Location: Calumet
Top Things to do in Calumet
The 7 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Calumet, Michigan (MI)
Calumet (/ˌkæljuːˈmɛt/ KAL-yoo-MET) is a village in Calumet Township, Houghton County, in the U.S. state of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, that was once at the center of the mining industry of the Upper Peninsula. Also known as Red Jacket, the village includes the Calumet Downtown Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The village may itself be included within the Calumet Historic District, a larger area which is NRHP-listed and which is a National Historic Landmark District. It is bordered on the north by Calumet Township, on the south by the unincorporated town of New Town and Blue Jacket, on the east by Blue Jacket and Calumet Township, and on the west by Yellow Jacket and Calumet Township. The population was 726 at the 2010 census. Calumet's nickname is Copper Town U.S.A.
Restaurants in Calumet
1. Swedetown Ski Trails
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By Stonecroft7 - Rexburg, United States
We had a nice gathering of friends at the chalet at the top of the sledding hills. The place is not fancy, but was warm on a day when temperature was in the teens. Folks had reserved the second floor , where there is a little cafe run by a nice lady—you can buy simple foods. Sodas, warm beverages, etc. Our hosts had brought pizza and treats, which is also allowed. The kids had a blast on the well groomed hills. This is a great place!
2. Copper World
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By 368beckyn
From local artists to penny candy, this shop has a lot of variety and a classy selection. Some of the items have a Scandinavian flavor, and lots of copper. Also apparel.
3. Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 81 reviews
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Reviewed By MrsSRJ
There is something really special about this area. We had been once before, and years later took our two young boys, 3 and 5. We spent days just enjoying the surroundings. Collected rocks in Eagle River along Superior, had ice cream on the porch of the little store there, explored rock piles and forests. Learned about copper mining in Calumet and poked around at the old equipment. Everything was just so peaceful. The sky seems so expansive and the clouds so big. Next summer we have another list of things to see in the area, but I am mainly looking forward to just being there.
4. Keweenaw National Historical Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By Raintree_Thailand - Bangkok, Thailand
The Keweenaw National Historical Park is an incredible array of buildings, ruins, industrial sites, and abandoned mines. The Keweenaw is dripping with history and it's great that the National Park Service is dedicating resources to preserve and restore unique sites. Their Visitor Center in the old Masonic Temple building in Calumet has lots of cool exhibits and is a great introduction to the historical sites on Keweenaw Peninsula.
5. Shute's Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By LeadFoot2014 - Batesville, United States
Stopped in for drink and really enjoyed it. Seems to be a local hangout. Had a widow maker black and it was excellent. Really love the old wooden bar and stained glass canopy over the bar. Would recommend a stop here.
6. Calumet Visitor Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By Steve5863 - Avon, United States
Located in the historic Union Building, the Calumet Visitor Center serves as the free visitor center for the Keweenaw National Historic Park and interprets the history of the copper rush of the 1840’s and the resulting boom that ultimately created more than ten times the wealth of the more famous California gold rush. The center offers three floors of interactive exhibits that describe the often-difficult life of the miners and their families from the boom times and till the end, marked by the 1968 closing of the Calumet & Hecla Mining Company, an interesting park film, bookstore, and an information desk with helpful rangers that can provide information on the many sites and features dispersed throughout the Keweenaw Peninsula.
7. Italian Hall Site
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By RetireeOTR - Manton, United States
Very nice memorial to the people that perished in this tragedy. So many Children and Mothers trampled, the story is well written. Had learned about this in a Michigan History Class in College. Worth the stop in this cool little town, lots of history here of many glorious haydays.
