8 days in Copper Harbor & Michigan's Central Upper Peninsula Itinerary

Copper Harbor is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in northeastern Keweenaw County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): admire the sheer force of Manganese Falls and then delve into the lush surroundings at Horseshoe Harbor.

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Thunder Bay, Canada to Copper Harbor is an approximately 9-hour car ride. In May in Copper Harbor, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Marquette.

Marquette is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of Marquette County. Start off your visit on the 25th (Thu): take in the dramatic natural features at Upper Peninsula and then examine the collection at Marquette Regional History Center.

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Drive from Copper Harbor to Marquette in 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 18°C in May, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can go by car to Munising.

Munising is a city on the southern shore of Lake Superior on the Upper Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. Bridal Veil Falls has been added to your itinerary. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Laughing Whitefish Falls and Sable Falls. Change things up with a short trip to Seney National Wildlife Refuge in Seney (about 1 hour away). There's still lots to do: admire the sheer force of Tannery Falls, get engrossed in the history at Pictured Rocks Interpretive Center, enjoy the sand and surf at Miner's Beach, and look for gifts at Upper Peninsula Inspired.

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You can drive from Marquette to Munising in an hour. In May, daytime highs in Munising are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can drive to Iron Mountain.

Iron Mountain is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. Start off your visit on the 29th (Mon): pause for some serene contemplation at Immaculate Conception Church Iron Mountain, hike along Fumee Lake Natural Area, and then take in the dramatic scenery at Fumee Falls.

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Drive from Munising to Iron Mountain in 2.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central Standard Time (CST) is minus 1 hour. When traveling from Munising in May, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Iron Mountain: temperatures range from 22°C by day to 5°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 30th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling home.