- The list below includes 4 free or cheap things to do in or near Houghton, Michigan, including 16 different types of inexpensive activities like Other Museums & Galleries, National & State Parks, Parks and Lighthouses.
- From Mineral Museum of Michigan to Isle Royale National Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Houghton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Copper Harbor.
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Part of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Beaver Creek Trail meanders adjacent to Little Carp River. With bridging and boardwalks, naturalists and bird watchers can enjoy the beaver meadows and alder thickets along the way.
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A 16-mile trail in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, the Lake Superior Trail takes visitors along the Lake Superior shoreline, waterfalls and the Presque Isle River. The trail is used mainly for hiking and offers wildlife viewing opportunities.
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Located at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Mirror Lake is a scenic inland lake surrounded by a fairly rugged, sometimes steep five-mile hiking loop. Attractions include hiking, swimming, and picnicking.
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422 River Street (Highway 45), Ontonagon, MI 49953
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The current structure of the Ontonagon Lighthouse was built in 1866, and it stands as a historic landmark. They offer multiple daily tours, and special 'haunted lighthouse tours' on Halloween. The lighthouse includes a museum.
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The Nonesuch Gallery of Ontonagon features handcrafted works of art, many of which are informed by an ecological sensibility. The store specializes in quilts, hand-made by the shop's owner, and also sells some food items like preserves.
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Bordering Lake Superior, Fort Wilkins State Park is the best natural harbor of Keweenaw County in Michigan which features modern campground amenities and paved RV parking facilities to accommodate families who want to experience nature and history.
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Located in a quaint Northern Michigan town, Brickside Brewery is a popular gathering spot. There, visitors can sit down with friends to enjoy a variety of brews including stout and porters.
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The Copper Harbor Bike Trail System provides over 25 miles of hiking and biking trails in the summer and skiing and snowshoeing trails in the winter. The main trail connects to side trails that wind along Lake Fanny Hooe.
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Copper Harbor Lighthouse Tours offers comprehensive tours of the historic Copper Harbor Lighthouse. Led by experienced and knowledgeable guides, the tour begins with a boat ride out to the lighthouse, then continues to the grounds and the lighthouse itself.
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Manganese Falls is a small, narrow waterfall cascading down a steep cliff into a gorge. Sightseers willing to make a bit of a climb can access scenic views of the falls and surrounding wilderness.