Mageia Mineerals
"Mageia" means "magic" in Greek. Proprietor Kathryn Wells has an extensive inventory from around the world, but the Copper Country treasures—Lake Superior agates, greenstones, copper, and datolite—are most in demand. For children there are lots of inexpensive minerals and fossil-related items, including dinosaur things. For classes in fossils and minerals, visit mageia.com. For rockhounds, one attraction of the area is the poor rock piles by mines. Though construction projects are eating the poor rock piles away, there are nevertheless more public mineral-collecting areas here than in almost all parts of urban and agricultural America.
22210 5th St. at U.S. 41, next to The Einerlei. (906) 523-2721. Open from early May thru October, Tues-Sat about 10-5. Wheelchair-accessible from Fifth St. parking.
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POINTS OF INTEREST
Einerlei. A restful, handsome gift and clothing shop, greenhouse, and garden in a rambling series of indoor and outdoor spaces ... more
Chassell Heritage Center. A fine little local history musuem, using memorabilia to tell stories of ancient Native American life and much more recent immigrant life ... more
Chassell Centennial Park. A peaceful view of the water just off the highway from this well-equipped park with swimming beach and peaceful view, chutes-and-ladders playgroun, volleyball and basketball courts, picnic tables and grills ... more
Mageia Mineerals. Minerals from around the world, with an emphasis on the Keweenaw—Lake Superior agates, greenstones, copper, and datolite ... more
Portage Quilt Shop . An excellent selection of fabrics from around the world at this shop ... more
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