Margaret’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Port Austin Farmers Market
17 W State StPort Austin Chamber of Commerce offers many resources for visitors to our area. The website provides a calendar of events as well as local restaurants, shopping and attractions.
Greater Port Austin Chamber Of Commerce
2 W Spring StPort Austin Chamber of Commerce offers many resources for visitors to our area. The website provides a calendar of events as well as local restaurants, shopping and attractions.
The Nature Center has wonderful trails for walking, hiking and bike riding. The center is a great place to learn about local ecology and geology.
11 locals recommend
Huron County Nature Center & Wilderness Arboretum
3336 Loosemore RdThe Nature Center has wonderful trails for walking, hiking and bike riding. The center is a great place to learn about local ecology and geology.
This state park has beautiful beaches and is a dark sky preserve for star gazing.
33 locals recommend
Port Crescent State Park
1775 Port Austin RdThis state park has beautiful beaches and is a dark sky preserve for star gazing.
Excellent displays and resources featuring Port Austin historic artifacts and buildings to explore.
Port Austin History Center
1424 Pointe Aux Barques RdExcellent displays and resources featuring Port Austin historic artifacts and buildings to explore.
Take a boat ride and get a tour of this historic lighthouse.
portaustinreeflight.org
Port Austin Reef Light
Take a boat ride and get a tour of this historic lighthouse.
portaustinreeflight.org
Port Hope Hotel
4405 Main StNewly renovated train depot.
Harbor Beach Lighthouse
1 Ritchie DrGrice House Museum
North Lakeshore RoadBird Creek Park (No Camping)
Lake StreetJenks Roadside Park
Michigan 25Visit this historic lighthouse and US Life Saving Service Station. Learn about the many ship wrecks in the Thumb Area Bottomland Preserve.
7 locals recommend
Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse
7320 Lighthouse RdVisit this historic lighthouse and US Life Saving Service Station. Learn about the many ship wrecks in the Thumb Area Bottomland Preserve.
Resources
Greater Port Austin Chamber Of Commerce
2 W Spring StRecreational Activities
Underwater diving, kayaking, horseback riding, touring lighthouses and more!!
Knoblock Riding
1075 Hunter RdFun horseback riding.
Beautiful paddle along the Pinnebog River to Lake Huron.
18 locals recommend
Tip-A-Thumb Canoe and Kayak Rental
2475 Port Austin RdBeautiful paddle along the Pinnebog River to Lake Huron.
Rent kayaks or bikes to explore the area and visit Turnip Rock.
21 locals recommend
Port Austin Marina
119 E Spring StRent kayaks or bikes to explore the area and visit Turnip Rock.
Beautiful golf course meandering among fields and historic barns.
7 locals recommend
Bird Creek Golf Club
7850 N Van Dyke RdBeautiful golf course meandering among fields and historic barns.
Kooky Miniature Golf
275 W Spring StFun miniature golf course.
Verona Hills Golf Club
3175 Sand Beach RdAmazing golf course among the Verona hills east of Bad Axe.
Scenic Golf & Country Club Inc
8364 Filion RdPort Austin Conundrums and Escape
8715 Line StFun escape room adventure.
Bird Creek Park is steps away from The Shores of Port Austin. Enjoy star gazing, sun bathing, picnicking, playground, fishing, kayaking, and swimming.
Bird Creek Park (No Camping)
Lake StreetBird Creek Park is steps away from The Shores of Port Austin. Enjoy star gazing, sun bathing, picnicking, playground, fishing, kayaking, and swimming.
Sleeper State Park
6573 State Park RdEnjoy this beautiful park and beach.
Antiques
4440 Main StSandpiper Sport Fishing Charters
115 E Spring StLake Huron is famous for sport fishing!
Tip Of The Thumb Mini Golf (Former Putt Putt)
8660 NorthTry diving in the bottomland preserve. Visit a myriad of shipwrecks and other underwater treasures.
http://www.michiganpreserves.org/thumb.htm
Thumb Area Great Lakes State Bottomland Preserve
Try diving in the bottomland preserve. Visit a myriad of shipwrecks and other underwater treasures.
http://www.michiganpreserves.org/thumb.htm
Great spot to rent a bike! The Garage also has local vendors stalls for shopping.
14 locals recommend
Pak's Backyard
119 E Spring StGreat spot to rent a bike! The Garage also has local vendors stalls for shopping.
Port Austin Marina
119 E Spring StGreat ideas for outdoor adventures!
Century Oaks Golf Course
4570 Pigeon RdA well-manicured and laid back golf course. A great value!
Food scene
Lake Street Local
8706 Lake StThe Bank 1884 Food & Spirits
8646 Lake StHeck's Bar
2990 West Kinde RoadThe Farm
699 Port Crescent RdShelley's bar and grill
8745 Pearson RdHooks Waterfront Resort
2044 North Lakeshore RoadFireside Inn
1146 Port Austin RdRachel's
754 N Van Dyke RdThe Pasta House
337 Main StBird Creek Farms
282 Grindstone RdPak's Backyard
119 E Spring StLighthouse Cafe
44 W Spring StCity advice
Customs and culture
Check out the barn projects' artistic creativity near Port Austin!
mibarn.net - Drive it Yourself barn tour.
https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/arts/2019/09/13/port-austin-barns-detroit-art/2303230001/
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2018/08/31/port-austin-becomes-thumbs-artistic-beacon/1021869002/
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/arts/2015/07/31/art-project-barn-ark-port-austin/30973901/
Don't miss
Take a sunset cruise to Charity Island near Caseville.
https://www.facebook.com/CharityIslandCruiseCasville/
Don't miss
Take a tour of the Port Austin Reef Lighthouse!
http://www.portaustinreeflight.org/
Travelling with kids
Butterfly House and Garden
https://portaustinarea.com/butterfly-garden/
Customs and culture
Michigan Quilt Barn Tour
Visit Michigan Quilt Trails in your travels through a system of self-guided driving and cycling tours. Giant quilt blocks on barns and other structures celebrate our rural life and heritage.
https://mibarn.net/resources/quilt-barn-trails/
Getting around
Check out Port Austin Trike Rentals on Facebook.
It is a new and fun way to get around Port Austin!