The focal point of this guide is on attractions and events in Houghton, Michigan.
While Houghton played a significant role in the copper industry in Copper Country from the late 1800s to the mid-1900s, the tourism and outdoor recreation sectors have increased in importance during recent decades.
Examples of the types of resources that might be found here may include Houghton museums and historical places, libraries, art galleries, theaters, and entertainment venues, as well as websites representing local parks, sports teams, programs, and facilities, whether operated through the municipal government, school system, university, or private organization. Houghton concerts, festivals, and other events may also be listed here.
Local examples might include the Mineral Museum of Michigan, which is located on the campus of Michigan Tech. The Carnegie Museum is also in Houlton. arks and recreational areas in Houghton include Nara Nature Park, North Canal Township Park, Waterfront Park, and Michigan Tech Trails. The headquarters of Isle Royale National Park is located in downtown Houghton, with ferry and seaplane access. The city owns and operates about a hundred and fifty acres of parks, waterfront, green space, and recreation facilities.
Owned by the city, Dee Stadium is one of the oldest operating ice rinks in the world, and the birthplace of professional hockey in the United States. There is also the John MacInnes Student Ice Arena.
Patterned after the Old Quincy Mineshaft, the Mine Shaft & Rock House is actually a bowling alley, miniature golf course, and arcade. Situated in the Copper Country Mall, Respawn Tactical Laser Tag features different multiplayer modes, pitting team against team.
These are just a few examples of what Houghton has to offer. Attractions, events, and recreational or sports opportunities in Houghton are the focus of this guide.
Recommended Resources
A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum of Michigan Tech
The museum's history goes back to the origins of the university in 1885 when it was founded as the Michigan College of Mines. Offering a large public exhibit of minerals from the Great Lakes region, the A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum was officially named the Mineral Museum of Michigan by the Michigan legislature in 1990. A division of MTU, the museum's collections and incoming donations are actively managed and followed carefully by a collections committee. Its location and hours are posted.
https://museum.mtu.edu/
Organized to celebrate the opening of the Portage Lake Lift Bridge in 1959, the weekend event includes a wide range of activities and events, including outdoor concerts, sporting events, fireworks, and a parade, as well as exhibits from local artisans, food vendors, and activities for children. Its mission, vision, and schedules are published on the site, along with volunteer information or registration for sponsors, vendors, parade participants, and various volunteer opportunities.
https://www.bridgefestfun.com/
Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw
The membership-based organization is open year-round, featuring changing exhibits and programs highlighting the area's natural and cultural history, including interactive exhibits. Admission is free, although memberships and donations are accepted. School and other group visits may be arranged during museum hours, or by special appointment. Its membership levels, costs, and sponsorship opportunities, and sponsors are acknowledged on its site. Its exhibits, events, and contacts are posted.
http://carnegiekeweenaw.org/
The Houghton, Michigan soccer league partners with Finlandia and Michigan tech coaches and players to train young people to play soccer and includes youth teams, girls-only teams, and adult teams for women, men, and co-ed. Registration schedules and online registration, season schedules, and its summer and fall programs, adult leagues, and an introduction to its coaching staff are put forth, its locations, and playing fields. Announcements are posted on the site, and a contact form is included.
https://houghtonfc.com/
The sports teams of Michigan Technological University are known as the Huskies, and they participate in NCAA Division II as a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, a member of the Central Collegiate Ski Association for Nordic skiing, and NCAA Division I Western Collegiate Hockey Association for men's ice hockey. Its sports programs are defined on its site, tickets may be purchased online, and games may be viewed live or through a variety of media options.
https://www.michigantechhuskies.com/
Student Development Complex memberships, Gates Tennis Center memberships, Tech Trails memberships, and access to its shooting range and climbing wall are discussed, along with day passes, group rates, locker rentals, and a list of available equipment, including its policies for checking the equipment out. Clinics, training, trips, and events are featured, with schedules, hours, and other details. Office hours and contacts are posted on the site, and employment opportunities are included.
https://www.michigantechrecreation.com/
The main library is on Huron Street in Houghton, Michigan, but PLDL also operates the Hancock School Public Library in Hancock, Michigan. The locations and hours of each are published on the site, along with a calendar of events, information about the district's summer reading programs, its learning programs, and other youth and community programs and services. The library's catalog may be accessed online, library cards may be requested, and various downloadable resources are available.
https://pldl.org/
