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Founded in 1859 by the Quincy Mine Company, Hancock lays claim to the title of Michigan's northern-most city. Resting on the north shore of the Portage Canal, visitors will discover a quaint downtown with locally owned restaurants, plenty of water access and abundant outdoor activities. Home to Finlandia University and the Finnish-American Heritage Center, the Maasto-Hiitho and Churning Rapids all-season trail system, Mont Ripley Ski Hill and Hancock Beach Park and Campground, Hancock offers visitors a chance to experience the Keweenaw's natural beauty and history.
Hancock regularly hosts events and festivals that bring the community together to celebrate the change of seasons, its rich Finnish-American history, and touring artistic talent. Check out what's going on in Hancock for when you're in town.
Save the Date: 2025 Soirée & Annual Meeting Join us on April 30th for our 2025 Soirée…
Visit the Finnish American Folk School and tour our fiber, wood, and ceramics studios at 200…
This Mother’s Day, we’re heating things up—just for you. Whether you’re a mama with multiple…
Offering local crafts, produce, and products while bringing the community together!
Enjoy fresh produce, baked goods, crafts, and activities at the Hancock Tori and Farmers Market on…
Spring is just around the corner and we’re thrilled to announce that the Keweenaw Chain Drive…
Checkout these local guides for exploring Hancock, Michigan. Filled with tips and suggestions for visiting Hancock anytime of year, you'll get our picks for places to eat and drink, things to do, and even some of the best kept secrets.
In a place that regularly averages over 200 inches of snow a year, playing in the snow has become a…
North of the Portage Canal, separating the northern tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula from the mainland…
Those sweet golden childhood memories are made in the warm summer glow of family road trips and…
Heikinpäivä, a mid-winter Finnish-American celebration, returns to downtown Hancock this…
Mining ruins are everywhere you look in the Keweenaw, a testament to how all-encompassing the Copper…
Anchored to the north of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge lies Hancock, Michigan. This community upholds…
Hancock's historic downtown houses local shops, the Copper Country Community Art Center, and several local restaurants. Be sure to grab a pasty at Amy J's Pasty and Bakeshop or hearty Copper Country fare at Gino's to fuel up for your outdoor explorations. Or go deep underground at the Quincy Mine to explore life as early 1900s copper miner.
Visitors looking for places to stay in Hancock can choose between the Ramada by Wyndham hotel and the Magnusson Copper Crown Hotel. Both properties have easy access…