Welcome to the Thumb Area
of Michigan!!!
Greetings from Michigan’s Thumb Area! Yep, that’s right! Besides being known as the Great Lakes state we’re also known as the Mitten State. And you’re about to embark on an exploration of the mitten’s thumb region.
But before we depart, here are some Thumb Area quick links for you:
- What’s New
- Calendar of Events
- Specials & Coupons
- Chambers of Commerce
- Local Weather
- Find us on Facebook!
Michigan’s Thumb Area covers the counties of Huron, Sanilac and Tuscola, and is outlined by Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron. It is a travel destination rich in natural scenic beauty, strong cultural heritage and plenty of year-round activities. When you visit the Thumb Area, you’ll find more than:
- 150 miles of shoreline
- 2,100 miles of rivers and streams
- 51,000 acres of public recreation land
- 49,000 acres of state game/wildlife areas
- And plenty of hometown festivals and events all year round!
It’s an area filled with something to do and see for all ages … from the young to the young at heart!
The Thumb Area is a great ‘staycation’ for Michiganders and Canadians. Getting here is simple! Plus, you can easily do a weekend trip on 1 tank of gas! We’re about a 2-hour drive from metro Detroit, Lansing or Sarnia (Ontario). You can simply travel up M-53 or M-24 from the metro Detroit area, come across M-46 or M-81 from the Saginaw area, or cruise along the shoreline on M-25 from Port Huron or Bay City.
As you travel about Michigan’s Thumb Area, you’ll come upon quaint lakeside communities; such as, Lexington, Port Sanilac, Harbor Beach, Port Austin, Caseville, Bay Port and Sebewaing. Plus, there are plenty of unique country towns scattered across the Thumb Area including: Bad Axe, Caro, Cass City, Mayville, Marlette, Sandusky, Reese, Ubly and Vassar. Of course, there are many hidden gems along the way as well!
Use this site as your roadmap to Michigan’s Thumb Area. You can search over 3,000 area businesses of all types from the comfort of your home or office as you plan your trip. Simply let your fingers drive your way to finding where to visit, stay, eat, shop and play in the Thumb Area. This is a member-driven Web site, so you’ll find our members listed first with their full contact info and a link to their Web site (if available) and/or a brief business description.
Thanks for visiting the Thumb Area Tourism Council’s Web site. Be sure to check back as you’ll discover new events in the calendar and new stories on the What’s New page.
We’ll do our best to get you where you’re going in the Thumb Area. If you need further assistance, simply contact us at (989) 672-0323 during normal business hours or call (810) 569-6856 after hours for travel help.
Have a safe trip, enjoy your visit and please come again to Michigan’s Thumb Area!
