The Bay Port Hotel – A Top Luxurious Michigan Resort of the 1800s
The story of the luxurious Bay Port Hotel and the railway resort era in the late 1800s was short lived.
Was the untimely demise of one of its guests the cause if its downfall?
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Home of the Bay Port Fish Sandwich Festival. Bay Port was settled in 1851 by Carl H. Heisterman. It was first named “Geneva” and later “Wildfowl Port”. The post office was relocated here from Ora Labora in 1872. Today this tiny town has a population under 500.
Boat Sinks, Airboats to the Scene – Duck Hunter Rescue Near Bay Port Michigan
Two duck hunters were rescued after their boat capsized in Wild Fowl Bay due to strong winds. One hunter clung to the partially submerged vessel while the other swam ashore. Emergency services coordinated a swift rescue, and both men declined medical treatment after being evaluated. The incident highlights the importance of preparedness and safety on the water.
Uncover Michigan’s Quirky Roadside Attractions in the Thumb
Michigan’s Upper Thumb has interesting sites and things to do beyond our great beaches. Driving along M-25 along the shore we found some downright interesting and unique roadside attractions that dont cost a dime to see.
46 Seasons of the Tasty Bay Port Fish Sandwich Festival 2024
The Bay Port Fish Sandwich Festival is the granddaddy of them all. Since 1978 folks come in and lined up for a fish sandwich that “takes two hands to hold one.
R. L. Gillingham Fish Company – Surprising Insights of Commerical Fishing at Bay Port 1896-1978
The R.L. Gillingham Fish Company, established in 1886, played a key role in Bay Port, Michigan’s development as a major commercial fishing port. Overcoming setbacks like a fire and economic challenges, the company left a lasting legacy. Today, its influence is evident in the Bay Port Historic Commercial Fishing District.
6 Great Spots For Shore Fishing On Saginaw Bay Near Bay Port, Michigan
It turns out you don’t have to have an expensive boat to get access to great fishing on Saginaw Bay. We cover about a half dozen spots we have personally fished and visited near Bay Port.
Haunted Bay Port Michigan – 3 Sites For Quiet Spirits
Bay Port Michigan is known for the paranormal. Bay Port is the site of a publicly acknowledged haunted Bed & Breakfast Inn and you can walk through a cemetery of a vanished religious colony, and see the site of a haunted hotel that was never rebuilt.
1 of Michigan’s Most Famous Haunted Houses That You Never Heard Of
The former B&B has been featured on Pure Michigan, two Haunted Michigan travel books and highlighted in a paranormal documentary and a movie.