Welcome to the Thumb Area of Michigan!
You can't be the Mitten State without having a Thumb. Often the forgotten peninsular, Michigan’s great Thumb Area boast of 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!
Michigan’s Thumb Area includes the counties of Huron, Sanilac and Tuscola, and is outlined by the Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron. The Thumb Area is a great ‘staycation’ for Michiganders and Canadians. We’re located just a short drive north of the metro Detroit area and only a half hour east of the Great Lakes Bay region. Getting here is easy and can be done on a tank of gas for a weekend adventure! We’re about a 2-hour drive from metro Detroit, Lansing or Sarnia (Ontario). 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.
A great way to experience some of the sights and sounds you’ll see across the Thumb Area is to watch our video commercials which feature amazing scenes from across Michigan’s great Thumb Area! Check them out here now!
And before you embark on your Thumb Area journey, here are some quick links for you to check out:
- What’s New
- Calendar of Events
- Specials & Coupons
- Chambers of Commerce
- Local Weather
- Find us on Facebook!
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. There are also many hidden gems along the way!
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!
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