Houghton, Michigan
Located in the heart of Lake Superior, Houghton blends the region’s rugged natural beauty, deep history, and vibrant small-town charm into a captivating outdoor recreation destination. Regarded as the birthplace of professional hockey and the gateway to Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula, Houghton allows visitors to tap into the region’s rich copper mining history with access to hundreds of miles of world-class hiking, biking, and paddling trails.
Popular shore excursions
- Take a trip through history by exploring the historic Quincy Mine and the Keweenaw National Historical Park.
- Jump off to an adventure at Isle Royale National Park to explore true wilderness.
- Find respite in Gitche Gumee’s (Lake Superior) crystal-clear waters at a nearby local beach.
- Find respite in Gitche Gumee’s (Lake Superior) crystal-clear waters at a nearby local beach.