Communities

Algonac - Algonac embraces its nautical contributions, being the birthplace of Chris Crafts Boats and the former home of Gar Wood. Situated on the St. Clair River, it has earned the nickname of “The Pickerel Capital of the World.” Take advantage of the free boat launch and the Algonac Harbor Club, one of the largest deep water marinas accessible by the Great Lakes. While downtown, stroll along 1,800 feet of boardwalk and find charming shops and restaurants to savor the small-town atmosphere. The Algonac-Clay Historical Museum boasts local history with models of pleasure boats built right in town. There is also ferry access to Walpole Island, Canada. Enjoy a day of freighter watching from the land or cast your line from a boat. Algonac brings summer events such as the Annual Pickerel Tournament, Algonac Rotary Art Fair and waterfront concerts in the park. "Discover the Blue"...visit Algonac. City of Algonac Greater Algonac Chamber of Commerce Clay - Clay Township, a naturally diverse area, is home to the St. Clair Flats including Harsens Island, Russell Island, St. John’s Marsh and hundreds of out islands which create the largest freshwater delta in North America. The Flats are teaming with every possible game species, song bird, birds of prey and aquatic wildlife imaginable. This pristine area is rich in history from the days of the bootleggers to being the hometown of world champion hydroplane racers. Clay Township is filled with various bays, canals and cuts that are a sportspersons paradise. Algonac State Park rests here on the banks of the St. Clair River. Whatever your outdoor passion is, this area will suit you well. Come, spend some time in Clay Township and discover the up north atmosphere without the up north commute. "Discover the Blue"...visit Clay. Harbor Beach - Enjoy the stunning sunrise over Lake Huron. The breathtaking glow of the lake awaits you. Located on the eastern shore of Lake Huron in Michigan's thumb, Harbor Beach is surrounded by farmland and woods.The area offers an outdoor lover's paradise with unlimited opportunities for boating, sailing, fishing, swimming, scuba diving, water skiing, vacation, and fun family recreation opportunities throughout the whole year. A bicycle/pedestrian walking path connects the campground, marina, parks, beach, and the community's business district. The world's largest freshwater man-made harbor provides great fishing opportunities from aboard a boat, or from the break wall. Trescott Park is an access site for the new Tip of the Thumb Heritage Water Trail, a 90 mile trail along Lake Huron's coast line. "Discover the Blue"...visit Harbor Beach. City of Harbor Beach Harbor Beach Chamber of Commerce Order a FREE Visitor Guide Harsens Island - Is located in St. Clair County near the Detroit metropolitan area. The 39-mile long St. Clair River has recreational harbors in St. Clair and Marine City before the river divides into several branches at its mouth, creating the island strewn St. Clair Flats. Harsens Island, the largest of the islands on the American side, was once a resort for the wealthy who arrived on steamers from Detroit. Today, Harsens Island and the St. Clair Flats area comprises one of the largest inland fresh water deltas in the world. "Discover the Blue"...visit Harsens Island Harsens Island Lakeport - In 1837, Jonas H. Titus platted Milwaukie City at the mouth of a small stream which he named Milwaukie Creek. The plat was not recorded, and it remained a paper city until lumberman B. C. Farrand had the village replatted by David Ward in August, 1853, and recorded it as Lakeport on August 30, 1858. Mr. Farrand named it from its nearness to Lake Huron. Lying along Lake Huron, Lakeport State Park provides Southeast Michigan residents access to the Great Lakes. The park has two distinct units separated by the Village of Lakeport. A total of 250 sites are divided between the two campgrounds. All sites have a picnic table, fire circle, electricity, modern toilet/shower buildings along with several pull-through sites and camp pads for ease of leveling campers. "Discover the Blue"...visit Lakeport Lakeport Lexington - Friendly people... Warm hospitality... Small town charm... the little village on the shores of beautiful and blue Lake Huron. For a quiet weekend or an entire season, Lexington offers boundless opportunities for relaxation and fun. Picnic in the park, browse through quaint and interesting shops, unwind in a restaurant or tavern, swim in majestic Lake Huron, relax on a soft sandy beach, stroll the harbor, fish, go boating, play tennis, golf, bike, or take a leisurely walk along tree lined streets. Lexington is known for its Music in the Park series of free Friday evening outdoor concerts, Thumbfest, a traditional music festival, the Lexington Fine Arts Street Fair and the annual Lexington Bach Festival. For all Lexington offers, its most endearing quality is its natural beauty. "Discover the Blue"...visit Lexington. Lexington Business Group Greater Croswell-Lexington Chamber of Commerce Lexington Arts Council Marine City - Historically, Marine City was known as a ship building center of the Great Lakes. Because of this status, many captains and sailors made their homes here, as evidenced by the grand residential architecture throughout the historic downtown area. Gracious Victorian “Painted Ladies” still sit side by side with turn of the century cottages. Today, five waterfront parks are interspersed between unique shopping and dining venues along the historic waterfront and boardwalk. Visitors enjoy the public swimming beach, fishing, boating and amphitheater on the river . Marine City is also a portal to Canada, with a car/pedestrian ferry to Sombra, Ontario. For some folks recreation means going antiquing, Marine City has two antique malls and six antique stores and has become a destination City for collectors. "Discover the Blue"...visit Marine City. Marine City Visitor Information Marine City Chamber of Commerce Marine City Brochure Marysville - You are not far from enjoying the quiet, small town ambiance that is Marysville. The Marysville Museum tells of a rich history in early forestry, mining, boating and automobile developments. The Wills Sainte Claire Automobile Museum is dedicated to preserving the History of C. Harold Wills and the Wills Sainte Claire Automobile. Marysville’s 58-acre park offers plenty of picnics areas, baseball diamonds and tennis courts. The park features several play areas, a unique water spray park, a mile-long boardwalk for picturesque walks, a beach, fine fishing and boat launch. The City Golf Course offers 18 holes of well maintained greens and fairways with a spectacular river view. Experience summer fun… Art in the Park, Rumble in the Park, Past & Its Wheels and Marysville Days. "Discover the Blue"...visit Marysville City of Marysville Marysville Chamber of Commerce Port Austin - Spectacular sunrises meet the sunsets as they grace this small village on the geographical tip of Michigan's "Thumb" where the crystalline waves of Lake Huron bathe sandy beaches and unique rock formations. Quality shops, accommodations, and restaurants await the visitor without losing that "small town" ambiance. The Port Austin area is a photographer's paradise with migrating birds, wildlife, picturesque farms, and winter ice formations on Lake Huron. Several public accesses are available for unequaled bass fishing and many charter boats for salmon and lake trout. An underwater park of 19th century shipwrecks can be viewed by divers and snorkelers. Golf courses, cross country ski trails, and public hunting areas are intertwined within nature’s beauty. This quaint village boasts one of the largest Farmers Market in the state. Lighthouses, festivals, a 1/2 mile walk along the break wall, kayaking, canoeing, horseback riding and much more await the visitor to this undiscovered jewel. "Discover the Blue"...visit Port Austin. Village of Port Austin Greater Port Austin Area Chamber of Commerce Huron County Port Huron - Port Huron is known as the Maritime Capital of the Great Lakes with unique sites to be explored...immerse yourself in maritime lore by visiting the only existing lightship on the Great Lakes, the Huron Lightship. Tour Coast Guard Cutter “Bramble” and hear about her adventurous life of duty. The Great Lakes Maritime Center will give you insight on the great lake and ocean going freighters navigating one of the busiest waterways in the world. Also tour Fort Gratiot Lighthouse, Michigan’s oldest working lighthouse. The captivating history doesn’t stop there...the Thomas Edison Depot Museum depicts the great inventor’s life when he lived in Port Huron. The Port Huron Museum reveals the people and events that have molded the Blue Water Area and Knowlton’s Ice Museum tells the story of the ice industry. Walk the historic downtown district amidst grand brick storefronts and discover quaint specialty shops and enriching art galleries. Casual diners and gourmet coffee will delight your taste buds and enjoy waterfront dining along the St. Clair River or Black River. Boaters will find a beautiful marina to suit their needs. Take a sight-seeing boat cruise or hop aboard the Blue Water Trolley. Also discover beaches and spots for picnicking, walking and biking in the vast presence the Blue Water Bridges, connecting Port Huron to Ontario, Canada. "Discover the Blue"...visit Port Huron. City of Port Huron Downtown Port Huron Blue Water Chamber of Commerce< Port Sanilac - Nestled on Lake Huron’s blue water shores, a sesquicentennial treasure, Port Sanilac. A historic waterfront village with scenic beaches, famous shipwrecks and a modern harbor facility. This beautiful community provides many opportunities to escape urban living and enjoy a more relaxing lifestyle for the summer months or year round. There are many local attractions. The Sanilac County Underwater Preserve has shipwrecks dating as far back as 1864 and is a treasure trove for scuba divers. The Barn Theater puts on light-hearted productions and Huron Shores Golf Club has a course that is both scenic and challenging. Port Sanilac, is home to the Sanilac County Historical Museum and Michigan's oldest continually operating hardware store, Raymond Hardware, plus many antique stores throughout the area. "Discover the Blue"...visit Port Sanilac. Village of Port Sanilac St. Clair - St. Clair, Michigan is serenity found. Its location is just 40 miles north of Detroit and only a few miles south of Port Huron, resting on the banks of the forever blue St. Clair River. This historic little city of tree-lined streets offers unique shops, cafés, pubs and specialty restaurants. The center piece of downtown St. Clair is Palmer Park; the community’s defining public space with the longest fresh water boardwalk in the world!  The park along with Rotary Park and the boat harbor are now equipped with free wireless internet.  St. Clair hosts the spectacular St. Clair Art Fair, boasts a historical museum and provides a modern boat harbor. It is the home of summer concerts on the boardwalk and thundering offshore powerboat racing. A journey to the beautiful Blue Water Area truly is not complete without a few days spent enjoying St. Clair - whether you choose to spend your time on a golf course, a planned fishing expedition, strolling on the boardwalk or lounging in Palmer Park while watching the freighter traffic just a few feet off shore. Maybe a walking tour of the city's neighborhoods with their vintage homes and historic churches will provide the relaxation you’re seeking. You can do it all or do nothing at all. "Discover the Blue"...visit St. Clair. St. Clair on the River Capac - The Blue Water Area is not limited to the nautical minded individuals. Capac is a village located in St. Clair County, offering parks, golf courses and historical sites which include: The Capac Community Museum is a restored Grand Trunk Depot. The world famous Kempf Model City train, 40 feet long and four feet wide, is housed at the museum. It was completed in 1923 by the Kempf brothers of Capac and took seven years to build. Holly Meadows Golf Course is open from daylight till dark, 11 Ponds, wetlands and marshes, and topped off with bunkers on almost every hole. The Greens were all built to PGA Standards, opened in 1994 with the first nine, followed by the second nine in 1996. Holly Meadows offers a challenge to golfers of all categories, and a peaceful atmosphere as well as great food! "Discover the Blue"...visit Capac Capac Capac Chamber of Commerce Emmett - Get in touch with nature by visiting the small village of Emmett located in St. Clair County. Relax and enjoy Emmett KOA’s beautiful 40-acres of large wooded sites, RV sites, tent sites and Kamping Kabins on the lake. They offer a family focused atmosphere with a wide variety of activities for all ages. The four acre lake with sandy beach is perfect for swimming and fishing. No license needed - catch and release. Visit the Brennan Memorial Nature Sanctuary or the Sunny Fields Botanical Park a private botanical park encouraging horticultural and environmental education. You will find over a thousand different kinds of plants in the tranquil and unique surroundings, rare, exotic and native specimens. "Discover the Blue"...visit Emmett Emmett Fort Gratiot - Here's the best of boths worlds, where natural surroundings encompass the largest commercial corridor in St. Clair County. Fort Gratiot has nature preserves, trails, ponds, bike paths, parks, beaches and recreation areas for people to enjoy a natural setting during all four seasons. Then jump over to the retail section of town were you're sure to find what you need! "Discover the Blue"...visit Fort Gratiot Fort Gratiot Township Goodells - Goodells County Park features 327 acres of scenic beauty for visitors to enjoy. Exhibit barns, the St. Clair County Farm Museum and Historical Village including the Murphy/Ryan Farmhouse, Lynn Township School and the CC Peck & Company Bank, all icons of the 19th century Americana. The park also features a beautiful butterfly garden, a nature center, community building, pavilions, children's playground, walking and bike paths. The new Splashpad features playfully moving water, controlled by computers and propelled by hydronic jets or gravity. The Splashpad is barrier free and universally accessible for people of all ages and physical abilities. Come and enjoy! Experience the woods and wetlands of St. Clair County! The Pine River Nature Center has over two miles of marked hiking trails through beautiful terrain. A one-mile section of the Pine River flows through the property providing tranquil views and many opportunities to view wildlife. Wildflowers and grasses abound in the three-acre restored tallgrass prairie. "Discover the Blue"...visit Goodells Goodells Memphis - Memphis is one square mile and was named after Memphis, Egypt, "the City on the Nile." Memphis straddles the county lines of north St. Clair county and southwest St. Clair County. Memphis was established in 1835. Memphis is located on a bluff overlooking the Belle River. Memphis has a landmark called "The Thing", which is a historical marker noting the home of the first automobile. This first automobile ran six miles. On the site of the landmark, would have been what is now in Dearborn, Michigan -- the Ford World Headquarters. It is led to believe that a farmer would not sell his land for more research and development of the automobile, so the creator went south to what is now Dearborn. There are three parks in Memphis, they are: The Edward Musial Memorial Park, The Old School Park, and the ballfield. "Discover the Blue"...visit Memphis Memphis Yale - "Welcome Home to Yale" proclaims the sign as one drives into town from the south up M-19. A quaint little town located in the thumb of Michigan, Yale is a short drive away from the city of Port Huron, and offers the casual, slow paced atmosphere of a small town with easy accessibility to one of the largest fresh water lakes in the world. "Discover the Blue"...visit Yale City of Yale Yale Chamber of Commerce