The Upper Peninsula of Michigan & Northern Wisconsin Traveler

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Michigan Ghost Towns: Ancient Ruins That Rival Machu Picchu

Posted February 23, 2026 by exploringthenorth-admin

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula ghost towns—Fayette Historic Townsite, Central Mine, Mandan, and Delaware—preserve 19th-century copper mining communities amid pristine wilderness. These weathered ruins, from intact town layouts to forested foundations, offer haunting industrial history rivaling Machu Picchu, accessible May-October with minimal regulation.

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The Upper Peninsula of Michigan & Northern Wisconsin Traveler

Tag: Fayette Historic Townsite

Michigan Ghost Towns: Ancient Ruins That Rival Machu Picchu

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