Lake Michigan Shore Attractions

The eastern shore of Lake Michigan is a holiday paradise par excellence - with bathing in summer and a snow-covered landscape in winter. Grand Haven, in the south, has a magnificent sandy beach, Sleeping Bear Dunes are quiet and unspoiled, whilst all kinds of water sports are catered for around Grand Traverse Bay. Half of all the cherries harvested in the United States come from the area around Traverse City.

The northern shore also provides plenty of opportunities for holidays by the water, in the Charlevoix region or on the Keewenaw peninsula, which projects into the lake.

Read More Houghton, Michigan

Houghton is located within the Keweenaw Peninsula, this area provides opportunity for four-season outdoor recreation. Houghton is also home to Michigan Technological University.


	Houghton city in Michigan upper peninsula in the fall.

Address: Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau, 56638 Calumet Avenue, Calumet, MI 49913, United States
Phone: 1 (906) 482-5240, Fax: 1 (906) 482-5241

Seaman Mineral Museum (temporarily closed)

(Lake Michigan Shore)

Michigan Technological University's A. E. Seaman Mineral is the official "Mineralogical Museum of Michigan" and a charter Heritage Site for the Keweenaw National Historical Park. The museum's mission is to preserve minerals to educate and inspire future generations. Its vision is to be a dynamic museum of national prominence. The museum is known for its premier collection of Lake Superior copper district minerals, especially crystallized copper, silver, calcite and datolite. These are complimented by many superb specimens from North America and around the world. Since it's inception in 1902, the museum has been devoted to mineral science education and exhibition of fine mineral specimens. Some 5,500 are currently on display, and the museum's collection now totals over 26,000 specimens. Thus, the museum plays a unique role in interpreting Michigan's mineral heritage by continually adding new specimens and creating exciting exhibits and programs.

Address: A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum, 1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI 49931-1295, United States
Phone: 1 (906) 487-2572, Fax: 1 (906) 487-3027

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