![Michigan Roadside Attractions: Michigan Tech Husky Statue](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Michigan-Tech-Husky-Houghton-Michigan-Feature-Photo-470x140.jpg)
Michigan Roadside Attractions on Travel the Mitten highlights our attempts to explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways, byways and…
![Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Houghton County Lighthouses](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Keweenaw-Waterway-Lower-Entrance-Light-470x140.jpg)
Houghton County is home to three lighthouses and a plethora of historical sites related to the copper mining industry. We love all the historic buildings…
![Great Lakes Cruise Ships: Coming This Summer to a Michigan Port Near You!](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Great-Lakes-Cruise-Ships-Saint-Laurent-Cover-Photo-470x140.jpg)
Over the past few years, more and more new travelers have visited Michigan. While our beautiful state has long been a great destination for vehicle-based…
![Michigan Wildlife Watching: Nara Nature Trail Boardwalk, Houghton (PHOTO GALLERY)](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Nara-Nature-Trail-Boardwalk-Houghton-Michigan-Summer-2022-470x140.jpg)
Michigan is home to many great places to watch wildlife in its natural habitat, including the Nara Nature Trail Boardwalk in Houghton. The trail boardwalk is…
![Michigan Landmarks: Portage Lake Lift Bridge](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Portage-Lake-Lift-Bridge-Keweenaw-Waterway-470x140.jpg)
The Portage Lake Lift Bridge (Houghton-Hancock Bridge) is one of Michigan’s engineering marvels and the only connection between Houghton and the rest of the Keweenaw…
![Historic Houghton Walking Tour - Learn About the Copper Country's Largest City](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Historic-Houghton-Michigan-Walking-Tour-Portage-Lake-Lift-Bridge-470x140.jpg)
Houghton, Michigan is known for many landmarks and a rich history. It is home to Michigan Technological University, serves as one of the departure points…
![Michigan Roadside Attractions: Houghton County Courthouse](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Houghton-County-Courthouse-Michigan-470x140.jpg)
Houghton, Michigan is home to many historic and large buildings that were built during the area’s mining boom. One of the grandest and most easily…
![Top 10 Family Friendly Upper Peninsula Destinations](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/DSCN09281-470x140.jpg)
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is well-known and highly regarded for its unspoiled natural beauty. Life north of the Mackinac Bridge happens at a slower pace, and…
![A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum, Houghton](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/AE-Seaman-Mineral-Museum-Feature-Photo-470x140.jpg)
The A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum in Houghton, Michigan is the state’s official mineral museum, a cooperating site of the Keweenaw National Historic Park, home to…