The Lake Superior shore near Copper Harbor

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2 days

Houghton and Copper Country

A canal town, a copper mine, old-growth pines and a Superior lookout at the tip of the Keweenaw.

Photo: The Lake Superior shore near Copper Harbor, chumlee10, CC BY-SA 2.0

Researched from official sources. Not yet road-tested by our team.

  1. Day 1 · Houghton and Hancock

    The waterfront and the lift bridge, then Quincy Mine on the hill. End the day on the Superior shore at McLain State Park.

  2. Day 2 · Calumet and Copper Harbor

    The national historical park in Calumet, Estivant Pines, Brockway Mountain Drive and Fort Wilkins at the harbor.

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Gas, meals, tickets and parking are extra. We favour free and low-cost stops.