Jennifer's Guidebook

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Jennifer's Guidebook

Houghton/Hancock Area

Come visit our farm while you stay! Take a peek at what’s in season in the farmstand from our garden, or rent our kayaks for 20bucks a day. Jason hosts a private coffee roasting class in the evenings. Our barn is home to our roasting room where he roasts Catch&Release Coffee. Class fee is 30/pp which includes a bag of fresh roasted coffee. Give us a shout if you're interested.
55011 Houghton Canal Rd, Houghton, MI 49931, USA
Come visit our farm while you stay! Take a peek at what’s in season in the farmstand from our garden, or rent our kayaks for 20bucks a day. Jason hosts a private coffee roasting class in the evenings. Our barn is home to our roasting room where he roasts Catch&Release Coffee. Class fee is 30/pp which includes a bag of fresh roasted coffee. Give us a shout if you're interested.
Make a left from our driveway and you’ll see the lake on the horizon. Make another left onto the dirt road at (almost) the end of Canal Road. Follow the path. Walk, bike or drive. About 1.5 miles. Take a leap into the lake, hangout for a sunset or go for stargazing. Also great for snowshoeing in the winter!
6 locals recommend
North Canal Township Park
Houghton Canal Road
6 locals recommend
Make a left from our driveway and you’ll see the lake on the horizon. Make another left onto the dirt road at (almost) the end of Canal Road. Follow the path. Walk, bike or drive. About 1.5 miles. Take a leap into the lake, hangout for a sunset or go for stargazing. Also great for snowshoeing in the winter!
Good drinks and a better view
14 locals recommend
Downtowner Lounge
100 Shelden Ave
14 locals recommend
Good drinks and a better view
Take a dive into the history of our small mining towns, that weren’t so small in their hay day. You’ll learn so much about the history of mining, immigration, and rich culture of the keweenaw. It’s also 42• in the mine. Do this tour on a hot day for a refreshing experience
60 locals recommend
Quincy Mine
49750 US-41
60 locals recommend
Take a dive into the history of our small mining towns, that weren’t so small in their hay day. You’ll learn so much about the history of mining, immigration, and rich culture of the keweenaw. It’s also 42• in the mine. Do this tour on a hot day for a refreshing experience
41 locals recommend
Keweenaw Brewing Company Taproom
408 Shelden Ave
41 locals recommend
Namaste
Fresh Coast Yoga
222 Shelden Avenue
Namaste
B&B Bar
409 Memorial Road
Can’t miss a workout? Visit the SDC on Techs campus. Search “SDC Day Pass” $20/day
6 locals recommend
Student Development Complex
600 Macinnes Dr
6 locals recommend
Can’t miss a workout? Visit the SDC on Techs campus. Search “SDC Day Pass” $20/day
Right down the street on canal road. Great spot for a beer and pizza
Schmidts Corner Bar & Grill
16810 Fire Hall Rd
Right down the street on canal road. Great spot for a beer and pizza
An astonishing view and place to relax in town, catch up on work or just grab a book. They also have fishing poles and tackle boxes for kids under 17 to rent!
Portage Lake District Library
58 Huron Street
An astonishing view and place to relax in town, catch up on work or just grab a book. They also have fishing poles and tackle boxes for kids under 17 to rent!
Continue your history tour around the keweenaw. Enter the building and turn to the left. Go through into the small museum. Watch the short video. Our neighbor Don Juntunen is featured in one of the team photos. 🥹 Facinating
Dee Stadium
700 E Lakeshore Dr
Continue your history tour around the keweenaw. Enter the building and turn to the left. Go through into the small museum. Watch the short video. Our neighbor Don Juntunen is featured in one of the team photos. 🥹 Facinating
The Houghton County Historical Museum
53102 M-26
A fun shop downtown with a Ton of inventory
Chickadees
514 Shelden Ave
A fun shop downtown with a Ton of inventory
You can’t skip taking a stroll downtown to snap a pic of our lift bridge. 😍
Downtown Houghton
616 Shelden Ave
You can’t skip taking a stroll downtown to snap a pic of our lift bridge. 😍
Serene park full of lovey natural sounds
18 locals recommend
Nara Nature Park
47375 US-41
18 locals recommend
Serene park full of lovey natural sounds
Can’t come to the Copper Country and not visit McLains. It’s a pretty park just across the breakwater from North Canal Park. Unfortunately there’s no bridge, so you drive to town and loop through Hancock to get there. Unless you want to kayak across the canal.
42 locals recommend
McLain State Park
18350 M-203
42 locals recommend
Can’t come to the Copper Country and not visit McLains. It’s a pretty park just across the breakwater from North Canal Park. Unfortunately there’s no bridge, so you drive to town and loop through Hancock to get there. Unless you want to kayak across the canal.
This is the entrance, and yes you just walk in and help yourself. The honor system still lives in the keweenaw.
Grego Farm
S63Bb
This is the entrance, and yes you just walk in and help yourself. The honor system still lives in the keweenaw.
in the fall, end of September beginning of October, they do a chairlift ride for the colors, it's beautiful. It’s also a great local ski hill.
33 locals recommend
Mont Ripley Ski Area
49051 Ski Hill
33 locals recommend
in the fall, end of September beginning of October, they do a chairlift ride for the colors, it's beautiful. It’s also a great local ski hill.
summer music program Thursday Evenings
Kestner Waterfront Park- City of Houghton
1100 West Lakeshore Drive
summer music program Thursday Evenings
Yes it’s legal. If this is your sort of thing, or if you’re interested but have no idea what you’re doing, this locally owned shop is the best and everyone will make you feel totally comfortable.
Northern Specialty Health
902 Razorback Drive
Yes it’s legal. If this is your sort of thing, or if you’re interested but have no idea what you’re doing, this locally owned shop is the best and everyone will make you feel totally comfortable.
Paddle around the bridge and grab an ice cream. Loads of options 🌱 friendly
Portage Paddle Sports
1100 W Lakeshore Dr
Paddle around the bridge and grab an ice cream. Loads of options 🌱 friendly
An easy hike, 1/4 mile off road
30 locals recommend
Hungarian Falls
30 locals recommend
An easy hike, 1/4 mile off road
It feels like a fully immersive experience. Stop at Grego Farm and grab something wonderful from their adorable stand - self serve.
Covered Drive
Covered Drive
It feels like a fully immersive experience. Stop at Grego Farm and grab something wonderful from their adorable stand - self serve.
If you’re into stones, you’ll likely want to visit
Agate Beach
If you’re into stones, you’ll likely want to visit
The hike is easy, the falls are EXTREMELY dangerous. Please don’t take a selfie in front of the cliff. Take extreme caution.
8 locals recommend
Douglass Houghton Falls
8 locals recommend
The hike is easy, the falls are EXTREMELY dangerous. Please don’t take a selfie in front of the cliff. Take extreme caution.
If it’s a rainy day and you’re looking for something to do, this is a pretty fun bowling alley. Drinks and food too
11 locals recommend
Mine Shaft & Rock House
915 Razorback Dr
11 locals recommend
If it’s a rainy day and you’re looking for something to do, this is a pretty fun bowling alley. Drinks and food too
If you need gear for your bike or just wanna visit a cool shop and talk to some locals doing very cool things, go here. Downtown Houghton
Rhythm Bike & Board Co.
418 Shelden Ave
If you need gear for your bike or just wanna visit a cool shop and talk to some locals doing very cool things, go here. Downtown Houghton
Team Gravy or Team Ketchup?
23 locals recommend
Roy's Pasties & Bakery
305 W Lakeshore Dr
23 locals recommend
Team Gravy or Team Ketchup?
The chipotle of Houghton, don’t tell them I said that.
14 locals recommend
Rodeo Mexican Kitchen
200 Pearl St
14 locals recommend
The chipotle of Houghton, don’t tell them I said that.
Also the pizza 😌
52 locals recommend
Ambassador Restaurant
126 Shelden Ave
52 locals recommend
Also the pizza 😌
Omg amazing artisan pizza. Seriously. To die. Dairy free? get the pitaza without cheese and it’s Still delish.
15 locals recommend
Milly's
108 Quincy St
15 locals recommend
Omg amazing artisan pizza. Seriously. To die. Dairy free? get the pitaza without cheese and it’s Still delish.
The best little whimsical toy shop that’s sure to bring out the kid in you. Grab a coffee too!
19 locals recommend
K.C. Bonker's Toys and Coffee
119 Quincy St
19 locals recommend
The best little whimsical toy shop that’s sure to bring out the kid in you. Grab a coffee too!
*Currently closed due to fire. Need some romance? Here you go.
19 locals recommend
Gemignani's Italian Restaurant
512 Quincy St
19 locals recommend
*Currently closed due to fire. Need some romance? Here you go.
I mean, it’s really good. 🤤
10 locals recommend
Sky Sushi Houghton
401 Shelden Ave
10 locals recommend
I mean, it’s really good. 🤤
Burgers and Beer. They have the impossible burger too!
14 locals recommend
The Library Restaurant
62 Isle Royale Street
14 locals recommend
Burgers and Beer. They have the impossible burger too!
Local brewery & local people
41 locals recommend
Keweenaw Brewing Company Taproom
408 Shelden Ave
41 locals recommend
Local brewery & local people
Veggie fajitas? Bring it.
14 locals recommend
La Cantina
101 E Quincy St
14 locals recommend
Veggie fajitas? Bring it.
A stop we always take visitors to for dinner. We love this unassuming Chinese place in town. I order the tofu coconut curry. It’s so good I could eat it every day.
Hunan Garden
301 Shelden Avenue
A stop we always take visitors to for dinner. We love this unassuming Chinese place in town. I order the tofu coconut curry. It’s so good I could eat it every day.
If you have an emergency with your pet
Copper Country Veterinary Clinic
45815 Michigan 26
If you have an emergency with your pet
If you need medical services
UP Health System - Portage | Emergency Medicine
500 Campus Drive
If you need medical services
Hiking and cross country skiing
18 locals recommend
Nara Nature Park
47375 US-41
18 locals recommend
Hiking and cross country skiing
The pier hosts events all summer long, including the farmers market on tuesdays from 3-7
City of Houghton Public Pier
The pier hosts events all summer long, including the farmers market on tuesdays from 3-7
Shabby chic meets Starbucks
6 locals recommend
Steep & Brew Drive Thru
48345 M-26
6 locals recommend
Shabby chic meets Starbucks

Copper Harbor & Keweenaw County

The Harbor is such a cute little town. Visit the shops and enjoy the very laid back vibe. In the summer they do a concert series on Thursday nights.
52 locals recommend
Copper Harbor
52 locals recommend
The Harbor is such a cute little town. Visit the shops and enjoy the very laid back vibe. In the summer they do a concert series on Thursday nights.
Cool people doing cool things in the Harbor. See Copper Harbor from a kayak or bicycle.
13 locals recommend
Keweenaw Adventure Company
155 Gratiot St
13 locals recommend
Cool people doing cool things in the Harbor. See Copper Harbor from a kayak or bicycle.
You don’t need to be a history buff to appreciate this spot. Wonderful place to explore in Copper Harbor
28 locals recommend
Fort Wilkins State Park
15223 US-41
28 locals recommend
You don’t need to be a history buff to appreciate this spot. Wonderful place to explore in Copper Harbor
A menu out of the world. Plant-based, carnivore, gluten-free? They gotcha covered. Drinks? Um Yep.
15 locals recommend
The Mariner North Resort
245 Gratiot St
15 locals recommend
A menu out of the world. Plant-based, carnivore, gluten-free? They gotcha covered. Drinks? Um Yep.
You simply can’t visit Copper Harbor and not drive to the top
30 locals recommend
Brockway Mountain Lookout
Brockway Mountain Drive
30 locals recommend
You simply can’t visit Copper Harbor and not drive to the top
Tour this sanctuary of white pines dating back 300 years. Wonderful place for meditation and mindful hiking. Engage all your senses on this beautiful hike. US-41 to Copper Harbor turning right to continue downtown, turn right on 2nd street. Continue for 1.1 miles and take a left on a dirt road for about a mile, make a sharp right and follow for .4 miles arriving at Estivant Pines
10 locals recommend
Estivant Pines
Burma Road
10 locals recommend
Tour this sanctuary of white pines dating back 300 years. Wonderful place for meditation and mindful hiking. Engage all your senses on this beautiful hike. US-41 to Copper Harbor turning right to continue downtown, turn right on 2nd street. Continue for 1.1 miles and take a left on a dirt road for about a mile, make a sharp right and follow for .4 miles arriving at Estivant Pines
10 locals recommend
Black Creek Nature Sanctuary
4182 Cedar Bay Rd
10 locals recommend
29 locals recommend
Mount Baldy
29 locals recommend
Bete Grise Preserve
Gay Lac La Belle Road
Gardeners Creek Nature Trail - trailhead
Northern Lights Viewing Follow US-41 to Copper Harbor turning right to continue downtown. After 2.5 miles the road will turn to dirt, travel about 1 mile. Turn left on Horseshoe Harbor Rd for 1.5 miles
8 locals recommend
Mary Macdonald Preserve at Horseshoe Harbor
High Rock Bay Road
8 locals recommend
Northern Lights Viewing Follow US-41 to Copper Harbor turning right to continue downtown. After 2.5 miles the road will turn to dirt, travel about 1 mile. Turn left on Horseshoe Harbor Rd for 1.5 miles
22 locals recommend
Russell and Miriam Grinnell Memorial Nature Sanctuary
22 locals recommend
They have a new excursion to view the northern light. I haven’t done it but you should!
16 locals recommend
Keweenaw Mountain Lodge
14252 US-41
16 locals recommend
They have a new excursion to view the northern light. I haven’t done it but you should!
Really fun to jump/ dive from these rocks. Obviously! Be safe and check the depth
17 locals recommend
Hunter's Point Park
17 locals recommend
Really fun to jump/ dive from these rocks. Obviously! Be safe and check the depth
Stunning views
Devil's Washtub
Michigan 26
Stunning views
9 locals recommend
Eagle Harbor Lighthouse
670 Lighthouse Rd
9 locals recommend
9 locals recommend
Copper Harbor Lighthouse
9 locals recommend
If you feel like heading south…
25 locals recommend
Bond Falls Waterfalls
Bond Falls Road
25 locals recommend
If you feel like heading south…
15 locals recommend
Eagle River Falls
5055 M-26
15 locals recommend
Massage, reiki, wonderful relaxing spot for some self care in the Harbor
Spirit of the North Wellness
353 5th St
Massage, reiki, wonderful relaxing spot for some self care in the Harbor
Cute little bakery in Copper Harbor
10 locals recommend
Jamsen's Fish Market
4 Waterfront Landing
10 locals recommend
Cute little bakery in Copper Harbor
This place is just a must stop for visitors who are looking for a bakery with jams and jelly
29 locals recommend
The Jampot
6500 M-26
29 locals recommend
This place is just a must stop for visitors who are looking for a bakery with jams and jelly
We love a good general store and the keweenaw is full of these little, unpretentious, authentic local shops. The Genny is one of our favorites
7 locals recommend
Gas Lite General Store
39 Gratiot St
7 locals recommend
We love a good general store and the keweenaw is full of these little, unpretentious, authentic local shops. The Genny is one of our favorites
A general store famous for pasties!
13 locals recommend
Mohawk Superette
158 Stanton Ave
13 locals recommend
A general store famous for pasties!

Calumet Area

15 locals recommend
Shute's
322 6th St
15 locals recommend
10 locals recommend
Calumet Waterworks Park
Lakeshore Drive
10 locals recommend
Axe Throwing. Tuesday is “anger management” night. $5 off 😂
The Copper Axe
307 5th Street
Axe Throwing. Tuesday is “anger management” night. $5 off 😂
If antiques are your thing, this place is a 3 level wonderland
Vertin Gallery
220 6th St
If antiques are your thing, this place is a 3 level wonderland
If you’re going thru Calumet this shop has a little bit of everything
11 locals recommend
Copper World
101 5th St
11 locals recommend
If you’re going thru Calumet this shop has a little bit of everything
Bete Grise Bay
29 locals recommend
Swedetown Nordic Ski Trails
56641 Osceola Rd
29 locals recommend

Outside Copper Country

38 locals recommend
Marquette
38 locals recommend
39 locals recommend
Upper Falls
39 locals recommend
Porcupine Mountains, Carp Lake Township, MI 49953, USA

South

8 locals recommend
Baraga State Park
1300 US-41
8 locals recommend
Grand Canyon of the UP.
11 locals recommend
Canyon Falls Trail
Canyon Falls Trail
11 locals recommend
Grand Canyon of the UP.
North Country Trail