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Tag: Bay Port

Bay Port Fish Sandwich Festival
Even the King makes sandwiches

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.

Bay Port Fish Co. in 1996 – A Retrospective
History

Bay Port Fish Co. in 1996 – A Retrospective

Michael Hardy

I have a great collection of pictures my parents took of the Upper Thumb region in the 1980s and 90s. They had started Thumb Impressions …

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45 Seasons of the Tasty Bay Port Fish Sandwich Festival 2023
Food

45 Seasons of the Tasty Bay Port Fish Sandwich Festival 2023

Michael Hardy

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.

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The Amazing History of The Bay Port Commercial Fishing District
Fishing / History

The Amazing History of The Bay Port Commercial Fishing District

Michael Hardy

Bay Port Commercial Fishing District was designated a National Historic Place in 1977. At the time there were seven buildings on the site. Now three remain.

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One of Michigan’s Most Famous Haunted Houses  That You Never Heard Of
History

One of Michigan’s Most Famous Haunted Houses That You Never Heard Of

Michael Hardy

The former B&B has been featured on Pure Michigan, two Haunted Michigan travel books and highlighted in a paranormal documentary and a movie.

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Stories from Ora et Labora Colony Near Bay Port 1862 – 1898
History / Ora Labora

Stories from Ora et Labora Colony Near Bay Port 1862 – 1898

Michael Hardy

The Letters from Ora Labora 1862 – 1898. Offers a glimpse of the challenges of being a religious pioneer in Michigan’s Wilderness.

This is a collection of stories written through the years.

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Michigan’s Luxurious Resorts of the 1800s – Bay Port Hotel
History

Michigan’s Luxurious Resorts of the 1800s – Bay Port Hotel

Michael Hardy

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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15 of the Best Michigan Tourist Attractions in The Thumb Region
Travel

15 of the Best Michigan Tourist Attractions in The Thumb Region

Thumbwind Staffby Thumbwind Staff

Top 15 “Must See” Michigan Upper Thumb Attractions.

A perfect recipe for a day trip or a week of exploring. Many are free to see and all are an easy drive to get to.

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In 2022, Michigan Thumb Attractions Offer Family Fun & Festivals
Travel

In 2022, Michigan Thumb Attractions Offer Family Fun & Festivals

Michael Hardy

The Upper Thumb offers many family friendly attractions and things to do.

The Summer of 2021 looks return to offering events and festivals that we love to attend and see.

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