Laurium Manor

Laurium

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When Thomas H. Hoatson, owner of the Calumet and Arizona Mining Co., and his wife, Cornelia, decided to build a new home in 1908, they spared no expense. Their abode, plus its furnishings, cost $85,000 (approximately $2 million in today's money), and contains 45 rooms that take up 13,000 square feet. Now, the four-story building is an inn whose owners, in addition to providing accommodations, offer tours that let visitors explore this opulent symbol of Copper Country industry.

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Website: www.laurium.info

Phone: 906-337-2549

Tour hours:
May through October: daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
December through April: call in advance to schedule an appointment

Cost:
Adults $7
Students and children $4

Location:
320 Tamarack St.
Laurium, MI 49913



 

Twin Lakes State Park

Toivola

If you're a camping enthusiast, Twin Lakes State Park is the perfect place to plant your shelter of choice and head out for a tour of the Keweenaw Peninsula. The park offers a beach, picnic shelters, and plenty of land for hiking and off-roading. During the winter, Twin Lakes is popular with cross-country skiers and snowmobilers.

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Website: www.michigandnr.com

Phone: 906-288-3321

Location:
6024 E. Poyhonen Rd.
Toivola, MI 49965

Carnegie Museum

Houghton

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Having begun life in 1909 as one of several libraries around the world funded by donations from industrialist Andrew Carnegie, the building that houses the Carnegie Museum now maintains a rotating array of exhibits about local and natural history, science, and culture. Kids will want to check out the Science Center, which contains exhibits designed specifically for the young set.

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Website: www.cityofhoughton.com/rec-carnegie.php

Phone: 906-482-7140

Hours:
Tuesday, noon to 5 p.m.
Thursday, noon to 5 p.m.
Saturday, noon to 4 p.m.

Cost: Free

Location:
105 Huron St.
Houghton, MI 49930

The Calumet Theatre

Calumet

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While you're watching a live show at The Calumet Theatre, or simply taking a tour through its opulent exterior, don't be surprised if you happen upon another visitor---one of the otherworldly persuasion. The spirit of Madame Helena Modjeska, a 19th-century Polish actress, is said to have appeared to a fellow (albeit living) actress who forgot her lines during a performance at the theatre a few decades ago. Whether or not you believe in ghosts, you can't deny that The Calumet Theatre has a storied history, including performances by the likes of such artists as Lillian Russell, John Philip Sousa, Sarah Bernhardt, and Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. Today, the theatre hosts a variety of events, from plays to films to musical performances.

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Website: www.calumettheatre.com

Phone: 906-337-2610

Box office hours:
Wednesday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m.
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Two-and-a-half hours before performances

Tour hours:
Self-guided: Wednesday through Friday, noon to 4:30 p.m.
Guided (by appointment only): Wednesday through Friday, noon to 4 p.m.

Location:
340 6th Street
Calumet, MI 49913

McLain State Park

Hancock


Most of McLain State Park's beaches are rocky, but the area does have a strip of land known as the Breakwaters that's a great spot for swimming and sunbathing, as are areas near the state park's campground. Bicyclists and hikers will find plenty of places to explore, while in the winter, cross country skiers can have their turn at the trails. The park, positioned at the tippy-top of Houghton County, is also known for its gorgeous sunsets.

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Website: www.michigandnr.com

Phone: 906-482-0278

Location:
18350 Highway M-203
Hancock, MI 49930

Quincy Mine Hoist

Hancock

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For nearly 100 years, the Quincy Mine was responsible for supplying a significant amount of the Upper Peninsula's copper, so much so that the mine earned the nickname "Old Reliable." When the mine ceased most of its operations in 1945, its number two shaft had a length of 9,260 feet---a distance of 1.75 miles. At the time, it was the deepest mine shaft in the world.

Today, visitors don't have to risk life and limb to visit this historic facility. Three guided tour options are available, including the full tour, during which guests take a tram to the mine entrance, then take a wagon ride seven levels below the ground. While at the Quincy Mine, visitors also get a chance to see the Nordberg Steam Hoist, the largest steam-powered hoist engine ever built.

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Website: www.quincymine.com

Phone: 906-482-3101

Hours:
Summer: Open everyday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Spring and fall: Call to confirm hours

Cost:
Surface-only tour: Adults $12, children $5
Surface and tram tour: Adults $15, children $7.50
Full tour: Adults $20, children $10
All tours include discounts for seniors and AAA members; children 5 and younger are free

Location:
49750 U.S. Highway 41
Hancock, MI 49930