North East

Take a winter break at Bavarian Inn Frankenmuth

This region is “Michigan’s Centerpiece” and here you will find festivals, family activities, museums, fine arts, snow sports, golfing, water activities, shopping and evening entertainment galore.

Easily accessible from any entry point for the state and you’ll find your anytime destination.

East Central Lower Peninsula is the location of Michigan’s “Thumb.” The Thumb protrudes deep into Lake Huron giving the Lower Peninsula its unique mitten shape. Highway M-25 traces the Thumb’s shoreline for several miles, and along the way are beaches, lighthouses, state and county parks, bird sanctuaries, museums, unique shops and friendly harbor communities.

Stretching for seven miles along the shore of the St. Clair River and the base of Lake Huron, is the City of Port Huron an international border crossing marked by the spectacular Blue Water Bridge.

Enjoy the stunning sunrise over Lake Huron in Harbor Beach located on the eastern shore of Lake Huron in Michigan's thumb The area offers an outdoor lover's paradise with unlimited opportunities for boating, sailing, fishing swimming, scuba diving, water skiing, camping, and fun family recreation opportunity throughout the whole year.

Central Michigan is also home to Frankenmuth where one can enjoy the spirit of Christmas all year long.There are a great number of things for you and your family to do in Frankenmuth. With festivities year round, the town welcomes visitors with Bavarian hospitality regardless of the season. Whether it's a day trip for the family or a weekend retreat with friends, Frankenmuth is the perfect destination to recharge, renew and refresh. From fantastic food, eclectic shopping and entertainment, to rich historical beauty and culture,
 Step back in time at Crossroads Village in Flint, a first-hand look at life at the turn of the century.
          Walk with nature on a stroll through beautiful Dow Gardens or at the Chippewa Nature Center in Midland. Refresh yourself during a multitude of events on the Saginaw river and Saginaw Bay. Visit “Showboat City” for shopping in quaint surroundings or first-class entertainment during the Chesaning Showboat.

The Saginaw riverfront provides almost constant relaxation opportunities year-round whether cruising up and down the river on a warm summer day, fishing from the banks or the new pier near Court Street, walking along the Saginaw Riverwalk, watching fireworks over Ojibway Island, or Ice Fishing in the Annual Shiver on the River.

The Tawas area is nestled on Tawas Bay overlooking beautiful Lake Huron. For boaters there is clean, modern DNR boat docks for boaters to dock and explore the many unusual stores, boutiques, and antique shops in the Tawas area. Perch fishing off the docks is a regular Tawas area ritual.Just west of town is the Huron National Forest.

Upcoming Events:
Midland Jan 2-feb 28th
The Dow Gardens offers Winter Art in the Garden.The essence of the season has been captured by local talent into an innovative container exhibit . Enjoy this creative exhibition while walking down clear patways in the frosted Garden.For more info visit www.dowgardens.org   

Frankenmuth  
January 27th Zehnders Snowfest This fun filled winter event  includes snow sculpting  and ice carving competitions and promises to be fun for the whole family. Enjoy fire works,entertainment, children area and a warming tent.

Tawas City & East Tawas
February 3-5
62nd Annual Perchville USA  includes Perchville Fishing Tournament, Parade, Polar Bear Swim, horse Drawn carriage Rides, Chilli Cookoff and much more.More info www.tawas.com