. They have created benches and other resting spots along the way. Approximately a 20 minute drive.
Black Creek Nature Sanctuary
4182 Cedar Bay RdA beautiful trail system that leads to Lake Superior.
The Quincy Mine is a standoutpiece of history as you depart Hancock and drive towards Calumet. You can't miss the hoist standing tall on the side of the highway. The mine is even open for tours!
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Quincy gráfur
49750 US-41The Quincy Mine is a standoutpiece of history as you depart Hancock and drive towards Calumet. You can't miss the hoist standing tall on the side of the highway. The mine is even open for tours!
Food Scene
Stop in to this local favorite for coffee, homemade treats, breakfast and lunch. You can't go wrong with anythig you order!
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Cafe Rosetta
102 5th StStop in to this local favorite for coffee, homemade treats, breakfast and lunch. You can't go wrong with anythig you order!
Keweenaw Coffee Works
113 5th StAnother delicious coffee spot in downtown Calumet.
Offshore Fish & Chips
431 5th StDelicious fish tacos and traditional fish and chips dinners.
A local favorite for pizza and subs! Can be busy on weekend nights.
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Ambassador Restaurant
126 Shelden AveA local favorite for pizza and subs! Can be busy on weekend nights.
An outstanding barbeque restaurant with outstanding lakeside views.
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Fitzgerald's Restaurant
5033 Front StAn outstanding barbeque restaurant with outstanding lakeside views.
A delicious spot to stop on your scenic drive along the lakeshore. Excellent burgers, pizza, ribs and fresh fish.
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Eagle Harbor Inn
460 West North StA delicious spot to stop on your scenic drive along the lakeshore. Excellent burgers, pizza, ribs and fresh fish.
A must-stop. Known for their sell-out thimbleberry donuts and fresh scones. You can also pick up smoked fish. Beware, they do close at 3 and sometimes sell out before then.
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Jamsen's Fish Market
4 Waterfront LandingA must-stop. Known for their sell-out thimbleberry donuts and fresh scones. You can also pick up smoked fish. Beware, they do close at 3 and sometimes sell out before then.
Mountain Biking
A mountain bikers paradise! The Copper Harbor trails are thrilling system, with miles of well-maintained trails and breathtaking views.
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Copper Harbor Trail System
Manganese RoadA mountain bikers paradise! The Copper Harbor trails are thrilling system, with miles of well-maintained trails and breathtaking views.
These trails are not only ski trails but mountain biking as well. They're only one mile from the house and a perfect spot to start the morning.
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Swedetown Nordic Ski Trails
56641 Osceola RdThese trails are not only ski trails but mountain biking as well. They're only one mile from the house and a perfect spot to start the morning.
Golfing
Portage Lake Golf Course
46789 US-41