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      C+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Houghton? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Hurontown Recreation Area
      Central Houghton Greenspace Park
      Mason Nature Area
      Tree House Indoor Playground
      Veterans Memorial Park
      Bridgeview Park
      Huron Street Waterfront Park
      Garnet Street Park

      Entertainment

      Mine Shaft
      Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw
      Seaman Mineral Museum
      John J MacInnes Student Ice Arena
      Rogers Cinema
      McArdle Theatre
      Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts
      James and Margaret Black Performance Hall

      Food & Drink

      The Continental Fire Co
      Little Caesars
      Subway
      Douglass Tavern
      Keweenaw Brewing Co.
      The Ambassador
      Jimmy John's
      Subway

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Houghton? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Houghton.
      Drive to Work
      52%

      24% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      37%

      34% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Houghton a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      BlueSky Health