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Keweenaw Copper Country Self Guided Driving Audio Tour
(8) Reviews
Hancock
About
Explore Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with a self-guided tour of the Keweenaw Copper Country—a hidden gem wrapped by Lake Superior's vast beauty. Venture into the heart of Copper Country, where stunning lake views, dense forests, and rich wildlife await. Explore the deep mining history that shaped the region, and indulge in Keweenaw's unique food and culture. Whether seeking tranquility or adventure, this Upper Peninsula destination offers a perfect blend of natural splendor and historical intrigue, making it an unforgettable escape into the wilderness.
After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
This tour is NOT a ticket to any attraction or site
Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
Offline GPS-enabled route map
NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
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 FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
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Fort Wilkins Historic State Park - Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
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How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
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Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
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Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
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Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Rising up on the hill in front of us stands Quincy Mine, one of the first major landmarks we'll pass that speaks to the interesting and somewhat turbulent mining history of Copper Island.
NOTE: The tour is over 52 miles long, with more than 48 audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
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Copper Harbor
We're about to enter Copper Harbor, the gateway to Isle Royale and the last inhabited town on the Copper Island.
10 minutes
3
Brockway Mountain Drive
I have a really great short side trip coming up that will take us to some great scenery from an elevated vantage point. It's less than 10 minutes each way and highly recommended. Let's go up Brockway Mountain and then we'll come back to the beach.
5 minutes
4
Eagle Harbor
Eagle Harbor, just ahead, was founded in 1844 right along a strip of pit mines that Indigenous Americans used to mine copper before settlers arrived. No roads went to Eagle Harbor when the copper boom really picked up, so everything had to be shipped in, including supplies and workers.
5 minutes
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Eagle River Falls
We're about to drive past Eagle River Falls, one of the best waterfalls in the Keweenaw. You may be able to eke out the fall as you cross the river up ahead but its much nicer to park the car and go and go take a closer look.
5 minutes
6
Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary
Estivant Pines and it's one of the last old-growth white pine stands left in the state. You can think of it like the giant sequoias of the north if you'd like.
15 minutes
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Fort Wilkins State Park
It was built in 1844 by the Army in order to keep the peace between miners and the Indigenous community.
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Lake Superior
All the water we see along this drive is the result of fire and ice. An active volcano in the North American Mid-Continent Rift set the stage for Lake Superior.
20 minutes
9
Quincy Mine
Rising up on the hill in front of us stands Quincy Mine, one of the first major landmarks we'll pass that speaks to the interesting and somewhat turbulent mining history of Copper Island.
20 minutes
10
The Jampot
As you round the corner up ahead, you may already smell cinnamon and spice wafting toward you. That would be thanks to the Jampot which we'll see on our right.
50 minutes
Keweenaw Copper Country Self Guided Driving Audio Tour
(8) Reviews
Hancock
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About
Explore Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with a self-guided tour of the Keweenaw Copper Country—a hidden gem wrapped by Lake Superior's vast beauty. Venture into the heart of Copper Country, where stunning lake views, dense forests, and rich wildlife await. Explore the deep mining history that shaped the region, and indulge in Keweenaw's unique food and culture. Whether seeking tranquility or adventure, this Upper Peninsula destination offers a perfect blend of natural splendor and historical intrigue, making it an unforgettable escape into the wilderness.
After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Text transcripts of audio narration & Self-paced format (start/pause/resume anytime)
Pre-recorded audio commentary (downloadable or streamable)
This is a GPS-powered, self-guided audio tour that works through an app
Lifetime access (no expiration) with Customer support (chat/email)
This tour is NOT a ticket to any attraction or site
Suggested walking/driving itinerary with stop-by-stop directions
Offline GPS-enabled route map
NO in-person guide or physical equipment (bring your own device & headphones)
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 FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Return
Fort Wilkins Historic State Park - Michigan Department of Natural Resources