Location: Copper Harbor
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Top 10 Free Things to do in Copper Harbor, Michigan (MI)
Copper Harbor is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in northeastern Keweenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. It is within Grant Township on the Keweenaw Peninsula which juts out from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan into Lake Superior. Its population was 108 as of the 2010 census.
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1. Copper Harbor Bike Trail System
2. The Laughing Loon
3. Hunter's Point Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By oxengirl - Fairview, United States
Lovely walk, quiet & peaceful as I looked for beautiful rocks along the shore. Can picnic there & worth the stop to see the rugged beauty this area has to offer.
4. Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 140 reviews
A 508-acre sanctuary of rare old-growth white pines. 2.5 miles of hiking trails (no wheeled vehicles). A moderate hike; accessible for families and couples. Steep hills, whisper quiet, and beautiful..
Reviewed By Peaceoftime - Whitewater, United States
The trees were beautiful. The walk was easy for the entire family and wound through interesting areas.
5. Brockway Mountain Drive
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 600 reviews
Reviewed By DYAN55
We’ve been up here before, and it truly does not disappoint. If you go for sunset, arrive early for your spot, bring chairs, snacks, blanket as it can get cold and a camera for sure. We went twice this visit, one early evening and it was a zoo, people looking for spots to park, second visit was mid afternoon on a beautiful, but windy day. We had more time to enjoy without all the people walking around looking for the right picture angle. The mountain has two drives one headed towards Eagle Harbor, one towards Copper Harbor, this one is the cool twisty one and has a great overlook about half way, City of Copper Harbor and beyond, really a gorgeous view, don’t pass this by!
6. Brickside Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By ronm548 - Menasha, United States
This was our first visit to Copper Harbor and we enjoyed it. My wife and I always enjoy sampling the local brews and were pleased to see there was a brewery there. The beers were excellent...the service (one guy, ladies were fine) was poor and the joint was basically, well, a joint...but come back to the beer: excellent. (The problem I had with the bartender I mentioned was on our first stop in there he was on his cell phone and spent about 5 minutes on it while we were standing there clearly wanting to order something.) It has ambience, I’ll give you that and there was some outside seating. I’ll go back if I’m in the area...but if you are looking for an up-scale brewery this is not it. (Nor do they proclaim to be.). Bottom line: Fun place, good beer.
7. Horseshoe Harbor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By Eldereaglewatcher - Chippewa Falls, United States
Drive onto the gravel road at the end of Hwy 41 to get to Horseshoe Harbor. There's a parking area and signage for the 1/2 mile hike to Horseshoe Harbor which is serene and beautiful. If you're a little unsteady on your feet, take hiking poles and wear boots. Otherwise athletic shoes are fine.
8. High Rock Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Roeskar - Wisconsin, United States
High Rock Bay is such a beautiful destination! It is certainly a challenge to get there, requiring patience and a good eye on the road/trail to make sure you don't damage your vehicle. I have been there many times in a 4x4 Suburban and have never had any issues, but you really have to pay attention! I have also been there many times on my adventure motorcycle, my preferred method of getting there. I wouldn't recommend trying it with a conventional car as you will bottom out in places, and there is usually a lot of water standing in the pot-holed road/trail. I've seen many four-wheelers and UTV's go there as well and that looks like great fun. Its not just the destination, but the journey! The views of the lake and of Manitou Island are beautiful, and walks along the rocky beach are a good way to stretch your legs before journeying back to Copper Harbor. Pack a lunch and have a picnic. Even though its cold most of the year, we usually take a dip in the lake if its a sunny day. They don't call it the Cold Water Caribbean for nothing!
9. Manganese Falls
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 77 reviews
Manganese Falls is fed by Lake Manganese, a pristine little lake worth visiting too. The falls are at the mercy of the seasons. The falls run rampant in spring with all the snowmelt (270" average) and rainfall. Then as the season progresses, they become much less intense ending in fall as not much more than a trickle. The box canyon that surrounds the falls is a beautiful and dramatic 100 foot drop. It is lined with mosses, ferns and other boreal fringe flora, making it worth the stop even in the fall. There is a scenic trail that leads down and over a bridge to the lower end of the falls. It is definitely worth taking if you have the time.
Reviewed By luv2r0am
Take Manganese Road south from Copper Harbor to see the beautiful Manganese Falls. The sign marking the Falls is missing- look for the cedar signpost tied with orange caution tape on the left. The falls are just few steps down from the road. The drop off into the small rock gorge there is very steep, so caution is needed. Continue on the narrow path south to get to the stream itself. Lovely!
10. Swede's Gift Shop & Keweenaw Minerals
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 25 reviews
