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Keweenaw Peninsula, United States
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Houghton and Hancock are a pair of small towns in the Upper Peninsula of the state of Michigan, and home to Michigan Technological University and Finlandia University. Although separated by a canal, they are connected into a single community by a unique lift bridge.
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Starting in 1885 as a mining college, Michigan Tech has expanded to all facets of engineering and sciences.
One of the great North American mineral museums.
A modern theater featuring plays, performances and speakers nearly every weekend.
Occurs in early February each year. Huge snow statues, fried twinkies and giant snow speakers courtesy of the fine young minds at MTU.
A remnant of the mining era of the past, this is the best place to learn how the mining was done and a tour of the mine is available.
formerly Suomi College
The Upper Peninsula's only private university. It is a very small campus with around 600 students enrolled.
A state park.
It features fare inspired by Finnish cuisine and Lebanese dishes. The quality can range from outstanding to middling. Prices are reasonable--a full breakfast is under $2 in many instances. Friendly, fast service. Super breakfast and lunch food, vegetarian options, very friendly staff.
A little hole-in-the-wall type of restaurant with the best breakfast in town. Be prepared to wait on weekends as it is quite busy and the kitchen sometimes gets backed up. Has a neat selection of Finnish dishes.
Pasties and other delicious baked goods.
Great pizza and Jilbert's ice cream. Also has local art on display.
Good beer and food, but the service is notoriously slow. The menu is more extensive than many other restaurants in Houghton.
Great place to meet people during the day with an interesting environment. Some of the best beer in the midwest.
Fun bar. If it's open, go on the deck outside for a great view of the lift bridge.
The best homemade pizza around.
A favorite dive bar for students known affectionately as "The Dog". Great for cheap beer, free popcorn, darts and pool.
Great views of the bridge and Mont Ripley.
Newer hotel, decent continental breakfast.
Although it's west of the bridge, turn right at the end of the bridge onto M-26 and then take the first right. The signs should be noticeable if you're looking for them. Nice place, good restaurant and bar in the hotel.
Very cheap and you notice it, but it gets the job done, and has been renovated.
Upscale hotel in downtown Houghton renovated inside of a former bank; children are allowed, though you should call to reserve if children (under 18 years of age) are coming
Has unique arts and crafts for sale and changing monthly art exhibitions
Has a number of national chain stores, although there is a fairly high vacancy rate.
Unique and hard to find books as well as FU merchandise.
and University Images. The bookstore is located in the Memorial Union Building on Tech's campus and University Images is located up the hill at the Student Development Complex
Hiking and camping equipment and rentals
By taxi
Neil's Cab (+1 906-482-5515) operates a few taxis in the area and the City of Houghton operates a shuttle service.
By car
For exploring the area, a personal car would be best. Car rentals area available at the airport.
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