Keweenaw Copper Country: Self-Guided Tour of Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Discover Keweenaw Copper Country with a self-guided audio tour. Uncover history, nature, and adventure in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Book now for a year-long access!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Brockway Mountain Drive - An exciting short side trip is coming up, offering breathtaking views from a high vantage point. It’s less than 10 minutes each way and is highly recommended. Let’s ascend Brockway Mountain and then return to the beach.
  • Copper Harbor - We are about to enter Copper Harbor, the gateway to Isle Royale and the last…
What's Included
  • Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
  • Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
  • Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
  • Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
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What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

Discover Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with a self-guided tour of the Keweenaw Copper Country—a hidden treasure embraced by the expansive beauty of Lake Superior. Journey into the core of Copper Country, where breathtaking lake vistas, lush forests, and abundant wildlife await. Delve into the rich mining history that has shaped the area, and savor…

Location
Portage Canal Lift Bridge
Begin from Portage Canal Lift Bridge, Houghton, MI, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Di
Oct 18, 2025
Houghton - Great place to visit. So much to see and do. Definitely need to spend a couple days in order to get the best experience. Highly recommend
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Bernadette_b
Sep 28, 2025
Add ease to your U.P. drive! - This was an awesome accompaniment to our U.P. adventure. We learned a ton about the history and the area. We all agreed that we were grateful we had this informed gentleman's voice guiding us along. His humorous interjections made us all chuckle, as well.
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Karen_p
Jul 2, 2025
It’s a great way to learn... - It’s a great way to learn about the local history at your own pace. The tour guide is informative and entertaining to listen to; would highly recommend this tour.
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Roam59988928170
Nov 28, 2024
We enjoyed alot!!!! - This tour was a great way to learn about the area's history and natural beauty. The tour talks clearly and makes the trip interesting. It's a good pick for anyone who likes scenic drives and history.
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Global51666901371
Oct 13, 2024
Informative - The app features GPS navigation, detailed descriptions, and high-quality images, making it easy to follow along. Highlights include Interactive maps and fun trivia about the region's mining history and natural beauty. Overall, it's a convenient and enriching way to discover Copper Country's unique heritage. Also the tour was a great way to explore, offering clear guidance and fascinating insights with beautiful scenery at every turn.
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910pamelae
Oct 7, 2024
Thanks, "Bob", for a fun, educational, and gorgeous fall tour of Copper Country! - Before our tour, we were trying to imagine why a 52 mile drive would take 5-6 hours, but afterward, we realized it could have taken even more than that, so much to see and learn about! We started at 9am on a beautiful sunny fall day, and finished at 5pm, and we didn't do every stop. We took to calling our narrator "Bob", he was so fun to listen to, and very accurate with directions. We spent the most time at Quincy Mine, Eagle River Falls, JamPot, Eagle Harbor, and had lunch and viewed an amazing church on the Lake Linden detour - but by far the most impressive detour was Brockway Mountain, wow! We were too "toured out" to stop at the Life Saving Museum or Fort Wilkins, hopefully another time. We learned about pasties, and afterward we had some fantastic ones - first at Syl's Cafe in Ontonagon MI, and then at Copper Pasty just over the Wisconsin border in Ashland - we are fans!! Yes, "Bob", you inspired us to be part of the "adventurous bunch", thank you! Will definitely consider another audio driving tour.
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Nancywz
Sep 28, 2025
Very Enjoyable Tour - This was a good self-paced audio tour that gave us a good overview of the Keweenaw peninsula with the opportunity to explore more if we wanted. It was easy to download and set up, and flexible; we did it on two different days because we were staying in Calumet, sort of in the middle. The narrator was good, easy to understand, and entertaining. Our only complaint is that we wish he had given more information about the location of public bathrooms, especially in Copper Harbor where there aren’t many. Would have saved us some time if he had pointed out that the restrooms are located in the visitors’ center, and where it is. Overall, an efficient and enjoyable way to spend our limited time.
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Ktshe2
Jul 26, 2025
I would recommend - though I experienced a couple of technical difficulties, this was a very good experience, and I was able to see and do a lot of things I would not have otherwise seen. I learned a lot and saw some really cool things. I am glad I took this tour, it enhanced my Keweenaw experience for sure
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From $15 (Per Vehicle)
up to 4 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).