Attractions
40 Mile Point Lighthouse – Rogers City. Preserved lighthouse and museum featuring shipwreck artifacts for maritime enthusiasts.
Colonial Michilimack-inac – Mackinaw City. A reconstructed 18th century French fort and trading post with costumed interpreters and interactive exhibits.
Frank Murphy Museum – Harbor Beach. Birthplace of former Governor and Supreme Court Justice with guided tours of his childhood home featuring exhibits from his career.
Largo Springs – Oscoda. Scenic nature area with boardwalks, observation decks, and waterfalls along the Au Sable River.
Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum – Port Sanilac. 19th-century mansion and historical buildings showcasing local artifacts and Native American heritage.
Soaring Eagle Casino – Mt. Pleasant. Action-packed gaming, nationally renowned live entertainment, and many dining options.
Standish Historical Depot – Standish. Restored 1880s railroad depot housing museum with local history, logging exhibits, and Native American artifacts.
Tawas Point Lighthouse – Tawas City. Must-see historic lighthouse and museum with 85 steps to panoramic views of Lake Huron.
Recreation
Bay City State Park – Bay City. 2,600 acres along Saginaw Bay, with sandy beaches, hiking & biking trails, swimming, fishing, and birdwatching.
The Dream Golf Course – West Branch. Spectacular and challenging course, carved from 312 acres of hardwoods with completely tree-lined fairways.
Hartwick Pines State Park – Grayling. Over 9,000 acres with fishing lakes, hiking trails, birdwatching, cross-country skiing, and a logging museum.
Houghton Lake – Houghton Lake. Michigan’s largest inland lake, popular for fishing, boating, and beach activities.
Sanilac Shores Underwater Preserve – Port Sanilac. Diving haven with 16 shipwrecks offering a unique adventure for experienced underwater explorers.
Snow Snake Ski & Golf – Harrison. Year ‘round fun with golf course, zipline and mountain bike trails, plus skiing, snowboarding, and tubing.
Straits State Harbor – Cheboygan. Offers Great Lakes access for boating and fishing, with boat rentals or sightseeing on the scenic waterfront.
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary – Alpena. Explore 200 historic shipwrecks in protected area in Lake Huron, ideal for divers, snorkelers, and guided tours.