Joel’s guidebook
Sporting Event
Fun place to take in a hockey game or just tour the International Guts Frisbee Hall of Fame. The Calumet Colosseum, a structure built in 1913 that is regarded as the oldest continually used rink in North America, and continues to serve as a point of pride in this hockey-crazed community.
Calumet Colosseum
110 Red Jacket RdFun place to take in a hockey game or just tour the International Guts Frisbee Hall of Fame. The Calumet Colosseum, a structure built in 1913 that is regarded as the oldest continually used rink in North America, and continues to serve as a point of pride in this hockey-crazed community.
30km of groomed cross-country ski and snowshoe trails for beginning to expert ability.
29 locals recommend
Swedetown Nordic Ski Trails
56641 Osceola Rd30km of groomed cross-country ski and snowshoe trails for beginning to expert ability.
Neighborhoods
Take a tour of Historic Downtown Calumet, visit the museum, have a great cup of coffee or just shop. Our favorite is the Taffy at The Mercantile, the great items at Copper World, great food at Cafe Rosetta and a cup of coffee at Keweenaw Coffee Works. Check out any events that may be taking place during your visit (pasty fest, Santa Visits, Christmas Tree lighting and Horse-drawn wagon rides, and lots, lots more!
5th Street
5th StreetFood scene
Fitzgerald's Restaurant
5033 Front StOur favorite place to eat on Lake Superior
If you are hungry and want to sit down and eat in Downtown Houghton this is a great spot. They have good wings, great Den Burger with homemade chips. If you love beets the beet burger with goat cheese and pickled onions is delicious.
10 locals recommend
The Den Restaurant
210 Shelden AveIf you are hungry and want to sit down and eat in Downtown Houghton this is a great spot. They have good wings, great Den Burger with homemade chips. If you love beets the beet burger with goat cheese and pickled onions is delicious.
Connie's Kitchen
56901 6th StGrab a great pasty as you tour the Keweenaw.
Amy J's makes a great pasty (sliced potato rather than cubed), but also has other baked goods. Baked goods are always different, but you may find a Finnish tart that is one of the best!
11 locals recommend
Amy J's Pasty
1000 N Lincoln DrAmy J's makes a great pasty (sliced potato rather than cubed), but also has other baked goods. Baked goods are always different, but you may find a Finnish tart that is one of the best!
Great spot to get delicious baked goods and jams. The monks own this and have a beautiful house on the lakeshore side.
29 locals recommend
The Jampot
6500 M-26Great spot to get delicious baked goods and jams. The monks own this and have a beautiful house on the lakeshore side.
Ambassador Restaurant
126 Shelden AveHistoric building on the canal. Great tostada pizza!
Winner of the 2020 pasty challenge. Don't judge a book by its cover! If you are on your way to Copper Harbor, Eagle Harbor or somewhere else that direction grab a pasty to eat at a scenic lookout!
13 locals recommend
Mohawk Superette
158 Stanton AveWinner of the 2020 pasty challenge. Don't judge a book by its cover! If you are on your way to Copper Harbor, Eagle Harbor or somewhere else that direction grab a pasty to eat at a scenic lookout!
Shopping
Calumet Floral & Gifts
221 5th StVery cute shop!
Great place to find unique gifts, Copper country souvenirs, and much more.
11 locals recommend
Copper World
101 5th St Great place to find unique gifts, Copper country souvenirs, and much more.
Great coffee (drive up or go inside) and amazing shopping. Must stop!
9 locals recommend
Urban Rustics
48345 M-26Great coffee (drive up or go inside) and amazing shopping. Must stop!
Drinks/Bar
Great Historic Bar with original stained glass canopy. Karaoke the first Friday of each month.
15 locals recommend
Shute's
322 6th StGreat Historic Bar with original stained glass canopy. Karaoke the first Friday of each month.
Sightseeing
Coppertown USA Mining Museum
25815 Red Jacket RdBeautiful, historic theater where you can tour or catch a show.
27 locals recommend
The Calumet Theatre
340 6th StBeautiful, historic theater where you can tour or catch a show.
Copper Harbor
Eagle Harbor
Great views of the Peninsula. You can make it a short hike or a long hike.
22 locals recommend
Russell and Miriam Grinnell Memorial Nature Sanctuary
Great views of the Peninsula. You can make it a short hike or a long hike.
Hungarian Falls
Has some steep parts for kids, but a lovely hike in every season.
Great views of the Harbor and the many trees. Absolutely gorgeous. Great if you want to drive to a scenic spot.
Brockway Mountain
Brockway Mountain DriveGreat views of the Harbor and the many trees. Absolutely gorgeous. Great if you want to drive to a scenic spot.
Nice place to see nature. The boardwalk takes you from Pilgrim River to Portage Lake.
18 locals recommend
Nara Nature Park
47375 US-41Nice place to see nature. The boardwalk takes you from Pilgrim River to Portage Lake.