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Getaway to the eastern Michigan towns of Algonac, Clay, Harbor Beach, Lexington, Marine City, Port Austin, Port Huron, Port Sanilac and St. Clair.

Discover the Blue Water Area on the shores of Eastern Michigan. Wake up to a spectacular sunrise and find nine waterfront communities and 140 miles of coastline awaiting your arrival with unique attractions, waterfront dining, antique shopping, wonderful beaches, parks, challenging golf courses, live theatre and lots of great fun. Relax and enjoy… we are always casual on the eastern shore.

    

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Out of the Blue - Michigan's Blue Water Area

Out of the Blue - Michigan\'s Blue Water Area
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Wash the stress of the day away in the “Blue Water Area,” located on Michigan’s eastern shore. You can jump, swim, dive and sail the day away near the deep blue waters of Michigan’s Lake Huron.

Kayaking the Thumb Heritage Water Trail - Port Austin, East Central Michigan

Kayaking the Thumb Heritage Water Trail - Port Austin, East Central Michigan
The Tip of the Thumb Heritage Water Trail extends over 100 miles with 34 launch/landing markers. Interesting rock formations, caves and stacks can be found less than two miles east or west of Port Austin’s Veterans Waterfront Park.
Photo courtesy of Port Austin

Fore Lakes Golf Club - Port Huron, Michigan

Fore Lakes Golf Club - Port Huron, Michigan
From Algonac to Port Austin you will find an abundance of golf courses. For a quick nine or an 18 hole championship challenge, Discover the Blue. Hotel golf packages available.
Photo courtesy of Fore Lakes Golf Club

Michigan's Marine City Shoreline

Michigan\'s Marine City Shoreline
From Algonac (Pickerel Capitol of the world) to Port Austin find the perfect spot to drop your line, from your boat, charter cruise or off the bank, the Blue Water Area along the Lake Huron shoreline provides great fishing for all.
Photo courtesy of Marine City

Nature's Glory Along the Peaceful Waterways of Clay

Nature\'s Glory Along the Peaceful Waterways of Clay
The Clay area is filled with bays, canals, marshes and islands creating the largest freshwater delta in North America. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty and an environment teaming with game species, birds and aquatic wildlife.
Photo courtesy of Brenda Thomas

Fort Gratiot Lighthouse - Port Huron, Michigan

Fort Gratiot Lighthouse - Port Huron, Michigan
“Discover the Blue,” take a lighthouse tour along the eastern shoreline. View the Lights, explore the history and delve into the maritime heritage of a bygone maritime era.
Photo courtesy of Blue Water Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Bathing Beach Park - Harbor Beach, Michigan

Bathing Beach Park - Harbor Beach, Michigan
It’s an outdoor lover's paradise! Dive among nineteen shipwrecks in the Thumb Area Bottomland Preserve. Fish from the shore, pier, or on a charter fishing boat. Relax on the beach or Kayak the 92-mile Heritage Water Trail.
Photo courtesy of Harbor Beach

Huron Lady II - Port Huron Boat Cruises

Huron Lady II - Port Huron Boat Cruises
The Huron Lady II tours the St. Clair River and Lower Lake Huron. View the International Blue Water Bridges, the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse, Canadian and American shoreline and passing freighters. Photo courtesy of Blue Water Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum - Port Sanilac, Michigan

Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum - Port Sanilac, Michigan
Port Sanilac, located along the shores of Lake Huron, is a village rich in history. Here you will find a haunted historical museum, a 1850's hardware store, beaches, an underwater diving preserve, waterfront dining and a local winery.
Photo courtesy of Port Sanilac

Algonac Harbor - Algonac, Michigan

Algonac Harbor - Algonac, Michigan
The pleasure boating industry began in Algonac in the late 1800s. See the largest collection of Chris-Craft artifacts at the Algonac/Clay Historical Museum.
Photo courtesy of Algonac

Bridge to Bay Trail - Marine City, Michigan

Bridge to Bay Trail - Marine City, Michigan
Marine City is situated along the Bridge to Bay hike/bike trail. Discover the area’s rich ship building and maritime history along the maritime outdoor walking museum. Relax in one of ten waterfront parks and watch the freighters pass by.
Photo courtesy of Marine City

Boardwalk Fishing in St. Clair, Michigan

Boardwalk Fishing in St. Clair, Michigan
Whether fishing, taking a stroll, picnicking or watching the freighters pass by, the St. Clair River boardwalk is perfect for a relaxing afternoon. Watch Silver Cup and Offshore Super Series Powerboat races during St. Clair Riverfest.
Photo courtesy of St. Clair Downtown Development Authority

Michigan's Lexington Harbor

Michigan\'s Lexington Harbor
Leave your tension and stress behind. Mellow out in small-town America, with scenic beauty and unique shops, restaurants and art galleries. Mix relaxation and stimulation with the areas year-round calendar of activities and events.Photo courtesy of Lexington
    

Blue Water Area

Beaches
Spend the day floating on a bed of blue, watching freighters drift by. Witness one of the most spectacular sunrises anywhere and let it wash the stress away. It's time to jump, swim, dive and sail the day away in the deep blue waters of Lake Huron.

Things to do 
Tour a 1944 Coast Guard Cutter and the oldest lighthouse in Michigan, Fort Gratiot Lighthouse. Sample the first official harvest and crush at Blue Water Winery and Vineyard and make your own wine at the Vinomondo Winery. Dine at one of our many waterfront restaurants. Shop one of the largest farm markets in the state in Port Austin or pick your own at u-pick orchards. 

Outdoor Attractions 
Walk or bike the trails and boardwalks along the eastern shores of Lake Huron and the St. Clair River, or just sit and enjoy watching thousand-foot freighters pass by. Lake Huron offers some of the best  fishing in the Great Lakes. Dive or snorkel 19th century shipwrecks. Take the challenge and golf. It's always T-time in the Blue Water Area.

Art Galleries and Boutiques 
Art galleries, specialty shops, boutiques and antique stores. This is the perfect destination for shopping. Picture perfect downtowns await your arrival as you skip along the shores of Eastern Michigan. Enjoy quaint shops, intimate restaurants and cozy cafes during a quiet weekend away or join us for a variety of events going on throughout the year.

Hotels
Relax in the Blue. Enjoy the shoreline from your waterfront room, or splash around in an indoor pool. We offer a variety of accommodation options to suit your need and budget. Check out our many hotel packages.

Cabins, B&B's, Camping
Enjoy the joys of a traditional Bed and Breakfast in one of our historic Inns and B&B's. Rent a cabin along the shore for a week full of fun, amazing sunrises and priceless memories. Discover our many waterfront campgrounds along the eastern shore.

Blue Water International Sculpture Exhibit
Stroll at your own pace through Port Huron's beautiful downtown and immerse yourself in culture as you take in fifteen major spectacular art pieces on display. This large scale public arts project will be on display for the next two years as part of collaboration with the Sauve Art Foundation.

    
 
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