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Houghton MI Attractions & Entertainment

Portage Lake Lift Bridge - connects Houghton, MI and Hancock, MI.
Portage Lake Lift Bridge – connects Houghton, MI and Hancock, MI.

There is much to do in and around Houghton. This Michigan City of Houghton has a rich mining history as well as plenty of outdoor fun and adventure. In addition to your visit to Houghton, the nearby town of Hancock shares in the rich history of Northern Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula. Visit Keweenaw National Historic Park to learn about the past and enjoy the future with waterfall viewing, biking, and hiking.

Mining History

Quincy Mine

A. E. Seaman Mineralogical Museum

Coppertown USA Mining Museum

Houghton County Historical Museum

Golfing

Portage Lake Golf Course

Calumet Golf Club

Skiing

Mt. Ripley Ski Area
Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding

Mt. Bohemia
Skiing, Snowboarding
& Summer Adventures

Parks & Recreation

Keweenaw Underwater Preserve
Historic Shipwrecks

Keweenaw National Historic Park

Isle Royale National Park

McLain State Park

Snowmobile Trails
Winter Fun

Keweenaw Trails

Places to See

Michigan Tech University

Lore of the Lakes Maritime Museum

Other Hot Spots

Mine Shaft Mega Center
Right next to the Country Inn & Suites

Houghton Michigan Walking Tour Map
Houghton Michigan Walking Tour Map

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