Sanilac County Official Vacation Planner 2015

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Enjoyable. Relaxing. Inviting...

Official Vacation Planner for the Sanilac County Area

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Area Communities

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Things To Do – Family Activities

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• Entertainment (Live & Movie) 14 • Museums & Unique Attractions 15 • Orchards & Farm Markets 16

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Recreation 17-23

Welcome to Sanilac County, located in the Thumb of Michigan on the west shore of Lake Huron, less than a two hour drive from several of Michigan’s main metropolitan areas: Detroit, Saginaw, Bay City, Midland, Flint and Lansing; and less than an hour drive from Ontario by way of the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron.

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Take advantage of over 40 miles of breathtaking Lake Huron shoreline, offering ample opportunity for a variety of water sports, from swimming and skiing to boating and fishing.

And, above all, revel in the greatest splendor that Sanilac County has to offer: peaceful tranquility in a pristine natural environment!

The 2015 Official Visitors Guide for the Sanilac County Area was created and produced by Clear Ideas, Inc. for the Sanilac Tourism Association. They have made every effort to assure, however, cannot guarantee, the accuracy of the information presented here, or be held accountable for any omissions or errors. Please report any changes to the Sanilac Tourism Association for inclusion in subsequent editions.

Clear Ideas, Inc. 42 Austin St., Sandusky, MI 48471 810-648-9966 Fax 810-648-4418 Web: clearideas.biz Email: info@clearideas.biz Printed March, 2015 MDOT Commodity Code: 80140662 Cover photo courtesy of Kaitlyn Miller

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Learn about Native American history at the Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park, the only remaining ancient rock-carved petroglyph site in Michigan.

– Hotels & Motels – Cabins, Cottages, Rentals – Camping • Campgrounds • RV Communities

Sanilac Sanilac Tourism Tourism Association Association 47 47 Austin Austin Street Street • • P P.O. .O. Box Box 307 307 Sandusky, Sandusky, MI MI 48471 48471 810-648-5550 810-648-5550 sanilaccounty.org sanilaccounty.org

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Delight in Amish hospitality, culinary skills and woodworking craftsmanship at roadside stands dotted throughout the countryside, while observing a lifestyle of tradition and simplicity.

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Visit the inland towns of Brown City, Carsonville, Croswell, Deckerville, Marlette, Peck and Sandusky where the tradition, friendliness and safety of small-town rural America combine with such amenities as one of the last remaining classic drive-in theaters in the state of Michigan, a state of the art indoor movie theater, lodging, fine and casual dining, shopping, festivals and fairs.

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– Distance from Metro Areas – State / Local Attractions – Photo Contest Winners

Explore the Sanilac County Underwater Preserve, comprised of 163 square miles of protected lake bottom containing numerous shipwrecks dating back as far as 1864, making it an adventure for divers.

Stroll through shoreline resort villages such as Forestville, Lexington and Port Sanilac which offer unique shopping, dining, cultural and entertainment experiences.

– Inland Recreation 17 • Bowling • Hunting • Outdoor & More...

– Golf 19 – Public Parks 20-21 • Community • County – Water Recreation 22-23 • Beaches • Charters (Fishing, Boating, Cruises, Diving) • Marinas

AREA COMMUNITIES

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Founded in 1881, the city of Brown City is a full service community, offering a variety of businesses and professional services. We host the annual Thumb Soybean Festival the second weekend in June. Event highlights include a carnival, classic car show, music and fireworks.

Enjoy our beautiful 76+ acre community park, filled with ball diamonds, picnic facilities, playgrounds and soccer fields. To see us, take M-90 which travels through the city. The road through town is also known as Main Street. See ad page 11.

Brown City Community: ci.brown-city.mi.us

Croswell is an excellent example of Thumb Area living: friendly people of the present who take great pride in their past.

Croswell is home to a locally famous swinging footbridge built in 1905 over the Black River, which bisects the city on its way to Port Huron and the Great Lake. A folksy sign at the east end of the suspension bridge advises pedestrians to “Be Good To Your Mother-in-Law.” New in 2013, a “splash pad” has been added at the same park to cool you down on the hot summer days.

The city itself is dotted with pre-Civil War homes and buildings.

Lumbering dominated Croswell until the Great Thumb Fire of 1881. Since then, agriculture has been the dominant economic activity, especially sugar beets, symbolized by the city’s iconic Pioneer Sugar plant.

The annual Croswell Fair is in June this year and features livestock exhibits and a midway full of rides. The Swinging Bridge Festival in July celebrates the upcoming harvest with a Cardboard Regatta on the Black River. See ad on page 6.

Croswell Community & Events: cityofcroswell.com

Carsonville “Where family and friends matter”... The charm of a small town, and the atmosphere of family & friends. Carsonville was founded in 1853 by Silas Hall and was known as Hall’s corners until 1884 when businessman Arthur Carson renamed the settlement. Local events include TTPA tractor pull, Antique tractor pull & MMA cage fighting event, New Years Fireworks and more!

Located on M-46 between Sandusky and Port Sanilac. Stop by for a visit and make yourself at home! See ad page 11.

Carsonville Community & Events: villageofcarsonville.org

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Deckerville takes its name from Charles Decker, who launched a lumber business here in 1870. Decker’s son, Martin, became the settlement’s first postmaster that same year. Deckerville incorporated as a village in 1893 and to this day is home to a number of Charles’ descendents.

Located just 6 miles from the Lake Huron shoreline, Deckerville has several shops and restaurants, as well as a full-service hospital and library available for campers and resorters.

During the summertime, visitors enjoy time at Wilson Park; home of baseball fields, volleyball areas, playground, 2 pavilions, and picnic areas. In August, past and present villagers gather for the Deckerville Homecoming festival, which features a tractor pull, parade, fireworks and many more activities. Don’t forget about their Santa’s Reindeer Event in December and you can roll a few balls at the local bowling alley. Come celebrate the change of seasons in Deckerville!

Deckerville Community: deckerville.us

Marlette, located in the heart of Michigan’s Thumb, was first settled in the mid-1800’s by Canadians lured by the tall timber and fertile soil of the area. The lumber industry gave way to farming after the Great Thumb Fire of 1881, with sugar beets, soybeans and corn dominating production today.

A large Amish community gives the countryside around Marlette the aura of a bygone era, complete with horse-drawn buggies and outlets selling produce, furniture and baked goods.

The friendly city offers a handful of recreational options, including a challenging nine-hole public golf course, a community swimming pool, various agri-tourism opportunities and a playground. One of the biggest employers in the area is Marlette Regional Hospital.

Visitors to Marlette may stroll the small-town shopping district and enjoy a casual meal far from the hustle and bustle of the big city. See ad page 12.

Deckerville Events: facebook.com/pages/DeckervilleDCDC/220847124602405?fref=nf

Marlette Community & Events: cityofmarlette.com

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When Lexington was founded in 1835, it became the first outpost north of Port Huron. Eleven years later, Reuben Diamond named the village after the Battle of Lexington, in which his wife’s cousin, Ethan Allen, fought during the Revolutionary War. The Cadillac Hotel has stood at the heart of village life since its days as a log hotel from 1840 to 1860, when it was rebuilt following a fire. Steamships and freighters made regular stops at the port of Lexington for lumber and agricultural products until the Great Storm of 1913 destroyed the village’s long dock into Lake Huron.

Lexington is now noted for its many Victorian homes, historic buildings filled with shops, restaurants and bed-and-breakfasts.

With its handful of pretty parks and its quaint downtown, the village is the summertime host of the Music in the Park Series, ThumbFest, the Lexington Art Fair and the annual Bach Festival. Protected by a limestone seawall, Lexington’s picturesque marina doubles as an official State of Michigan Harbor of Refuge. Its beach offers visitors a chance to kick back and enjoy the summer. Nearby golf courses, a bike trail to Croswell, seasonal hunting spots, abundant fishing and a thriving cottage culture make Lexington a vacation mini-mecca.

Lexington Community & Events: lexingtonmichigan.org

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Sanilac County Courthouse, Sandusky Photo courtesy Susan Morse

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Port Sanilac

Come Summer With Us In Port Sanilac! Let Port Sanilac be your Michigan vacation destination.

In the heart of the East Ports, Port Sanilac is a great place to bask in the sun, swim, sail, boat, fish, dive, backpack, golf, or camp out along the lake; making it like no other place else in Michigan.

Driving to Port Sanilac, you have two routes. One route takes you on a scenic drive along Lake Huron through several small towns along M-25. The other route takes you through several small towns primarily viewing the beautiful and peaceful countryside all the way, via M-46.

Once in Port Sanilac, the scenery includes miles of sandy beach, restaurants that offer a variety of food and drink, places to stay including campsites, and cabins for rent located right on the beach. There are a variety of places to stay in and near Port Sanilac. Most have a short walk to the beach… some are equipped with a swimming pool, kitchen, satellite TV, Internet, airconditioning, screened-in porches, on-site laundry facilities.

They are also kept very clean and well maintained.

The downtown area has a lot of great things going on, and charm.

While walking down main street you can catch a few whiffs of some great smelling food from the nearby restaurants. Some restaurants include Uri’s Landing Waterfront Dining & Blue Water Sports Bar. In the summer, the weather is warm and pleasant from May to October. Come enjoy the peace and quiet of the area without having to worry about the time. Catch up on all that reading that you’ve have been neglecting and enjoy the scenery that beautiful Lake Huron offers.

We hope that you make Port Sanilac a part of your upcoming plans… enjoy your stay… and then please come back again. You might even consider making The Village of Port Sanilac your permanent home. See ad page 11.

Port Sanilac Community & Events: portsanilac.net

Sandusky, located 15 miles inland from Port Sanilac at the intersection of M-46 and M-19, is the county seat of Sanilac County. Sandusky offers all the services and resources you’d expect from a much larger city: top-notch medical care, a variety of shopping opportunities, lodging, dining, up-to-date library, excellent law enforcement, emergency services and more. Farming and industry combine to make Sandusky an honest, hard working, progressive and safe community.

Sandusky has many recreational opportunities and is a beehive of activity. It is home to the annual Michigan Thumb Festival in June, the Sanilac County 4-H Fair in August and popular Original Country Christmas Lighted Farm Implement Parade in December.

Sandusky boasts the only tri-plex movie theater in the county as well as a bowling alley, basketball courts, fully handicap accessible playground in its city park and a public golf course.

In the surrounding area, the farmland provides ample hunting opportunities throughout the year as well as many miles of snowmobile trails. See ad page 10.

Sandusky Community: misandusky.com Sandusky Chamber & Events: sanduskychamber.us

Applegate, Argyle, Melvin, Minden City, Forester, Forestville, Peck, Snover Scattered throughout Sanilac County are several smaller communities, each with its own history and each with its unique attractions.

A bar in Applegate serves up some of the best pizza in the county. In Peck, you can find a hardware store straight out of the 1950’s as well as a Career Center just north of town, the Sanilac Intermediate School District.

With each community having their own identity, all of them still share the small-town friendliness and helpfulness that are common throughout Sanilac County.

Sanilac County: sanilaccounty.org

Lake Huron shoreline, photo courtesy Brad Klaty

www.sanilaccounty.org

Visiting or moving here will allow you to experience the sweet easy flowing days, in quiet, cozy, quaint, Port Sanilac, Michigan, on the United States side of Lake Huron.

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NEW YEAR’S FIREWORKS 8 PM A great way to bring in the New Year!

Other Summer Events: Check Village web page calendar - Movies at the Park, Fun Day, Village Market

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THINGS TO DO

Live Theatres The Barn Theatre

242 S. Ridge Street, Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-622-9114 • barntheatre.net Offers dramatic performances, comedy and music events.

Lexington Village Theatre

7318 Huron Avenue, Lexington MI 48450 810-359-5108 • lexingtonvillagetheatre.com Features a variety of production entertainment in an intimate setting.

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Firebird Theater

280 E. Sanilac Avenue, Sandusky, MI 48471 810-648-6684 • firebirdtheater.com The Firebird welcomes you to our state-of-the-art theater with 3 large screens, reclining seats and stadium seating.

Hi-Way Drive-In Theater

2778 E. Sanilac Road, Carsonville, MI 48419 810-657-6684 • thehiwaydrivein.com Michigan’s oldest drive-in. There is one screen, a grass field, and a safe environment, providing affordable fun for all!

THINGS TO DO

Sanilac County Historical Village & Museum, All top photos courtesy Tom Fisher

Museums

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228 S. Ridge Street, Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-622-9946 sanilaccountymuseum.org Open June - Labor Day Take a step back in time when you visit the country estate of Dr. Joseph Loop, home to the Sanilac County Historical Village and Museum. On a ten acre campus in Port Sanilac, the museum has a collection of 19th and early 20th century historic buildings.

The village is also home to one of Michigan’s last remaining Barn Theatres. Regular season begins in June with many special events year round. Complete schedules are available at sanilaccountymuseum.org and barntheatre.net.

See ad page 14.

Photo courtesy Susan Morse

Unique Attractions

Sanilac County is home to Michigan’s only suspension footbridge. Built in 1905, the suspension footbridge is also called the “Mother-in-Law Bridge” because there is a sign stating “Be Good to Your Mother-in-Law” at one end. Located on Park Path Road, Croswell.

Sanilac Shores Underwater Preserve

Marlette Historical Depot Museum

3325 S. Main Street, Marlette, MI 48453 • 989-635-7448 Open by appointment only.

Sanilac County IH Museum

560 N. Goetze Road, Carsonville, MI 48419 • 810-657-9786 International Harvester Collection. Please call for appointment.

Photo courtesy Kathy Heikkila

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The Sanilac County Underwater Preserve is 163 square miles and protects ships dating as far back as 1864; a great adventure for divers. michiganpreserves.org/sanilac.htm or contact a local dive charter.

For charters, see info on page 23, for Underwater Preserve, see info on page 25.

www.sanilaccounty.org

Activities

Port Sanilac Lighthouse

Port Sanilac, Michigan Built in 1886, it is now privately owned, but the light remains active for navigation.

Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park

From M-46, take M-53 north for 17 miles to Bay City-Forestville Road. Go east four miles to Germania Road, then south on Germania one mile to the State Park.

See map on page 25. michigan.gov/sanilacpetroglyphs

Whispering Pines Animal Kingdom Inc. 6650 Burnsline Road, Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-0039 • whisperingpinesanimalkingdom.net

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Bingle’s Berry Farm

3730 Marlette Road Croswell, MI 48422 810-633-9338 Produce, Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries & Blackberries U-Pick or We Pick Season: June – October

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Cros-Lex Blueberry Farm

33 N. Black River Road Croswell, MI 48422 810-679-3273 Blueberries & Blackberries U-Pick or We Pick Season: Mid-July

Doug’s Berry Patch

6455 Walker Road Sanilac Twp., MI 48469 810-622-0076 U-Pick Berries & Produce Call for hours

Green Thumb Blueberries Inc.

455 S. Stringer Road Sandusky, MI 48471 810-648-2974 Garden Vegetables, Pumpkins, Blueberries, Raspberries, U-Pick or We Pick Season: Mid-July – August

Island Farms Inc. 1401 E Sanilac Road Sandusky, MI 48471 810-648-2305 Organic eggs, fruit, and produce

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Activities

Orchards & Farms Kritzman Berry Farm

2194 Brush Street Deckerville, MI 48427 810-376-3045 Strawberries, U-Pick or We Pick Season: Mid-June

Photo courtesy Brad Klaty

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Photo courtesy Kaitlyn Miller

Kurt Long’s Garden 840 N. Stoutenburg Road Sandusky, MI 48471 810-648-2032 Strawberries in June, Tomatoes & Peppers late summer, most other produce available.

Photo courtesy Darcy Johnson

Messing Menagerie Farms 5616 East Sanilac Road Carsonville, MI 48419 810-622-8920

Speaker Lone Oak Orchard

7353 Brockway Road Melvin, MI 48454 810-387-2121 speakerorchard.com Peaches in August, Apples in September

Steinman Farms 5850 Brockway Road Peck, MI 48466 810-378-5772 Greenhouse Season: May – June

Volz Farm Market 4410 Van Dyke Road Marlette, MI 48453 989-635-7180 Fresh Fruits, Vegetables & Bulk Food.

Farmer’s Markets Croswell Stockyards

Photo courtesy Brad Klaty

Port Sanilac

5678 Black River Road, Croswell, MI 48422 810-679-3897 Every Monday, May 1 - November 1 Antiques, In Season Produce, Flea Market, Plants & More on livestock auction days. Call first.

Sanilac County Historical Village & Museum 228 S. Ridge Street, (south of M-46 on M-25) portsanilac.net Every Friday, May 23 - October 31, 2-7 pm Local produce, baked goods, eggs, meat, honey and artisan crafts.

Marlette Livestock Auction, Inc.

Sandusky

6381 Euclid Street, Marlette, MI 48453 989-635-2183 Every Monday, Year Around, In Season Produce, Plants, (mostly in the summer months), as well as a variety of Amish made products on livestock auction days. Call first.

Courthouse Lawn, west side Downtown, Sanilac Ave. (M-19 on M-46 at light) misandusky.com Every Thursday, May10 - October 31, 2-7pm In Season Produce from Local Merchants & Farms

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Recreation Back photo courtesy Kathy DesJardins

Photo courtesy Cheryl Hunter

Bowling

Kautz Shore Lanes

6840 S. Lakeshore Road, Lexington 810-359-5211 12 bowling lanes Photo courtesy Alicia Reinke

Cass City State Game Area

923 acres located between Elmwood & Kelly Road in Greenleaf & Evergreen Townships. Area is open to the public for hunting & fishing.

K D S Shooting Preserve

3225 Beach Road, Croswell, MI 48422 810-679-3744 • 888-697-1151 • kds@greatlakes.net Hunting preserve for pheasants, chukkars or quail. Tower hunts.

Weekday specials and dog hunts available.

Minden City State Game Area

8,725 acres located in Minden, Austin, Argyle and Wheatland Townships. Features one of the largest bog habitats in the state.

See Map on page 25.

Sanilac Sportsman Club

3200 Goetze Road, Deckerville, MI 48427 810-376-8402

Sanilac State Games Area

Photo courtesy Kaitlyn Miller

Photo courtesy Taylor Hurley

989-872-5300 Field Office 900 acres located in Greenleaf Township, Germania Road 1/4 mile south of Bay City-Forestville Road. Area is open to the public for hunting, fishing, hiking and cross-country skiing. No motor vehicles are permitted. This area also offers a handicapped accessible hunting trail. See Map on page 25.

Horseback Riding

Above & Beyond 6560 E. Peck Road, Lexington Farms 810-359-7333 Deckerville lakeviewhills.com 16 bowling lanes. See ad page 3. 810-376-3902 Lessons, riding & boarding Liberty Lanes

100 Kristian Drive, Sandusky 810-648-9860 bowllibertylanes.com 16 bowling lanes

Melody Lanes

2511 Black River Street, Deckerville 810-376-9235

Miniature Golf Mystic Mountain

6010 S. Lakeshore Road, Lexington 810-359-4653

www.sanilaccounty.org

Hunting

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Photo courtesy Lakeview Hills Golf Resort

Ice Skating Colleen J. Howe Arena, Sanilac County 4-H Fairgrounds

260 Dawson Street, Sandusky 810-404-5985 sanilacicearena.com Open skating November through March on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Snowmobile Trails

Thumbs Up Snowmobile Club

810-376-4909 • thumbsupsnowmobileclub.org Seasonal trails depending on the weather conditions. Season normally runs from December through March. Activities are based in Sanilac County. 100 miles of trails run from Sandusky to Deckerville and from Deckerville to Forester, Forestville, Minden City and Ruth. Club members mark and maintain the trails along private land. The club also offers snowmobiling safety classes. See Map on page 25.

Off Road Vehicle Use Sanilac County Roads*

A new Off Road Vehicle (ORV) Ordinance in Sanilac County allows the maintained portion of most county roads for ORV & ATV traffic. Please note that not all communities & townships have adopted the ordinance. Please bring the kids and drive safely! Several communities may plan organized rides; check sanilaccounty.org for updates. *Full ORV details available online in pdf form at: sanilaccounty.net; type in “ORV” in the Search area and click: “Sanilac County’s ORV Ordinance”.

See Map on page 25.

Photo courtesy Cheryl Hunter

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Woodland Hills Golf Course, Sandusky, Photo courtesy Taylor Hurley

Huron Shores Golf Club, Port Sanilac

A get-away would not be complete without a round of golf, or so many vacationers claim.

If that’s true, then Sanilac County will be high on the list of Michigan vacation destinations.

With 5 courses to choose from, golfers have the opportunity to test their skills at many different levels.

From the 36 hole Lakeview Hills course, located in Lexington, to the 18-hole Woodland Hills Golf Course, all golf courses boast beautiful fairways and greens, and all are open to the public. Three of them: Huron Shores, Lakeview Hills, and Marlette have full service restaurants and bars, where golfers can relax well into the evening hours.

There’s never a stranger in the group when golfers gather, so come and spend some time with us.

Whether it’s your first time on our courses or your 100th, you’ll always be welcomed!

Huron Shores Golf Club M 1441 N. Lakeshore Road, Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-622-9961, hsgc@att.net, huronshoresgolfclub.com 18 hole golf course. Huron Shores Golf Club and Restaurant offers great golf and casual dining! Established in 1925 and located 3 miles north of Port Sanilac, golfers will find our 18-hole regulation course challenging and fun to play. Lunches and dinners feature freshly prepared comfortable classics, as well as, weekly highlighted culinary creations. Dine while overlooking beautiful scenic views of the course. Join us! See ad page 18.

www.sanilaccounty.org

Golf Courses

Woodland Hills Golf Course, Sandusky, All top photos courtesy Taylor Hurley

RECREATION

Golf

Lakeview Hills Golf Resort M 6560 E. Peck Road (M-90), Lexington, MI 48450 Main 810-359-7333, Pro Shop 810-359-8901 general@lakeviewhills.com, lakeviewhills.com 36 hole golf course. Two exceptional 18 hole golf courses, full service restaurant and the Walter Hagen Sports Bar. For the golf enthusiast, Lakeview Hills North and South Courses are a must play. Both courses are cut through mature woodlands and offer stunning views from many holes. See ad page 3.

Marlette Golf Club

2701 Golf Course Drive, Marlette, MI 48453 989-635-3009, marlettegolf.com 9 hole golf course

Willow Tree Golf Course

232 W. Galbraith Line Road, Melvin, MI 48454 810-387-4001, 9 hole golf course

Woodland Hills Golf Course M 320 N. Gates Road, Sandusky, MI 48471 810-648-2400, woodlandhillsclub.com 18 hole golf course. A predominantly link-style course, Woodland Hills can challenge experienced golfers with a thoughtful layout while helping rookies relax amid the unmatched scenery as they learn this classic game. Woodland Hills is a fantastic place to enjoy fine dining or hold your next important banquet. With a combination of picturesque scenery and our hospitable team, Woodland Hills is a wonderful place for whatever a guest may need.

Reservations also available for special events up to 300 guests!

See ad page 18.

Lakeview Hills Golf Resort, Lexington

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Public Water Parks

Marlette Community Park M 3 blocks east of Van Dyke (M-53) on Chard Street.

See ad page 12.

Croswell Splash Pad, Riverbend Park M

At the end of Maple Street, by the Swinging Bridge – FREE! Open daily, 10 am - 7 pm during summer.

Call for a start date 810-679-2299. See ad page 6.

Community Parks

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Brown City M Brown City Community Park Cade Road, south of Main Street (M-90) Picnic tables, pavilion, playground, grills, portable bathrooms, five ball diamonds, tennis and basketball courts. Park is open from April - October.

Carsonville

Carsonville Park Located behind the fire hall off Maynard Street. Ball field, picnic tables, pavilion & grills.

Croswell M Riverbend Park Swinging bridge, playground, splash pad, picnic tables, pavilion, grills. Open from dawn to 10 pm.

Gingersnap Park Small park north of Howard Street.

Playground.

Truman Park Truman and Ward Streets. Basketball court and playground equipment.

Graham Park Located off Roach Road Tent camping with water.

Open all year round. No vehicles allowed.

Deckerville

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Wilson Park Located off Park St., south of Black River St. 810-376-9505 Picnic area, basketball court, shuffleboard court, tennis court, horseshoes, playground and volleyball. Snowmobile trailhead.

Pavilion available for rent.

Not open Tuesday.

Veterans Park Off Black River Street. Playground equipment, sandbox, basketball courts, and picnic tables. Open from 8 am to 10:30 pm.

Tennis Courts

Brown City Community Park M Cade Road, Brown City Cros-Lex High School 5461 E. Peck Rd, Croswell 810-679-1500 Wilson Park, Deckerville Located off Park Street, Deckerville 810-376-9505

Riverbend Park - Splash Pad, Croswell Both photos courtesy Nicole Brabant

Forestville

Forestville Park Off Cedar Street. Playground Equipment.

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Marlette Community Park & Pool - 17 acres 3 blocks east of Van Dyke (M-53) on Chard Street Tennis courts, softball diamonds, playgrounds, sand volleyball courts, horseshoe pits, picnic pavilions, basketball court, swimming pool, wading pool and bathhouse. See ad page 12.

Memory Park Off Angle Street Playground equipment, a pavilion & picnic tables.

Melvin

Melvin Village Park On Galbraith Line Road Playground equipment, pavilion, picnic tables, grills, electrical, ball field, and bathrooms. Closes at 10 pm.

Minden City

Francis A. Lautner Memorial Park Off Main and Third Streets Picnic tables, two pavilions, ball field, playground equipment, volleyball and basketball courts, and grills.

Closes at 10 pm.

Lexington

Lester Street Park Tennis courts, picnic tables, grills, softball/baseball field, basketball courts, skateboarding, 1 mile walking trail, grassy area. Open 7 am - 11 pm.

Patrick Tierney Memorial Park Playground equipment, bathrooms, boardwalk, breakwall, beach, picnic tables, grills, tennis courts and parking. Location for Music in the Park. Open 7 am to 11 pm.

Marlette Community Park M 3 blocks east of Van Dyke (M-53) on Chard Street, Marlette Lester Street Park Lexington Lexington County Park 3885 S. Lakeshore Road, Lexington

Peck

Peck Memorial Park Off Peck Road Playground equipment, pavilion, picnic tables, grills, electrical, ball field, tennis and volleyball courts and bathrooms.

Closes at 11 pm.

Port Sanilac

Harbor Park Main Street Playground, pavilion, tables, bathroom, grills. Dawn to 10 pm.

Bark Shanty Community Center Ball fields, ice rink and basketball court.

Dawn - 10 pm.

Port Sanilac Fire Hall Beside Fire House on M-25. Tennis Court, Playground equipment.

North Park 1/2 Block North of Orchard Street. Pavilion, grills, beach handicapped accessible.

Welcome Center Main intersection, M-25 & M-46.

Basketball, Pickleball, Tennis Courts, Restrooms, & Hike/Bike Trailhead.

Sandusky M Sandusky City Park Off Speaker Street Ball fields, volleyball court, two pavilions, picnic tables, grills and handicapped accessible playground equipment.

Closes at dusk.

Diamond Trail Off Maple Valley Street One mile paved trail for walking, jogging, biking and in-line skating, benches.

Patrick Tierney Memorial Park Lexington Peck Memorial Park Peck Road, Peck Port Sanilac Fire Hall Beside Fire House on M-25, Port Sanilac

Port Sanilac Welcome Center M-25 & M-46, Port Sanilac Sandusky High School 191 Pine Tree Lane, Sandusky 810-648-3401

RECREATION

Parks

County Parks M sanilaccountyparks.com

Forester Park - 68 acres

2820 N. Lakeshore Road (M-25), Carsonville, MI 48419 810-622-8715 Delaware Park - 111 acres 6.5 miles north of Port Sanilac on M-25 6301 N. Lakeshore Road (M-25), Palms, MI 48465 Day & camp use park with 195 sites, cabin rentals, showers, park 810-622-8715 store, horseshoes, playground equipment, nature trails, swimming 14 miles north of Port Sanilac on M-25 beach, picnic area, pavilions, fishing, running water, and camping Day use only park with picnic area, swimming beach, fishing, along with sewer hookup. See ad page 30. with nature, hiking & equestrian trails. See ad page 30.

Evergreen Park - 84 acres

4731 Van Dyke Road (M-53), Cass City, MI 48726 989-872-6600 9 miles north of M-46 on M-53 on the Cass River Day & camp use park with 147 sites, cabin rentals, playground, recreational field, picnic area, swimming pond, hiking, fishing, and pavilion. Handicapped accessible bathrooms, campsites & camping with sewer hookup. See ad page 30.

Lexington Park - 27 acres

3885 S. Lakeshore Road (M-25), Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-7473 3 miles north of Lexington on M-25 Day & camp use park with 45 rustic sites with electric only. Tennis courts, beach, picnic area, playground equipment, restrooms, pavilion & horseshoes. See ad page 30.

Lexington Park of Sanilac County Parks

Both running photos courtesy Susan Morse

Evergreen Park of Sanilac County Parks

www.sanilaccounty.org

Lexington Park of Sanilac County Parks

Forester Park of Sanilac County Parks

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Whether your sailboat is your “cottage on the lake” or your “one design racer”, sailing has been rooted in Port Sanilac since the harbor was built in 1951. With the addition of a second Harbor of Refuge located in Lexington in 1975, sailing has become a popular recreation activity for vacationing mariners and local sailors alike in Sanilac County.

The Sanilac shoreline has become an excellent vantage point for viewing the legendary Port Huron to Mackinaw Yacht Race. This race, held in July each summer, has become more of a spectator sport than ever. The new race course has the 300 boat fleet hugging the shoreline. The spectacular scene of colorful spinnakers contrasted against the deep blue waters of Lake Huron are a sight that postcards and vacation memories are made of.

Local Port Huron Racing Federation (PHRF) boat racing is held from late May through late September. The Bark Shanty Sail Club hosts these races along with an annual Lake Huron Yachting Association regatta.

Fishing

With the ice breakup in late March comes the excitement of early spring fishing. The water is still cold and it gives the angler an advantage for finding trout, salmon or steelhead. The fish seek the warm water of the stream runoff and are close to shore. Shallow water fishing is most productive. Most fishing tournaments are run in May and early June.

As the water warms, the big fish go deep and offshore. By late June the perch start coming in. Perch populations have grown in recent years. The DNR reports that the Sanilac area has been an anomaly for perch count. Perch fishing in the past couple of years has stayed strong right into the fall when the salmon and trout run. The fall months bring the spawning season. Brown trout are frequently caught near streams and harbor entrances.

In September and October of 2008, the DNR expanded their fish plantings out of Port Sanilac. A fish count completed at that time showed a good cross section of species in the twenty to forty foot depth contour.

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Since the shipwreck discovery of the steamer “Regina” in the 1980’s, recreational diving has exploded along the Sanilac shoreline. There are over 14 different wrecks within an hour of Port Sanilac or Lexington.

Water clarity has dramatically increased in Lake Huron over the past 15 years. It is not uncommon to hear reports of 75 foot visibility. Deep and shallow water dives are equally rewarding.

With all the interest generated by the many wrecks of the Great Storm of 1913, the Sanilac Underwater Preserve was formed to protect these wrecks from treasure hunters and salvagers.

Commercial dive charters operate out of both Lexington and Port Sanilac Harbors. Compressed air and dive supplies are available in Port Sanilac. Several Detroit metropolitan area dive shops organize dive trips to the Thumb area.

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Recreation Photo courtesy Brad Klaty

Delaware Park

14 miles north of Port Sanilac on M-25.

Small beach, picnic tables, pit toilets, roadside park and rustic camping. See ad page 30.

Forester Park

6 miles north of Port Sanilac on M-25.

Picnic tables, hiking, nature trails, bathhouse, shelter, running water, large public beach and camping. See ad page 30.

Lexington Park

3 miles north of Lexington on M-25.

Tennis courts, picnic tables, public beach. See ad page 30.

Patrick Tierney Memorial Park

Located in Lexington. Playground equipment, bathrooms, boardwalk, breakwall, beach, picnic tables, grills, tennis courts and parking. Location for Music in the Park series. Open 7 am - 11 pm.

Port Sanilac Harbor Public Access/Beach

Located at the north side of the breakwall in Port Sanilac, is a public area that is used for a beach.

Kayaking

Kayaking along the shores of Lake Huron is gaining in popularity. The clean, clear water; the calm, soothing action of the waves; and the beauty of the shoreline all combine to give the novice or experienced kayaker a refreshing experience. Take the opportunity to explore isolated beaches easily accessible from the water. Now with the introduction of the Tip of the Thumb Heritage Water Trail linking Saginaw Bay, around Lake Huron through the southern tip of Sanilac County, distances between landings can be as little as a mile or less. Visit thumbtrails.com for more info. See map, page 25.

Photo courtesy Susan Morse

Area Beaches

Photo courtesy Kaitlyn Miller

RECREATION

Sailing

Port Sanilac Marina M 7365 Cedar Street, Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-622-9651 portsanilacmarina.com Full service deep water Lake Huron marina, located in Port Sanilac Harbor. Offering new & used boat sales, dockage, outside storage, inside heated storage and service. We carry Catalina Yachts, Marlow/ Hunter Marine, & J Boats watercraft. Main building also contains ASA Sailing School, Ice Cream Store in lower level as well as Uri’s Landing - Waterfront Dining overlooking the harbor. See ad page 2.

Bark Shanty Marina

65 S. Lake Street, Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-404-4414 7411 Huron Avenue, Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-5600

Oldford’s Marina

7400 Huron Avenue, Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-5410

Port Sanilac Harbor

7276 Main Street, Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-622-9610

Lake Huron - Photo courtesy Kaitlyn Miller

Charter Cruises Miss Port Sanilac M

7365 Cedar Street Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-622-9651 chester@ portsanilacmarina.com portsanilacmarina.com 45 foot Coast Guard Inspected Tour Boat, 34 Passenger Capacity.

Weddings, Funerals, Cruises, Parties, Large Party Fishing and Diving Groups. Contact: Captain Chester S. Kolascz, Port Sanilac Marina. See ad page 2.

Lexington Charter Boat, LLC

4140 S. Lakeshore Road Lexington, MI 48450 386-212-4030

Southeast Charters 4037 E. Stilson Road Croswell, MI 48422 810-679-4552 810-705-5287 Captain: Craig Burch Vessel: 28’ Aluminum Marinette.

Species: Lake trout, salmon & walleye.

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7365 Cedar Street Port Sanilac, MI 48469 7400 Huron Avenue Lexington, 810-622-9651 MI 48450 chester@ 810-359-3000, portsanilacmarina.com lexingtoncharterboat.com portsanilacmarina.com 45 foot Coast Guard Inspected Sea Hawk Tour Boat, Sailing School 34 Passenger Capacity.

7365 Cedar Street Weddings, Funerals, Cruises, Port Sanilac, MI 48469 Parties, Large Party Fishing Contact: Craig Lehrke and Diving Groups. Contact: Office: 586-778-5152 Captain Chester S. Kolascz, Cell: 517-416-2888 Port Sanilac Marina. See ad seahawksailing.com page 2.

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Background photo courtesy Darcy Johnson Right photo courtesy Kaitlyn Miller Below photo courtesy Susan Morse

Stormy Chinook

7365 Cedar Street Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-622-9651 chester@ portsanilacmarina.com portsanilacmarina.com 45 foot Coast Guard Inspected Tour Boat, 34 Passenger Capacity.

Weddings, Funerals, Cruises, Parties, Large Party Fishing and Diving Groups. Contact: Captain Chester S. Kolascz, Port Sanilac Marina. See ad page 2.

Model T

7277 Simons St., P.O. Box 39 Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-8910, cqilex.com Captain: Ron Cutler Vessel: 28’ Fiberglass, Sports Fisher Amenities: 10’ Beam Species: Walleye, perch, salmon, lake trout, steelhead & browns.

www.sanilaccounty.org

Lexington State Harbor

RECREATION

Marinas

Four Fathoms Diving Inc.

7320 Main Street Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-622-DIVE

Huron Explorations Co. Sandusky, MI 48471 810-648-4638

Huron Venture 45 N. Flower Street Croswell, MI 48422 810-679-4226

Rec & Tec Dive Charters Inc.

Port Sanilac, MI 48469 Contact: Gary D. Venet Sr., Captain Cell: 586-994-7858 rectecdivecharters.com scuba4us@hotmail.com

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Sanilac County Photo Contest SANILAC COUNTY MAP

Category Winners

1 Kaitlyn Miller, People Enjoying Our Amenities

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Cindy Anglin-Davis, Still Life & Scenic Views

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Kristy Bolsby, Events & Tourist Attractions

Cindy Anglin-Davis, Water Sports, Golf & Other Activities

Congratulations

Map Key

To all of our photo contest winners!

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Boat Ramp / Marina

State Game Hunt Area / Attraction

Kayak / Canoe Launch Site Snowmobile Trail Head

County Park City, Town, Village

Distance from Metro areas We’re closer than you think!

Sanilac County, Michigan

Since 2009, amateur photographers have been providing beautiful photos that showcase some of Sanilac County’s best features. Images in this booklet are not possible without their help. Thanks again for inviting us into your part of Sanilac County! Good job.

Open Invitation

ATV/ORV Friendly County*

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Bay City Detroit Flint Frankenmuth Lansing London, Ontario Port Huron Saginaw Toledo, OH Toronto, Ontario

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The Sanilac Tourism Association is now accepting entries for the 2016 photo contest. Submit photos anytime!

Full details available at sanilaccounty.org.

Be a part of the fun!

Points of Interest

Largest county in Michigan’s lower peninsula Geographical Size: 961 Square Miles Elevation: 600 - 900 Feet Physiography: Rolling plains, lake border plains Growing Season: 140 - 160 days

Annual Precipitation: 29 - 32 inches Average Snowfall: 40 - 60 inches Forest Type: Aspen - Birch, Maple - Beech Fall Colors: Early October County Seat: Sandusky

Photo courtesy Nicole Brabant

Photo courtesy Cheryl Hunter

Lake Huron freighter sighting - Photo courtesy Teresa Fleming

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* Sanilac County is an ATV/ORV friendly county with just under 1,500 miles of gravel roads. It is the USER’S RESPONSIBILITY to know the law. Read the local county ordinance BEFORE RIDING. County ordinances are NOT identical. You CANNOT RIDE on personal property. User MUST OBEY all traffic laws. Maximum speed is 25 mph. NO RIDING available in Moore Township (including M-19/M-46 intersection at Elmer to north of Snover) RIDE WITH CAUTION in Amish areas (including villages and surrounding areas of Brown City to Marlette). Enjoy your ride! Full ORV details available online in pdf form at: sanilaccounty.net/ PublicPages/SearchResults.aspx?Target=ORV and click here: Sanilac County’s ORV Ordinance

LODGING

Hollands Bed & Breakfast, Port Sanilac

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Butler Bed & Breakfast

5774 Main Street Lexington, MI 48450

810-359-5910

butlerphotosbb.com email: gbutler1235@sbcglobal.net

Captain’s Quarters Inn

7277 Simons Street, P.O. Box 39 Lexington, MI 48450

810-359-2196

cqilex.com email: westwind@greatlakes.net

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1995 N. Huron View Port Sanilac, MI 48469

810-622-9739

connieholland.com email: always@avci.net

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Inn The Garden Bed & Breakfast

7156 Huron Avenue Lexington, MI 48450

810-359-8966

inngarden.com

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Night to Remember, A Bed & Breakfast

5712 Main Street Lexington, MI 48450

810-359-7134

anighttoremberbandb.com lexingtonmichigan.org

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Powell House Bed & Breakfast

5076 Lakeshore Rd Lexington, MI 48450

810-359-5533

powellhouselex.com

Raymond House Inn

111 S. Ridge Street Port Sanilac, MI 48469

810-622-8800

theraymondhouseinn.com email: hrbrlite@sbcglobal.net

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Seldom Inn Bed & Breakfast

167 S. Ridge Street Port Sanilac, MI 48469

810-622-0788

email: sgw67@hotmail.com

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3288 Lakeshore Rd Lexington, MI 48450

810-359-5866

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Lakeview Hills Golf Resort, Lexington

Azure Tides

3832 S. Lakeshore Road Lexington, MI 48450

810-359-8460

Beachcomber Resort Motel & Apartments

3601 Lakeshore Road Lexington, MI 48450

810-359-8859

Bellaire Motel

120 S. Ridge Port Sanilac, MI 48469

810-622-9981

email: bellairemotel@att.net

DeMott’s Westpark Inn M

440 W. Sanilac Road Sandusky, MI 48471

810-648-4300

demottswestparkinn.com

Harbourfront Motel

5689 Old Orchard Bluff Lexington, MI 48450

810-359-8906

Lakeview Hills Golf Resort M

6560 E. Peck Rd. Lexington, MI 48450

888-355-4004 810-359-7333

lakeviewhills.com email: frontdesk@lakeviewhills.com

Lakewinds Motel

6997 S. Lakeshore Road Lexington, MI 48450

810-359-5196

email: lakewindsmotel@yahoo.com

Last Chance Motel

7024 Main Street Port Sanilac, MI 48469

810-622-9258

information not available

Thumb Heritage Inn

405 W. Sanilac Road Sandusky, MI 48471

810-648-4811

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Cottage Rentals A-1 Cottage Rentals P.O. Box 546 Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-7774 810-712-0031 a1cottages.com a1cottages@a1cottages.com

810-648-5550

Affordable Lexington House

7332 Lester Street Lexington, MI 48450 586-775-1141 thelexhouse.com jcstanson@wowway.com

Auntie Mary Ann’s Hideaway 7380 Kilkare Street Lexington, MI 48450 734-765-5655 734-455-3804 map0313@yahoo.com

B&G Lakeview Cottage 7341 Satinwood Lexington, MI 48450 586-977-0672 www.gailtali@aol.com

Beach Loft 1999

2896 N. Lakeshore Road Carsonville, MI 48419 810-622-9194 beachloft1999@yahoo.com beachloft1999.weebly.com

BellaRue Cottages 3 Cottages 1853 South Lakeshore Rd. Carsonville, MI 48419 818-207-8015 bellarue.org BellaRueInc@yahoo.com

Boyington House

7294 Boyington Street Lexington, MI 48450 586-803-0124 beesky.com/boyingtonhouse/ boyingtonhouse@yahoo.com

Celtic Cottage

7314 Cedar St., P.O. Box 69 Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-300-3393 810-622-9565 omarac@sbcglobal.net

The Cottage on the Lake

7873 Lakeview Drive Lexington, MI 48450 313-407-9741 thecottageonthelake.com jhale@ctscentral.net

Cozy Cottage For Rent

Dayton House

7333 Huron Avenue Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-7774 a1cottages.com dayton@a1cottages.com

Fairwinds Cottage

5115 S. Lakeshore Road Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-8785 810-404-7484 fairwindslexington.com fairwindslexington@yahoo.com

Green House Cottage of Lexington 8407 Lakeshore Road Lexington, MI 48450 586-791-9422 586-713-6160 thegreenhousemichigan.com TRAVEL-MICHIGAN.STATE. MI.US

Harbor Mist Cottage 7293 Simons Lexington, MI 48450 1-810-359-7774

Holland’s Cottage & Holland’s Tree House Cottage M

1995 N. Huron View Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-622-9739 connieholland.com always@avci.net Holland’s Cottage & Tree House is located 4 miles North of Port Sanilac. It is nestled on a 40 acre parcel. The Cottage and Tree House is in a peaceful location among tall trees, deep valleys, and a trickling brook.

The Cottage is complete with a fireplace, a pine finished great room, and a large screen TV. Breakfast is included. The Tree House is intended for the serious outdoor enthusiast.

ATVs, ORVs, Snowmobiles, Kayaks & Bicycles name just a few of those welcome here. Short stay business accomodations available.

This location also includes a 3 bedroom Bed & Breakfast. See ad page 31.

7318 Willow Court Lexington, MI 48450 586-453-1341 nicolegros3682@hotmail.com

Beautiful Lexington 7333 Kilkare Street Lexington, MI 48450 Phone: n/a

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Wind Farm, Deckerville Photo courtesy Taylor Hurley

5269 Main Street Lexington, MI 48450 810-679-4143 sundancer@advnet.net

Lusky’s Lakefront Cottages 11 Cottages 8949 Lakeshore Road Lexington, MI 48450 810-327-6889 luskys.com vacation@luskys.com

Stencel Cottage Downtown

7293 Simons St. Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-7774 a1cottages.com stencel@a1cottages.com (Same contact for: Dlorah, Elston, Pfeifer, Sailaway)

Piazza’s Cottage

Whale Rock Cottage

144 N. Ridge Street Port Sanilac, MI 48469 586-201-6148 EMAIL: BeachHouseMi@gmail.com MichiganBeachHouse.com

North Point Cabin 3941 Lakeshore Road Lexington, MI 48450 810-201-0052 northpointcabin.com

Nymph & Seadog

2898 Lakeshore Road Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-2231

Red Cottage, The 7782 Cherry Road Lexington, MI 48450 810-327-2578 ralphdsay@yahoo.com

Rose Cottage

36 S. Lake Street Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-622-8343 gallery890@yahoo.com

Roses’ Cabins

5095 Lakeshore Road Lexington, Michigan 48450 810-712-3777 rosescabin.com

Three Sisters Inn, Port Sanilac

Three Sisters Inn, Port Sanilac

www.sanilaccounty.org

2 Lakefront Cottages 8469 & 8471 Lakeshore Road Lexington, MI 48450 616-669-5187 nymphandseadog.com

Three Sisters Inn M 57 North Lake St Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-444-1901 3sisters-inn.com diana@2inspirepromotions. com ‘A stones throw’ from the main beach in Port Sanilac, Three Sisters Inn is literally a 2 minute walk to the beach! We provide beach towels and water toys for your lake adventure.

We can accommodate up to 14 people in four bedrooms with four bathrooms, filled with hotel quality beds & linens, as well as a stocked media and games room. Three Sisters Inn has a lush manicured lawn with gorgeous views every way you look to complete your special event or stay. See ad pg 35.

Michigan Beach House

LODGING

Huron Lake Cottage

4489 Lakeshore Road Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-0133 810-334-9544 810-858-7742 whalerockcottage.com

Whispering Willows 7373 Kilkare Street Lexington, MI 48450 734-354-6078 www.mypeoplepc.com/ members/berelsfamily/wwc

Wings Over the Lake Cabins

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2927 S. Lakeshore Road Applegate, MI 48401 810-359-2800

Sarah’s C&C Cottages 2 Cottages 173 &175 S. Ridge Street Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-622-0788 sgw67@hotmail.com

This is a brief listing of lodging.

More complete list at sanilaccounty.org.

Photo courtesy Kathy DesJardins

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When life gets complicated, GO CAMPING!

Close to Lake

Huron

Join the FUN at Lake Huron Campground!

395 Camp Sites 35 Log Cabins with AC & Heat 20/30/50 Amp Full Hook-ups 20 Acre Private Lake 18-Hole Mini Golf Course Boat, Bike, & Golf Cart Rentals Heated Pool Nature Trails General Store & Pizza Cafe Pets Welcome

www.sanilaccounty.org

Fun for all ages

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35 Real Log Cabins

Book your trip anytime, anywhere, at lakehuroncamp.com 2353 N. Lakeshore Road, Carsonville, MI 48419 P:(810) 622.0110 F: (810) 622.0140

LODGING

An appointment with 810-648-5550

Campgrounds

Photo courtesy Darcy Johnson

Photo courtesy Jenny Sugden

Blue Water Campgrounds

3995 S. Lakeshore Road Lexington, MI 48450

810-359-5112

information not available

ad on pg 30

Evergreen Park M 9 miles North of M-46, on M-53

4731 Van Dyke (M-53) Cass City, MI 48726

989-872-6600

sanilaccountyparks.com evergreen@sanilaccountyparks.com

ad on pg 30

Forester Park M 6.5 miles North of Port Sanilac, on M-25

2820 N. Lakeshore Road Port Sanilac, MI 48469

810-622-8715

sanilaccountyparks.com forester@sanilaccountyparks.com

ad on pg 30

Lexington Park M 3 miles North of Lexington, on M-25

2820 N. Lakeshore Road Port Sanilac, MI 48469

810-622-8715

sanilaccountyparks.com lexington.park2@hotmail.com

2353 N. Lakeshore Road Carsonville, MI 48419

810-622-0110

lakehuroncamp.com info@lakehuroncamp.com

ad on Lake Huron Campground pg 31 4.5 miles North of Port Sanilac, on M-25

Camping

Sanilac County Parks

sanilaccountyparks.com County system consisting of four day & camp use parks: Evergreen Park, Forester Park, Lexington Park (day & camp use) and Delaware Park (day use only). Each contains various forms of camping and recreation in rustic environments. See ad page 30.

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810-622-8744

aod.org/cyo/camps ckrucker@cyodetroit.org

Camp Stapleton

3753 S. Lakeshore Road Lexington, MI 48450

810-622-8744

aod.org/cyo/camps ckrucker@cyodetroit.org

CYO Boys Camp

1295 S. Lakeshore Road Carsonville, MI 48419

810-622-8744

aod.org/cyo/camps ckrucker@cyodetroit.org

CYO Girls Camp

1564 N. Lakeshore Road Port Sanilac, MI 48469

810-622-8744

aod.org/cyo/camps ckrucker@cyodetroit.org

YWCA Camp Cavell

3335 S. Lakeshore Road Lexington, MI 48450

810-359-2267

campcavell.org cavell@campcavell.org

Camp Ozanam

7303 Walker Road Carsonville, MI 48419

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144 Shoreline Rd. East, Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-622-8113 • huronshores@sbcglobal.net huronshoresmhc.com • See ad page 34.

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Holiday Beach Resort & Campgrounds 420 N. Lakeshore Road, Port Sanilac, MI 48469 248-356-2600

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5203 Main St., Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-8631, x101 meloc1ms@gmail.com • lmmhp@att.net lexingtonnorthshore.com Located in Historic Lexington, Lexington North Shore provides affordable Great Lake living for those who want a summer retreat, weekend getaway, or permanent residence with a resort feel. Lots are available for both long and short term rentals in this friendly community.

The park has a quarter mile of sandy beach, a clubhouse with wifi, and an active residents association that sponsors frequent social events. See ad page 34.

Lexington RV Resort, The M 7181 Lexington Boulevard, Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-2054 lexingtonrvresort.com A co-owner managed facility (210 sites), The Lexington Michigan RV Resort is a perfect low maintenance cottage alternative. We are located across the road from Lake Huron in the picturesque resort village of Lexington, in Michigan’s Thumb Area. Just bring your full hookup recreational vehicle (no tents, pop-ups, or pickup campers) and rent a site for the day, week, month, season or become a co-owner at a private recreational park.

Lake Huron and heated pool access. See ad page 34.

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Firefighters 9-11 Memorial Brown City Fire Hall

Sanilac County is proud to include the Firefighters 9-11 Memorial as a testimony to the 343 firefighters that lost their lives assisting at the disaster in New York City on 9-11. Those men and women relinquished all thought of themselves, to pursue their call to become a Firefighter. This memorial is in remembrance of the nearly three thousand victims that lost their lives on that tragic day.

The memorial is located in the southwest corner of Sanilac County, in Brown City.

This is a perfect rural setting for a piece of history that will not be forgotten. The Brown City Fire department submitted a request for an artifact for the specific purpose of constructing a memorial for those firefighters who lost their lives in the disaster on 9-11, 2001. From out of more than 2,000 requests from around the country and abroad on March 1st, 2011, they received the official call from the New York Port Authority that they did indeed secure an artifact from the world trade center.

This piece of history, a steel beam measuring 19 foot long, four feet tall, three foot wide and weighing nearly 15,000 pounds was recovered from the world trade center along with other pieces that were stored for nearly a decade at hanger 17, JFK airport in New York.

The massive beam is the centerpiece for the memorial located on the corner property of the Brown City Fire Hall:  4090 Main Street, Brown City Michigan.

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Dining Benchwarmers Sports Bar & Grill, Sandusky Photo courtesy Nathan Benevides

Blue Water Sports Bar & Grill, Port Sanilac

A & W Lakeside Family Restaurant

5309 Main Street, Lexington 810-359-8522 awlexington.net

Back To Basics Bakery 4235 Main Street, Brown City 810-346-3972

Beagio’s Pizza M & Restaurant

3003 Main Street, Marlette 989-635-2015 beagiospizza.com Family owned, operated with the same homemade pizza dough & secret sauce recipe since 1970. Our pizza dough is made fresh daily on our premise, never frozen!! Famous for our WILLY BREAD.

Beck’s Village Café & Ice Cream

5349 Main Street, Lexington 810-359-8686

Bench Warmers M Sports Bar & Grill

440 W. Sanilac Road, Sandusky 810-648-4300 Restaurant / Sports Lounge inside DeMott’s Westpark Inn, where you come in as a guest and leave as a friend.

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Ben’s Supercenter

• 4436 Main Street, Brown City 810-346-3664 • 6541 Plaza Drive, Marlette 989-635-4069

Big Boy Restaurant

422 W. Sanilac Rd, Sandusky 810-648-4530

Blue Water M Sports Bar & Grill

8 N. Ridge Street, Port Sanilac 810-622-0176 bluewatersportsbar.com The Blue Water Inn was here for over 75 years, and we have brought the building back to its original 1850’s facade. We have a bar with a full menu: chicken wings, burgers, pizza & more. We have TV’s so you won’t ever miss a game. Play pool, darts & your favorite tunes. See ad page 37.

Corner Café

3452 Main Street, Deckerville 810-376-8450

D’ville Diner

3474 Main Street, Deckerville 810-376-9565

Dining Room, The

422 Woodland Dr., Sandusky 810-404-4040

DQ Grill & Chill

286 E. Sanilac Ave., Sandusky 810-648-3301

Eddie G’s

Bob & Jamie’s Grill

6484 W. Marlette Street, Marlette 989-635-7829

Burger King

7252 Huron Ave., Lexington 810-359-5411 spark5411@yahoo.com

57 W. Sanilac Road, Sandusky 810-648-4299 505 W. Sanilac, Sandusky 810-648-2286

Bush’s Restaurant

6513 S. Lakeshore, Lexington 810-359-5801

Cadillac House

5502 Main Street, Lexington 810-359-7201 cadillachouse.com

Camm Café, The

55 N. Howard Ave., Croswell 810-679-4499

China Lee

58 E. Sanilac Ave., Sandusky 810-648-5850

City Bakery Bistro

83 N. Howard Ave, Croswell 810-278-6053

Coach House Tavern

2701 Golf Course Dr., Marlette 989-635-3478

Country View Bulk Foods

177 N. Germania Rd., Marlette 989-635-8018 Blue Water Sports Bar & Grill, Port Sanilac

Foley’s Market

Forester Inn, The

2422 N. Lakeshore Road (M-25), Carsonville 810-622-8606 1773 Main Street, Minden City 989-864-3535

Ginger’s Café

4237 Main Street, Brown City 810-346-2020

Harrington Inn Restaurant

4164 Main Street, Brown City 810-346-3266

Horseshoe Restaurant

4000 Main Street, Brown City 810-346-4122, Coming Spring ’15

Huron Shores M Golf Club

1441 N. Lakeshore Road Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-622-9961 hsgc@att.net huronshoresgolfclub.com 18 hole golf course. Huron Shores Golf Club and Restaurant offers great golf and casual dining! Established in 1925 and located 3 miles north of Port Sanilac, dining reservations appreciated.

Lunches and dinners feature freshly prepared comfortable classics, as well as, weekly highlighted culinary creations.

Dine while overlooking beautiful scenic views of the course. Join us!

See ad page 18.

Jeff’s Marketplace

• 5455 N. Main Street, Lexington 810-359-8911 • 54 N Howard Ave, Croswell 810-679-4230

Jerry’s Foodland

35 Kristian Street, Sandusky 810-648-4310 Business 810-648-4514 Deli

Kautz Shore Lanes & Restaurant

6840 Lakeshore Road, Lexington 810-359-5211

Kayla’s Kafé

1740 Van Dyke Road, Decker 989-635-2453

Kreiner’s Korner

3479 Lakeshore Rd., Deckerville 810-376-4024

La Fonda Mexican Kitchen

4254 Main Street, Brown City 810-346-2002

Laings Garden

3070 Main Street, Marlette 989-635-2939

Uri’s Landing Waterfront Dining, Port Sanilac

Lakeshore Market

Marlette

7023 Lakeshore Road, Lexington Livestock Restaurant 810-359-8407 6381 Euclid Street, Marlette lakeshoremarket@greatlakes.net 989-635-0177 lakeshoremarket.com Mary’s Diner 14 N. Ridge Street, Port Sanilac Lakeview Hills M 810-622-9377 Golf Resort 6560 E. Peck Road (M-90) McDonald’s Lexington, MI 48450 • 174 S. Howard Avenue, 810-359-7333 Main Croswell 810-359-8901 Pro Shop 810-679-0042 lakeviewhills.com • 450 W. Sanilac Road, general@lakeviewhills.com Sandusky 36 hole golf course, full service 810-648-2465 restaurant and the Walter • 3430 S. Main Street, Hagen Sports Bar. For the Marlette golf enthusiast, Lakeview Hills 989-635-3877 North and South Courses are a Newman’s must play. Both courses are cut Pub “N” Grub through mature woodlands and 7264 Lakeshore Road, Lexington offer stunning views from many 810-359-8080 holes. See ad page 3. rdnewms@aol.com

Lexington Brewing Company & Wine House

5475 N. Main St., Lexington 1-810-359-5012 lexingtonbrewery.com

Liberty Lanes

100 Kristian Drive, Sandusky 810-648-9860

Lighthouse Bakery

56 S. Ridge Street, Port Sanilac 810-622-0031

Linda Lou’s Bar & Grill

4397 Main Street, Brown City 810-346-2640

Little Caesars

• 467 W. Sanilac Road, Sandusky 810-648-4066 • 3381 S. Main Street, Marlette 989-635-7502

Luv More Ice Cream Co. 3295 Main Street, Marlette 989-635-2020

Main Street Grill

2954 Main Street, Marlette 989-635-8216

Mainstreet Café

40 S. Elk Street, Sandusky 810-648-2320

Oliver’s Pizza

• 2010 Black River Street, Deckerville 810-376-0022 • 5590 Main Street, Lexington 810-359-2500 • 442 S Sandusky Road, Sandusky 810-648-4975

Pizza Hut

412 W. Sanilac Road, Sandusky 810-648-4555

Riverside Family Dining

27 N. Howard Avenue, Croswell 810-679-4771

Silver Tavern

2071 Black River St., Deckerville 810-376-8563

Smokey’s

77 W. Sanilac Road, Sandusky Coming Spring ’15

Steis’s Village Inn

5523 Main Street, Lexington 810-359-5090

Stone Lodge, The

156 S. Ridge Street, Port Sanilac 810-622-6200

Subway

• (Inside Ben’s Supercenter), Brown City 810-346-3664 • (Inside J&D Market), 5000 E Peck Rd, Croswell, 810-679-2290 • 5495 N. Main St., Lexington 810-359-0000 • (Inside Marlette Oil & Gas), 2897 Main Street, Marlette 989-635-5481 • (Inside Walmart), M-46, west side, Sandusky 810-648-9856

Sugar Shack

13 W. Lapeer Street, Peck 810-378-5971

Sweetwater Gourmet Deli & Bar 7318 Huron Ave., Lexington 810-359-7956 sweetwaterlexington.com

Temptations Ice Cream Parlor

5712 Main St., Lexington 810-359-7134 vaemporium@yahoo.com victorianantiquesemp.com

Treve’s Pizza

• 4116 E. Main Street, Brown City 810-346-3709 • 2575 S. Van Dyke, Marlette 989-635-2320 Triple “J” Café M 4020 E. Chandler St., Carsonville 810-657-9900 On M-46 in Carsonville, one building East of light. Breakfast served all day, hand tossed pizza anytime. Try our WNEM TV5 2014 Award Winning Stuffed French Toast. Dinner Served Friday & Saturday until 8pm.

Try our Pan Fried White Fish or our Big Wet Burrito. Daily fresh baked pies and cakes. Find us on Facebook. See ad page 37.

Uri’s Landing M - Waterfront Dining

7365 Cedar Street, Port Sanilac 810-622-0325 urislanding.com Best view within 50 miles of Lake Huron. Dine in our bar area, main dining room or our second story balcony. A small town restaurant doing food & drinks in a big city way.

Everything in the kitchen & cocktails are from scratch. We feature live music throughout the summer and host many events including catering for any occasion. (See ad pg 4 across from Content page.)

Water Tower Sports Pub

7245 Lakeshore Rd., Lexington 810-359-3310

Willis’ Marketplace

173 N. Ridge Street, Port Sanilac 810-622-9622

Wimpy’s Place

7270 Huron Ave, Lexington 810-359-5450

Windjammer, The

7420 Huron Avenue, Lexington 810-359-2712 Woodland Hills M

Golf Course

320 N. Gates Road Sandusky, MI 48471 810-648-2400 woodlandhillsclub.com 18 hole golf course.

Banquet facility for reservations only, and available for special events up to 300 guests! See ad page 18.

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Shopping Angel’s Garden

Class Act Boutique

Ball Equipment M

Country Courtyards M

7260 Huron Ave., Lexington 810-359-2496

810-648-5550

• 600 S. Sandusky Rd., Sandusky 810-648-3510 • 68811 Main St., Richmond 586-430-1252 ballequip.com Since 1944, Ball Equipment has been Eastern Michigan’s Leader in Outdoor Power Equipment and Powersports Parts, Accessories, Sales, and Service. From ATV’s to Lawn Mowers and Snowmobiles to Snow Blowers, we are a 1-stop shop to purchase, accessorize, repair, and maintain every piece of equipment in dad’s garage.

See ad pg 24.

31 W. Sanilac Ave., Sandusky 810-404-9730 6385 E. Sanilac Rd., Carsonville 810-622-0373 countrycourtyards@att.net countrycourtyardsmi.com Here at Country Courtyards we have two goals: to develop longlasting relationships with our customers & their furry friends, and to offer products to keep your pets happy & healthy. We specialize in products that are holistic, and made right here in the USA. We strive to improve your pet’s quality of life.

See ad pg 13.

Country Settings

Beach Boutique, The

32 S. Elk St., Sandusky 810-648-2690

Buck-It Sporting Goods LLC

3381 S. Main St., Marlette 989-635-3275

167 S Ridge St, Port Sanilac, 810-622-0439

4 W. Sanilac Ave, Sandusky 810-648-9102 buckitsports@yahoo.com

Carriage House

4410 Van Dyke Road, Marlette 989-635-7180 At Volz Farm Market.

Creative Expressions Flowers & Gifts Croswell Greenhouse 180 Davis St., Croswell 810-679-3298 See ad pg 37.

East Port Exchange 7 S. Ridge St., Port Sanilac 810-705-2175 See ad pg 37.

Ehardt’s Pharmacy

• 57 N. Howard Ave., Croswell 810-679-3900 • 7275 Huron Ave., Lexington 810-359-5322

Elegant Creative Keepsakes 7 Wells St., Croswell 810-679-4475

Fine Things

519 N. Lakeshore Rd., Port Sanilac 810-622-8978

Floral Design & Gifts of Lexington 5480 Main St., Lexington 810-359-7325

Forestore, The

Butterfly, Photo courtesy Kathy DesJardins

Heritage Gardens

7363 S. School St., Melvin 810-378-5082

Irish Rose Gift Shoppe 7282 Huron Ave., Lexington 810-359-5340

Karen’s Creations

15 S. Ridge St., Port Sanilac 810-622-8661

Kasper’s Oh! Fudge Shoppe 7296 Huron Avenue 810-359-5908

2440 N. Lakeshore Rd., Carsonville 810-622-8266

Gatherings – Antiques, Folk Art & More 5454 Main St., Lexington 810-359-5583 gatherings11@netzero.com

Gifts Etc.

8065 3rd St. (M-25), Forestville 989-864-3570

Harbor Light Gallery & Gift Shop

111 S. Ridge St. (M-25), Port Sanilac 810-622-8550 harborlightgallery.com

East Port Exchange, Port Sanilac

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Sweet Maggie Blue, Marlette

Lakeside Building M Supplies / ACE

6820 Lakeshore Rd.,Lexington 810-359-8135 lakeside-building-supplies. com Home, Auto, Hardware Supplies, Building Materials...

From the builder to the D.I.Y person, we have whatever you need here! See ad page 37.

Lexington Gardens

6334 Lakeshore Rd., Lexington 810-359-7100 support@lexgardens.com lexgardens.com

Lexington General Store

7272 Huron Ave., Lexington 810-359-8900

Raymond True Value Hardware 29 S. Ridge St., Port Sanilac 810-622-9991 See ad page 42.

Sandtown Florist 22 S. Elk St., Sandusky 810-648-4480

Sanilac Pharmacy / Dollar Depot 78 S. Elk St., Sandusky 810-648-2265

Sara Jane Dress Shop 56 S. Elk St., Sandusky 810-648-2142

Shoppes @ 33 West 33 W. Sanilac, Sandusky 810-648-4242

Sweet Maggie Blue M Once Upon A Memory 3014 Main St., Marlette Shoppe 989-635-3348

Memories of Ireland Gift Shop

Find us on Facebook Candles, florals, handmade crafts, featuring Michigan items and Michigan native artists, hand-stitched quilts, handsewn items, hand-blown Raku pottery, jewelry, purses, gourmet food items, stationery items, bird feeders and hand-crafted wall art. See ad page 42.

Noble

4235 N. Van Dyke Rd., Brown City 810-724-6010

3477 Main St., Deckerville 810-376-3477

Marketplace On Main

5712 Main St., Lexington 810-359-7134 victorianantiquesemp.com

1015 N. Lakeshore Rd., Port Sanilac 810-622-0464 7247 Huron Ave., Lexington 810-359-2300 noblelexington.com

Orchard Setting, An 7353 Brockway Rd., Melvin 810-387-2121 At Speaker Orchard.

Pearls & Lace

212 W. Sanilac Rd., Sandusky 810-648-2506

Steel Magnolias

Touched By Time M Antiques

2350 S. Van Dyke Rd., Marlette (M-53) 989-635-7038 touchedbytime2@yahoo.com Eclectic array of interesting items, advertising clocks, signs & paper. Vintage apparel & jewelry, graniteware, glassware, old books, big boy toys, seasonal garden art, prints & old photos. See ad page 37.

Town Shoppe, The

7276 Huron Ave., Lexington 810-359-5151

Tri County M Equipment

• 989 W. Sanilac Ave., Sandusky (M-46) 810-648-2404 • 7454 Van Dyke Rd., Marlette (M-53) 810-346-2761 tricountyequipment.net John Deere Dealer offering Parts, Service & Sales. Gifts for the John Deere fan along with Chainsaws, Line Trimmers, Blowers, Tractors, Riding Mowers, Walks, Utility Vehicles, & More. Honda & Stihl products available.

See ad page 34.

7266 Huron Ave., Lexington 810-359-3388 weekendseveryday.com

Willow Tree

3295 Main St., Marlette 989-635-4884

Zack’s Workshoppe 6617 Lakeshore Drive, Lexington 586-294-6983 zackswshpp@aol.com

Troyer Furniture Sales 3120 Sullivan Rd., Marlette See ad page 42.

Twin Pines Gift Shop

7010 Lexington Rd., Lexington 810-359-8151

Victorian Expressions 3031 Main St., Marlette 989-635-3939 See ad page 42.

Village Pottery Studio & Gallery

215 S. Ridge St., Port Sanilac 810-622-8320

Waters Edge Salon M

5590 Main St., Lexington 810-359-5300 watersedgesalon@yahoo.com watersedgelexington.com Full service hair salon, Manicures, Pedicures, Massage Services, Waxing. See ad page 42.

Touched by Time Antiques, Marlette Bees on flower, Sanilac County Photo courtesy Susan Morse

Weekends

Victorian Expressions, Marlette

Touched by Time Antiques, Marlette

DINING & SHOPPING

810-648-5550

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Vineyards & Tasting Rooms

3 North Vines Winery, Croswell

3 North Vines Vineyard & Winery

Blue Water Winery & Vineyards 7131 Holverson Rd, Carsonville 810-622-0328 • bluewaterwinery.com

Elk Street Brewery M Ltd. & Tap Room

3 South Elk St, Sandusky 810-648-1600 ESB@elkstreetbrewery.com • elkstreetbrewery.com Join us for craft microbrewed beer, brewed on-site, in our beautifully adorned turn-of-the-century tap room! We also offer fresh Michigan roasted coffee, served French press, and craft soda pop. Only light snacks are available for purchase, but guests are encouraged to carry in their meals. Check our website for more details. We look forward to seeing you soon. Cheers!

Lexington Brewing Company & Wine House 5475 N. Main St., Lexington 810-359-5012 • lexingtonbrewery.com

Photo courtesy Brad Klaty

Sanilac County – Brews & Wines The growing wine industry is blooming in Sanilac County and the thumb area, offering a wide selection of wines to tempt every taste bud!

From wine tasting rooms with live music and food to down-on-the-farm charm, our wineries have a lot to offer! Take a drive and visit the vineyards, and learn the art of winemaking for yourself. Many varieties of wine throughout the thumb feature fruit such as pears, apples, and blackberries, to name only a few. Of course, classic wine from grapes such as the Concorde and Chardonnay are plentiful; and there are even Gold medal wines available from winemakers right here in the thumb!

Starting from the south and working our way north, is downtown Lexington. The Lexington Brewing Company and Wine House is open year-round and features wine tasting, food and entertainment. Their second location is the Blue Water Winery and Vineyard located at 7131 Holverson Road, south of Port Sanilac. Onsite wine tasting in season is available at this location as well as some unique events including an opportunity to help harvest the grapes in the fall!

The site for our next stop, 3 North Vines Winery, located at 5940 Peck Road in Croswell, was selected for its beauty, geological significance, and its proximity to Lake Huron. The vineyard and winery are located on thirty five acres of rolling hills, dotted with three ponds and glimpses of Lake Huron. Geologically, the site is protected by the Port Huron Moraine that helps extend the lake effect weather conditions to Michigan’s east coast. The 3 North team includes the owners Nate and Kristi Shopbell, the advisory board, and an amazing supportive group of family and friends.

All of our wineries have their own special flavor, but they all share two things in common: pride in their craftsmanship and joy of sharing conversation with visitors, so enjoy and drive safely!

New this year is Elk Street Brewery in Sandusky offering hand-crafted, premium microbrews using locally grown hops. Their brews are designed for maximum flavor, smoothness, and drinkability. This micro-brewery uses only the freshest grains, yeasts and water in each of their unique, hand-crafted, premium beers. All of their beers are whole grain with no preservatives. They proudly feature locally sustained hops from Sanilac County’s own commercial hop yard; Barkshanty Hops, LLC. Their hops reflect the richness and integrity of the local soil otherwise known as the Thumb of Michigan. Combine their quality ingredients with years of brewing experience and the results are truly superior brews. Stop in for a pint or two, or maybe a tasting flight to sample. They also offer convenient carry-out growlers for purchase. Fresh Michigan roasted French press coffee, tea, craft root beer and sparking juice is also served. Be sure to stop in and experience their hospitality and beverages in their completely renovated, turn-of-the-century micro-brewery.

www.sanilaccounty.org

5940 Peck Rd., Croswell 810-956-2706 knshopbell@gmail.com • 3northvines.com See ad pg 42.

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Sanilac County Fair aerial view, photo courtesy Kaitlyn Miller

April 4

810-648-5550

Port Sanilac Easter Egg Hunt & Games Bark Shanty Community Center 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., 810-705-2172 18 - 19 Lexington Lake Huron Spring Fling - Fishing Tourn.

Lexington Harbor, 810-987-7722, lexingtonmichigan.org

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Fishing Contest - Tagged Fish Riverbend Park, (Contest ends Sept. 30, 2015), 810-679-3904, cityofcroswell.com Carsonville Mutt Strutt Sanilac County Courthouse Lawn, Sandusky, societypets.org Croswell 5K/Family Mile Walk Croswell Fairgrounds, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. croswellfair.org Port Sanilac Blessing of the Fleet Band Concert & Chicken Dinner Port Sanilac Marina/Harbor, 12 p.m.-12 a.m. portsanilac.net, 810-622-9610 Lexington Memorial Day Parade Downtown & Cemetery, 11 a.m.

810-359-8910, lexingtonmichigan.org

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810-679-3904, cityofcroswell.com Lexington Civil War Weekend Downtown Lexington merleiobravomail@yahoo.com, web:micw150.us/2015events.htm, lexingtonmichigan.org Brown City Thumb Soybean Festival Downtown www.thumbsoybeanfest.com FB - Thumb Soybean Festival Lexington A & W Antique Tractor Show A & W (Main St. North of Lexington) 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., 810-359-8522, awlexington.net, lexingtonmichigan.org, morethanrootbeer.com Lexington Lakeside Craft Show Tierney Park, 10 a.m - 6p.m. / 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

810-359-2300, lexingtonmichigan.org Croswell Croswell Fair Croswell Fairgrounds, croswellfair.org, FB - Croswell Fair Port Sanilac Voyageurs, Settlers & Native Days Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum, 10a.m. - 4 p.m., sanilaccountymuseum.org Sandusky Thumb Festival FB - Sandusky Thumb Festival Lexington A & W Classic Car Show A & W (Main St. North of Lexington) 10 a.m - 5 p.m., 810-359-8522, awlexington.net, lexingtonmichigan.org, morethanrootbeer.com

Events

July 3

Lexington Fireworks @ Dusk Lexington Harbor, lexingtonmichigan.org 4 Lexington Parade Downtown, 11 a.m., 810-359-5000, lexingtonmichigan.org 4 Port Sanilac Parade Downtown, 2 p.m., portsanilac.net 4 Port Sanilac Concert & Fireworks 7 p.m. & Dusk, Port Sanilac Harbor portsanilac.net 18 - 20 Lakeshore Port Huron to Mackinaw

Sailboat Race Michigan’s Lake Huron shoreline, Port Huron to Mackinaw, phyc.org 17 - 19 Marlette Dog Days of Summer Festival 989-635-7448, cityofmarlette.com, FB - city of marlette 11 Croswell Motorcycle Flat Track Races Croswell Fairgrounds, croswellfair.org 18 Lexington Triathlon (bike/run/swim) Downtown 7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

810-841-2550, lexingtontriathlon.org, lexingtonmichigan.org, FB- lexington - triathlon 18 - 19 Port Sanilac Farm, Hunt, Fish, Art & Craft Fair Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m., sanilaccountymuseum.org 24 - 26 Port Sanilac Summer Festival Port Sanilac Harbor & Downtown 586-598-7233, portsanilac.net FB - port sanilac summer festival 31 Croswell Swinging Bridge Festival Riverbend Park, Croswell, 810-679-3904, cityofcroswell.com, croswellswingingbridgefestival.com

August 1

Croswell

Swinging Bridge Festival 810-679-3904, cityofcroswell.com, croswellswingingbridgefestival.com 1 Port Sanilac Blues Fest Port Sanilac Harbor Park, portsanilac.net 1 - 2 Lexington Fine Arts Street Fair Downtown, 10 - 6 / 10 a.m - 5 p.m.

810-710-0627, lexingtonmichigan.org 1 - 2 Port Sanilac Civil War Days Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., sanilaccountymuseum.org, FB - Sanilac County Historic Village Museum 7 - 9 Deckerville Homecoming Wilson Park, deckeritaville.blogspot.com, FB - Deckerville-Homecoming 8 Lexington Lexington 5K Run Lexington Streets, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. lshaw@croslex.org 14 - 16 Lakeshore Antique Yard Sale Trail Algonac to Port Austin on M-25 yardsaletrail.com

Seasonal & Ongoing Entertainment Lexington Music In The Park Patrick Tierney Village Park on the shore of Lake Huron. See ad pg 7.

Complete Schedule: lexington-arts.org Port Sanilac Music At The Harbor Harbor Park, (East of M-25, end of M-46).

Related info on pg 16.

Complete Schedule: portsanilac.net

Port Sanilac Classical Church Concert Series Sanilac County Historical Village & Museum - Church building.

Complete Schedule: sanilaccountymuseum.org

Port Sanilac The Barn Theatre Sanilac County Historical Village & Museum - Barn Theatre.

Complete Schedule: barntheatre.net • 810-622-9114 Sandusky Lawnchair Music Series Sanilac County Courthouse Lawn.

Complete Schedule: sanduskyarts.org

August, cont’d

14 - 16 Port Sanilac Antique Fair Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., sanilaccountymuseum.org, FB - Sanilac County Historic Village Museum 14 - 16 Port Sanilac Antique Boat Show Port Sanilac Harbor Park, 586-598-7233, michacbs.com, portsanilac.net, FB - Port Sanilac Antique Boat Vintage Show 22 Croswell Fishing Contest - longest fish Riverbend Park, 8 - 11 a.m., 810-679-3904, cityofcroswell.com 23 - 29 Sandusky Sanilac County 4H Fair Sanilac County Fairgrounds sanilaccounty4hfair.org 28 - 29 Lexington Margaritafest Lexington Harbor, 810-705-0627 lexingtonmichigan.org 29 Croswell Motorcycle Flat Track Races Croswell Fairgrounds, croswellfair.org

September 5

Lexington Thumbfest Music Festival Downtown, thumbfest.org 11-12 Deckerville Snowmobile Grass Drags Kris Klaus Memorial, Wilson Park thumbsupsnowmobileclub.org, FB - Thumbs Up Snowmobile Club, FB - Kris Klaus Memorial Grass Drags 18 -20 Lexington Bach Festival St. Denis Catholic Church, lexingtonmichigan.org, lexington-arts.org 26 Lexington Lexington Days - Oktoberfest Downtown, 810-359-5012, connie@ bluewaterwinery.com, lexingtonmichigan. org, lexingtonbrewery.com 19 Port Sanilac House in Mourning and Walking Tour of the Cemetery 11 a.m.

- 4 p.m., Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum, sanilaccountymuseum.org 25 Sandusky Ladies Night Out FB - Ladies Night Out Quest for Treasures

Photo courtesy Brad Klaty

November

13 - 14 Lexington Ladies Weekend Various Lexington Locations, 810-334-4824, 810-614-2932 27 Croswell Christmas Parade Geiger School to Community Center 5:30 p.m., cityofcroswell.com 28 Port Sanilac Christmas Open House & Caroling Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., sanilaccountymuseum.org

December 5

Lexington Christmas Tree Lighting & Merchant Luminary Walk, Downtown, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., lexingtonmichigan.org TBD Marlette Country Christmas 989-635-7448, cityofmarlette.com, FB - city of marlette, 6 Port Sanilac Santa Arrives Tree Lighting, Caroling & Women’s Night Out Port Sanilac Fire Hall, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

810-499-3008 4 - 5 Sandusky Michigan’s Original

Country Lighted Implement Parade FB - sandusky country christmas 12 Lexington Christmas Horse Parade Downtown, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m., lexingtonhorseparade.weebly.com 23 Lexington Christmas Eve Sing Along 6th Annual, Lexington Brewing Company & Wine House, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., 810-359-5012 31 Carsonville New Year’s Fireworks villageofcarsonville.org

October

17 - 24 Port Sanilac Haunted Village, Family Event Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m., sanilaccountymuseum.org 31 Lexington Halloween Downtown, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., 805-705-0627 31 Marlette Trick or Trunk 989-635-7448, cityofmarlette.com, FB - city of marlette 31 Port Sanilac Halloween Costume Contest Sanilac Township Hall, 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

(Trick or Treat hours 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.)

810-622-8557 TBD Croswell Children’s Halloween Event cityofcroswell.com

Photo courtesy Teresa Fleming

This is a brief listing of events. More complete calendar at sanilaccounty.org.

Community Event Contacts

Many of our communities celebrate holidays with festivals and parades. Please visit the respective contacts for a complete list of happenings or updates:

Brown City M browncty@greatlakes.net Carsonville

villageofcarsonville.org Croswell M cityofcroswell.com

Deckerville

facebook.com/pages/ Deckerville-DCDC/220847124602405?fref=nf

Lexington

lexingtonmichigan.org/calendar.htm Marlette M cityofmarlette.com

Port Sanilac

portsanilac.net Sandusky M misandusky.com

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LOCAL INFORMATION

Emergency Care

Airports

Marlette Township Airport 6725 Airport Rd., Marlette 989-635-7772 Aviation fuel 24/7 & aircraft repairs.

Sandusky City Airport 1213 N. Sandusky Rd., Sandusky 810-414-3009 Aviation fuel, flight instruction & two mechanics for airplane repair.

Assisted Living

810-648-5550

Stonegate Village M 70 W. Argyle St., Sandusky 810-648-9410 A Managed Community by leisure-living.com Premiere assisted living with new state of the art memory care unit. Beautiful spacious apartments with 24 hour staff to provide personalized care, meals, activities, housekeeping, & laundry.

Call for a free meal & tour. Accepting medicaid waiver, long term care insurance, & veterans. See ad pg 12.

Auto Services

Graff Chevrolet Buick 495 W. Sanilac Rd., Sandusky 810-648-9850 graffsandusky.com See ad pg 35.

Kraft Service Center 2620 Lamotte St., Marlette 989-635-2236 See ad pg 14.

Sandusky Car Wash 307 E. Sanilac Rd., Sandusky 810-648-3030 M-46, east side. Open 24/7.

See ad pg 35.

Tubbs Brothers 959 W. Sanilac Rd., Sandusky 810-648-0000 tubbsbrothers.com See ad pg 14.

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Banks

Ad Listing Eastern Michigan Bank M pg 4

Serving Sanilac County’s personal & professional banking since 1895.

Nine locations to serve throughout Sanilac & St. Clair counties.

(See ad pg across from Content page.)

1-800-397-2504 EasternMichiganBank.com Exchange State Bank pg 14 6 locations in Sanilac County 810-657-9333 exchangestatebank.com

Bank ATM Locations Applegate Exchange State Bank 2543 South Sherman Road Brown City Exchange State Bank 4482 Main Street Carsonville Exchange State Bank 3992 Chandler Street Deckerville Eastern Michigan Bank 3636 Main Street Exchange State Bank 3397 Main Street Lexington Eastern Michigan Bank 5446 Main Street Port Sanilac Exchange State Bank 55 South Ridge Street Sandusky Eastern Michigan Bank 324 S. Sandusky Road Exchange State Bank 415 W. Sanilac Road

Building Services

Site Services Excavating LLC 123 Campbell Rd., Sandusky 810-404-5955 siteservicesexcavatingllc.net

A Remodeling Center & Your General Contractor/Developer. United Construction customizes site built & modular homes. We will meet all your construction needs. Quality, Honesty, and Integrity for over 40 years!

See ad pg 13.

Laundromats

Conlee’s Bright & Clean Self Service Laundry 5321 Main St., Lexington 810-359-8092 Cros-Lex Laundry & Tanning 37 Ward St., Croswell Multifaceted healthcare organization serving Sanilac, Tuscola, Huron, Lapeer and 810-679-4220 Saint Clair Counties. 24 hour fully staffed Deckerville Laundromat emergency room with board-certified physicians. Acute Care & Inpatient Services, 3479 Ella St., Deckerville Open 7 days Walk-In Clinic 7 days a week, Complete Lab & Radiology Services, Mammography, Marlette Laundry PFT, Ultrasound & CT Services, Out-Patient & Auto Wash Surgical Services, Physical Therapy, and 3400 Main St., Marlette Primary Care Services. See ad page 13.

989-635-3232 Marlette Regional Hospital M Port Sanilac Coin Laundry 2770 Main St., Marlette 29 S. Ridge St., Port Sanilac 989-635-4000 Open 7 days, See ad pg 42. marletteregionalhospital.org Rainbow Laundry We’ve come a long way so you don’t have & Tanning Salon to! Located in the heart of the Michigan’s 4114 Main St., Brown City Thumb Region, we provide emergency 810-346-2570 care, family health care, hospice care, outpatient services, senior services, and cancer treatment services through St. Mary’s Seton Cancer Institute. We proudly serve Sanilac, Tuscola, Huron, Lapeer, and St. Clair Counties. See ads pages 47 & 48.

McKenzie Health System M 120 Delaware St., Sandusky 810-648-3770 mckenziehealth.org

Serves Sanilac and surrounding counties.

We offer 24-Hour care provided by Emergency trained physicians. Our team of practitioners and nurses provide care & services to patients of all ages.

See ads pages 47 & 48.

Marketing / Print

Clear Ideas, Inc. M 42 Austin Street, Sandusky 810-648-9966 • clearideas.biz Business serving the local area with quality marketing, design, print services & social media consulting. Digital black/white & color copies! See ad pg 18.

Non-Profit Organizations

Fitness Centers

Lexington Arts Council P.O. Box 343, Lexington lexington-arts.org See ad pg 7.

Funeral Services

Property sales. See ad pg 35.

Lakeview Hills Golf Resort M Real Estate 6560 E. Peck Rd., (M-90) Archie Thomas Real Estate Lexington 83 S. Ridge Street, Port Sanilac 810-359-7333 810-622-9931 lakeviewhills.com See ad pg 3. atrealestate@sbcglobal.net Apsey Funeral Home 3467 Main St., Deckerville, 800-376-3574 apseyfuneralhome.net See ad pg 12.

Holistic Care

The Health Store Nutritional Supplements & More United Construction M 160 E. Sanilac St., Sandusky 855 W. Sanilac (M-46), Sandusky 810-648-3637 810-648-3299 thehealthstore-mi.com unitedconstructionhomes.com See ad pg 42.

See ad pg 35.

Photo courtesy Kathy DesJardins

Deckerville Community Hospital M 3559 Pine St., Deckerville 810-376-2835 deckervillehosp.org

Premier Properties 5695 Main St, Lexington 810-359-2000 • ppmichigan.com See ad pg 7.

Town & Country Realty, LLC 7296 Main St., Port Sanilac 810-622-5000 • malindatherealtor@gmail.com See ad pg 37 .

Transportation

Sanilac Transportation M 110 Campbell Rd., Sandusky 810-648-9766 sanilactransportation.com santran9311@sbcglobal.net Sanilac County’s Public Transportation.

We provide professional, safe, efficient, and dependable transportation for everyone in Sanilac County. Our buses are 100% handicap-accessible with wheelchair lifts for the mobility impaired.

Call and let us serve YOU! See ad pg 12.