Copper Harbor Travel Guide

 KimberlyAnn Says:  From the Copper Harbor Marina take the short hiking trail that comes off of the parking lot there. It is a pleasant walk that will take you along Hunter’s Point to the shores of Lake Superior and to the rocky, Agate Beach. Hunter’s Point can be found in the west end of the... 

 KimberlyAnn Says:  The Tamarack Inn, a reasonably priced restaurant, is where I go for breakfast if I am not in the mood for the traditional egg breakfast. Open from May through October, then from December through March, this restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner.Their breakfast menu... 

 KimberlyAnn Says:  Since the Harbor Haus no longer serves breakfast, we had to look else where for a morning meal out. There are two restaurants in Copper Harbor that serve a presentable breakfast. The Pines is reasonably priced, and will serve you traditional morning fare such as eggs,... 

 Zuben Says:  This shop is unique. I was especially impressed with the scrimshaw on datolite. It is a level of scrimshaw I have not seen equaled from Maryland to Michigan. And I'm a collector. All kinds of collectible minerals and agates from the affordable to pieces I can only dream of... 

 alvareal Says:  Do Not Shop at this store. The owner A. Billings is extremely rude. I went in their hoping to purchase an item, but he was extremely rude to my family member and then to me when I pointed out nicely how rude he was. He charges 1,650 for rocks he etches into and doesn't... 

 Toughluck Says:  Hungry for a quick sandwich? Need food to go? The mercantile has lots to choose from. It's a gas station with fixings to go. Deli: Pizzas, subs, Gyros, Pasties, Soup and cookiesJerky, Smoked FIshGasoline for cars and snowmobiles.Camping and fishing supplies. 

 KimberlyAnn Says:  Taprock Pottery is a tiny shop that looks more like a storage shed with a porch, and is a great place to purchase pottery made by Dennis Sotala. Sotala is a true local, born in the Upper Peninsula. His parents and grandparents were fisherman, farmers, and miners in the area.... 

 KimberlyAnn Says:  This small general store is the only location to purchase a few basic groceries in Copper Harbor. The store also sells beer, wine, and ice. Besides these, the General Store carries a variety of other items, such as hardware, some clothing, and sewing items. If you plan on... 

 KimberlyAnn Says:  Swede’s Gift Shop has been in Copper Harbor since 1984, and carries hand-crafted locally made gifts and art, as well as other gifts and mineral items such as greenstone and datolite. You will also find local agates for sale in Swede's. Some of the items you will find are... 

 KimberlyAnn Says:  A common expression you will hear in the U.P. Copper Country is “eh?” which follows many questions and statements. This expression is similar to asking for agreement. ---- The U.P. would be a great place to visit, eh? Say ya to da U.P., eh? I was surprised, the first time we... 

 KimberlyAnn Says:  So you would like to visit Isle Royal National Park and need more information. I was hoping to build pages on this, however, although this is a U.S. National Park, it is not available on the Virtual Tourist Map. To help you out I have built two travelogues on my Copper... 

 KimberlyAnn Says:  In and near Copper you can enjoy golf, boating, hiking, fishing, swimming if the harbor is warm enough, snorkeling and diving (with wet suit), snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. For golfing you will need transportation to the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge, which is one mile... 

 KimberlyAnn Says:  Visit Fort Wilkins and take the lighthouse tour. If you like shopping, stroll around town and look in some of the gift shops that catch your fancy. Laying at anchor and enjoying a beautiful deep pink Copper Harbor sunset that painted the water as well as the deck of the...