11 days in Michigan’s Western Upper Peninsula Itinerary

Copper Harbor is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in northeastern Keweenaw County in the U.S. Change things up with these side-trips from Copper Harbor: The Jampot (in Eagle Harbor) and Jacob's Falls (in Eagle River). There's much more to do: take a memorable drive along Brockway Mountain Drive, putt your heart out at Into the Woods Mini Golf and Gardens, walk around Hunter's Point Park, and visit a coastal fixture at Eagle Harbor Lighthouse and Museums.

For other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Copper Harbor sightseeing planner .

Jacksonville to Copper Harbor is an approximately 10.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. Traveling from Jacksonville in October, expect nights in Copper Harbor to be little chillier, around 43°F, while days are much colder, around 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) so you can drive to Houghton.

Houghton is a city in the U.S. On the 2nd (Sat), steep yourself in history at Quincy Mine, see the interesting displays at Mineral Museum of Michigan, then get your game on at Respawn Tactical Laser Tag, then explore the activities along McLain State Park, and finally stop by Copper World. On your second day here, trek along North Country Trail (aka Canyon Falls Trail), discover the riches below the earth's surface at Adventure Mining Company, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Nara Nature Park.

To see photos, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Houghton trip planner.

Getting from Copper Harbor to Houghton by car takes about 1.5 hours. In November, plan for daily highs up to 39°F, and evening lows to 27°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sun) so you can travel to Ironwood.

Ironwood is a city in Gogebic County in the U.S. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Ironwood: Ontonagon (Porcupine Mountains State Park, Lake of the Clouds, & more). There's much more to do: fly down the slopes at Copper Peak, appreciate the history behind Downtown Miners Mural, stroll around Miners Memorial Heritage Park, and take an in-depth tour of Ironwood Historic Depot & Museum.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Ironwood trip builder website .

Getting from Houghton to Ironwood by car takes about 2.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 39°F in November, and nighttime lows around 25°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.