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Quincy Mine with a fresh blanket of snow overlooking houghton and Hancock Michigan.
Explore Quincy in the Winter
Experience a Mine Tour
Experience a Mine Tour

Experience Quincy Mine!

Quincy Mine is nestled in the quiet town of Hancock, MI. Part of the Keweenaw National Historical Park, Quincy Mine offers guests the opportunity to step back in time to the copper boom that swept through the area starting in the early 1840s. 

Enjoy the views overlooking Houghton and Hancock as you journey down the hillside on the Cog Tram to the entrance of level 7 

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Tainted Fisherman
19:48 12 Feb 25
It was middle of winter I came here just because I was in the area but if you love history or anything industrial this is awesome I didn’t get a tour I asked if I could walk around and they said go ahead and old history felt special being here
Jennifer Wuebben
12:22 03 Feb 25
Very interesting, we will go back when it’s not snowy so that we can enjoy the tram portion also!
Danny Mercer
22:00 26 Jan 25
And amazing tour, and our guide was great! Very knowledgeable of the history of the mine,and the area near it. Learned a lot, and will be bringing my kids back.
Steven Serbinski
14:59 16 Jan 25
Very informative and engaging.
GreatPython5421
01:14 25 Dec 24
Took a tour last summer and this girly pop queen slayer named brooke was a hotty tour guide leader
Bryan MacKinnon
23:07 15 Dec 24
The tour is fascinating and we recommend it! The tour underground is especially interesting. The hard and dangerous work of the miners and other workers of that era is astonishing.
Samuel Walters
16:34 10 Nov 24
This place is awesome. I was here 2 times last month, 10-24. Very informative and immersive environment. You really can get the feeling that the workers had to go through.
Kate Hall
11:33 04 Nov 24
I had a great time visiting the mine! It was very educational, the tour guide had no problem answering the groups questions and navigating the spaces. Definitely listen to the warnings on what to wear, that mine level was cold, and theres a constant breeze moving from in/out of the mine once the doors open, so it feels colder.
T S
14:34 03 Nov 24
The park area is open to explore the buildings. Good place for a quick stop to stretch your legs
Chelsea Kraus
20:29 28 Oct 24
I'll be honest, I wasn't as interested in coming here as my husband was but I ended up really enjoying it! The guides are super knowledgeable and helpful, even when it came to tricky questions. You can tell they really care about the history. The trolley has a beautiful view going up and back. The mine itself is kind of mind blowing. My favorite part was near the end of the tour where they show you how dark it really is inside and also how big the actual mine is! Great value to learn a lot of the really cool history of the state we live in. Highly recommend wearing shoes with some grip - it's not overly slippery but worn down tennis shoes were not the right choice for the slightly muddy/slick terrain.
Monica Scharlau
13:40 28 Oct 24
Love our tour guide! He made you feel what these men went through and walked us through the timeframe in which events happened. Very informative and educational.
Ailee Neumann
05:26 23 Oct 24
We came from Wisconsin and found this to be a core experience. There’s plenty of parking as well as a shop. There are bathrooms there too and I recommend going before the tour. If you get there early you can walk around the other areas that aren’t included in the tour. I highly suggest wearing warm clothes and good boots for the mine portion. I truly loved this experience . The staff was friendly and our guide was extremely knowledgeable and made our time with every second here!
Raghav Mathur
12:28 22 Oct 24
Incredible experience that I would highly recommend for everyone. Brooke gave us such an engaging and detailed tour of the mine and its history. I left with a new understanding of the history of mining in the UP and newfound appreciation for the work that the community does to keep that history alive.One note - the mine tour can feel a bit claustrophobic, but as long as you’re OK with the tunnels and dim light you’ll be fine! It’s totally worth doing the full tour - really a once in a lifetime experience.
Michael Adams
18:29 21 Oct 24
Our guide was absolutely amazing
Anna Bussewitz
15:56 21 Oct 24
Excellent tour! We visited the Quincy Mine on 10/20/24 and we had a wonderful time. Our tour guide Ben was a beautiful story teller. He was so knowledgeable and you can tell he LOVES his job. Such history on that property. The way he told the story made me feel like we were immersed in the time period. Grateful that we are not! The hard work, heartache and history of the minors who built this country was very much forefront on this tour. Again, Ben told a beautiful, knowledgeable story that really hit home. Thank you for a wonderful morning!Side note, wear thick socks, boots, jacket and gloves! It gets cold in the mines and my toes were definitely not prepared. I’m glad my husband had a pair of gloves for me to wear. So make sure you go prepared!
Kristy Kronquist
15:20 21 Oct 24
Wonderful tour and guide. The tour guide was VERY informative and really knew her history about the mine. I would highly recommend this tour. However because there is a lot of talking for any kids under the age of 5 it might be a little bit slow and long. My six year enjoyed it but she was getting a little antsy towards the end. I would highly recommend for anyone interested in history or geology.
Abby Theobald
13:19 21 Oct 24
The underground tour was really well done- informative, interesting, and experiential! Our kids enjoyed it as much as we did!
R G
12:55 15 Oct 24
Very informative tour guide. Learn something new every time I've gone.
Lisa Fenrich
20:45 12 Oct 24
Great tour and worth every penny! We learned a lot about this copper mine and the region.
Kimberly Snyder
19:03 11 Oct 24
Worth it for both locals and tourists. So much good information, I learned a lot! The tram ride up the hill in the fall colors was unparalleled. Guide Tom was a delightful, and a wealth of knowledge! I left with such a respect for the miners and their families. The new sculptures do them great justice.
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