Best places to stay to explore Keweenaw peninsula?

My husband and I will be visiting the Keweenaw peninsula late July/early August. We usually unpack our suitcases in one hotel/B%26amp;B and drive 30 miles in any direction to explore. Is this a good approach to take for the Keweenaw area? Or is it better to stay in Copper Harbor itself to see Northern Lights and get the full Keweenaw experience?

Input on not-too-rustic places to stay would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you in advance for your input.

Best places to stay to explore Keweenaw peninsula?

The Laurium Manor Inn is a nice B%26amp;B (www.laurium.info). It%26#39;s central to the Keweenaw.

Best places to stay to explore Keweenaw peninsula?

We too are looking for suggestions for lodging while visiting Keweenaw Peninsula. Our trip is planned for this July 3, 4, %26amp; 5. I have checked out the reviews but the choices are over-whelming. I have also received a brochure (Adventure Guide) from Keweenaw tourism but again, too many choices. There will be six of us (three couples) on motorcycles. We don%26#39;t necessarily have to have 4-star hotels; as a matter of fact, wouldn%26#39;t want to pay for 4-stars either! Some things we look for are internet access; pool; breakfast; and lake view. Not all of these are necessary but it would be great to find some or all of these for a reasonable price.

Also, since we will be on the Keweenaw Penisula for the Fourth, is there a fireworks display in any of the communities?

If you are interested in staying in Copper Harbor here is one option:

http://www.atthelodge.com/lodging.php

Also, lots of Keweenaw information is available here:

http://www.pasty.com/

24Fan:

Thanks for the info. The Keweenah Mountain Lodge was on my list. However, the link for pasty.com was new for me. Thank for that link. My husband and I have been in the UP before and therefore knew we would have to have a pasty while there. We are looking forward to introducing the others in our group to those delicious meat pies.

Our family%26#39;s preference is to stay somewhere a bit more central than Copper Harbor if you%26#39;re basing somewhere for more than one night: Calumet-Laurium, Lake Linden, Houghton/Hancock; even outside of the cities proper are reasonable number of choices. Lots of options; I%26#39;ll add Hunt%26#39;s guide on-line as another resource. (check under individual cities for lodging choices):

hunts-upguide.com/keweenaw_peninsula.html

You might also check out vacation rentals for houses that are big enough for your entire group.

I love the Lake Breeze in Eagle Harbor, 906-289-4514 (no website). It%26#39;s a wonderfully simple but lovely place right on the water and next to the lighthouse, run by the great-granddaughter of the judge who built it in 1859. It%26#39;s ideally located for exploring the peninsula, but it can be hard to get rooms.

Or, for a treat, you could stay at the Sand Hills Lighthouse B%26amp;B near Ahmeek.

In Copper Harbor, the Lake Fanny Hooe Resort is on the lake and rents motel rooms, cottages and a chalet apartment unit. And, while it%26#39;s not very romantic, the Super 8 in Houghton has a really nice location on the waterway, walking distance from downtown.

Beth at MidwestWeekends.com

Some other sites:

http://www.coppercountry.com

http://www.copperharbor.org

There is an AmericInn in Calumet which would put you central to the Keweenaw. There is also the Laurium Manor Inn (http://www.laurium.info)

I would recommend the Super 8 or Travelodge in Houghton. Super 8 is right on Portage Lake with a beautiful view of the bridge, Travelodge is built into the hill right next to the bridge. They both have pools %26amp; saunas. The are inexpensive %26amp; comfortable. Centrally located with a large variety of restaurants nearby. Easy %26amp; scenic trip to Copper Harbor. Might I also suggest, if you are not claustrophobic, a tour of one of the mines in the area. Arcadia is on the other side of the lake from the hotels. Quite fascinating. Also, be sure to go up Brockway Mountain on the way to or from Copper Harbor. Beautiful view.

Enjoy

not too rustic, not too expensive, roomy, great setting;

www.attheloge.com

Thanks for all the advice from everyone. We have made our plans and I think we are going to be happy with them.

July 3rd - leave Munising and travel through Marquette on our way to the Keweenaw Peninsula. Tour Quincy mines. Take the ';tree tunnel'; drive to Copper Harbor. We are staying at the Bella Vista in Copper Harbor.

July 4th - drive up Brockway Mtn. See the fort at Copper Harbor, take a picture at the ';start of US-41'; sign. Maybe take in a couple of lighthouses. Back in our room, watch the 4th fireworks from just outside our rooms.

July 5th - head towards Wisconsin along the shore for some more scenery.