Sunrise Side: local rooms, events and more

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Sunrise Side

Where every morning starts with a sunrise worth waking for.

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Welcome to the Sunrise Side, where the sun comes up over Lake Huron and the river runs clear. Whether you're here for the fishing, the trails, or just the quiet, you'll find a friendly wave and a good story. Enjoy the big lake and the small-town pace.

Clubs for Sunrise Side

No clubs for Sunrise Side yet.

The room

Sunrise Side Quiet now Where every morning starts with a sunrise worth waking for.

One room for everyone around Sunrise Side. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.

Ask the neighbours

All

A good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.

Coming up

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Marketplace

Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Sunrise Side. Sign in to sell something.

Things to do

Tawas Point Lighthouse Historic lighthouse at Tawas Point State Park
Tawas Point State Park Sandy beach and camping on Lake Huron
Lumberman's Monument Tribute to lumberjacks near Oscoda
Iargo Springs Boardwalk and springs along the Au Sable River
Au Sable River Famous for canoeing and trout fishing
Huron National Forest Miles of trails and campgrounds

Outdoors Canoe or kayak the Au Sable River
Outdoors Fish for walleye and perch on Lake Huron
With kids Visit Tawas Point Lighthouse
With kids Swim at Tawas City Beach
Evenings Sunset cruises on Tawas Bay
Evenings Live music at local taverns
Locals love Lighthouses
Locals love Lake Huron beaches

Through the year

Au Sable River Canoe Marathon July 120-mile canoe race from Grayling to Oscoda
Tawas Bay Waterfront Festival Summer Live music, food, and family fun
Harrisville Harbor Days Summer Parade, fireworks, and harbor activities
Alcona County Fair August County fair with rides, animals, and exhibits

The Sunrise Side has a four-season climate with cool, wet springs; warm, pleasant summers; crisp, colorful falls; and cold, snowy winters. Best times to be out are summer for beaches and fall for hiking. Best: Summer for beaches and fall for colors

Talk like a local

“Sunrise Side”: Local name for the Lake Huron shoreline of northeast Michigan
“Up north”: Refers to the northern part of the Lower Peninsula
“The big lake”: Lake Huron
“Snowbirds”: Winter visitors who return in summer

Getaways

Alpena Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Bay City Riverwalk and historic districts
West Branch Shopping and outdoor recreation
Grayling Headwaters of the Au Sable River

Local flavour

Rooting for Detroit Lions (NFL), Detroit Tigers (MLB), Detroit Red Wings (NHL), Detroit Pistons (NBA), Michigan Wolverines (NCAA), Michigan State Spartans (NCAA)

Eat and drink

Lake Huron whitefish Fresh-caught, often smoked or pan-fried.
Pasties A Northern Michigan staple brought by Cornish miners, filled with beef and root vegetables.
Smoked fish Local smokehouses prepare whitefish, trout, and chubs.
Cherry pie Michigan's tart cherries are celebrated in pies and preserves.

Where people go

Lighthouses Tawas Point Lighthouse and others dot the coast, guiding sailors and delighting visitors.
State parks and beaches Sandy shores, dunes, and forested trails at Tawas Point and Harrisville.
Marinas and fishing charters Harbors in East Tawas, Oscoda, and Harrisville are hubs for boating and angling.
Small-town main streets Quaint downtowns with diners, hardware stores, and local shops.

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Nearby

Every area

West BranchMichiganWhere the pines meet the bay, and the deer roam.Bay CityMichiganA waterfront town with a big heart.AlpenaMichiganGreat Lakes charm on the Sunrise Side.ThumbMichiganSmall towns, big skies, and the sweetest soil.MidlandMichiganSmall-town heart, big ideas, and a river that runs through it.GraylingMichiganWhere the pines meet the water SaginawMichiganWhere the rivers meet Mount PleasantMichiganA friendly college town on the Chippewa River.

Iosco and Alcona counties, MI. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.