What surrounding attractions should I visit while in the area?

Attractions on or near the MTU campus include the Breslin Student Events Center, Potter Park Zoo, East Lansing Family Aquatic Center, Ingham County Parks, and the Kresge Art Museum.

What outdoor activities are available near the university?

All types of outdoor activities can be enjoyed within close proximity of MTU, everything from hiking, biking, and skiing to camping, kayaking, and golfing.

MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY IN HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN

Also known as Michigan Tech, Michigan Technological University was founded in 1885. Designed to train mining engineers to work in the area's copper mines, the school, which is located in Houghton, Michigan, was the very first university in the Upper Peninsula. Rated "Best in the Midwest" by The Princeton Review, MTU offers over 130 degrees via five colleges and schools. In addition to engineering, MTU is also known for its stellar science, technology, forestry, and business programs.

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What surrounding attractions should I visit while in the area?

Attractions on or near the MTU campus include the Breslin Student Events Center, Potter Park Zoo, East Lansing Family Aquatic Center, Ingham County Parks, and the Kresge Art Museum.
What outdoor activities are available near the university?

All types of outdoor activities can be enjoyed within close proximity of MTU, everything from hiking, biking, and skiing to camping, kayaking, and golfing.