Area Travel - AmericInn® Calumet, MI
Welcome to Beautiful Michigan! Read about Calumet attractions and things to do nearby AmericInn.
While staying in Calumet, Michigan, make time to explore the area, including visiting Lake Superior or exploring ghost towns. There is something for everyone in Calumet.
Area Attractions and Activities
Mine Shaft/Rock House - Miniature golf, bowling, arcade and restaurant.
Address: 919 Razorback Rd, Houghton, MI 49931
Distance: 19 miles
Phone: 906-482-1270
Keweenaw National Historic Park - 14 historical sights highlighting the nation's copper boom including Laurium Mansion Tour, Quincy Mining Tours Museum, Ft. Wilkins, Delaware Copper Mine Tour, AE Seaman Mineral Museum, The Calumet Theatre, Upper Peninsula Firefighters Museum, Adventure Mining Company and the Chasell Heritage Center and Museum.
Distance: 1/4 mile
Phone: 906-337-3168
Swedetown Ski/Bike Area - Right outside our back door awaits a rugged trail system that is designed forCrosscountry skiing and biking. Also an excellent sled hill with a chalet for hot coco.
Distance: 1/4 mile
Phone: 906-337-4520
Lighthouses - Keweenaw Peninsula has 12 lighthouses around its shores and islands. Copper Harbor Lighthouse, Eagle Harbor Lighthouse, Eagle River Lighthouse, Gull Rock, Isle Royale, Manitou, Mendota, Passage Island (Isle Royale), Portage Lake Upper Entry Lighthouse, Rock Harbor (Isle Royale) and Rocks of Ages (Isle Royale).
Waterfalls - Copper Falls, Eagle River Falls, Haven Falls, Hungarian Falls, Jacobs Falls, Manganese Falls, Redridge Dam, Silver River Falls, Upper and Lower Falls of the Montreal River and Wyandotte Falls.
Parks - Brunette Park, Charter Township of Calumet Township Parks, Chassell Centennial Park, City of Hancock Recreational Area, City of Houghton Waterfront Park, Isle Royale National Park, Mclain State Park and Twin Lakes State Park.
Birding - 321 species of birds are on the Keweenaw as reported by the Audobon Society.
Address: Brockway Mountain Drive is the place to watch hawks as far away as South America for the Spring Migration.
Distance: 40 miles
Rockhounding - The Keweenaw Peninsulas unique pre-Cambrian geological formations make us the mother load for rock hunters both amateur and professional.
Snowmobiling - Over 200 miles of trails in the Keweenaw connect to the 2500 miles of trails in the Upper Peninsula. The way we are located on Lake Superior brings us around 300 inches yearly of fresh snow and with it of course excellent trails throughout the wilderness. We are located on the trail as well as next to the Copper Country Rentals for great winter convenience.
Distance: Within walking distance.
Phone: 906-281-0567
Fishing/Canoeing/Kayaking - We are located next to several inland lakes as well as Lake Superior.
Downhill Skiing - Mount Ripley Ski Area in Hancock, Michigan and Mount Bohemia in Lac La Belle, Michigan for extreme skiing.
Cruises and Guided Tours - Take a historical trolley ride,light ouse cruise or a sunset crusing down the canal.
Ghost Towns - come discover the past with several towns from Hancock to Copper Harbor
Fall Color - Enjoy natures beauty with a drive in the Keweenaw to the top of Brockway mountain to discover the brilliant colors of the season.
