
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.
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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°12Feb
1°10Mar
6°13Apr
13°11May
19°11Jun
25°11Jul
26°12Aug
25°10Sep
23°7Oct
15°11Nov
7°11Dec
1°15Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Things to do in Houghton
Marl Lake
park
4 km
Saint Elizabeth Episcopal Church, Higgins Lake, Michigan
religious organization
3.9 km
Bell's Bears
arts and entertainment
3.5 km
Grace Covenant Fellowship
christian place of worship
3.5 km
Markey Memorial Dog Park
dog park
4.8 km
Higgins Lake Dog Park
park
4.8 km
Sam O Set Beach
park
3 km
Markey Twp
historic site
4.3 km
Getting there
Roscommon County–Blodgett Memorial Airport · 0 km
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