Beach near Houghton, United States

Houghton Travel Guide

Michigan, United States

Houghton is a small city in Michigan, United States, with a population of 7,970. It is a compact destination in the state’s northern region, with a distinctly seasonal climate: warm summers and cold, snowy winters.

Travellers arriving by air can use Roscommon County-Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL), which serves the city. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Houghton, so the area is not primarily a beach destination.

Manual search

Local time

7,970

Population

3,720 miles away

Weather in Houghton

Sat

25°

Sun

25°

Mon

25°

Know before you go

Pays in USD

Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +1

Tipping: Tipping is customary in the United States for various service industries. It's a significant part of service workers' income.

Best time to visit Houghton

Jan

-2°12

Feb

1°10

Mar

6°13

Apr

13°11

May

19°11

Jun

25°11

Jul

26°12

Aug

25°10

Sep

23°7

Oct

15°11

Nov

7°11

Dec

1°15

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Houghton

  1. Marl Lake

    park

    4 km

  2. Saint Elizabeth Episcopal Church, Higgins Lake, Michigan

    religious organization

    3.9 km

  3. Higgins Lake Dog Park

    park

    4.8 km

  4. Sam O Set Beach

    park

    3 km

  5. Bell's Bears

    arts and entertainment

    3.5 km

  6. Grace Covenant Fellowship

    christian place of worship

    3.5 km

  7. Markey Twp

    historic site

    4.3 km

Getting there

Roscommon County–Blodgett Memorial Airport · 0 km

Frequently asked Questions

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, AtoBeach cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies. We recommend verifying details with official sources before travelling.