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A coffee and bakery on the the shore of Lake Superior in downtown Copper Harbor.
The perfect place to start a day. Arrive early for the crowd favorites; a CBC scone (cheddar bacon chive) or Thimbleberry Donut.
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Jamsen's Fish Market
4 Waterfront LandingA coffee and bakery on the the shore of Lake Superior in downtown Copper Harbor.
The perfect place to start a day. Arrive early for the crowd favorites; a CBC scone (cheddar bacon chive) or Thimbleberry Donut.
The only brewery in Keweenaw County. Located in downtown -Copper Harbor. A selection of 5-10 craft beers on tap. Offering flights in-house and growlers to go.
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Brickside Brewery
64 Gratiot StThe only brewery in Keweenaw County. Located in downtown -Copper Harbor. A selection of 5-10 craft beers on tap. Offering flights in-house and growlers to go.
Located on the shore of Lake Superior in Eagle River. A favorite with locals and one of the highest rated restaurants in the state. The best selection of craft beer and whiskey in the region and with some the best BBQ around.
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Fitzgerald's Restaurant
5033 Front StLocated on the shore of Lake Superior in Eagle River. A favorite with locals and one of the highest rated restaurants in the state. The best selection of craft beer and whiskey in the region and with some the best BBQ around.
Top tier cuisine in Copper Harbor. If you are looking to celebrate with a special meal, this is your spot.
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Harbor Haus Restaurant
77 Brockway AveTop tier cuisine in Copper Harbor. If you are looking to celebrate with a special meal, this is your spot.
Burgers, pizza, sandwiches, appetizers in downtown Copper Harbor. Good portions at a fair price.
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The Mariner North Resort
245 Gratiot StBurgers, pizza, sandwiches, appetizers in downtown Copper Harbor. Good portions at a fair price.
Exquisite home made bakery and desserts. Located next to Jacob's Falls (waterfall and hiking trail) between Eagle River and Eagle Harbor.
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The Jampot
6500 M-26Exquisite home made bakery and desserts. Located next to Jacob's Falls (waterfall and hiking trail) between Eagle River and Eagle Harbor.
A historic lodge in Copper Harbor with something for everyone. Food, drinks, dinner, coffee as well as a hub for outdoor recreation in the area.
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Keweenaw Mountain Lodge
14252 US-41A historic lodge in Copper Harbor with something for everyone. Food, drinks, dinner, coffee as well as a hub for outdoor recreation in the area.
Nearby Hikes
A few miles north of Copper Harbor. This short hike takes you to a unique and dramatic shoreline, with interesting rock beach and shoreline to explore.
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Mary Macdonald Preserve at Horseshoe Harbor
High Rock Bay RoadA few miles north of Copper Harbor. This short hike takes you to a unique and dramatic shoreline, with interesting rock beach and shoreline to explore.
Located in Lac La Belle, commonly referred to as Bare Bluff. A short drive down a backroad will take you to the parking area and trailhead. Moderate difficulty looped hike will lead you to dramatic view overlooking Lake Superior.
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Russell and Miriam Grinnell Memorial Nature Sanctuary
Located in Lac La Belle, commonly referred to as Bare Bluff. A short drive down a backroad will take you to the parking area and trailhead. Moderate difficulty looped hike will lead you to dramatic view overlooking Lake Superior.
An old growth forest located a few miles from Copper Harbor. Easy access and easy hiking. Some of the largest white pine standing in Michigan.
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Estivant Pines
Burma RoadAn old growth forest located a few miles from Copper Harbor. Easy access and easy hiking. Some of the largest white pine standing in Michigan.
REPORTS ARE THIS ACCESS ROAD HAS BEEN GATED - 2023. A fairly long off-road drive outside of Lac La Belle, followed by a hike along a poorly marked trail. Once you arrive you will view the lower falls of the Montreal River, where it meets Lake Superior. Hike ~1 mile along the rivers edge upstream to find another set of falls.
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Montreal Falls
REPORTS ARE THIS ACCESS ROAD HAS BEEN GATED - 2023. A fairly long off-road drive outside of Lac La Belle, followed by a hike along a poorly marked trail. Once you arrive you will view the lower falls of the Montreal River, where it meets Lake Superior. Hike ~1 mile along the rivers edge upstream to find another set of falls.
Located in Eagle Harbor, this out and back hike takes you to the top of Mt Baldy aka Mount Lookout. Moderate to difficult hiking (by local standards) due to elevation and distance. Round trip ~6 miles.
Mount Lookout
Located in Eagle Harbor, this out and back hike takes you to the top of Mt Baldy aka Mount Lookout. Moderate to difficult hiking (by local standards) due to elevation and distance. Round trip ~6 miles.
Located between Eagle Harbor and Eagle River. A quiet nature preserve with short hiking trails to explore.
Redwyn Dunes Nature Sanctuary
Sand Dunes DriveLocated between Eagle Harbor and Eagle River. A quiet nature preserve with short hiking trails to explore.
Beaches and Lakeshore
Bete Gris Beach and Roadside Park
Bete Gris RoadBeautiful sand beach in Lac La Belle.
A rocky Lake Superior beach sure to keep any rock-hound busy. Several easy hiking paths take you along the shore of Lake Superior and the protected interior shore of Copper Harbor.
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Hunter's Point Park
A rocky Lake Superior beach sure to keep any rock-hound busy. Several easy hiking paths take you along the shore of Lake Superior and the protected interior shore of Copper Harbor.
A far stretching sand beach with great swimming and sunsets. Located between Eagle River and Eagle Harbor.
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Great Sand Bay
Michigan 26A far stretching sand beach with great swimming and sunsets. Located between Eagle River and Eagle Harbor.
A rocky dramatic stretch of Lake Superior beach to explore. Located just a couple miles from the cabin.
The Joseph and Mary Lizzadro Lakeshore Preserve
Michigan 26A rocky dramatic stretch of Lake Superior beach to explore. Located just a couple miles from the cabin.
Parks and Historical Sights
A vendor operated tour will take you for a boat ride from the state marina to the Copper Harbor Lighthouse.
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Copper Harbor Lighthouse
A vendor operated tour will take you for a boat ride from the state marina to the Copper Harbor Lighthouse.
A roadside park exactly 5 miles from the cabin on Lake Superior. A stone staircase leads you up along a shoreline bluff.
Esrey Park
Michigan 26A roadside park exactly 5 miles from the cabin on Lake Superior. A stone staircase leads you up along a shoreline bluff.
Park headquarters and visitors center are located in Calumet, however the historic heritage sites are located throughout the Keweenaw. Visit the park website to learn more.
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Keweenaw National Historical Park Headquarters
25970 Red Jacket RdPark headquarters and visitors center are located in Calumet, however the historic heritage sites are located throughout the Keweenaw. Visit the park website to learn more.
A two-hour tour of the Quincy Mine, visitors take a guided walk through the hoist house, ride a cog-rail tram, and enter the mine to learn about mining life. Shorter, surface-only tours are also available.
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Quincy Mine
49750 US-41A two-hour tour of the Quincy Mine, visitors take a guided walk through the hoist house, ride a cog-rail tram, and enter the mine to learn about mining life. Shorter, surface-only tours are also available.
One of the least visited National Parks. Known for hiking, paddling, and wildlife. Many say you need a week on the island if you are going to visit, though day trips are available aboard the Isle Royale Queen IV out of Copper Harbor.
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Isle Royale National Park
One of the least visited National Parks. Known for hiking, paddling, and wildlife. Many say you need a week on the island if you are going to visit, though day trips are available aboard the Isle Royale Queen IV out of Copper Harbor.
Sightseeing
The most popular scenic drive in the Keweenaw. Drive in to Copper Harbor and head up Brockway Mountain Drive. There are a few hiking trails along the way to the top. The best view will be at the popular lookout. You'll know when you have arrived. From here you can turn back around or continue down the backside of the mountain as it drops in elevation back to Highway M26. Near this intersection you'll find a nice roadside cascade of the Silver River. Continue North on M26 along the rocky shore of Lake Superior back to the cabin. Keep an eye out for roadside parks and preserves to pull-in and take in the view.
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Brockway Mountain Lookout
Brockway Mountain DriveThe most popular scenic drive in the Keweenaw. Drive in to Copper Harbor and head up Brockway Mountain Drive. There are a few hiking trails along the way to the top. The best view will be at the popular lookout. You'll know when you have arrived. From here you can turn back around or continue down the backside of the mountain as it drops in elevation back to Highway M26. Near this intersection you'll find a nice roadside cascade of the Silver River. Continue North on M26 along the rocky shore of Lake Superior back to the cabin. Keep an eye out for roadside parks and preserves to pull-in and take in the view.
Gas and Groceries
Phoenix Store
5542 US-41Gas station 20 miles from Copper Harbor.
Copper Harbor Fuel Stop
715 Gratiot StThe only gas station in Copper Harbor.
General store in downtown Copper Harbor. Snacks and beverages. Enough grocery selection to pull together a few meals.
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Gas Lite General Store
39 Gratiot StGeneral store in downtown Copper Harbor. Snacks and beverages. Enough grocery selection to pull together a few meals.
About 35 miles south of the cabin, located in Allouez, this is your last stop for groceries at an everyday affordable prices. A good place to stock up on snacks and pantry items for your stay.
Dollar General
2781 U.S. 41About 35 miles south of the cabin, located in Allouez, this is your last stop for groceries at an everyday affordable prices. A good place to stock up on snacks and pantry items for your stay.
A good stop on your way to the cabin for pasties and smoked fish.
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Mohawk Superette
158 Stanton AveA good stop on your way to the cabin for pasties and smoked fish.