The 10 Best Arcades in Michigan!

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Mine Shaft, Houghton, MI

Head on up to Houghton to see what is, as far as we can tell, the northernmost arcade in all of Michigan, and potentially the United States: The Mine Shaft. Featuring bowling, arcade games and…

Head on up to Houghton to see what is, as far as we can tell, the northernmost arcade in all of…

The 9 Best CrossFit Gyms in Michigan!

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CC Fit, Houghton, MI

CC Fit, sometimes known as CrossFit Hakkapeliitta after the region's Finnish roots, boasts a 2,300-square-foot facility offers a wide range of options from rowing machines to assault bikes and more…

CC Fit, sometimes known as CrossFit Hakkapeliitta after the region's Finnish roots, boasts a…

8 Best Tea Shops in Michigan

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Four Seasons Tea Room, Houghton, MI

Houghton is home to the Four Seasons Tea Room, which offers up 33 separate strains of black tea. Black/green hybrids, herbal tisanes, rooibos and even white teas are on hand here as well, featuring…

Houghton is home to the Four Seasons Tea Room, which offers up 33 separate strains of black tea.…

The 10 Best Parks in Michigan!

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Houghton Waterfront Park, Houghton, MI

While it may surprise some that one of Michigan's best parks is in the Upper Peninsula, it really shouldn't surprise at all. Located on a beachfront inlet of Lake Superior opens up a lot of…

While it may surprise some that one of Michigan's best parks is in the Upper Peninsula, it really…

15 Best Hiking Trails in Michigan!

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Feldtmann Ridge & Island Mine Trails, Houghton, MI

The Feldtmann Ridge is called a moderate-difficulty trail ranging nearly 30 miles, taking walkers through Isle Royale National Park. Michigan isn't commonly associated with islands, so seeing one can…

The Feldtmann Ridge is called a moderate-difficulty trail ranging nearly 30 miles, taking walkers…

The 8 Best Lunch Spots in Michigan!

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Ambassador, Houghton, MI

The Upper Peninsula's lunch options don't stop at the pasty, though—just ask the Ambassador in Houghton. Featuring salads, nachos, sandwiches and pasta, it's a great lunch stop. The king of the…

The Upper Peninsula's lunch options don't stop at the pasty, though—just ask the Ambassador…

The 9 Best Breakfast Spots in Michigan!

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Suomi Restaurant, Houghton, MI

If you've ever asked, “Why don't I eat more Finnish food?” then you're planning a trip to the Upper Peninsula. Start your trek at Suomi Restaurant in Houghton, where they'll offer you a…

If you've ever asked, “Why don't I eat more Finnish food?” then you're planning a trip…

The 8 Best Museums in Michigan!

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A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum, Houghton, MI

Before Michigan was an automotive powerhouse, it was a mining paradise. With iron ore and other minerals routinely pulled from the ground, there was no shortage of industry and noteworthy minerals.…

Before Michigan was an automotive powerhouse, it was a mining paradise. With iron ore and other…

The 10 Best Hotels and Resorts for Couples in Michigan!

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Aqua Log Cabin Resort, Houghton, MI

For those whose tastes run toward the rustic, Houghton has a great option for you in the Aqua Log Cabin Resort. Built entirely from red cedar logs brought in from British Columbia, guests will have…

For those whose tastes run toward the rustic, Houghton has a great option for you in the Aqua Log…

The Best Marijuana Dispensaries in Michigan

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Northern Specialty Health, Houghton, MI

Northern Specialty Health in Houghton is one of two medical marijuana dispensaries in the Upper Peninsula, which is reasonable enough as the law applies up there too. Those seeking the medication…

Northern Specialty Health in Houghton is one of two medical marijuana dispensaries in the Upper…

The Upper Peninsula-sometimes known as Yooperland for location in the U.P., phonetically "the Yoop"-has a particular breed of sandwich that's all its own. That sandwich is called the pasty-pronounced… Read More

Norwegian Lutheran Church Historical Society of Calumet, Calumet, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Historical Societies in Michigan

Up in Calumet, a surprising part of the Keweenaw National Historical Park sits complete with its own historical society: The Norwegian Lutheran Church. Built in 1898, the church is said to be a… Read More

Houghton Waterfront Park, Houghton, MI

Featured in The 10 Best Parks in Michigan!

While it may surprise some that one of Michigan's best parks is in the Upper Peninsula, it really shouldn't surprise at all. Located on a beachfront inlet of Lake Superior opens up a lot of… Read More

Feldtmann Ridge & Island Mine Trails, Houghton, MI

Featured in 15 Best Hiking Trails in Michigan!

Ambassador, Houghton, MI

Featured in The 8 Best Lunch Spots in Michigan!

The Upper Peninsula's lunch options don't stop at the pasty, though—just ask the Ambassador in Houghton. Featuring salads, nachos, sandwiches and pasta, it's a great lunch stop. The king of the… Read More

Suomi Restaurant, Houghton, MI

Featured in The 9 Best Breakfast Spots in Michigan!

If you've ever asked, “Why don't I eat more Finnish food?” then you're planning a trip to the Upper Peninsula. Start your trek at Suomi Restaurant in Houghton, where they'll offer you a… Read More

Adventure Mine, Greenland, MI

Featured in The 8 Most Incredible Caves in Michigan!

In Greenland, there sits one of those man-made caves we told you about previously, a remnant of Michigan's glory days of mining. Adventure Mine, run by the Adventure Mining Company, offers a tour of… Read More

Rock Harbor Lighthouse

Middle Island Passage / Lake Superior, Houghton, MI

Year Station Established: 1855; Year Automated: N/AYear Existing Historic Tower Constructed: 1855Is the Light Operational? No; Date Deactivated: 18... Read More

Isle Royale National Park

800 East Lakeshore Drive, Houghton, MI

Explore a rugged, isolated island, far from the sights and sounds of civilization. Surrounded by Lake Superior, Isle Royale offers unparalleled sol... Read More

Red Jacket Trolley Co

52143 B Ave., Hubbell, MI

Looking for things to do in the Keweenaw? Guided tours of Keweenaw National Historical Park sites are available on the Red Jacket Trolley Tuesdays,... Read More

Keweenaw Convention and Visitors Bureau

56638 Calumet Avenue, Calumet, MI

The Keweenaw is Michigan’s Top of the World! Here is where the largest fresh waters on earth create a peninsula called the Keweenaw. Where ad... Read More

Coppertown USA Mining Museum

25815 Red Jacket Road, Calumet, MI

About UsCoppertown Mining Museum offers a variety of exhibits relative to the Copper Mining Industry and the Community Life associated with it. The... Read More

Keweenaw National Historical Park

25970 Red Jacket Road, Calumet, MI

From 7,000 years ago to the 1900s people mined Keweenaw copper. Native peoples made copper into tools and trade items. Investors and immigrants arr... Read More

Upper Peninsula Firefighters Memorial Museum

327 Sixth Street, Calumet, MI

Construction of the Red Jacket Fire Station was completed in 1900. Today, the historic Jacobsville sandstone structure is home to the Upper Peninsu... Read More

Hoppy's Bar

4780 East Highway M 28, Kenton, MI

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