- TripBuzz found 4 things to do with kids in or near Houghton, Michigan, including 1 fun activity for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Copper Harbor.
- From Mineral Museum of Michigan to Isle Royale National Park, the Houghton area offers 15 different types of family activities, including: Other Museums & Galleries, National & State Parks, Parks and Lighthouses.
- Part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Houghton is an older town with a small population. Its location lends itself well to outdoor sports year round. This includes fishing and boating, along with skiing and snowmobiling in the winter months. The city is also home to several old copper mines. In the 1990's, Houghton was recognized as one of the 'Best Small Towns in America'.
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1404 East Sharon Avenue, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI 49931
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Serving as part of the Michigan Tech University (MTU), the Mineral Museum of Michigan features many exhibits that show samples of minerals from the region and around the world. It actually offers the largest collection of Great Lakes region minerals on public display.
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With many secluded areas, the Isle Royale National Park offers a wide range of solitude-based adventures in the Lake Superior region. Visitors can enjoy hiking, boating, kayaking, backpacking, and even scuba diving during the warmer months.
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Located two miles from Michigan Tech University, the Nara Nature Park is spread over 100 acres and offers a variety of walking and hiking trails that transition to skiing and snowshoeing trails in the winter. There is also an on-site chalet with a display about wildlife in the area.
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Gratiot Street off 10th Street, Copper Harbor, MI
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Into the Woods Mini Golf & Gardens is a progressive skill miniature golf course that is made up of 18-holes and is pet friendly. The course offers free admission for children under the age of 7.
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West on state highway M-26, out of Copper Harbor, Copper Harbor, MI
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Copper Harbor is host to the Brockway Mountain Drive. The nine and a half mile trip allows for a drive between the Rockies and the Alleghenies with a view of Lake Superior.
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The Eagle Harbor Lighthouse Complex and Museum in Copper Harbor is maintained by the Keweenaw County Historical Society. The complex features the original lighthouse built in 1851 in response to the growing mining industry on the Keweenaw Peninsula.
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Ontonagon Township B, Ontonagon, MI 49953
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The Ontonagon Theatre of Performing Arts is a community theater that can be rented for fundraisers, events, or informational programming. The auditorium can seat up to 342 people at a time.
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Located along Lake Superior, Ontonagon Township Park features nearly a mile of beach along with areas for fishing and camping sites with electricity and water. The park provides a children's playground, picnic areas and fire pits.
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This waterfall is located on the middle branch of the Ontonagon River near Paulding. Bond Falls is situated in a seclude spot on the Western Upper Peninsula that takes a good hike to visit
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An exciting river that runs through the northern part of Michigan, the Presque Isle River is best known for whitewater river adventure. This 42.1 miles-long river also branches out to some of Michigan's incredible waterfalls such as the Nawadaha Falls and Manido Falls.