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Lighthouse Cove • Forest Creek Crystal Shores • Pointe West Port Austin “Spring Breakout” Classic Car Show May 22 & 23 (989) 738-6716 CONTENTS Welcome to Michigan’s Thumb peninsula where the sun rises Fis Bay P and sets over Lake Huron h San ort A dwic ugus h Da (9 t 6, 7 ys Dining......................................................3-7 b 89) 4 & 8 aypo 53-0 rtcha 109 mbe Lodging–Bed & Breakfast Inns r.com ..................8-9 Lodging–Hotels, Motels & Cottages ......10-12 Camping–State, County & Private Pigeon Farmer’s Festival ..............31 July 21–25 Marinas–Charter Fishing & Diving (989) 453-7400 ........13-17 pigeonchamber.com “Fun” Things to Do ..............................18-21 Shopping ............................................22-23 Golf ....................................................24-25 Property & Real Estate ................26-30 & 32 Se Mich bewa igan S ing Points of Interest ugar June Fest (9 16–2 ival Grindstone City, Huron City 89) 8 0 s 83-2 ebew 150 Historic Landmarks aing The Bank 1884 Restaurant, .org Port Austin Reef Lighthouse, Pte. Aux Barques Lighthouse & Museum 2 State Parks Sleeper & Port Crescent, Dive Thumb Area Bottomland Preserve, Nature Center Arboretum Grindstone City 4 State Harbors Michigan’s #1 Sportfishing Harbor Sebewaing, Caseville, “Free Kid’s Fishing Day” July 14 Port Austin, Harbor Beach with Thumb Area Charter Captains “Come See the Catch!” Aerial Photo by Steve Mausolf For information on all events call: (800) 358-4862 PORT AUSTIN NATIONAL MICHIGAN HISTORIC SITE Dinner Daily from 5 p.m. • Closed Sunday • Casual Atmosphere • Imported Beer - Wine - Spirits • “Carry Outs” Available • Moderately Priced Reservations Suggested “You Owe it to Yourself” (989)(989) 738-5353738-5353 www.thebank1884.comwww.thebank1884.com 3 Joe’s Pizzeria Restaurant (989) 738-8711 Downtown Port Austin Open Daily, Year Round Carry-Outs Welcome • BAR-B-Q RIBS & CHICKEN • HAND-TOSSED PIZZA • ITALIAN & AMERICAN FOOD • LASAGNA • PASTA DISHES DDOWNTOWNOWNTOWN PPORTORT AAUSTINUSTIN “Where Everyone Knows Your Name” Tues $.99 –Burger– Kitchen Open Daily to Midnight Dart Boards • Pool Table • Live Entertainment Weekends (989)(989) 738-9750738-9750 A short stroll from the harbor 4 Seasonal Herbs & Produce From the Garden from our Garden to the Table Catering & Private Beer, Wine & Spirits Parties Available Seasonal Hours of Operation: Tuesday – Saturday 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Sunday Breakfast Brunch: 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Weekends September – June • Special Events January – April Enjoy a Casual Atmosphere Your Family Deserves the Best! Certified Master Chef Owned 2 Miles West of M-53 on Port Crescent Road in Port Austin (989) 874-5700 • Visit us at: www.thefarmrestaurant.com CHUCKCHUCKCHUCKCHUCKCHUCKCHUCK &&&&&& JANE’SJANE’SJANE’SJANE’SJANE’SJANE’S CHUCKCHUCKCHUCKCHUCKCHUCKCHUCKCHUCKCHUCKCHUCK &&&&&&&&& JANE’SJANE’SJANE’SJANE’SJANE’SJANE’SJANE’SJANE’SJANE’S RESTAURANTRESTAURANTRESTAURANTRESTAURANTRESTAURANTRESTAURANT RESTAURANTRESTAURANTRESTAURANTRESTAURANTRESTAURANTRESTAURANTRESTAURANTRESTAURANTRESTAURANT IN THE HEART OF PORT AUSTIN • FANTASTIC FOOD – SUPER SERVICE (989)738-7111 5 RESTAURANT • LOUNGE • MOTEL 48 Spacious Motel Rooms – Banquet Rooms seat 450 Luncheon: Monday–Friday 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. All You Can Dinner: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Eat Buffets Friday Night Seafood Buffet: 5:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Saturday Night Prime Rib Buffet: 5:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Sunday Brunch: 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Our dining room features a full menu at all times. Plan your Wedding, Anniversary, Shower, Surprise Party or Business Conference in our large banquet rooms. Franklin Inn Motor Lodge 1060 E. Huron Bad Axe, MI 48413 (800) 645-0211 (989) 269-9951 AL’S RESTAURANT “Best Food in the Port City of Harbor Beach” SMORGASBORD EVERY FRIDAY FROG LEGS – CRAB LEGS – PERCH – POLLOCK – SHRIMP – ROAST BEEF – CHICKEN – BBQ RIBS Sunday Brunch • Everyday Specials • Huge Salad Bar Pick-up Famous Al’s Restaurant Homemade Bread & Baked Goods (989) 479-9038 123 S. Huron Ave., Harbor Beach • 1st Block South of the Stop Light 6 Where Friends Meet to Refresh & Relax! ENJOY FAMILY DINING AND FAMILY PRICES IN OUR SEPARATE NON-SMOKING DINING ROOM. D C eep Dish Pizza hoice Steaks YOU WILL Seafood LOVE OUR Home of the HOMEMADE LOBSTER Half Pound CHOWDER Perch Dinner Check Out All Our Specials (989) 738-7520 DOWNTOWN PORT AUSTIN 7 Port Austin’s Leave the stress of everyday Bed & Breakfast life behind,... treat yourself to warm, friendly hospitality at one of the area’s oldest historic homes, nestled in the village of Port Austin. Without interfering with its original charm and craftsmanship, the home has been completely renovated with modern amenities. Aged to Perfection 8586 Lake Street Your hosts: Dave & Debbie Ramey Port Austin, MI 48467 (989) 738-8321 Reservations only: 1-888-277-6631 8 TheThe Thumb’sThumb’s FinestFinest BB && BBss Captain’s Inn – Port Austin “Whether your visit is for the weekend or an extended stay, our goal will be to make it a delightful experience.” 989-738-8321 thumbtravels.com/captains.htm Stafford House – Port Hope “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.” 989-428-4554 staffordhousepthope.com Lake Street Manor – Port Austin This well-established historic manor will welcome you with open arms and a warm-hearted place to stay. 989-738-7720 hometown.aol.com/Lakestreetmanor Antique Inn – Sebewaing The Inn shares an 1895 brick Romanesque building with Antiques By-The-Bridge Downtown – just 3 blocks off M-25. 888-883-9424 antiqueinn.com The Lodge at Oak Pointe – Caseville Every suite features a whirlpool tub, gas fireplace, canopy bed, screened porch and pond view. 989-856-3055 oakpointelodge.com 9 8564 Lake Street, Port Austin, Michigan 48467 989-738-5201 • 1-888-200-4208 www.palodge.com King size heated pool & kiddie pool open year round located in downtown Port Austin 35 unit motel & chalet apartments accommodating 4-10 people COTTAGES & MOTEL ON 200 FTOFSANDY BEACH HEATED POOL • SPACIOUS GROUNDS • FULL KITCHENS WITH SNACK BARS CABLE TV • GRILLS • FIREPITS Enjoy beautiful sunsets over Lake Huron with us! 2 1/4 Miles West of Port Austin on M-25 10 (989) 738-4200 Pool • Spa • Exercise & Game Room 65 Rooms • 19 Suites • 8 Jacuzzi Suites Complimentary Continental Breakfast 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. In Room We Provide... Coffee Pots • Iron & Ironing Board Two-line Phones • Voice Mail • Internet Access Priority Club Member Privileges – 10% Discount – Upgrades (If Available) Board Room accommodates 12 • Meeting Room accommodates 70 Holiday Inn Express 55 Rapson Lane West Bad Axe, MI 48413 1-800-HOLIDAY or 989-269-5293 www.hiexpress.com/badaxemi Right in “The Heart” of the North-Side Business District 11 Blue Spruce Motel & Lucky Horseshoe Cabins • Clean, Friendly Atmosphere • Most Reasonable Rates in Downtown Port Austin • Air-conditioned, Freshly Updated Motel Rooms • Fully-equipped, Quaint Cabins • Non-smoking, Barrier-free Rooms • Microwaves, Refrigerators & Coffee Makers • Newly Constructed Two Bedroom Cabins 989-738-8650 Take advantage of our ample boat parking, grills and Fire Pit at the Lucky Horseshoe. SERVING ALL OF HURON COUNTY EACH OFFICE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED HOMETOWN 6815 Main St. • Caseville, MI 48725 Office (989) 856-9600 or (888) 681-6565 DALE IGNASH,SALES ASSOCIATE CELL 989-550-0911 • HOME 989 874-5181 e-mail: [email protected] Blue Heron Cove Dale’s Lakefront Cottages Along Lake Huron’s Shore We offer shoreline homes from condos to cottages for that perfect • 21 Great Wooded Building Lots vacation getaway! • Lots 1–9 Front the First Fairway on the Hidden Harbor Golf Course Check us out at • Lots 10–14 Overlook Woods and Nature www.daleslakefrontcottages.atfreeweb.com • Lots 15–21 Have Partial Lake View of Saginaw Bay Count on Dale’s fifteen years of • Just 1 1/2 Miles SW of Caseville experience to assist you with all your • All Utilities, Including City Water and Central tip of the Thumb property needs. 12 Septic System Included Captain Morgan’s Grindstone Bar & Grill On The Water - Grindstone City Harbor (989) 738-7665 Charter Lodging Dining Spirits Fishing Your One Stop Pleasure Center 5 Miles East of Port Austin 3337 Pte. Aux Barques Road Grindstone, MI 48467 There’s quick access to Lake Huron and good times at... camping • Largest selection and Docking of Silver Streaks in the area! Daily, monthly or • Bait & Tackle seasonal fees, electric & water • Launch Ramp available • Fuel Call for store 989-479-6064 hours and 5 Lytle Ave. information! Harbor Beach, MI 48441 13 snorkel charters and pleasure cruises available DIVE THE THUMB BOTTOMLAND PRESERVE DTimeown A PADI Dive Center In Port Austin on Lake Huron Call us for more information! • LESSONS • CHARTERS • AIR FILL STATION • DAN O2 CERTIFIED 989-738-BOAT(2628) www.divedowntime.com • RENTAL EQUIPMENT • MARES & TRIDENT DEALER In Memory of Captain Sam Ciaramitaro Captain of The Great Laker Sam was USCG licensed for 19 years and fished Grindstone and Thumb waters over 25 years. He enjoyed corporate groups, families and introducing youngsters to Great Lakes fishing. He passed away Sat., Oct. 4th, 2003 and will be missed by all who knew him. 14 GreatGreat FamilyFamily FunFun onon MissMiss PortPort AustinAustin Friday & Saturday Sunset Cruises $ 20 per person Private group charters for large parties by advance booking Perch Fishing Bait Furnished Poles Available $30 Per Person AAA Plus Attraction Leaves Port Austin State Dock 7:30 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. For Schedule Information Call… (989) 738-5271 15 WWW.THUMBAREACHARTERBOATS.COM Thumb Area Charter Captains Association All Captains Coast Guard Licensed • All Vessels Inspected Corporate Outings Fun Family Trips From Novice to Expert H alf D ay • SPORT FISHING All Da SPORT FISHING y • An ADDICTED y Da MODEL T Capt.