Explore Houghton County
Houghton, the county seat and home of Michigan Technological University, anchors Houghton County on the Keweenaw Peninsula. Discover the communities, local businesses, outdoor adventures, restaurants, events, and hidden gems that make Houghton County unique.
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Houghton, the county seat, sits on Portage Lake across from Hancock, the two cities linked by the Portage Lake Lift Bridge. Michigan Technological University calls Houghton home. Calumet and Laurium rose on the great Keweenaw copper boom of the 1800s, when this region’s mines made it one of the richest copper districts on earth, while Lake Linden and South Range carry the same copper-mining heritage.
Discover Houghton County
🍽️ Restaurants
From Houghton’s college-town dining scene to pasty shops and hometown favorites across the Keweenaw, find local dining favorites throughout the county.
🏨 Lodging
Hotels, historic inns, cabins, and campgrounds across the Keweenaw Peninsula.
🌲 Outdoor Recreation
Ski Mont Ripley, bike and hike the Keweenaw’s trails, and boat the waters of Portage Lake and Lake Superior.
🛍️ Local Businesses
Shop local and support the shops and services of Houghton, Hancock, Calumet, Laurium, Lake Linden, and South Range.
📅 Events
Seasonal festivals, Michigan Tech events, and community celebrations throughout the year.
⭐ Hidden Gems
Discover places that locals love, from copper-country historic sites to quiet Portage Lake lookouts.
Featured Communities
From Houghton and Hancock on Portage Lake to the copper-boom towns of Calumet and Laurium and the mining villages of Lake Linden and South Range, the county’s communities each carry their own piece of Keweenaw copper-country character.
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