Things To Do

Explore The Keweenaw

Looking to make a trip out of your visit to the UP? Checkout the link for self-guided hikes and attractions to visit in the Keweenaw Peninsula!

Fall Chairlift Sky Ride

20 minutes from Copper Harbor, you can visit Mount Bohemia and ride their chairlifts to enjoy the scenic fall colors!

The Jampot

Do you like jam, baked sweets, truffles, and monks? Well The Jam Pot is just the place! A monastery of monks hand craft the sweet goods. One of Kasey and Tim’s Keweenaw must-do’s is to visit this place and enjoy their coffee and cinnamon rolls!

Enjoy a Beer - Keweenaw Brewing Company (Houghton)

One of Tim and Kasey’s must do’s when visiting Houghton!

Lake Superior Kayak Trips - Keweenaw Adventure Co

Keweenaw Mountain Lodge Hiking Trails

See the link for trails and routes!

Boat Tours - Houghton OR Copper Harbor

Play Games, Golf, and Bowl at The Mine Shaft

The Mineshaft has an arcade, mini golf, golf simulator, bowling, and batting cages. Also has The Rock House Grill and Tavern attached!

Lunch/Dinner at The Ambassador (Houghton)

Visit the Ambassador in downtown Houghton for lunch/dinner and drinks! Kasey and Tim recommend trying their multi award winning Tostada Pizza!

Enjoy a Beer - Douglas House Saloon (Houghton)

Enjoy a beer (and their famous pickled eggs) at The Douglas House Saloon, AKA The Dog! One of Tim and Kasey’s must-do’s while in the Houghton area. The bar has been around since 1860 and the original bar top is a historical must see.

Tour The Mines - Quincy Mines

Eat Pasties & Baked Goods At Roy’s

While in the UP, it’s a Michigander tradition to enjoy a pastie. Roy’s is our go-to while in the area! They offer many other baked goods and coffee as well

Visit The Houghton/Hancock Restaurants

Visit one of these restaurants in Houghton! - The Den (Gordon Ramsey has been here!) - The Library Restaurant - Gino’s Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge - Sky Sushi - Joeys Seafood And Grill

Fort Wilkins Historic State Park

In 1844, the federal government sent in the United States Army to build Fort Wilkins to help maintain law and order during the copper rush. Fort Wilkins was a typical military post of the mid-nineteenth century. It contained separate living quarters for officers, enlisted men, and married enlisted personnel, as well as workshops, storehouses, and other support buildings. Today, the fort serves as a peek into the past. There are 19 buildings, 12 are original log and frame structures dating to the 1840s. Museum exhibits, audio-visual programs and costumed interpretation allow visitors to explore the daily routine of military service and discover the lifeways of another era.

Visit the A.E Seaman Mineral Museum - Mineral Exhibit

The A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum, the official Mineral Museum of Michigan, is home to its own nationally and internationally recognized mineral collection and to the University of Michigan mineral collection, co-owned by the museum and the University of Michigan. Together, these two collections of approximately 40,000 mineral specimens began assembly in the 1838. The collections are housed on the campus of Michigan Technological University.

Visit Houghton (website)

Click the link to view restaurants and shops in the Houghton area