Fort Wilkins State Park and Historic Complex. This outstanding state park centers on a charming, militarily insignificant army fort from the 1843 copper rush. Living history and period furnishings show peacetime army life in 1869. Campgrounds and trails border Lake Fanny Hooe; more trails are along the harbor. Excellent interpretive displays, a good nature and regional bookshop/gift shop are a plus. ... more

Lighthouse Overlook on Copper Harbor. A spot with a grand view of the lighthouse, especially near sunset, and a trail among cedar and pines. You can sit on the big red rocks by the water and read or sketch. ... more

Copper Harbor Lighthouse. The memorable 1866 lighthouse museum and interpretive trail show the site's importance in geology, Michigan history, and shipwrecks. Part of Fort Wilkins State Park, it's reachable only by boat. ... more

Copper Harbor shops. Some of the U.P.'s most interesting shops for crafts, gifts, minerals, and books are here in Michigan's remote, northernmost village. Jewelry, books, photography, and gifts: stoneware, agates, greenstones, rockhound supplies, bird's eye maple, fleece, and distinctive fashions. Year-round general store and Laughing Loon gifts and books. ... more

Keweenaw Adventure Company and Harbor Kayak Paddle. Gear, guides, lessons, and tours for mountain biking and kayaking in a great setting for both ... more

Sunset cruises on the Isle Royale Queen IV. An inspired 1 1/2-hour cruise out onto Lake Superior, chasing freighters and watching the sun set. ... more

Seventh Street Station and A Superior Diver's Center. Agate enthusiasts/dive shop owners Jake and Laura Anderson show prize agates and teach impromptu and Try It and Diving for Agates classes. Scuba and snorkeling equipment for sale and rent, plus classes and dives and for all levels. Interesting shipwrecks for experienced divers to explore. ... more

Hunter's Point, Agate Beach & Copper Harbor marina. Copper Harbor community has raised funds and saved beloved Lake Superior point and trail for public access. ... more

Brockway Mountain Drive. The highest highway between the Rockies and the Alleghenies offers glorious sunsets, soaring hawks, and a splendid view of the Keweenaw's rocky shore. ... more

Lake Manganese and Manganese Falls. Near town, a beautiful, clear trout lake with a long, sandy swimming beach, near a striking waterfall in a ferny canyon. ... more