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The headquarters for the Keweenaw National Historical Park. |

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The Keweenaw History Center is located at Keweenaw National Historical Park. |

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This statue of Alexander Agassiz, president of the great Calumet & Hecla Mine, was the focal point of the sprawling Agassiz Park in Calumet when it was dedicated in 1923. The statue is now part of the Keweenaw National Historical Park. |

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Agassiz Park in Calumet has changed much in the decades since its dediction, but it is still a place for relaxation and recreation. |

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The restrooms for Agassiz Park are located in the glassed-in building near the front of the park, which also serves as a warm spot for an outdoor ice rink during the winter months. |

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Agassiz Park has horseshoe pits and a basketball court. |

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McLain State Park has a campground and picnic area only a short distance from Lake Superior. |

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A picnic shelter at McLain State Park. |

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Another picnic area near Lake Superior. |

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The art-deco inspired Keweenaw Upper Entrance Light is located at McLain State Park. The Light was established in 1874, but the current Light dates back to 1950. |

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The George Gipp Recreation Area in Laurium has a large playground. |

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George Gipp Arena is located at the recreation area in Laurium. |

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A basketball court and tennis courts are located near the front of the George Gipp Recreation Area. |

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Another photo of the playground at the George Gipp Recreation Area. |

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George Gipp Memorial Park honors the football legend. 'The Gipper' was Notre Dame's first All-American. |

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George Gipp was born in Laurium in 1895, and the park flies the flag of Notre Dame University in his honor. Gipp was 25 when he died of a streptococcal throat infection. |

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Daniell Park's bandshell hosts concerts during the summer. |

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Daniell Park also has picnic areas. |

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Swedetown Recreation area has a hiking trail that circles a pond. |

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The fishing piers at Swedetown Recreation Area can be used for catch and release fishing. |

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Some of downtown Calumet can be seen from the Swedetown Recreation Area. |

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Many historical spots and attractions are within walking distance in Calumet. |

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The walking route (see map) takes you along Fifth Street, past the Keweenaw Heritage Center at St. Ann's. |

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Walking route past Keweenaw National Historical Park. |

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You can easily walk to the Keweenaw Visitors Center using the sidewalk along US-41. |

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Part of the Jack Stevens Trail in Calumet. The trail is used for mountain biking and snowmobiling. |

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Part of the Jack Stevens Trail after a rain shower. |

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The Jack Stevens Trail near the historic St. Paul the Apostle Church in Calumet. |

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The snowmobile crossing on M-203 is well-used during the winter. |

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You can see Lake Superior at spots along the wide-shoulder bike route on M-203, near McLain State Park. |

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A hiking trail through the woods at McLain State Park. |

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A glimpse of Lake Superior from the hiking trail at McLain State Park. |

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McLain State Park has a large beach on Lake Superior. |

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Entering Calumet from the south. The wide-shoulder bike route along US-41 starts just north of Hancock, near the Quincy Mine. |

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Through Calumet, the shoulder narrows, and cyclists need to ride along the edge of the road. |

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A view of the bike route on US-41 near the Schools of the CLK at the intersection of School Street and US-41. |

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A short distance past the schools, the wide-shoulder on US-41 returns. |

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In Laurium, the wide-shoulder bike route along M-26 goes past the George Gipp Memorial Park. |

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More of the wide-shoulder bike route on M-26 in Laurium. |

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The M-26 bike route has rolling hills and some scenic views between Laurium and Lake Linden. |

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Entering Lake Linden on the M-26 wide-shoulder bike route. |

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The Swedetown Trails are located southwest of downtown Calumet. The cross-country skiing trails offer challenging runs. |

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The chalet at the Swedetown Trails. |

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The historic Calumet Theatre. |

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The Vertin Building dates back to 1885. |

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Coppertown USA is located in Calumet. |

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The Keweenaw Visitors Center is located at the intersection of US-41 and Lake Linden Avenue. |

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The Italian Hall Memorial remembers the 73 people who died tragically on December 24, 1913. |

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Jim's Pizza and Family Restaurant has good pizza in Calumet. |

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Part of Hecla Street in downtown Laurium. |

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The Victorian Hall Bed and Breakfast in Laurium. |

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The historic Laurium Manor Inn. |

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Laurium's city limits. |

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Some of downtown Calumet. |

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St. Paul the Apostle Church is a beautiful place of worship in Calumet. The church was completed for $100,000 in 1908. |

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More of downtown Calumet. |

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Calumet is home to Michigan's oldest concrete pavement, which was made in 1906. |

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Calumet's post office. |

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There are several historical markers in Calumet and Laurium. |

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The building for Laurium's Village Hall and Police Department dates back to 1914. |

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The old First National Bank of Laurium building on Hecla Street was built in 1907. |

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Fifth Street in Calumet. |

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Calumet Colosseum hosts hockey games and ice skating. |

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First Baptist Church in Laurium. |

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There is an historical marker in front of Faith Lutheran Church in Laurium. |

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