Where Am I ? – A Neat Little Port Austin Alley
There is a brand new store at the end of the road in Port Austin.
This bright white establishment offers a carry-out breakfast and lunch.
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Port Austin, is at the the tip of Michigan’s Thumb. The end of the road. From such a stance one can stand in the harbor and see a beautiful sunrise and sunset over Lake Huron and Saginaw Bay without moving an inch. Blessed with clear water, sandy beaches and dunes, unique rock formations, and the finest fishing anywhere.
Cute shops, a top rated farmer’s market, a variety of parks, camping, accommodations and visitor ‘fun stuff’ are all plentiful.
Travel West on M-25 and find the shoreline dotted with parks, beaches and recreational facilities. Head East and visit historic areas such as Grindstone City. Go back in time with in the the restored lumber town museum of Huron City. Take in the vista at Lighthouse County Park featuring historic Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse.
There is a brand new store at the end of the road in Port Austin.
This bright white establishment offers a carry-out breakfast and lunch.
At the tip of Michigan’s Thumb, Port Crescent State Park is one of six Dark Sky Preserves in Michigan. The park’s designation as a Dark Sky Preserve is another unique element. Visitors can experience this without having to drive further north or to the Upper Peninsula.
We explore tone of the finest galleries in the Upper Thumb.
Located in Grindstone City the White Church Gallery is a unique find and full of great work from local artists.
Michigan’s Upper Thumbs hosts three lighthouses. Each can be visited and explored.
The first unofficial days of summer is Memorial Day weekend.
Thousands of folks flocked to Port Austin for the 2021 opening of the Port Austin Farmers Market.
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.
A legend telling of secret Indian lead mines and murder of a young couple are conveyed in this verbal history of the Upper Thumb of Michigan.
Port Crescent State Park, located in southern Michigan, was once a thriving lumber town before becoming a ghost town. Today, it offers outdoor activities and preserves a rich history, including remnants of its past, amid scenic natural beauty along Lake Huron.