Visit
Copper Harbor (and the greater Keweenaw Region) is a perfect destination for a day away, a weekend trip, or an extended escape. Here are some help to get your planning underway, including where to stay, what to eat or drink, places to shop, other trails to visit, and more. All of the businesses listed below are donors to the Copper Harbor Trails Club. Please support those that support the trails!
You can also download the Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula mobile app to help you find shops and activities or to plan your trip to the region. It's an excellent resource to have as you travel between the Keweenaw's many towns and attractions!
Eat/Drink
Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch or a nice dinner at the end of a long day of biking, Copper Harbor and the greater Keweenaw region offers visitors many tasty options for you to choose from. From waterfront dining at Fitzgerald's or the Harbor Haus to a casual meal you’ll find something for everyone. The following is a list of local restaurants and grocery stores that generously donate to the Copper Harbor Trails Club. If you find yourself stopping in for a meal or a drink, please let them know that you are in town to ride the trails!
In/near Copper Harbor:
- The Berry Patch
- Brickside Brewery
- Eagle Harbor Inn
- Gaslite General Store
- Harbor Haus
- Jamsen’s Fish Market & Bakery
- Keweenaw Mountain Lodge
- Mariner North Resort
- Mount Bohemia (Lac La Belle)
- The Pines Resort & Zik's Bar
- Eagle River Inn and Fitzgerald's Restaurant (Eagle River)
Farther south:
- 5th & Elm Coffeehouse (Houghton)
- Blackrocks Brewery (Marquette)
- Keweenaw Brewing Company (Houghton)
- Keweenaw Coffee Works (Calumet)
- Keweenaw Co-Op (Houghton)
- Michigan House Cafe/Red Jacket Brewing (Calumet)
- The Continental Fire Company (Houghton)
- Pat's Foods & Festival Foods (Calumet, Hancock, and Houghton)
- Rodeo Mexican Kitchen (Houghton)
- Roy's Pasties & Bakery (Houghton)
Sleep
Tired after a long day spent playing outside in the Keweenaw or simply looking to unwind? The region offers several options for lodging. Whether you are looking for a beautiful lakefront view, or a cozy campfire we’ve got it all! The following is a list of local hotels, cabins, and campgrounds that are also donors to the Copper Harbor Trails Club. Be sure to thank them for not only their hospitality but also their support of the Copper Harbor Trails.
Located in/near Copper Harbor
- Bella Vista Motel
- Brockway Inn Motel & Coffeehouse
- Cedar Point Cabins (Eagle Harbor)
- Da Beach Cabin (Lac La Belle)
- Dapple Gray Bed & Breakfast and Dapple Gray Antiques
- Fort Wilkins Historic State Park - Campground
- Keweenaw Adventure Company
- Keweenaw Mountain Lodge
- King Copper Motel
- Mariner North Resort
- Minnetonka Resort
- Mount Bohemia (Lac La Belle)
- The Pines Resort & Zik's Bar
- Trails End Campground
Located farther south on the Keweenaw Peninsula and great staging locations for exploring all of the region's trail offerings:
- Americinn (Calumet)
- Ramada Waterfront (Hancock)
Shop/GeAR Up
Sometimes you need things, sometimes your family needs to be entertained while you are on the trails, and sometimes things break or need an upgrade. Need to buy a gift before you head out of town? Look no further than the following local businesses that give back to our trails.
Located in/near Copper Harbor
- Country Village Shops
- Grandpa's Barn Book Store
- Into the Woods Mini Golf
- Keweenaw Adventure Company
- Laughing Loon Gifts
- North One Gallery
Farther south
- Bay Electric (Dollar Bay)
- Cross Country Sports (Calumet)
- Down Wind Sports (Houghton)
- Ferrellgas (Houghton)
- Fox Subaru (Marquette)
- Hancock Bike Shop (Hancock)
- Industrial Graphics (Houghton)
- Keweenaw Automotive (Houghton)
- Keweenaw Chevrolet (Houghton)
- Kirkish Furniture (Houghton)
- McGann's Buiding Supply (Hancock)
- Northern Heating and Plumbing
- Range Bank
- RC Mechanical (Hancock)
- River Valley Bank
- Sherwin-Williams of Houghton
- Superior Graphics (Houghton)
- Swift Hardware (Houghton)
- Ward's Service (Dollar Bay)
Explore the Keweenaw's trails, Lake Superior, the Portage Waterway, and numerous lakes and streams with the help of these local outfitters.
- Keweenaw Adventure Company offers guided kayak and bike tours, and equipment rentals.
- Cross Country Sports in Calumet offers affordable bike and XC ski rentals for exploring the Keweenaw's awesome trails, particularly at Swedetown.
HEALTH/FITNESS
Maybe its an emergency or maybe you just need a massage, an adjustment, or a workout on a rainy day.
- Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital (Laurium)
- Spirit of the North Wellness Center
- Atlas Center (Houghton)
- Copper Country Family Dentistry (Houghton)
- Insight Eyecare (Calumet)
- Northland Veterinary Clinic - For our furry friends (Hancock)
Hiking Trails and other things to do.
Please see the 'Trails' page for main non-motorized trail system information. The region also offers numerous hiking trails, an extensive ATV and snowmobile trail system, and endless forest roads for exploring. In addition, the region has a robust arts and music community with events throughout the year. If you are looking for other activities when you are off the bike, here are a few links, and businesses that can help.
Nature organizations with preserves in the region
- Michigan Nature Association
- Gratiot Lake Conservancy
- Keweenaw Land Trust
- The Nature Conservancy - Mt. Baldy and Horseshoe Harbor
- Michigan Audobon Society - Birding Sanctuaries
- The North Woods Conservancy
State/National Parks
- Fort Wilkins Historic State Park
- Keweenaw National Historical Park
- Isle Royale National Park - Ferry service to the island from Copper Harbor via Isle Royale Line.
- McClain State Park
