Quincy Mine - Quincy Mine Hoist Association

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

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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Gift Shop Hours

Mid-May thru Nov 9
Daily 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Winter hours vary - Please call ahead
Our Address

49750 US Hwy 41, Hancock, MI 49930
Contact Info

(906) 482-3101
info@quincymine.com

Quincy Mine

4.8

Based on 1500 reviews

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David Stevens

05:57 27 Aug 24

It was such a great experience! Went on the tour, and cannot say enough for our tour guide. Highly recommend! Bring a jacket for going into the mine, 43 degrees and damp.

Dan Harvey

20:44 26 Aug 24

We had Yalmer as our tour guide. He is a student at Michigan Tech and a very knowledgeable tour guide.The entire tour was excellent. Highly recommend. There is a mile or so of walking so be prepared for that. The mine is 43 degrees, keep that in mind also.

Mellie

21:44 25 Aug 24

There aren't enough adjectives to say how amazing this place is and the people who run it are! First of all our car broke down in their driveway and they were so nice and supportive. Didn't blink an eye at us camped out in their driveway, using their bathrooms, and coming and going as we got our car fixed. Then we came back the next day to actually take the tour. Our tour guide, wish I had caught his name, was nerding out about the mine and the miners and we're so here for it! He and the other staff are incredibly knowledgeable and friendly and I learned soooooooooooo much! But they make it so fun you don't even realize you're taking a class. 😉 Would absolutely recommend!! Also the site is excellently handicap accessible and if you call in advance the tour is arranged to be as well! Would absolutely recommend and I hope they have an online donation site because I didn't have cash to donate to help the organization. If you're in the area, even if mines aren't your thing, go, go, go!

thomas timmins

22:43 15 Aug 24

The wife and I thought this was one of the best tours we ever took. Well worth the $$. Our guide was well informed. The journey into the mine was incredible.

Shane Sexton

17:07 11 Aug 24

This is a great place to visit and spend some time. We walked around the grounds and did a self guided walking tour one day (you can get a complimentary map in the shop) and saw all the ruins around the grounds. You are allowed to go in all buildings but the 1918 Hoist building plus any areas specifically marked no admittance or otherwise blocked off. We decided to come back the next day for the full tour. It was a fascinating tour full of history and culture, education on how the different machines and equipment worked, and some basic geology. An added bonus for us was the tram ride. We’ve never been on a cog railway. Also, the review wouldn’t be complete without mentioning our awesome tour guide, Kellen. This young college student was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. He made the tour awesome.

Kristi Jo Pasker

16:47 24 Jul 24

We took the family and it was great! we were in the area on a mini vacation and we happened to drive by the Quincy Mine. It was closed but I went online and ordered tickets for the day we were going home and would drive by again and I am glad we did. Our tour guide Brook was awesome and fun! I would recommend this to my friends and we may visit again if we find ourselves in the area.

Janet Foley

15:05 24 Jul 24

What a brilliant place to visit and learn the history of how they lived and mined in the copper mine, so much old material to look at, a great gift shop, and a lovely fish and chip shop across the road!! I would love to visit again, make sure you book the tour, as the information is just fantastic

Beth Childers

01:45 23 Jul 24

I loved this tour. Very informative and a great experience. Our guide was fantastic! The tour lasted about 2.5 hours. Leave time to explore the grounds and gift shop. Also loved the fish market across the street. Great place to eat afterwards.

Sara Ramsey

15:13 13 Jun 24

This was an awesome tour! Our tour guide was great and knew alot of the history of the mines.

Thomas Frisk

20:33 12 Jun 24

Well worth the trip. Fantastic place and history- you must take the full tour down into the mine to get a feeling of what Miners went through.

Maria Roscoe

20:57 17 May 24

This was by far one of the highlights of our trip! Ben our tour guide was very knowledgeable and great storyteller! We had a blast getting to know more about the area!

Daniel Finstrom

20:53 31 Mar 24

This was a great tour! The guide was well-spoken, thorough, and uniquely knowledgeable. My group of six and I enjoyed ourselves. The tour was well worth the money and our time.

Stephanie n

05:17 29 Mar 24

Awesome experience! They opened for us during the off season after we contacted. Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable. No question was unanswered. Definitely worth it.

Kaylee Laudick

00:41 31 Oct 23

The Quincy Mine Tour exceeded my expectations in every way. From the moment I arrived, I was greeted by friendly and knowledgeable staff who set the tone for an incredible experience. The tour was not only fascinating but also highly informative. I learned so much about the history of the mine, the lives of the miners, and the mining industry itself.Our guide was not only passionate but also had so much knowledge to offer. He explained the mining process, shared captivating stories, and answered all of our questions with enthusiasm. The underground tour was an eye-opening journey into the depths of the mine.The price of the tour was absolutely justified considering the wealth of information and the unique experience it provided. It's a remarkable value for the knowledge and insights you gain.I wholeheartedly recommend the Quincy Mine Tour to anyone visiting the area. It's a captivating, educational, and incredibly worthwhile experience that gives you a profound understanding of the region's history.P.S. A perfect rainy day activity as well.

Nancy Rosenbaum

19:23 26 Oct 23

I learned a lot about the history of mining and Quincy mine in particular. It was so interesting to go into the adit and get a sense of what it might have been like. It makes me appreciate the life of miners.

Tim Snow

23:12 25 Oct 23

Gina Tuell

22:28 24 Oct 23

Joe Nelson

17:35 16 Oct 23

This was a great tour. They did awesome at connecting all the dots of the mining history in the area. The tour guide is very knowledgeable on not just the Quincy Mine, but the whole area and it's mining history. They do different things to show you how mining used to be. The only reason I'm giving it a 4 and not a 5 is because the price is pretty steep in my opinion.

Ashley Connell

23:06 09 Sep 23

A great tour that was rich in history. It gives you a realistic history and greater respect for the miners who worked here. Our guide was very knowledgeable and was able to answer a variety of guest questions. It is chilly so bring layers to wear. We were a little nervous about the length of the tour, but we took our kids (9, 7, and 4) and they all enjoyed it. Leave yourself some extra time to explore the buildings, gift shop, and the rest of the grounds here.

The Abled Traveler

22:33 17 Aug 23

This is a must see if you want to hear about the rich history of mining in Michigan. At one point the Upper Peninsula was a rich area of resources. This mine tour is very accessible, make sure you call ahead so they can prepare to have a staff member guide you on the accessible tour. They will allow you drive down the hill to park near the building where the tour begins as you will see in picture 1. There is a short video they play and then some short walking to the first area of the tour with about 6 stairs (they do have an elevator to go up). The first portion is about 20-30 minutes and at one point you will need to go up more stairs or you can walk around the side of the building to get to the first part of the tour. After that you will head to a tram that will take you down the hill and there is about a 200-foot walk and slight incline on gravel to get to the tram. once at the bottom of the hill they then take the accessible individuals on to another tram that will drive you through the mine. Bring a jacket cause the mine is only usually in the 40's. At the end of the mine shaft there is another small 200-foot walk and about 20-30 minutes of standing. The ground is hard enough for a wheelchair to navigate. All in all, this tour was very accessible, and they had a tour guide that was trained to handle all of the accessible tours. Great experience and accessible to all.