Michigan’s Thumb Area
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Most know Michigan as the Great Lakes State, but we’re also known as the Mitten State. And with every mitten you have a thumb. So, if we’re the Mitten State, what area of the state represents the Thumb Area? Well, that would be the counties of Huron, Sanilac and Tuscola.
Michigan’s Thumb Area is outlined by the Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron, and is a 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. It’s an area filled with something to do and see for all ages!
The Thumb Area is a great ‘staycation’ for Michiganders and Canadians. Getting here is easy and can usually be done on a tank of gas in a weekend trip. We’re about a 2-hour travel 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. Your travel will take you to Thumb Area towns; such as, Port Austin, Caseville, Bad Axe, Harbor Beach, Lexington, Sandusky, Marlette, Port Sanilac, Caro, Cass City, Reese, Mayville, Vassar and many other unique little towns.
Use this site as your roadmap to Michigan’s Thumb Area. You can search over 2,500 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!
