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Unearth a Copper Country Story
The rich histories of the Keweenaw’s landscape and people are far from forgotten. In the Copper Country, national parks, museums, archives, and immersive experiences invite both locals and visitors to explore, learn, and connect more deeply with the region’s unique heritage. Discover how much there is to uncover about the Keweenaw for yourself!
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Delaware Copper Mine
- 7804 Delaware Mine Road
- 906-289-4688
Operating from 1847 until 1887, this authentic, historic mine offers a walking tour that takes you 100 feet below ground to explore one…
Phoenix The Ghost Town
- US Hwy 41
Approximately 6 miles north of Mohawk on US-41. Settled in 1845 by the Phoenix Copper Company of Boston, MA, its population had risen to…
Freda The Ghost Town
- Superior View Rd
Take the Houghton Canal Road west of Houghton to the Coles Creek Road to the Freda Road, then left to the end. This was the home of the…
Cliff Mine & Clifton The Ghost Town
- Cliff Dr
The old Cliff Mine site is located just south of Phoenix, off US-41 on the Cliff Drive. The Cliff Mine was 1,080 feet deep and produced…
Old Victoria Museum
- 25401 Victoria Dam Road
- 906-886-2617
Four log cabins, restored at their original remote mining locations, give visitors a true feeling of the life faced back by copper miners…
Gay The Ghost Town
- Gay Park Rd
Located on the south shore of the Keweenaw Peninsula approximately 12 miles southeast of Mohawk, Gay was settled in 1904 around the stamp…
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Plan Your Day Trip to Rockland & Victoria
The Copper Country mining district stretched from the Porcupine Mountains to the tip of the Keweenaw. Hundreds of mines and dozens of communities sprang up along the mineral-rich hills, most long since lost to time. Not all of them completely faded away though, and right on the Keweenaw’s doorstep…
Top 7 Coolest Historical Sites Near Houghton & Hancock
Mining ruins are everywhere you look in the Keweenaw, a testament to how all-encompassing the Copper Mining era was in our community. Wherever you go you’re almost guaranteed to find a historical site nearby! Some are mere remnants of their former glory, while others stand tall decades after the…
Norwich Bluff Day Trip: Big Views & Hidden History
Adventurers and history buffs, listen up: what if we told you there was a place where you really could have it all? We’re talking amazing views, a challenging yet rewarding hike, generations of copper mining history underfoot, and more. For those looking for solitude, make tracks for Norwich…
Walk in Big Annie's Footsteps: A Historic Tour of Calumet, MI
- 13 minute read
Often referred to as the "Copper Country," the Keweenaw Peninsula was the center of the…
A Historical Guide to Copper Harbor, Michigan
- 19 minute read
Michigan’s northernmost town of Copper Harbor is a beautiful destination that is well-known…
A Historical Guide to Visiting Chassell, Michigan
- 18 minute read
Home of the famous Chassell Strawberry Festival, the small town of Chassell, Michigan has become…
The Keweenaw's Top Historical Destinations for Winter
- 15 minute read
As winter winds sweep across the rugged landscape of the Keweenaw Peninsula, its historic…
A Stay for the Books
Fort Wilkins State Historic Park
- 15223 US Highway 41
- 906-289-4215
Built in 1844, Fort Wilkins was intended to keep law and order during the Copper Rush. The fort tells the story of life on the northern…
Schoolcraft Township Rustic Campground
- S Big Traverse Rd
- (906) 296-8721
The Schoolcraft Township Rustic Campground is located on Keweenaw’s south shore. The park is on the sandy shores of Lake Superior facing…
Centennial Cottages
- 26950 No. 4 Road
- 906-337-4730
We are located 1 mile north of Calumet on the corner of US-41 and Number 4 Road and right off Snowmobile/ATV trail #3. Rent by the day…
King Copper Motel
- 447 Brockway Avenue
- 906-289-4214 | 906-289-4219
Open May-October, the King Copper Motel offers comfortable and friendly accommodations on Lake Superior in historic Copper Harbor. We…
Brockway Inn Motel & Coffeehouse
- 840 Gratiot St
- 906-289-4588
The Brockway Inn is an owner operated establishment. We are dedicated to providing our guests year round, friendly, efficient service in…
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