Lesley’s guidebook to the Keweenaw
Food scene
Local favorite for pizza, subs, and fishbowls with a unique interior and fun vibe.
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Ambassador Restaurant
126 Shelden AveLocal favorite for pizza, subs, and fishbowls with a unique interior and fun vibe.
Incredible Detroit-style pizza, sandwiches and salads - owned and operated by a delightful couple :-)
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Milly's
108 Quincy StIncredible Detroit-style pizza, sandwiches and salads - owned and operated by a delightful couple :-)
Local favorite for finnish bakery, homemade comfort food, and pancakes as big as your plate!
23 locals raden deze aan
Suomi Home Bakery & Restaurant
54 Huron StLocal favorite for finnish bakery, homemade comfort food, and pancakes as big as your plate!
One of our favorite places on earth! Great food, impressive beer and whiskey list, beautifully remodeled guest rooms, and unbeatable sunsets. The owner is a friend and we are regulars whenever we are in town! Our kids love playing on the beach too :-)
57 locals raden deze aan
Fitzgerald's Restaurant
5033 Front StOne of our favorite places on earth! Great food, impressive beer and whiskey list, beautifully remodeled guest rooms, and unbeatable sunsets. The owner is a friend and we are regulars whenever we are in town! Our kids love playing on the beach too :-)
Creative, upscale food that is a step above most restaurants in the area.
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The Den Restaurant
210 Shelden AveCreative, upscale food that is a step above most restaurants in the area.
Innovative, fresh and delicious sushi and ramen. My favorite takeout option in the area!
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Sky Sushi Houghton
401 Shelden AveInnovative, fresh and delicious sushi and ramen. My favorite takeout option in the area!
Sightseeing
Impressive waterfall with a short steep hike to the bottom.
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Douglass Houghton Falls
Impressive waterfall with a short steep hike to the bottom.
The Quincy Mine Hoist tour is a great way to learn about the history of the mining industry that put the Copper Country on the map. There is also a gift shop and many interesting sights on the surrounding grounds.
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Quincy Mine
49750 US-41The Quincy Mine Hoist tour is a great way to learn about the history of the mining industry that put the Copper Country on the map. There is also a gift shop and many interesting sights on the surrounding grounds.
Shopping
Unique nostalgic toy store with craft coffee and other beverages. The owner is a close friend of ours and has the most amazing imagination that shows in both the store and coffee creations - equally loved by kids and adults!
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K.C. Bonker's Toys and Coffee
119 Quincy StUnique nostalgic toy store with craft coffee and other beverages. The owner is a close friend of ours and has the most amazing imagination that shows in both the store and coffee creations - equally loved by kids and adults!
Grace + Gather
614 Shelden AveBoutique women's clothing with craft coffee drinks and fantastic acai bowls.
City/town information
This small town along the shores of Lake Superior boasts tourist shops, outdoor activities, Brockway Mountain, and Fort Wilkins State Park. Great for a day trip!
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Copper Harbor
This small town along the shores of Lake Superior boasts tourist shops, outdoor activities, Brockway Mountain, and Fort Wilkins State Park. Great for a day trip!
Outdoor activities
Natural ski hill for experienced skiers - it's intense, beautiful, and a ton of fun!
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Mount Bohemia
Natural ski hill for experienced skiers - it's intense, beautiful, and a ton of fun!
Mont Ripley has multiple ski runs for all levels of skiers, two chair lifts and a T-bar, and is conveniently located right outside of Hancock. Our whole family learned how to ski here!
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Mont Ripley Ski Area
49051 Ski HillMont Ripley has multiple ski runs for all levels of skiers, two chair lifts and a T-bar, and is conveniently located right outside of Hancock. Our whole family learned how to ski here!
The Swedetown Recreation area has great cross-country ski trails and a thrilling sledding hill - be careful, you've been warned! :-)
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Swedetown Nordic Ski Trails
56641 Osceola RdThe Swedetown Recreation area has great cross-country ski trails and a thrilling sledding hill - be careful, you've been warned! :-)
McClain State Park is a great place to experience the beauty of the Keweenaw in any season. With hiking/snowshoe trails, beaches, campgrounds and much more, it's a family friendly destination that's also one of the best places for Lake Superior sunsets and Northern Lights viewing.
McLain State Park Road
McLain State Park RoadMcClain State Park is a great place to experience the beauty of the Keweenaw in any season. With hiking/snowshoe trails, beaches, campgrounds and much more, it's a family friendly destination that's also one of the best places for Lake Superior sunsets and Northern Lights viewing.
Beautiful series of waterfalls with wooded hiking paths and a historic dam.
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Hungarian Falls
Beautiful series of waterfalls with wooded hiking paths and a historic dam.
This 18-hole golf course is located just outside of Houghton and also has a driving range, putting green, and clubhouse.
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Portage Lake Golf Course
46789 US-41This 18-hole golf course is located just outside of Houghton and also has a driving range, putting green, and clubhouse.
Calumet Golf Club
54270 Golf Course Rd9-hole golf course outside of Calumet with a clubhouse/restaurant/pub.
Family fun
Waterfront playground that offers fun for all ages! The wooden play structure is comprised of stairs and ladders, slides and chutes, surrounded by other playground equipment, a covered picnic area, an amphitheater, and a sandy beach.
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Chutes and Ladders
Waterfront playground that offers fun for all ages! The wooden play structure is comprised of stairs and ladders, slides and chutes, surrounded by other playground equipment, a covered picnic area, an amphitheater, and a sandy beach.
Finished in 2020, this waterfront skatepark is fun and challenging for skaters and bikers alike! My brother-in-law was the main designer/creator of the skatepark :-)
Houghton Skatepark
Finished in 2020, this waterfront skatepark is fun and challenging for skaters and bikers alike! My brother-in-law was the main designer/creator of the skatepark :-)
Spa Services
This is the perfect place to treat yourself while on vacation! Outstanding massage therapy, customer service and genuine care for their clients. Online booking available.
https://www.synergymassageworks.com/
Synergy Massage and Wellness
500 East Sharon AvenueThis is the perfect place to treat yourself while on vacation! Outstanding massage therapy, customer service and genuine care for their clients. Online booking available.
https://www.synergymassageworks.com/