Blue Water Area

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.

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 Lake St. Clair Light, St. Clair Flats Old Channel Range Light, Peche Island Rear Range Light, Lightship Huron, Fort Gratiot Light, Port Sanilac Light, Harbor Beach Light, Pointe Aux Barques light and the Port Austin Reef Light.

Photo courtesy of Blue Water Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Kayaking the Thumb Heritage Water Trail - Port Austin, Michigan

Kayaking the Thumb Heritage Water Trail - Port Austin, Michigan
The Tip of the Thumb Heritage Water Trail extends over 100 miles and features 34 launch/landing markers. Many interesting rock formations, caves and stacks can be found less than two miles both east and west of Port Austin’s Veterans Waterfront Park area.

Photo courtesy of Port Austin

Michigan's Lexington Harbor

Michigan\'s Lexington Harbor
Leave your tensions and stressful schedules behind. Mellow out in surroundings reminiscent of vintage, small-town America, whose hallmarks are scenic beauty and a unique collection of shops, restaurants and art galleries. For those who want to mix relaxation with stimulation, the area offers a year-round calendar of fun-filled activities and events.

Photo courtesy of Lexington

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

Algonac Harbor - Algonac, Michigan

Algonac Harbor - Algonac, Michigan
The pleasure boating industry began in Algonac in the late 1800s. Step into the Algonac/Clay Historical Museum and see the largest collection of Chris-Craft artifacts. Cast a line in the St. Clair River, one of the best walleye fishing rivers in the Great Lakes. Stroll along one of the longest freshwater boardwalks in the country as you watch freighters, tall ships and sailboats pass by.

Photo courtesy of Algonac

Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum - Port Sanilac, Michigan

Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum - Port Sanilac, Michigan
Enjoy quiet nights under a blanket of stars or start your day with a cup of coffee and a spectacular sunrise. Located along the shores of Lake Huron, Port Sanilac is an inviting village rich in history and lore. Here you will find everything from a haunted historical museum to a historic 1850's hardware store, beaches and walkable shoreline break wall to an underwater diving preserve, waterfront dining to a local winery. Port Sanilac, your Great Lakes getaway.

Photo courtesy of Port Sanilac

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

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 276 square miles of the Thumb Area Bottomland Preserve. Fish for perch, walleye or salmon from the shore, along the pier, or on a charter fishing boat. Relax on the beach and let the waves carry your cares away. Kayak along the 92-mile Heritage Water Trail. And don’t forget the 2nd largest Jet Ski races in the U.S. during the Maritime Festival July 9th-13th.

Photo courtesy of Harbor Beach

Marysville Boardwalk - Marysville, Michigan

Marysville Boardwalk - Marysville, Michigan
Marysville’s 1.2 mile long boardwalk is the perfect spot for a romantic stroll, freighter watching or fishing. Relax and play in the 58-acre park along the St. Clair River. Tour the Wills Sainte Clair Automobile Museum and see touring cars built from 1921-1927 by Sainte Clair.

Photo courtesy of Marysville

Bridge to Bay Trail - Marine City, Michigan

Bridge to Bay Trail - Marine City, Michigan
Marine City is situated mid-way along the Bridge to Bay hike/bike trail so bring your bikes and hiking boots. Tour stately homes built for Great Lakes captains, stroll the waterfront and discover the area’s rich ship building and maritime history along the maritime outdoor walking museum. Relax in one of ten waterfront parks as ocean going ships and Great Lakes freighters pass by.

Photo courtesy of Marine City

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. Captain John will welcome you aboard for the most enjoyable two or three hour narrated sightseeing tour. View the International Blue Water Bridges, the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse, Canadian and American shoreline and passing freighters. A tour you won’t want to miss.

Photo courtesy of Blue Water Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

Boardwalk Fishing in St. Clair, Michigan

Boardwalk Fishing in St. Clair, Michigan
The St. Clair River boardwalk offers a picturesque locale for favorite outdoor pastimes. Whether fishing, taking a leisurely stroll, picnicking or watching the freighters pass by, this is the perfect destination for a relaxing afternoon. Enjoy quaint shops, intimate restaurants and cozy cafes along our picture perfect downtown. Watch Silver Sup Series and Offshore Super Series Powerboat races during St. Clair Riverfest.

Photo courtesy of St. Clair Downtown Development Authority
    

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 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 accommodations 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.

    
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