Things to do in Hancock
A.E Seaman Museum
Since it's inception in 1902, the A.E Seaman Museum houses one of the premiere crystal collections in North America, and has the world's finest display of minerals from Michigan's famous Lake Superior Copper District. Because of this in 1990, the Michigan State legislature designated the museum as the "Official Mineralogical Museum of Michigan". Call 906-487-2572 for more information.
516 EERC Building - 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI
Community Arts Center
We have an exhibit gallery that has month long exhibits, a large sales gallery that has month long exhibits, a large sales gallery featuring the work of over 80 local and regional artist, a youth art gallery and classrooms and studios where art classes are held. Call 906-482-2333 for more information.
126 Quincy Street, Hancock, MI
Dee Stadium
The Dee Stadium provides the area with a great ice-skating facility as well as a ballroom that can be rented for special events. The Dee Stadium is also the home of the Houghton High School Hockey team, and the Portage Lake Pioneers Senior Hockey team. Public skating available. Call 906-482-7760 for more information.
100 Portage Street, Houghton, MI
Finnish-American Heritage Center
We house a theater, art gallery, museum, and historical archives, along with performing and visual arts, historical research pertaining to Finnish Americans. Call 906-487-7347 for more information.
601 Quincy Street, Hancock, MI
Houghton County Ice
1500 Birch Street, Hancock, MI
Keweenaw Excursions, Inc
The Keweenaw Star, a 110' yacht capable of carrying 149 passengers. It runs daily cruises on the Keweenaw Waterway from mid-May through September. Trips include lighthouse cruises, dinner cruises, music cruises, etc. The Star is also available for private parties, charters, reunions, corporate parties & weddings. Call 906-482-0884 for more information.
720 Lakeshore, Houghton, MI
Keweenaw Peninsula Chamber of Commerce/KeweenawTourism Council Lighthouse T
Tour a selection of the Keweenaw's lighthouses by land or by boat during our 2nd annual tour. We promote all that the Keweenaw area has to offer for the traveling public and residence of Michigan. Come and check out our many attractions, great shopping and restaurants. Call 906-482-5240 for more information.
Michigan Technological University
The Upper Midwest's only public Technological University. The focus has been expanded to include research and graduate studies. We will always emphasize excellence in undergraduate education in engineering, sciences, business, technology, communication, and forestry. Our average enrollment is 6,460 and we have been here since 1885, helping people dream big and making dreams come true! Call 906-487-1885 for more information.
1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI
Portage Lake Upper Entry Lighthouse
Located at the outer end of the east breakwater on Portage Lake at McLain State Park. Call 906-482-5240 for more information.
Quincy Steam Hoist, Shafthouse, Tram Ride & Underground Mine Tours
We are dedicated to preserving the copper mining heritage of the Keweenaw Peninsula through its museum, mine hoist tours and mine tours, tram tours, mining museum, railroad equipment display and gift shop. Call 906-482-5569 for more information.
49750 US-41, Hancock, MI