SanilacGuide2016-update

2016 

Official 

VISITOR GUIDE 

for the 

SANILAC 

COUNTY AREA 

Sanilac 

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Contents 

summertime in michigan 

TIME TO LEARN THE OTHER 3 ‘R’s... 

Rest... Relax... Rejuvenate... 

Welcome to Sanilac County, located in the Thumb of 

Michigan on the west shore of Lake Huron, less than a two 

hour drive from several of Michigan’s main metropolitan 

areas: Detroit, Saginaw, Bay City, Midland, Flint and 

Lansing; and less than an hour drive from Ontario by way of the Blue 

Water Bridge in Port Huron. 

Take advantage of over 40 miles of breathtaking Lake Huron shoreline, 

offering ample opportunity for a variety of water sports, from swimming 

and skiing to boating and fishing. 

Explore the Sanilac County Underwater Preserve, comprised of 163 square 

miles of protected lake bottom containing numerous shipwrecks dating 

back as far as 1864, making it an adventure for divers. 

Stroll through shoreline resort villages such as Forestville, Lexington 

and Port Sanilac which offer unique shopping, dining, cultural and 

entertainment experiences. 

Visit the inland towns of Brown City, Carsonville, Croswell, Deckerville, 

Marlette, Peck and Sandusky where the tradition, friendliness and safety 

of small-town rural America combine with such amenities as one of the 

last remaining classic drive-in theaters in the state of Michigan, a state 

of the art indoor movie theater, lodging, fine and casual dining, shopping, 

festivals and fairs. 

Delight in Amish hospitality, culinary skills and woodworking 

craftsmanship at roadside stands dotted throughout the countryside, while 

observing a lifestyle of tradition and simplicity. 

Learn about Native American history at the Sanilac Petroglyphs 

Historic State Park, the only remaining ancient rock-carved petroglyph site 

in Michigan. 

And, above all, revel in the greatest splendor that Sanilac County has to 

offer: peaceful tranquility in a pristine natural environment! 

Sanilac Tourism Association 

47 Austin Street • P.O. Box 307 • Sandusky, MI 48471 

sanilaccounty.org 

The 2016 Official Visitors Guide for the Sanilac County Area was created and produced by Clear Ideas, Inc. for the 

Sanilac Tourism Association. They have made every effort to assure, however, cannot guarantee, the accuracy of the 

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Clear Ideas, Inc. and the Sanilac Tourism Association. 

Clear Ideas, Inc. • 42 Austin St., Sandusky, MI 48471 • 810-648-9966 • Fax 810-648-4418 

Web: clearideas.biz • Email: info@clearideas.biz 

Printed March, 2016 – jt: 32133 • MDOT Commodity Code: 80140662 

Cover photo courtesy of Cindy Anglin-Davis of EyeSee Michigan 

Photo courtesy Richard Lemke 

Area Communities 6-13 

Things To Do 14-16 

Family Activities 

• Entertainment (Live & Movie) 15 

• Museums & Unique Attractions 15 

• Orchards & Farm Markets 16 

Recreation 17-23 

Inland Recreation 17 

• Indoor 

• Outdoor & More... 

Golf 19 

Public Parks 20-21 

• Community 

• County 

Water Recreation 22-23 

• Beaches 

• Charters 

(Fishing, Boating, Cruises, Diving) 

• Marinas 

Sanilac County Map 24-25 

(Center Spread) 

Distance from Metro Areas 

State / Local Attractions 

Photo Contest Winners 

Lodging 26-33 

Bed & Breakfasts 26-27 

Hotels & Motels 26-27 

Cottage Rentals 28-29 

Camping 32-33 

• Campgrounds 

• RV Communities 

Dining & Shopping 34-43 

Dining / Restaurants 36-37 

Antique Shops 38 

Shopping 40-41 

Breweries & Wineries 43 

Local Events 44-45 

Local Information 46

AREA COMMUNITIES www.sanilaccounty.org 

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assistedLiving with Heart 

Our residents, their families, and our staff have 

one thing in common - we genuinely care about 

each other. We have heart. 

Share life’s journey in a community that cares. 

70 W. Argyle Ave., Sandusky, MI 

stonegatevillageassistedliving.com 

810.648.9410 

Patient Care. 

It’s at the Heart of 

What We Do! 

Deckerville Community Hospital offers 

patients the choices necessary to 

maintain and even improve their quality 

of life – a facility of healing, caring and 

a connection for patients and families 

in the community we call home. Our 

range of patient services includes: After 

Hours Clinic, Surgical and Primary Care 

Providers; Short Term Respite Care; 

and 24 hour Emergency Services. 

810.376.2835 

3559 Pine St., Deckerville, MI 48427 

www.deckervillehosp.org 

“Sharing a Community... And a Commitment” 

Photo courtesy Pamela Hooper 

VILLAGES 

Towns 

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Brown City M 

Founded in 1881, the city of Brown City is a full service community, 

offering a variety of businesses and professional services. 

We host the annual Thumb Soybean Festival the second weekend 

in June. Event highlights include a carnival, classic car show, music 

and fireworks. 

Enjoy our beautiful 76+ acre community park, filled with ball 

diamonds, picnic facilities, playgrounds and soccer fields. To see us, 

take M-90 which travels through the city. The road through town is 

also known as Main Street. See ad page 12. 

Brown City Community: ci.brown-city.mi.us 

Carsonville 

“Where family and friends matter”... The charm of a small town, 

and the atmosphere of family & friends. Carsonville was founded in 

1853 by Silas Hall and was known as Hall’s corners until 1884 when 

businessman Arthur Carson renamed the settlement. Local events 

include TTPA tractor pull, Antique tractor pull & MMA cage fighting 

event, New Years Fireworks and more! 

Located on M-46 between Sandusky and Port Sanilac. Stop by for a 

visit and make yourself at home! 

Carsonville Community & Events: villageofcarsonville.org 

Croswell M 

Croswell is an excellent example of Thumb Area living: friendly 

people of the present who take great pride in their past. 

Croswell is home to a locally famous swinging footbridge built in 

1905 over the Black River, which bisects the city on its way to Port 

Huron and the Great Lake. A folksy sign at the east end of the 

suspension bridge advises pedestrians to “Be Good To Your Motherin-Law.” 

A splash pad is also at the same park to cool you down on 

the hot summer days. 

The city itself is dotted with pre-Civil War homes and buildings. 

Lumbering dominated Croswell until the Great Thumb Fire of 

1881. Since then, agriculture has been the dominant economic 

activity, especially sugar beets, symbolized by the city’s iconic 

Pioneer Sugar plant. 

The annual Croswell Fair is in June this year and features livestock 

exhibits and a midway full of rides. The Swinging Bridge Festival in 

July celebrates the upcoming harvest with a Cardboard Regatta on the 

Black River. See ad on page 6. 

Croswell Community & Events: cityofcroswell.com 


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Seasons in Sanilac County, Photos courtesy (left to right): Suzette Marceau, Max Martin, Richard Lemke, Susan Morse 

Deckerville M 

Deckerville takes its name from Charles Decker, who launched 

a lumber business here in 1870. Decker’s son, Martin, became 

the settlement’s first postmaster that same year. Deckerville 

incorporated as a village in 1893 and to this day is home to a number 

of Charles’ descendents. 

Just off the beaten path, 10 minutes from M-25, escape your 

everyday life by finding the small community of Deckerville. Come 

visit our small, friendly village and explore our shops, enjoy our parks, 

visit our museum & library and attend our festivals. We’re sure you’ll 

love it as much as we do! Don’t forget about our Santa’s Reindeer 

Event in December and take time to roll a few balls at the local 

bowling alley. Good things are happening in Deckerville; come join 

us and see! Like us on Facebook to keep up on events! 

Deckerville Community: deckerville.us 

Deckerville Events: facebook.com/pages/Deckerville- 

DCDC/220847124602405?fref=nf 

Lexington M 

When Lexington was founded in 1835, it became the first outpost 

north of Port Huron. Eleven years later, Reuben Diamond named the 

village after the Battle of Lexington, in which his wife’s cousin, Ethan 

Allen, fought during the Revolutionary War. 

The Cadillac Hotel has stood at the heart of village life since its days 

as a log hotel from 1840 to 1860, when it was rebuilt following a 

fire. Steamships and freighters made regular stops at the port of 

Lexington for lumber and agricultural products until the Great Storm 

of 1913 destroyed the village’s long dock into Lake Huron. 

Lexington is now noted for its many Victorian homes, historic 

buildings filled with shops, restaurants and bed-and-breakfasts. 

With its handful of pretty parks and its quaint downtown, the village 

is the summertime host of the Music in the Park Series, ThumbFest, 

the Lexington Art Fair and the annual Bach Festival. Protected by 

a limestone seawall, Lexington’s picturesque marina doubles as an 

official State of Michigan Harbor of Refuge. Its beach offers visitors 

a chance to kick back and enjoy the summer. Nearby golf courses, a 

bike trail to Croswell, seasonal hunting spots, abundant fishing and 

a thriving cottage culture make Lexington a vacation mini-mecca. 

Lexington Community & Events: lexingtonmichigan.org 

Marlette M 

Marlette, located in the heart of Michigan’s Thumb, was first 

settled in the mid-1800’s by Canadians lured by the tall 

timber and fertile soil of the area. The lumber industry gave way 

to farming after the Great Thumb Fire of 1881, with sugar beets, 

soybeans and corn dominating production today. One of the biggest 

employers in the area is Marlette Regional Hospital. 

A large Amish community gives the countryside around Marlette the 

aura of a bygone era, complete with horse-drawn buggies and outlets 

selling produce, furniture and baked goods. 

The friendly city offers several recreational options, including a 

challenging nine-hole public golf course, a community swimming 

pool, various agri-tourism opportunities and a playground. 

Visitors to Marlette may stroll the small-town shopping district and 

enjoy a casual meal far from the hustle and bustle of the big city. 

See ad page 12. 

Marlette Community & Events: cityofmarlette.com 

Marlette fireworks, Photo courtesy John Scott 

Lake Huron & beach access at 

Lexington Northshore Mobile Home Park, 

Photo courtesy Village of Lexington

Villages& 

Towns 

Port Sanilac M 

Come Summer With Us In Port Sanilac! Let Port Sanilac be your 

Michigan vacation destination. 

In the heart of the East Ports, Port Sanilac is a great place to bask in the 

sun, swim, sail, boat, fish, dive, backpack, golf, or camp out along the 

lake; making it like no other place else in Michigan. 

Visiting or moving here will allow you to experience the sweet easy 

flowing days, in quiet, cozy, quaint, Port Sanilac, Michigan, on the United 

States side of Lake Huron. 

Driving to Port Sanilac, you have two routes. One route takes you on a 

scenic drive along Lake Huron through several small towns along M-25. 

The other route takes you through several small towns primarily viewing 

the beautiful and peaceful countryside all the way, via M-46. 

Once in Port Sanilac, the scenery includes miles of sandy beach, 

restaurants that offer a variety of food and drink, places to stay including 

campsites, and cabins for rent located right on the beach. There are 

a variety of places to stay in and near Port Sanilac. Most have a short 

walk to the beach… some are equipped with a swimming pool, kitchen, 

satellite TV, Internet, air-conditioning, screened-in porches, and on-site 

laundry facilities. They are also kept very clean and well maintained. 

The downtown area has a lot of great things going on, and charm. While 

walking down main street you can catch a few whiffs of some great 

smelling food from the nearby shops like the Lighthouse Bakery. Some 

restaurants include Uri’s Landing Waterfront Dining, Blue Water Sports 

Bar, & Mary’s Diner. 

In the summer, the weather is warm and pleasant from May to October. 

Come enjoy the peace and quiet of the area without having to worry 

about the time. Catch up on all that reading you have been neglecting 

and enjoy the scenery that beautiful Lake Huron offers. 

We hope that you make Port Sanilac a part of your upcoming plans… 

enjoy your stay… and then please come back again. You might even 

consider making The Village of Port Sanilac your permanent home. 

Port Sanilac Community & Events: portsanilac.net 

Sandusky M 

Sandusky, located 15 miles inland from Port Sanilac at the intersection 

of M-46 and M-19, is the county seat of Sanilac County. Sandusky offers 

all the services and resources you’d expect from a much larger city: topnotch 

medical care, a variety of shopping opportunities, lodging, dining, 

up-to-date library, excellent law enforcement, emergency services and 

more. Farming and industry combine to make Sandusky an honest, hard 

working, progressive and safe community. 

Sandusky has many recreational opportunities and is a beehive of 

activity. It is home to the annual Michigan Thumb Festival the last 

weekend in June, the Sanilac County 4-H Fair in August and popular 

Original Country Christmas Lighted Farm Implement Parade the first 

weekend of December. 

Sandusky boasts the only tri-plex movie theater in the county 

as well as a bowling alley, basketball courts, fully handicap accessible 

playground in its city park and a public golf course. In the surrounding 

area, the farmland provides ample hunting opportunities throughout the 

year as well as many miles of snowmobile trails. See ad page 10. 

Sandusky Community: misandusky.com 

Sandusky Chamber & Events: sanduskychamber.us 

Applegate, Argyle, Melvin, Minden City, 

Forester, Forestville, Peck, Snover 

Scattered throughout Sanilac County are several smaller communities, 

each with its own history and each with its unique attractions. 

A bar in Applegate serves up some of the best pizza in the county. In 

Peck, you can find a hardware store straight out of the 1950’s 

as well as the Sanilac Career Center & Intermediate School District just 

north of town. 

With each community having their own identity, all of them still share 

the small-town friendliness and helpfulness that are common throughout 

Sanilac County. 

Sanilac County: sanilaccounty.org 


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A sit down view at Port Sanilac Marina, 

photo courtesy Winter Pollock


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M-19 

M-46 M-46 

M-53 

M-19 

M-25

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Croswell 

810.679.3620 

Deckerville 

810.376.2015 

Fort Gratiot 

810.966.2281 

Lakeport 

810.385.3211 

Lexington 

810.359.5353 

Marysville 

810.364.4854 

Minden City 

989.864.3393 

Port Huron 

810.987.9777 

Sandusky 

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THINGS TO DO www.sanilaccounty.org 

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Family 

BUCKET LIST 

Live Theatres 

The Barn Theatre 

242 S. Ridge Street, Port Sanilac, MI 48469 

810-622-9114 • barntheatre.net 

Offers live dramatic performances, comedy & music events. 

Lexington Village Theatre 

7318 Huron Avenue, Lexington MI 48450 

810-359-5108 • lexingtonvillagetheatre.com 

Features a variety of live production entertainment in an intimate setting. 

Movie Theaters 

Firebird Theater 

280 E. Sanilac Avenue, Sandusky, MI 48471 

810-648-6684 • firebirdtheater.com 

The Firebird welcomes you to our state-of-the-art theater 

with 3 large screens, reclining seats and stadium seating. 

Hi-Way Drive-In Theater 

2778 E. Sanilac Road, Carsonville, MI 48419 

810-657-6684 • thehiwaydrivein.com 

Michigan’s oldest drive-in. There is one screen, a grass field, and a safe 

environment, providing affordable fun for all! 

Museums 

Deckerville Historical Museum 

2485 Black River Street, Deckerville MI 48427 

810-376-4430 • 810-837-0257 

Open the first Saturday after Labor Day until the end of September 

from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. AND during special events (ex. Santa’s Reindeer Event 

in December.) 

Marlette Train Depot Museum M 

Marlette Historical Society 

3325 S. Main Street, Marlette, MI 48453 

989-635-7448 • marlettetraindepot.org 

FB-marlettetraindepot 

All aboard! Come to the Marlette Train Depot on Sundays from 2-5 pm. 

Open from May to September, this charming depot, founded in 1896, is 

filled with local history. We have a working model train and a re-creation 

of the Depot Train Office. It’s like a walk back in time. Visit the website or 

Facebook for upcoming events. Admission is FREE! 

Sanilac County Historical Village & Museum 

228 S. Ridge Street, Port Sanilac, MI 48469 

810-622-9946, sanilaccountymuseum.org 

Open June - Labor Day 

Sanilac County IH Museum 

560 N. Goetze Road, Carsonville, MI 48419 

810-657-9786 

International Harvester Collection. Please call for appointment. 

Croswell Swinging Bridge, 

Photo courtesy Flora Ehlrich 

Unique Attractions 

Croswell Swinging Bridge M 

Riverbend Park, on Park Path Road, Croswell, MI 

Sanilac County is home to Michigan’s only suspension 

footbridge. Built in 1905, the suspension footbridge is also called the 

“Mother-in-Law Bridge” because there is a sign stating “Be Good to 

Your Mother-in-Law” at one end. 

Brown City M 

Area Firefighters 9-11 Memorial 

Brown City Fire Hall, 

4090 Main Street, Brown City 

World Trade Center artifact, a steel beam measuring 

19 x 4 x 3 feet and is weighing nearly 15,000 pounds. 

Port Sanilac 

Lighthouse 

Port Sanilac, Michigan 

Built in 1886, it is now privately owned, 

but the light remains active for navigation. 

Sanilac Shores Underwater Preserve 

163 square miles of Lake Huron 

Protects ships dating as far back as 1864; a great adventure for divers. 

Visit michiganpreserves.org/sanilac.htm or contact a local dive charter. 

For charters, see info on page 23, for Underwater Preserve, see info 

on page 25. 

Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park 

From M-46, take M-53 north for 17 miles to Bay City- 

Forestville Road. Go east four miles to Germania 

Road, then south on Germania one mile to the 

State Park. 

See map on page 25. • michigan.gov/sanilacpetroglyphs 


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Photo courtesy Diane Zentgrebe


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Photo courtesy Gloria Jerome 

ON THE 

Farm 

Photo courtesy Alicia Reinke 

Farmer’s Markets 

Croswell 

Croswell Stockyards 

5678 Black River Road, Croswell, MI 48422 

810-679-3897 

Every Monday, May 1 - November 1 

Antiques, In Season Produce, Flea Market, 

Plants & More on livestock auction days. Call first. 

Marlette 

Marlette Livestock Auctions 

6381 Euclid Street, Marlette, MI 48453 

989-635-2183 

Every Monday, Year Around, In Season Produce, Plants, (mostly in the 

summer months), as well as a variety of Amish made products on livestock 

auction days. Call first. 

Port Sanilac 

Sanilac County Historical Village & Museum 

228 S. Ridge Street, (south of M-46 on M-25) 

portsanilac.net 

Every Friday, May 23 - October 31, 2-7 pm 

Local produce, baked goods, eggs, meat, honey and artisan crafts. 

Sandusky 

Courthouse Lawn, west side 

Downtown, Sanilac Ave. (M-19 on M-46 at light) 

misandusky.com 

Every Thursday, May 10 - October 31, 2-7 pm 

In Season Produce from Local Merchants & Farms 

Photo courtesy Suzzette Marceau 

Orchards & Farms 

Bingle’s Berry Farm 

3730 Marlette Road, Croswell, MI 48422 

810-633-9338 

Produce, Strawberries, Raspberries, Blueberries & Blackberries 

Season: June – October 

Cros-Lex Blueberry Farm 

33 N. Black River Road, Croswell, MI 48422 

810-679-3273 

Blueberries & Blackberries, Season: Mid-July 

Doug’s Berry Patch 

6455 Walker Road, Sanilac Twp., MI 48469 

810-622-0076 

U-Pick Berries & Produce, Call for hours 

Green Thumb Blueberries Inc. 

455 S. Stringer Road, Sandusky, MI 48471 

810-648-2974 

Garden Vegetables, Pumpkins, Blueberries, & Raspberries 

Season: Mid-July – August 

Island Farms Inc. 

1401 E Sanilac Road, Sandusky, MI 48471 

810-648-2305 

Organic eggs, fruit, and produce 

Kritzman Berry Farm 

2194 Brush Street, Deckerville, MI 48427 

810-376-3045 

Strawberries, Season: Mid-June 

Kurt Long’s Garden 

840 N. Stoutenburg Road, Sandusky, MI 48471 

810-648-2032 

Strawberries in June, Tomatoes & Peppers late summer 

McConnachie Greenhouses 

5850 Brockway Road, Peck, MI 48466 

810-378-5772 

Greenhouse Season: May – June 

Messing Menagerie Farms 

5616 East Sanilac Road, Carsonville, MI 48419 

810-622-8920 

Speaker Lone Oak Orchard M 

7353 Brockway Road, Melvin, MI 48454 

810-387-2121 • speakerorchard.com 

speakerorchard@frontier.com • find us on Facebook 

We grow a variety of apples, peaches and pumpkins, bake our own 

homemade pies and welcome organizations for field trips. We also 

serve yummy donuts, cider, tea, in a warm environment for the family! 


Volz Farm Market 

4410 Van Dyke Road, Marlette, MI 48453 

989-635-7180 

Fresh Fruits, Vegetables & Bulk Food

FUN INDOORS 

Bowling 

Kautz Shore Lanes 

6840 S. Lakeshore Road, Lexington 

810-359-5211 

12 bowling lanes 

Lakeview Hills Lanes M 

6560 E. Peck Road, Lexington 

810-359-7333 • lakeviewhills.com 

16 bowling lanes. See ad page 3. 

Inland FUN 

Photo courtesy Nathan Benavides 

Liberty Lanes M 

100 Kristian Drive, Sandusky 

810-648-9860 • bowllibertylanes.com 

16 bowling lanes. Established in 1979, Liberty Lanes offers a modern, 

handicap accessible bowling center with full service restaurant & bar. 

Game Room & Pro Shop for the bowling enthusiast. Friday night fish fry 

and full salad bar. Serving the best wet burritos in the county and hand 

tossed pizza! Call to reserve a room for your meeting or party of any 

kind. Rehearsal dinners or weddings, space available for up to 300 guests! 

Melody Lanes 

2511 Black River Street, Deckerville 

810-376-9235 

Ice Skating 

Colleen J. Howe Arena, 

Sanilac County 4-H Fairgrounds 

260 Dawson Street, Sandusky 

sanilacicearena.com 

Open skating November through March on Friday, Saturday & Sunday. 


FUN OUTDOORS 

Golf, Putt Putt 

Putt ‘in 4 Paws 

6010 Lakeshore Rd., Lexington, MI 48450 

810-359-4653 

puttin4paws@att.net • puttin4paws.weebly.com 

Owned by Sanilac County Humane Society (SCHS) a private non-profit 

humane agency. All money will be used to care for the animals! 


Horseback Riding 

Above & Beyond Farms 

Deckerville, 810-376-3902 

Lessons, riding & boarding 

Hunting 

Cass City State Game Area 

923 acres between Elmwood & Kelly Road in 

Greenleaf & Evergreen Townships 

Area is open to the public for hunting & fishing. 

Minden City State Game Area 

8,725 acres in Minden, Austin, Argyle 

& Wheatland Townships 

Features one of the largest bog habitats in the state. 

See Map on page 25. 

Sanilac Sportsman Club 

3200 Goetze Road, Deckerville, MI 48427 

810-376-9414 

A membership club, also open to the public at times. 

Sanilac State Game Area 

900 acres in Greenleaf Township – Germania Road, 

1/4 mile south of Bay City-Forestville Road 

989-872-5300 Field Office 

Area is open to the public for hunting, fishing, hiking and cross-country 

skiing. No motor vehicles are permitted. This area also offers a 

handicapped accessible hunting trail. See Map on page 25. 

Off Road Vehicle Use 

Sanilac County Roads* 

sanilaccounty.net 

Please see full ORV details at sanilaccounty.net. Search for “ORV”, 

click on “Sanilac County’s ORV Ordinance”. 

* See Map on page 25 for more details. 

Snowmobile Trails 

Thumbs Up Snowmobile Club 

810-376-4909 • thumbsupsnowmobileclub.org 

Seasonal trails depending on the weather conditions. Season 

normally runs from December through March. 100 miles of trails. 

See Map on page 25. 

RECREATION www.sanilaccounty.org 

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Golf Courses 

Photo courtesy Taylor Hurley 

Huron Shores Golf Club M 

1441 N. Lakeshore Road, Port Sanilac, MI 48469 

810-622-9961 • huronshoresgolfclub.com 

admin@huronshoresgolfclub.com 

18 hole golf course. Huron Shores Golf Club and Restaurant offers great 

golf and casual dining! Established in 1925 and located 3 miles north of 

Port Sanilac, golfers will find our 18-hole regulation course challenging 

and fun to play. Lunches and dinners feature freshly prepared comfortable 

classics, as well as weekly highlighted culinary creations. Dine while 

overlooking beautiful scenic views of the course. Join us! See ad pg 18. 

Lakeview Hills Golf Resort M 

6560 E. Peck Road (M-90), Lexington, MI 48450 

Main 810-359-7333 • Pro Shop 810-359-8901 

lakeviewhills.com • general@lakeviewhills.com 

36 hole golf course. Two exceptional 18 hole golf courses, full service 

restaurant and the Walter Hagen Sports Bar. For the golf enthusiast, 

Lakeview Hills North and South Courses are a must play. Both courses 

are cut through mature woodlands and offer stunning views from many 

holes. See ad pg 3. 

Marlette Golf Club 

2701 Golf Course Drive, Marlette, MI 48453 

989-635-3009 • marlettegolf.com 

9 hole golf course 

Willow Tree Golf Course 

232 W. Galbraith Line Road, Melvin, MI 48454 

810-387-4001 

9 hole golf course 

Woodland Hills Golf Course M 

320 N. Gates Road, Sandusky, MI 48471 

810-648-2400 • woodlandhillsclub.com 

18 hole golf course. A predominantly link-style course, Woodland Hills 

can challenge experienced golfers with a thoughtful layout while helping 

rookies relax amid the unmatched scenery as they learn this classic 

game. Woodland Hills is a fantastic place to enjoy fine dining or hold your 

next important banquet. With a combination of picturesque scenery and 

our hospitable team, Woodland Hills is a wonderful place for whatever a 

guest may need. Reservations also available for special events up to 300 

guests! See ad pg 18. 

FORE 

THE SPORT OF 

Golf. 


A get-away would not be complete without a round of 

golf, or so many vacationers claim. If that’s true, then 

Sanilac County will be high on the list of Michigan 

vacation destinations. With 5 courses to choose from, 

golfers have the opportunity to test their skills at many 

different levels. 

From the 36 hole Lakeview Hills course, located in 

Lexington, to the 18-hole Woodland Hills Golf Course, 

all golf courses boast beautiful fairways and greens, 

and all are open to the public. Three of them: Huron 

Shores, Lakeview Hills, and Marlette have full service 

restaurants and bars, where golfers can relax well into 

the evening hours. 

There’s never a stranger in the group when golfers 

gather, so come and spend some time with us. 

Whether it’s your first time on our courses or your 

100th, you’ll always be welcomed! 


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Lakeview Hills Golf Resort, Lexington, 

photo courtesy Nathan Benavides


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Community 

Parks 

Brown City M 

Brown City 

Community Park 

Cade Road, south of 

Main Street (M-90) 

• Picnic tables • pavilion 

• playgrounds • grills 

• portable bathrooms 

• baseball fields 

• basketball & tennis courts 

• Open April - October 

• See ad page 12 

Carsonville 

Carsonville Park 

Maynard Street 

• Baseball field • picnic tables 

• pavilion • grills 

Croswell M 

Riverbend Park 

Maple Street, 

by Swinging Bridge 

• Swinging Bridge • playground 

• splash pad • picnic tables 

• pavilion • grills 

• Open dawn - 10 pm 

Gingersnap Park 

Howard Street 

• Playground 

Truman Park 

Truman & Ward Street 

• Basketball court • playground 

Graham Park 

off Roach Road 

• Tent camping with water 

• Open year round 

• No vehicles allowed 


Deckerville M 

Wilson Park 

Park Street, 

south of Black River St. 

810-376-9505 

• Picnic area 

• tennis & basketball courts 

• shuffleboard • horseshoes 

• playground • volleyball 

• snowmobile trailhead 

• pavilion available for rent 

• park closed Tuesday’s 

PARK 

AND 

Photo courtesy Forester Park, Sanilac County Parks 

Deckerville cont’d 

Veterans Park 

Black River Street 

• Playground • sandbox 

• basketball courts 

• picnic tables 

• Open 8 am - 10:30 pm 

Forestville 

Forestville Park 

Cedar Street 

• Playground 

Marlette M 

Marlette Community 

Park & Pool - 17 acres 

3 blocks east of Van Dyke 

(M-53) on Chard Street 

• baseball/softball fields 

• basketball & tennis courts 

• playgrounds 

• sand volleyball courts 

• horseshoes 

• picnic pavilions 

• swimming pool 

• wading pool & bathhouse 


Memory Park 

Angle Street 

• Playground • pavilion 

• picnic tables 

Melvin 

Melvin Village Park 

Galbraith Line Road 


• picnic tables • grills 

• electric • baseball field 

• bathrooms • Closes at 10 pm 

Minden City 

Francis A. Lautner 

Memorial Park 

Main & Third Streets 

• Picnic tables • pavilions 

• baseball field • playground 

• volleyball & basketball courts 

• grills • Closes at 10 pm 

Play! 

Lexington M 

Lester Street Park 

• Tennis courts • picnic tables 

• grills • basketball courts 

• softball/baseball field 

• skateboarding 

• 1 mile walking trail 

• Open 7 am - 11 pm 

Patrick Tierney 

Memorial Park 

• Playground • bathrooms 

• boardwalk • breakwall 

• beach • picnic tables 

• grills • tennis courts 

• parking 

• Location for Music in the Park 

• Open 7 am - 11 pm 


Peck 

Peck Memorial Park 

Peck Road 



• electric • baseball field 

• tennis & volleyball courts 

• bathrooms • Closes at 11 pm 


Harbor Park 

Main Street 


• tables • bathroom • grills 


Bark Shanty 

Community Center 

Ontario & Church Street 

• Baseball fields • ice rink 

• basketball court 


Port Sanilac Fire Hall 

Beside Fire House on M-25 

• Tennis Court • playground 

North Park 

1/2 Block North 

of Orchard Street 

• Pavilion • grills 

• beach - handicapped accessible 

Welcome Center 

Main intersection, 

M-25 & M-46 

• Basketball • pickleball 

• tennis courts • restrooms 

• hike/bike trailhead 

Sandusky M 

Sandusky City Park 

Speaker Street 

• Baseball fields 

• volleyball court • pavilions 


• handicap accessible 

playground • Closes at dusk 

Diamond Trail 

Maple Valley Street 

• One mile paved trail for 

walking, jogging, biking 

& in-line skating • benches 


Tennis Courts 

Additional courts available at : 

Cros-Lex High School, 

Sandusky Middle School. 

Splash Pad, 

Sandusky Park, 

Photo courtesy Bill Dixon

Public Water Parks 

Croswell Splash Pad, Riverbend Park M 

Maple Street, by Swinging Bridge 

• Open daily, 10 am - 7 pm during summer • See ad page 6 

Marlette Community Park & Pool M 

Chard Street, 3 blocks east 

• Pool • Splash Pad, New in 2016! • See ad page 12 

Sandusky City Park M 

Speaker Street, 3 blocks west 

• Splash Pad, New in 2016! 

• Closes at dusk • See ad page 10 

Marlette Community Pool, Marlette Park, Photo courtesy Lori Geiger 

County Parks M 

sanilaccountyparks.com 

Delaware Park - 111 acres 

6301 N. Lakeshore Road (M-25), Palms, MI 48465 

810-622-8715 

14 miles north of Port Sanilac on M-25 

Day use only park with picnic area, swimming beach, fishing, along with 

nature, hiking & equestrian trails. See ad pg 4, across from content pg. 

Evergreen Park - 84 acres 

4731 Van Dyke Road (M-53), Cass City, MI 48726 

989-872-6600 

9 miles north of M-46 on M-53 on the Cass River 

Day & camp use park with 147 sites, cabin rentals, playground, 

recreational field, picnic area, swimming pond, hiking, fishing, and 

pavilion. Handicapped accessible bathrooms & camping with 

sewer hookup. See ad pg 4, across from content pg. 

Forester Park - 68 acres 

2820 N. Lakeshore Road (M-25), Carsonville, MI 48419 

810-622-8715 

6.5 miles north of Port Sanilac on M-25 

Day & camp use park with 195 sites, cabin rentals, showers, park store, 

horseshoes, playground equipment, nature trails, swimming beach, 

picnic area, pavilions, fishing & running water. Handicapped accessible 

bathrooms & camping with sewer hookup. 

See ad pg 4, across from content pg. 

Lexington Park - 27 acres 

3885 S. Lakeshore Road (M-25), Lexington, MI 48450 

810-359-7473 

3 miles north of Lexington on M-25 

Day & camp use park with 45 sites, tennis court, beach, picnic area, 

playground equipment, restrooms, pavilion & horseshoes. 

Handicapped accessible camping with sewer hookup. 

See ad pg 4, across from content pg. 


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Photo courtesy Kaitlyn Miller Marlette Community Pool, Marlette Park, photo courtesy Lori Geiger


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Photos courtesy 

Winter Pollock 

Area Beaches 

Delaware Park M 

14 miles north of Port Sanilac on M-25. 

Small beach, picnic tables, pit toilets, roadside park and rustic 

camping. See ad page 4 (across from content pg). 

Lake HURON 

Forester Park M 

6 miles north of Port Sanilac on M-25. 

Picnic tables, hiking, nature trails, bathhouse, shelter, running water, large 

public beach and camping. See ad page 4 (across from content pg). 

Lexington Park M 

3 miles north of Lexington on M-25. 

Part of Lexington North Shore Mobile Home Park. Tennis courts, picnic 

tables, public beach. See ad page 4 (across from content pg). 

Patrick Tierney Memorial Park M 

Located in Lexington, east of main light (M-25 / M-90). 

Playground equipment, bathrooms, boardwalk, breakwall, beach, picnic 

tables, grills, tennis courts and parking. Location for Music in the Park 

series. Open 7 am - 11 pm. See ad page 13. 

Port Sanilac Harbor Public Access / Beach M 

Located at the north side of the breakwall in Port Sanilac. 

It is a public area that is used for a beach. 

Charter Boats & Tours 

Cruises 

Miss Port Sanilac M 

7365 Cedar Street 

Port Sanilac, MI 48469 

810-622-9651, 

portsanilacmarina.com 

chester@ 


45 foot Coast Guard Inspected 

Tour Boat, 34 Passenger Capacity. 

Weddings, Funerals, Cruises, 

Parties, Large Party Fishing and 

Diving Groups. Contact: Captain 

Chester S. Kolascz, Port Sanilac 

Marina. See ad on back cover. 

Lexington 

Charter Boat, LLC 

7400 Huron Avenue 

Lexington, MI 48450 

810-359-3000, 

lexingtoncharterboat. 

com 

Dive 

Four Fathoms Diving Inc. 

7320 Main Street 


810-622-DIVE 

Huron Explorations Co. 

Sandusky, MI 48471 

810-648-4638 

Huron Venture 

45 N. Flower Street 

Croswell, MI 48422 

810-679-4226 

Rec & Tec 

Dive Charters Inc. 


Cell: 586-994-7858 

rectecdivecharters.com 

scuba4us@hotmail.com 

Contact: Gary D. Venet 

Sr., Captain 

Fish 

Miss Port Sanilac M 

7365 Cedar Street 


810-622-9651, 


chester@ 


45 foot Coast Guard Inspected 

Tour Boat, 34 Passenger Capacity. 

Weddings, Funerals, Cruises, 

Parties, Large Party Fishing and 

Diving Groups. Contact: Captain 

Chester S. Kolascz, Port Sanilac 

Marina. See ad on back cover. 

Model T 

7277 Simons St. 

P.O. Box 39 


810-359-8910, cqilex.com 

Captain: Ron Cutler 

Vessel: 28’ Fiberglass, 

Sports Fisher 

Amenities: 10’ Beam 

Species: Walleye, perch, salmon, 

lake trout, steelhead & browns. 

Stormy Chinook 

4140 S. Lakeshore Road 


386-212-4030 

Southeast Charters 

4037 E. Stilson Road 

Croswell, MI 48422 

810-679-4552 

810-705-5287 

Captain: Craig Burch 

Vessel: 28’ Aluminum Marinette. 

Species: Lake trout, 

salmon & walleye. 

Photos courtesy Winter Pollock

Photo courtesy Kaitlyn Miller 

Marinas 

Port Sanilac Marina M 

7365 Cedar Street, Port Sanilac, MI 48469 

810-622-9651, portsanilacmarina.com 

Full service deep water Lake Huron marina, located in Port Sanilac 

Harbor. Offering new & used boat sales, dockage, outside storage, inside 

heated storage and service. We carry Catalina Yachts, Marlow-Hunter 

Marine, & J Boats watercraft. Main building also contains First Mate Ice 

Cream Store in lower level as well as Uri’s Landing - Waterfront Dining 

overlooking the harbor. See ad on back cover. 

Bark Shanty Marina 

65 S. Lake Street, Port Sanilac, MI 48469 

810-404-4414 

Lexington State Harbor 

7411 Huron Avenue, Lexington, MI 48450 

810-359-5600 

Oldford’s Marina 

7400 Huron Avenue, Lexington, MI 48450 

810-359-5410 

Port Sanilac Municipal Harbor M 

7376 Main Street, PO Box 134, Port Sanilac, MI 48469 

810-622-8738 • Fuel Dock: 810-622-8818 

Harbormaster C: 810-710-1253 • E: pshc1@sbcglobal.net 

Port Sanilac Harbor is your main destination for your stay at the harbor. 

We have transient and seasonal dockage. DNR Reservations 

accepted. Fuel (gas, diesel), pump out service, water, 30 & 50 amp 

available at all docks. The main building contains a comfort station 

with bathrooms & showers. The club room portion has TV & Wi-Fi. 

Grills under a Gazebo at the Harbor turn-around. Kayak & paddle boards 

available for rent. Beach & Town is walking distance to all restaurants 

& stores. Come enjoy a great place to visit! 

Photo courtesy Susan Morse 

Boat Safely and Have Fun! 

Story courtesy Port Sanilac Marina 

When packing up the boat for a day out 

on the water, it’s important to inventory 

the items you have on board before 

setting out. We’re not talking about just the 

sunscreen and well stocked cooler (although 

nothing beats First Mate’s hand dipped Michigan Pot 

Hole ice cream in a homemade waffle cone!). We’re 

talking about safety devices that are must haves 

on the boat. 

A great way to ensure you have everything you need 

on board is to visit the US Coast Guard at a free Vessel 

Safety Check (VSC) location. One such location is 

at the Port Sanilac Marina on July 3 from Noon to 4 

p.m. Before you go for your free vessel check, you 

can review the requirements by going to http://goo.gl/ 

mWFdQ9 and download the checklist. This is a great 

tool to ensure you have all the proper equipment & 

paperwork on board and get a head start 

before launch. 

Let’s run through a few items you’ll be checking: 

Personal Flotation Devices (PFD): Every passenger on 

the boat is required to have a PFD in good, serviceable 

condition that is a suitable size. Boats 16 feet or longer 

must also have a throwable device that has to be 

‘immediately available’. Many boaters store lifejackets 

in a compartment but it is good practice that once on 

board the boat, you check over the life jackets, secure 

children immediately, and secure the adult jackets (if 

not being worn) to a line for easy access in case 

of emergency. 

Visual Distress Signals: On the Great Lakes, 

recreational boats at least 16 feet long must be 

equipped with a minimum of either a three day and 

three night pyrotechnic device or a one day nonpyrotechnic 

device such as a flag and a one night 

device such as an SOS light. For boats shorter than 

16 feet, only a night visual distress signal is required 

when operating the boat after dark. 

Fire Extinguishers: Recreational boats less than 26 feet 

and propelled by outboard motors are not required to 

have fire extinguishers, but it’s a good rule of thumb to 

always carry one on board. Extinguishers are required 

if one or more of the following conditions exists. 1: The 

boat has an inboard engine, 2: When double-bottom 

hulls are not completely sealed or not completely filled 

with flotation materials, 3: If there is a closed living 

space, 4: If the boat has compartments containing 

flammable materials, 5: If the boat has a permanently 

installed fuel tank. 

Sound Producing Devices: All boats must carry a 

device (whistle, horn, siren, etc.) capable of a 4-second 

blast audible for half a mile. Boats larger than 39 feet 

are also required to have a bell. 

For more information, you can check out articles online 

and visit your local marina like Port Sanilac Marina 

located at 7365 Cedar St, Port Sanilac, Michigan. They 

can direct you to the correct safety equipment and they 

have boating safety information for free to all boaters. 

Have a safe and enjoyable boating season! 


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SANILAC COUNTY MAP www.sanilaccounty.org 

Photo Contest Winners 

1. 

Kaitlyn Miller, 

People Enjoying 

Our Amenities 

2. 

Richard Lemke, 

Still Life 

& Scenic Views 

3. 

Susan Morse, 

Events & Tourist 

Attractions 

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Sanilac County, 

Michigan 

4. 

Kaitlyn Miller, 

Water Sports, 

Golf & Other 

Activities 

Thank You 

Congratulations to all of our photo contest winners, 

and thank you to those who provided photos. Be 

looking for the 2017 photo contest. Full details will be 

available at sanilaccounty.org. Be a part of the fun! 

Distance from Metro areas 

We’re closer than you think! 

Bay City 

1 - 1/4 hrs Port Huron 

1/2 hr 

Detroit 

1 - 1/2 hrs Saginaw 

1 - 1/4 hrs 

Flint 

1 - 1/4 hrs Toledo, OH 2 - 1/2 hrs 

Frankenmuth 

1 hr Toronto, Ontario 3 - 1/2 hrs 

Lansing 

2 - 1/4 hrs 

London, Ontario 1 - 3/4 hrs 

Map Key 

Airport 

Boat Ramp / Marina 

Kayak / Canoe 

Launch Site 

Snowmobile 

Trail Head 

ATV/ORV 

Friendly County* 

Shipwreck 

State Game Hunt 

Area / Attraction 

County Park 

City, Town, Village 

Amish Living 

Farms / Shops

COUNTYSunrise 

Photo courtesy Cindy Anglin-Davis 

SANILAC 

SIDE 

SANILAC COUNTY MAP www.sanilaccounty.org 

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* Sanilac County is an ATV/ORV friendly county with just under 1,500 miles of gravel roads. It is the USER’S RESPONSIBILITY to know the law. Read the local county 

ordinance BEFORE RIDING. County ordinances are NOT identical. You CANNOT RIDE on personal property. User MUST OBEY all traffi c laws. Maximum speed is 25 

mph. NO RIDING available in Moore Township (including M-19/M-46 intersection at Elmer to north of Snover) RIDE WITH CAUTION in Amish areas (including villages 

and surrounding areas of Brown City to Marlette). Enjoy your ride! Full ORV details available online in pdf form at: sanilaccounty.net/PublicPages/SearchResults. 

aspx?Target=ORV and click here: Sanilac County’s ORV Ordinance

LODGING www.sanilaccounty.org 

Place 

Butler Bed & Breakfast 


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Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-5910 

Ca Captain’s Quarters Inn 7277 Simons Street, P.O. Box 39 

Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-2196 

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Holland’s Bed & Breakfast M 

Inn The Garden 

Bed & Breakfast 

Night to Remember, A 


Powell House 


Raymond House Inn 

Seldom Inn 


Shady Rest 


Lakeview Hills 

Golf Resort, 

Lexington 

Bed & Breakfasts 

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1995 N. Huron View 

Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-622-9739 


Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-8966 inngarden.com 


Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-7134 

butlerphotosbb.com 

email: gbutler1235@sbcglobal.net 

cqilex.com 

email: westwind@greatlakes.net 

connieholland.com 

email: always@avci.net 

anighttoremberbandb.com 

lexingtonmichigan.org 

5076 Lakeshore Rd 

Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-5533 powellhouselex.com 

111 S. Ridge Street 


theraymondhouseinn.com 

email: hrbrlite@sbcglobal.net 

167 S. Ridge Street 

Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-622-0788 email: sgw67@hotmail.com 

3288 Lakeshore Rd 

Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-5866 

TO STAY 

ShadyRestBandB@gmail.com 

shadyrestbandb.com 

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Bellaire Motel, Port Sanilac 

Hotels & Motels 

Beachcomber Resort 

Motel & Apartments 

Bellaire Motel 

DeMott’s Westpark Inn M 

Harbourfront Motel 


Lakewinds Motel 

Last Chance Motel 

Thumb Heritage Inn 

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Lakeview Hills Golf Resort, Lexington 

3601 Lakeshore Road 

Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-8859 

120 S. Ridge 

Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-622-9981 email: bellairemotel@att.net 

440 W. Sanilac Road 

Sandusky, MI 48471 810-648-4300 demottswestparkinn.com 

5689 Old Orchard Bluff 

Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-8906 

6560 E. Peck Rd. 


888-355-4004 

810-359-7333 

Shady Rest Bed & Breakfast, Lexington 

lakeviewhills.com 

email: frontdesk@lakeviewhills.com 


Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-5196 email: lakewindsmotel@yahoo.com 


Port Sanilac, MI 48469 810-622-9258 information not available 

405 W. Sanilac Road 

Sandusky, MI 48471 810-648-4811

# of Units 

A/C 

Kitchenettes 

Whirpool Rm’s 

Pets Allowed 

Open All Year 

Boat Trailer Pk’g 

Laundry Svc. 

Phone 

Beach Access 

TV 

Vacation Pkg’s 

Fireplace 

Breakfast 

Internet (Free) 

Daily Maid Svc. 

Coffee 

Ice 

VISA MC Disc’vr 

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Holland’s Bed & Breakfast 


Holland’s Bed & Breakfast M 

Cottage & Tree House Cottage 



810-622-9739 


connieholland3@gmail.com 

Holland’s Bed & Breakfast is located 4 miles North of Port 

Sanilac. It is nestled on a 40 acre parcel. This bed & breakfast is 

in a peaceful location among tall trees, deep valleys, and a trickling 

brook. This location also includes a fully furnished apartment and 

a unique cottage with a fireplace and a grand room. Short stay 

business accommodations available. A Tree House is also available 

for the serious outdoor enthusiast. See ad page 31. 


# of Units 

A/C 

Kitchenette 

Whirpool Ste. 

Pets Allowed 

Open All Year 

Handicap Acc. 

Fitness Center 

Phone 

Beach Access 

TV 

Vacation Pkg’s 

B’fast Cont. 

Internet (Free) 

Restaurant 

Daily Maid Svc. 

Coffee 

Ice 

VISA, MC Dsc’vr 

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Photo courtesy 

Bellaire Motel, Port Sanilac 

Hotel & Motel 

DeMotts Westpark Inn M 

440 W. Sanilac Rd., Sandusky, MI 48471 

810-648-4300 

westparkinnsandusky.com 

The country inn-hotel features 29 rooms, free wireless internet, in-room 

coffee & free continental breakfast. Two bedroom suite & honeymoon 

suites are also available. Bench Warmers Restaurant is attached as 

well as a banquet & bar facility for parties or special events, up to 

200 people. 


6560 E. Peck Rd., Lexington, MI 48450 

888-355-4004 • 810-359-7333 


frontdesk@lakeviewhills.com 

Offering Standard Room, Deluxe King Bed, 1 & 2 Bedroom 

Suites. Wireless Internet is available at the hotel for guests. Location 

also has (2) 18 hole courses, 16 lane bowling center, fitness 

center, dining, bar, & banquet halls, some holding up to 400 guests. 

See ad pg 3. 

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Photo courtesy Holland’s Bed & Breakfast, Port Sanilac 

Cottage Rentals 

A-1 Cottage Rentals 

P.O. Box 546 


810-359-7774 

810-712-0031 

a1cottages.com 

Affordable 

Lexington House 

7332 Lester Street 


586-775-1141 

thelexhouse.com 

Auntie Mary Ann’s 

Hideaway 

7380 Kilkare Street 


734-765-5655 

734-455-3804 

map0313@yahoo.com 

B & G 

Lakeview Cottage 

7341 Satinwood 


586-977-0672 

gailtali@aol.com 

Beach Loft 1999 

2896 N. Lakeshore Road 

Carsonville, MI 48419 

810-622-9194 

beachloft1999.weebly.com 

A PLACE 

Stay 

TO 

Beautiful Lexington 



Boyington House 

7294 Boyington Street 


586-803-0124 

www.beesky.com/ 

boyingtonhouse 

Celtic Cottage 

7314 Cedar St., P.O. Box 69 


810-300-3393 

810-622-9565 

omarac@sbcglobal.net 

The Cottage on the Lake 

7873 Lakeview Drive 


313-407-9741 

thecottageonthelake.com 

Cozy Cottage For Rent 

7318 Willow Court 


586-453-1341 

nicolegros3682 

@hotmail.com 

Dayton House 



810-359-7774 


Fairwinds Cottage 



810-359-8785 

810-404-7484 

fairwindslexington.com 

Green House Cottage 

of Lexington 



586-791-9422 

586-713-6160 

thegreenhousemichigan. 

com 

Harbor Mist Cottage 

7293 Simons 


810-359-7774 

Hideaway Cove 

1853 South Lakeshore Rd. 

Carsonville, MI 48419 

810-650-1232 

2 Cottages 

Holland’s B&B M 

Cottage / Tree House 

Cottage 



810-622-9739 


connieholland3@gmail.com 

Holland’s Cottage & Tree House 

is located 4 miles North of Port 

Sanilac. It is nestled on a 40 acre 

parcel. The Cottage and Tree 

House is in a peaceful location 

among tall trees, deep valleys, and 

a trickling brook. 

The Cottage is complete with 

a fireplace, a pine finished 

great room, and a large screen 

TV. Breakfast is included. The 

Tree House is intended for the 

serious outdoor enthusiast. 

ATVs, ORVs, Snowmobiles, Kayaks 

& Bicycles name just a few of those 

welcome here. Short stay business 

accomodations available. This 

location also includes a 3 bedroom 

Bed & Breakfast. See ad page 31. 

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Lake Huron 

beach access, 

Holland’s B&B 

Fire Pit Area, 

Holland’s 

Tree House 

Photos courtesy 

Holland’s Bed & Breakfast

Huron Lake Cottage 



810-679-4143 

sundancer@advnet.net 

Lusky’s Lakefront Cottages 



810-327-6889 

luskys.com 

11 Cottages 

Michigan Beach House 

144 N. Ridge Street 


586-201-6148 

MichiganBeachHouse.com 

North Point Cabin 



810-201-0052 

northpointcabin.com 

Nymph & Seadog 

8469 & 8471 Lakeshore Rd. 


616-669-5187 

nymphandseadog.com 

2 Lakefront Cottages 

Three Sisters Inn, Port Sanilac 

Piazza’s Cottage 



810-359-2231 

Red Cottage, The 

7782 Cherry Road 


810-327-2578 

ralphdsay@yahoo.com 

Rose Cottage 

36 S. Lake Street 


810-622-8343 

gallery890@yahoo.com 

Roses’ Cabins 



810-712-3777 

rosescabin.com 

Sarah’s C&C Cottages 

173 &175 S. Ridge Street 


810-622-0788 

sgw67@hotmail.com 

2 Cottages 

Stencel Cottage 

Downtown 

7293 Simons St. 


810-359-7774 


Three Sisters Inn M 

57 North Lake St 


810-444-1901 

3sisters-inn.com 

info@3sisters-inn.com 

‘A stones throw’ from the main 

beach in Port Sanilac, Three Sisters 

Inn is literally a 2 minute walk 

to the beach! We provide beach 

towels and water toys for your 

lake adventure. 

We can accommodate up to 14 

people in four bedrooms with four 

bathrooms, filled with hotel quality 

beds & linens, as well as a stocked 

media and games room. Three Sisters 

Inn has a lush manicured lawn 

with gorgeous views every way you 

look to complete your special event 

or stay. See ad pg 31. 

Three Sisters Inn, Port Sanilac 

Whale Rock Cottage 



810-858-7742 

810-334-9544 

whalerockcottage.com 

Whispering Willows 



734-354-6078 

mypeoplepc.com/ 

members/berelsfamily/ 

wwc 

Wings 

Over the Lake Cabins 


Applegate, MI 48401 

810-359-2800 


This is a brief listing of lodging. 

More complete list at sanilaccounty.org. 

Photo courtesy Cindy Anglin-Davis 

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Three Sisters Inn, Port Sanilac


When life gets complicated, GO CAMPING! 

Fun for all ages 

Close to Lake Huron 

Join the FUN at Lake Huron Campground! 

395 Camp Sites 

35 Log Cabins with AC & Heat 

20/30/50 Amp Full Hook-ups 

20 Acre Private Lake 

18-Hole Mini Golf Course 

Boat, Bike, & Golf Cart Rentals 

Heated Pool 

Nature Trails 

General Store & Pizza Cafe 

Pets Welcome 

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Weekend Activities 

35 Real Log Cabins 

Book your trip anytime, anywhere, 

at lakehuroncamp.com 

2353 N. Lakeshore Road, Carsonville, MI 48419 

P:(810) 622.0110 F: (810) 622.0140


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Photo courtesy Sanilac County Parks, Lexington Park 

Campgrounds 

Evergreen Park M 

9 miles North of M-46 

Forester Park M 

6.5 miles North of Port Sanilac 

Lexington Park M 

3 miles North of Lexington 

Lake Huron Campground 

4.5 miles North of Port Sanilac 

Camp 

SET UP 

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4731 Van Dyke (M-53) 

Cass City, MI 48726 989-872-6600 

2820 N. Lakeshore Rd. (M-25) 





Carsonville, MI 48419 810-622-0110 


evergreen@sanilaccountyparks.com 


forester@sanilaccountyparks.com 


lexington.park2@hotmail.com 

lakehuroncamp.com 

info@lakehuroncamp.com 


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Group Camp Rentals 

Blue Water Campground 

Camp Ozanam 

Camp Stapleton 

CYO Boys Camp 

CYO Girls Camp 

YWCA Camp Cavell 

7291 County Farm Rd. 

Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-7760 

7303 Walker Rd. 


3753 S. Lakeshore Rd. 

Lexington, MI 48450 810-622-8744 



1564 N. Lakeshore Rd. 



Lexington, MI 48450 810-359-2267 

bluewatercampground.org 

bluewatercampground@gmail.com 

aod.org/cyo/camps 

ckrucker@cyodetroit.org 







campcavell.org 

cavell@campcavell.org

Acres 

No. of Sites 

Reservations accepted 

Electric Hook Up 

Water Hook Up 

Sewer Hook Up 

Modern Toilets 

Showers 

Cabins Available 

Boating Access Sites/Launch 

Concession/Store 

Fishing On Site 

Swimming On Site 

Pool 

Playground 

Pets Allowed 

Laundromat 

Sanitation Station 

Internet Access 

Handicapped Accessible 

Pavilion 

Horseshoes 

Volleyball 

Nature Trails 

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Lake Huron Shoreline at Lexington, photo courtesy Kaitlyn Miller 

Lake Huron Shoreline at Port Sanilac, photo courtesy Kaitlyn Miller 

Camping 

Sanilac County Parks M 


County system consisting of four day & camp use parks: 

Evergreen Park, Forester Park, Lexington Park (day & camp 

use) and Delaware Park (day use only). Each contains various 

forms of camping and recreation in rustic environments. 

See ad page 4, across from content page. 

Photo courtesy Suzette Marceau 

RV / Mobile Camper 

Community 

Creekside Huron Shores M 

144 Shoreline Rd. East, Port Sanilac, MI 48469 

810-622-8113 • huronshores@sbcglobal.net 

huronshoresmhc.com 

Located 2 miles north of Port Sanilac, Creekside Huron Shores 

Estates has 12 RV sites with full hookups, homes for sale, 

and vacant sites to bring in a home; and has a fully equipped 

community building overlooking Lake Huron for entertaining 

friends & family. Offering shuffleboard court, horseshoes, 

volleyball, library, laundry, & kitchen. The atmosphere is 

relaxed, with 1000 feet of sandy beach. See ad page 31. 

Holiday Beach Resort & Campgrounds 

420 N. Lakeshore Road, Port Sanilac, MI 48469 

248-356-2600 

Lexington North Shore Mobile Home Park M 

5203 Main St., Lexington, MI 48450 

810-359-8631, x101 

meloc1ms@gmail.com • lmmhp@att.net 

lexingtonnorthshore.com 

Located in Historic Lexington, Lexington North Shore provides 

affordable Great Lake living for those who want a summer 

retreat, weekend getaway, or permanent residence with a 

resort feel. Lots are available for both long and short term 

rentals in this friendly community. The park has a quarter mile 

of sandy beach, a clubhouse with wifi, and an active residents 

association that sponsors frequent social events. 


Lexington RV Resort, The M 

7181 Lexington Boulevard, Lexington, MI 48450 

810-359-2054 

lexingtonrvresort.com 

A co-owner managed facility (210 sites), The Lexington 

Michigan RV Resort is a perfect low maintenance cottage 

alternative. We are located across the road from Lake Huron 

in the picturesque resort village of Lexington, in Michigan’s 

Thumb Area. Just bring your full hookup recreational vehicle 

(no tents, pop-ups, or pickup campers) and rent a site for the 

day, week, month, season or become a co-owner at a private 

recreational park. Access to Lake Huron and a heated pool. 



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DINING & SHOPPING www.sanilaccounty.org 

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Sanilac Tourism 

Association 

Enjoyable. Relaxing. Inviting... 

Official Vacation Planner 

for the Sanilac County Area 

“Since 2006, the Sanilac Tourism Association (STA) 

has been ‘working together for our community’,” 

states STA Chairperson, Tammy Williford, Marketing 

Director of Eastern Michigan Bank. “We started with 

a group of individuals who saw a need for a countywide 

tourism initiative. From day one, our mission 

has been to enhance economic vitality by marketing 

the county as a destination, and to foster relationships 

with community partners to ensure a quality guest 

experience. As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, 

we are proud to say that we have stayed true 

to that mission!” 

When the all-volunteer board was formed, care was 

taken to assure that representatives from throughout 

the county were involved and that the individuals 

holding the seats came primarily from businesses 

and organizations directly affected by tourism. These 

individuals have donated thousands of hours to 

implement a variety of initiatives intended to enhance 

tourism in Sanilac County. It is important to note that 

the STA has not received any government funding; all 

projects have been funded through advertising dollars 

or membership fees. 

The flagship project of the STA has been its annual 

publication of a full color Sanilac County Visitor’s 

Success 

Celebrating 10 years of 










2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 

Guide distributed both locally and throughout the 

state of Michigan to entice visitors to come to Sanilac 

County to enjoy its picturesque rural landscape and 

beautiful Lake Huron shoreline. In addition to the 

Guide, members of the group have also taken on 

a number of ventures to increase tourism traffic in 

Sanilac County. These include creating a tourism 

website: www.sanilaccounty.org, hosting a FAM Tour 

in the county, recruiting the Great Getaways film crew 

to feature Sanilac County on its television show for 

Detroit Public Television, producing brochures for the 

Sanilac County Park system, and joining the Tip of 

Thumb Heritage Water Trail, to name just a few. 

“In the future, we plan to explore the feasibility 

of developing “day trip” packages, promoting 

recreational opportunities in the area, enhancing 

our internet presence through social media, and 

offering tourism-enhancement trainings to our local 

businesses,” shares Williford. “We are proud of 

our accomplishments to date and look forward to 

continuing to promote Sanilac County tourism in the 

coming years!” 

If you are interested in more information about Sanilac 

County or finding out how you can be a part of the 

STA projects, please visit www.sanilaccounty.org or 

email travel@sanilaccounty.org. 



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A & W Lakeside 

Family Restaurant 

5309 Main St., Lexington 

810-359-8522 

Applegate Inn M 

4736 Main Rd., Applegate 

810-633-9398 

Home of the Famous Zerilli Special 

Pizza Homemade Dough & Sauce. 

Being one of the very few 

establishments to “Cook till we 

close”, Applgate Inn offers many 

menu items that is very family 

friendly. In business since 1991, we 

are worth the drive! Like us on FB. 


Beagio’s Pizza M 

& Restaurant 

3003 Main St., Marlette 

989-635-2015 

beagiospizza.com 

Family owned & operated with the 

same homemade pizza dough & 

secret sauce recipe since 

1970. Our pizza dough is made 

fresh daily on our premise, 

never frozen!! 

Famous for our WILLY BREAD. 

Beck’s Village Café 

& Ice Cream 


810-359-8686 

Bench Warmers M 

Sports Bar & Grill 

440 W. Sanilac Rd., 

Sandusky 

810-648-4300 

Restaurant / Sports Lounge 

inside DeMott’s Westpark Inn, 

where you come in as a guest and 

leave as a friend. 

Ben’s Supercenter - Deli 

• 4436 Main St., 

Brown City 

810-346-3664 

• 6541 Plaza Drive, 

Marlette 

989-635-4069 

Big Boy Restaurant 


Sandusky 

810-648-4530 

FEED 

YOUR 

Photo courtesy Blue Water Sports Bar & Grill 

Blue Water M 

Sports Bar & Grill 

8 N. Ridge St., Port Sanilac 

810-622-0176 

bluewatersportsbar.com 

The Blue Water Inn was here for 

over 75 years, and we have brought 

the building back to its original 

1850’s facade. We have a bar with 

a full menu: chicken wings, burgers, 

pizza & more. We have TV’s so you 

won’t ever miss a game. Play pool, 

darts & your favorite tunes. 


Bob & Jamie’s Grill 


Sandusky 

810-648-4299 

Burger King 

505 W. Sanilac Ave., 

Sandusky 

810-648-2286 

Bush’s Restaurant 

6513 S. Lakeshore, 

Lexington 

810-359-5801 

Cadillac House 

5502 Main Street, 

Lexington 

810-359-7201 

Camm Café, The 

55 N. Howard Ave., 

Croswell 

810-679-4499 

China Lee 

58 E. Sanilac Ave., 

Sandusky 

810-648-5850 

City Bakery Bistro 


Croswell 

810-278-6053 

Coach House Tavern 

2701 Golf Course Dr., 

Marlette 

989-635-3478 

Country View Bulk Foods 

177 N. Germania Rd., 

Marlette 

989-635-8018 

HUNGER 

Corner Café 

3452 Main St., Deckerville 

810-376-8450 

D’ville Diner 

3474 Main St., Deckerville 

810-376-9565 

Dining Room, The M 

422 Woodland Dr., 

Sandusky 

810-404-4040 

We have the look and feel of your 

very own dining room. Home-style 

food is served by polite & friendly 

waitresses. The Dining Room is 

owned by local Mennonite, Lana 

Zimmerman, whose dream was to 

open a restaurant ever since she 

was young. So come, have some 

wonderful food & create some new 

memories with your family. 


DQ Grill & Chill 


Sandusky 

810-648-3301 

Eddie G’s 

6484 W. Marlette St., 

Marlette 

989-635-7829 

Elk Street Brewery 

Ltd. & Tap Room M 

3 South Elk St., 

Sandusky 

810-648-1600 

elkstreetbrewery.com 

Elk Street Brewery is open year 

round and is a 3 barrel, all-grain 

brewer offering hand-crafted, 

premium microbrews using locally 

grown hops from Barkshanty Hops 

LLC. Their brews are designed for 

maximum flavor, smoothness, and 

drinkability. New this year is their 

novel menu highlighting fresh Elk 

Burgers, Elk Sliders, Coney Dogs 

and weekly featured specials. 

Combine their exceptional brews, 

exquisite setting & unique menu 

options, and the result is an 

experience worthy of a Thumb 

destination. Cheers! 


Firehouse Pizzeria & Grill 

1746 Main St., Minden City 

989-864-3848 

Foley’s Market 

7252 Huron Ave., 

Lexington 

810-359-5411 

Forester Inn, The 

2422 N. Lakeshore Rd., 

(M-25), Carsonville 

810-622-8606 

Ginger’s Café 

4237 Main St., Brown City 

810-346-2020 

Harrington Inn Restaurant 


810-346-3266 

Hilltop Coney Diner 

3785 S. Van Dyke, Marlette 

989-635-7870 

Horseshoe Grill, The 


810-346-4440 

Huron Shores M 

Golf Club 

1441 N. Lakeshore Rd., 

Port Sanilac 

810-622-9961 

huronshoresgolfclub.com 

18 hole golf course. Huron Shores 

Golf Club and Restaurant offers 

great golf and casual dining! 

Established in 1925 and located 3 

miles north of Port Sanilac, dining 

reservations are appreciated. 

Lunches and dinners feature freshly 

prepared comfortable classics, as 

well as, weekly highlighted culinary 

creations. Dine while overlooking 

beautiful scenic views of the 

course. Join us! 


Jeff’s Marketplace 

• 5455 N. Main St., 

Lexington 

810-359-8911 

• 54 N Howard Ave, 

Croswell 

810-679-4230

Jerry’s Foodland - Deli 

35 Kristian St., Sandusky 

810-648-4514 

Kautz Shore Lanes 

& Restaurant 

6840 Lakeshore Rd., 

Lexington 

810-359-5211 

Kayla’s Kafé 

1740 Van Dyke Rd., 

Decker 

989-635-2453 

La Fonda Mexican Kitchen 

4254 Main St., 

Brown City 

810-346-2002 

Lakeshore Market 


Lexington 

810-359-8407 

Lakeview Hills M 

Golf Resort 

6560 E. Peck Rd. (M-90) 


810-359-7333 Main 

810-359-8901 Pro Shop 


36 hole golf course, full service 

restaurant and the Walter Hagen 

Sports Bar. For the golf enthusiast, 

Lakeview Hills North and South 

Courses are a must play. Both 

courses are cut through mature 

woodlands and offer stunning 

views from many holes. 


Lexington 

Brewing Company 

& Wine House 

5475 N. Main St., 

Lexington 

1-810-359-5012 

Liangs Garden 


989-635-2939 

The Dining Room 

Family Restaurant, Sandusky 

Liberty Lanes M 

100 Kristian Dr., Sandusky 

810-648-9860 

bowllibertylanes.com 

16 bowling lanes. Established 

in 1979, Liberty Lanes offers a 

modern, handicap accessible 

bowling center with full service 

restaurant & bar. Game Room 

& Pro Shop for the bowling 

enthusiast. Friday night fish fry 

and full salad bar. Serving the 

best wet burritos in the county and 

hand tossed pizza! Call to reserve 

a room for your meeting or party 

of any kind. Rehearsal dinners or 

weddings, space available for up to 

300 guests! 

Lighthouse Bakery 

56 S. Ridge St., Port Sanilac 

810-622-0031 

Linda Lou’s Bar & Grill 


810-346-2640 

Little Caesars 

• 467 W. Sanilac Rd., 

Sandusky 

810-648-4066 

• 3381 S. Main St., 

Marlette 

989-635-7502 

Luv More Ice Cream Co. 


989-635-2020 

Main Street Grill 


989-635-8216 

Mainstreet Café 

40 S. Elk St., Sandusky 

810-648-2320 

Marlette 

Livestock Restaurant 

6381 Euclid St., Marlette 

989-635-0177 

Mary’s Diner 


810-622-9377 

McDonald’s 

• 174 S. Howard Ave., 

Croswell 

810-679-0042 

• 450 W. Sanilac Rd., 

Sandusky 

810-648-2465 

• 3430 S. Main St., 

Marlette 

989-635-3877 

Outdoor Dining Deck & Main Building, Huron Shores Golf Club, Port Sanilac 

Newman’s 

Pub “N” Grub 


Lexington 

810-359-8080 

Oliver’s Pizza 

• 2010 Black River St., 

Deckerville 

810-376-0022 

• 5590 Main St., 

Lexington 

810-359-2500 

• 442 S Sandusky Rd., 

Sandusky 

810-648-4975 

Pizza Hut 


Sandusky 

810-648-4555 

Riverside Family Dining 


Croswell 

810-679-4771 

Silver Tavern 

2071 Black River St., 

Deckerville 

810-376-8563 

Steis’s Village Inn 


810-359-5090 

Stone Lodge, The 

156 S. Ridge St., 

Port Sanilac 

810-622-6200 

Subway 

• (Inside Ben’s Supercenter), 

Brown City 

810-346-3664 

• (Inside J&D Market), 

5000 E Peck Rd., 

Croswell, 

810-679-2290 

• 5495 N. Main St., 

Lexington 

810-359-0000 

• (Inside Marlette 

Oil & Gas), 


989-635-5481 

• (Inside Walmart), 

M-46, west side, 

Sandusky 

810-648-9856 

Sugar Shack 

13 W. Lapeer St., Peck 

810-378-5971 

Sweetwater Gourmet 

Deli & Bar 


Lexington 

810-359-7956 

Temptations 

Ice Cream Parlor 


810-359-7134 

Treve’s Pizza 

• 4116 E. Main St., 

Brown City 

810-346-3709 

• 2575 S. Van Dyke Rd., 

Marlette 

989-635-2320 

Triple “J” Café 

4020 E. Chandler St., 

Carsonville 

810-657-9900 

Uri’s Landing 

- Waterfront Dining 

7365 Cedar St., Port Sanilac 

810-622-0325 

Water Tower Sports Pub 


Lexington 

810-359-3310 

Willis’ Marketplace 


810-622-9622 

Wimpy’s Place 

7270 Huron Ave., Lexington 

810-359-5450 

Windjammer, The 


810-359-2712 

Woodland Hills M 

Golf Course 

320 N. Gates Rd., 

Sandusky 

810-648-2400 

woodlandhillsclub.com 

18 hole golf course. 

Banquet facility for reservations 

only, and available for special 

events for up to 300 guests! 




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Antique 

Shops 

1. Blower Antiques 

2486 Black River St., 

Deckerville 

810-376-4600 

2. Croswell’s 

Curiosity Corner 


Croswell 

810-712-3689 

3. Denise Kelly Antiques 

26 Austin St., Sandusky 

810-648-4138 

4. Dusty Attic, The 


Deckerville 

810-376-3805 

5. Farmhouse Antiques 

& Collectibles 

7914 Lake St., 

Forestville 

989-864-5534 

6. Four Corners 

Vintage & More 

5 W. Lapeer St., 

Peck 

810-378-5990 

7. Gatherings – Antiques, 

Folk Art & More 


810-359-5583 

8. Gray Cottage 

Antiques, The 

7170 Main St. (M-46), 

Port Sanilac 

810-622-8846 

9. Gull Cottage Antiques 


(M-25), Applegate 

810-622-9883 

10. Laura’s Antiques 

in Croswell 


Croswell 

810-679-0028 

ON THE 


Victorian Expressions, Marlette 

11. Pastrelic Inc. 

6698 Lakeshore Rd. 

(M-25), Lexington 

810-359-5559 

12. Pudingstone 

Antiques 

6251 Brown Rd., 

Croswell 

586-246-1223 

13. Sandusky Antiques 


(M-46), Sandusky 

14. Sunshiner’s Gift, M 

Garden & Antiques Shop 

82 S. Townline Rd., 

Sandusky 

810 648-5415 

michigan83.com/ 

sanilac-county. • FB 

Open year round, call for hours, 

1890 Farm House Setting, 12 + 

rooms, Michigan & USA Made 

antiques are our specialty. 

15. Touched By Time M 

Antiques 

2350 S. Van Dyke Rd., 

(M-53), Marlette 

989-635-7038 

touchedbytime2@yahoo. 

com • FB 

Eclectic array of interesting 

items, advertising clocks, signs 

& paper. Vintage apparel & 

jewelry, graniteware, glassware, 

old books, big boy toys, seasonal 

garden art, prints & old 

photos. Open May 1 - 

December 31. See ad pg 39. 

16. Trash To Treasures 


(M-25), Lexington 

810-359-7844 

17. Victorian 

Expressions 

Antique Mall 


Marlette 

989-635-3939 


Antique 

15. 

17. 

Imagine walking into a 

quaint country store situated 

in an 1890 Sanilac County 

farmhouse and finding 

something that takes you 

back to the days of your 

youth. Several customers 

of “Sunshiners Gift, Garden, 

and Antiques” of Sandusky, 

Michigan have marveled at 

one of a number of old-time 

hand-crank phonographs or 

gramophones that have been 

for sale. The owners are more 

than willing to put on a record 

and play a song or two, much 

to the delight of the guests, 

SIDE 

1903 Alethetone Gramophone, 

Sunshiners Gift, 

Garden & Antiques Shop 

most of whom cannot resist taking a spin around the 

room to the tunes of their youth. 

Sanilac County is rich in a supply of antiques and 

collectibles at numerous businesses and other venues. 

While many visitors can delight in recapturing a bit of 

their youth, baby-boomers and millennials are also 

attracted by the great values that exist. One never knows 

what can be found among the many shops, flea markets, 

estate sales, or yard sales. 

Featured in the photograph is a 1903 Alethetone 

gramophone that was produced by the former Stevens 

Organ and Piano Company of Marietta, Ohio. The item 

was obtained from a Bay City, Michigan estate sale 

and is in mint condition. An advertisement from 1903 

states that the Alethetone is “Built like a violin, the tone 

chamber gives forth tones of brilliant purity and a degree 

of resonance and strength that is absolutely astounding”. 

Other features include volume control, hand-crank 

wind-up, lovely 

mahogany 

5. 

carvings, and 

carved claw 

feet on original 

casters. 

4. 

1. 

While touring 

Sanilac County, 

take time to stop 

along the way 

13. 

3. 

8. 

and visit one of 

14. 

the many antique 

shops or other 

9. 

spots where true 

10. 

treasures can be 

2. 

6. discovered, often 

12. 

7. 

11. at reasonable 

prices. You’ll love 

16. 

what you find! 

Sanilac County Antiqe Shop Map


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Photo courtesy Sweet Maggie Blue, Marlette 

Angel’s Garden 


Lexington 

810-359-2496 

Ball Equipment M 

• 600 S. Sandusky Rd., 

Sandusky 

810-648-3510 

• 68811 Main St., 

Richmond 

586-430-1252 

ballequip.com 

Since 1944, Ball Equipment has 

been Eastern Michigan’s Leader 

in Outdoor Power Equipment and 

Powersports Parts, Accessories, 

Sales, and Service. From ATV’s to 

Lawn Mowers & Snowmobiles to 

Snow Blowers, we are a 1-stop 

shop to purchase, accessorize, 

repair, and maintain every piece of 

equipment in dad’s garage. 

See ad pg 24. 

Beach Boutique, The 


Port Sanilac 

810-622-0439 

Shop 

Buck-It 

Sporting Goods LLC 


Sandusky 

810-648-9102 

Carriage House 

4410 Van Dyke Rd., 

Marlette 

989-635-7180 

Class Act Boutique 


Sandusky 

810-404-9730 

Country Courtyards 

6385 E. Sanilac Rd., 

Carsonville 

810-622-0373 

Country Settings 


810-648-2690 

Creative Expressions 

Flowers & Gifts 

3381 S. Main St., Marlette 

989-635-3275 

THE 

TOWNS 

Croswell Greenhouse 

180 Davis St., Croswell 

810-679-3298 

See ad pg 39. 

East Port Exchange 


810-705-2175 

Ehardt’s Pharmacy M 

• 4436 Main St., 

Brown City 

810-346-2637 

• 57 N. Howard Ave., 

Croswell 

810-679-3900 

• 7275 Huron Ave., 

Lexington 

810-359-5322 

• 6002 N. Lapeer Rd., 

North Branch 

810-793-6106 

ehardts.com 

Nutrition Center (vitamins, 

supplements, herbs, essential oils), 

Home Medical Equipment (CPAP, 

oxygen, lift chairs, rollators, hospital 

beds), & Gift Center (cards, gifts, 

photos, souvenirs, balloons). 


Elegant Creative 

Keepsakes 

7 Wells St., Croswell 

810-679-4475 

Flannigan Floral & Gifts 

of Lexington 

5845 Roach Rd., Lexington 

810-359-7325 

Karen’s Creations 


810-622-8661 

Kasper’s 

Oh! Fudge Shoppe 


Lexington 

810-359-5908 

Lakeside Building M 

Supplies / ACE 


Lexington 

810-359-8135 

lakeside-building-supplies. 

com 

Home, Auto, Hardware Supplies, 

Building Materials... From the 

builder to the D.I.Y person, we have 

whatever you need here! 


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East Port Exchange, 

Port Sanilac 

Sweet Maggie Blue, 

Marlette 

Shetler’s Lawn Furniture & Gazebos, 

Marlette 

Croswell Greenhouse, Croswell

Lexington Gardens 


Lexington 

810-359-7100 

lexgardens.com 

Lexington General Store 


Lexington 

810-359-8900 

Marketplace On Main 


810-359-7134 

victorianantiquesemp.com 

Noble 


Lexington 

810-359-2300 

noblelexington.com 

Painted Paddle, The 


Lexington 

586-945-8773 

Pearls & Lace 


Sandusky 

810-648-2506 

Putt ‘in 4 Paws 

Coffee & Gift Shop 


Lexington 

810-359-4653 

puttin4paws.weebly.com 

See ad pg 14. 

Raymond 

True Value Hardware 


Port Sanilac 

810-622-9991 


Rocks & Roses 


810-346-8001 

Sandtown Florist 


810-648-4480 

Sanilac Pharmacy 

/ Dollar Depot 


810-648-2265 

Sara Jane Dress Shop 


810-648-2142 

Shetler’s Lawn 

Furniture & Gazebos 

4370 Smith Rd., Marlette 

See ad pg 42. 

Shoppes @ 33 West 

33 W. Sanilac, Sandusky 

810-648-4242 

Speaker 

Lone Oak Orchard M 

7353 Brockway Rd., Melvin 

810-387-2121 

speakerorchard.com 

See ad pg 14. 

Sweet Maggie Blue 


989-635-3348 


Thumb Roast Coffee 

14 Well St., Croswell 

877-863-6320 

Town Shoppe, The 


Lexington 

810-359-5151 

Tri County Equipment 

• 989 W. Sanilac Ave., 

Sandusky (M-46) 

810-648-2404 

• 7454 Van Dyke Rd., 

Marlette (M-53) 

810-346-2761 

tricountyequipment.net 

Troyer Furniture Sales 

3120 Sullivan Rd., Marlette 


Twin Pines Gift Shop 

7010 Lexington Rd., 

Lexington 

810-359-8151 

Water’s Edge Salon M 


810-359-5300 

watersedgesalon 

@yahoo.com 

watersedgelexington.com 

Full service hair salon, Manicures, 

Pedicures, Massage Services, 

Waxing. ‘Matrix’ product 

line. Walk-in’s welcome when 

available. See ad page 42. 

Weekends 


Lexington 

810-359-3388 

weekendseveryday.com 

Zack’s Workshoppe 

6617 Lakeshore Drive, 

Lexington 

586-294-6983 

zackswshpp@aol.com 


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Troyer Furniture Sales, 

Marlette 

Victorian Expressions, 

Marlette 

Ball Equipment, 

Sandusky 

Sweet 

Maggie Blue, 

Marlette


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Wines, 

BREWS & 

TASTINGS 

3 North Vines Vineyard & Winery M 

5940 Peck Rd., Croswell 

810-956-2706 • kshopbell@gmail.com • 3northvines.com 

FB/3NorthVines 

North Vines vineyard and winery are located on thirty-five acres of rolling 

hills, dotted with three ponds and glimpses of Lake Huron. The site was 

selected for its beauty, geological significance, and its proximity to Lake 

Huron. The location helps create the distinctive flavors in the unique grape 

varieties grown here. 3 North Vines has wines new to the Michigan market 

and varieties that are old time favorites. 

Elk Street Brewery Ltd. & Tap Room M 

3 South Elk St., Sandusky 

810-648-1600 • elkstreetbrewery.com 

Elk Street Brewery is open year round and is a 3 barrel, all-grain brewer 

offering hand-crafted, premium microbrews using locally grown hops 

from Barkshanty Hops LLC. Their brews are designed for maximum flavor, 

smoothness, and drinkability. New this year is their novel menu highlighting 

fresh Elk Burgers, Elk Sliders, Coney Dogs and weekly featured specials. 

Combine their exceptional brews, exquisite setting & unique menu options, 

and the result is an experience worthy of a Thumb destination. Cheers! 


Lexington Brewing Company & Wine House 

5475 N. Main St., Lexington 

810-359-5012 • lexingtonbrewery.com 

Elk Street Brewery Ltd. & Tap Room, 

Sandusky 

Photo courtesy Elk Street Brewery Ltd. & Tap Room, Sandusky 


Elk Street Brewery Ltd./ 

Barkshanty Hops, LLC, Sandusky 

About Beers & Brewing 

Ahhh, there’s nothing like a cold beer on a hot 

summer day! But, do you know the history and 

makeup of that satisfying ale you have in your hand? 

Probably not. 

The oldest written documentation regarding beer 

making can be traced back 6,000 years to ancient 

Samaria in the Middle East. By the year 2000 BC, 

ancient Babylonians were being given a daily ration 

of over 20 beers, which were originally brewed using 

herbs such as yarrow, mugwort and rosemary. It 

wasn’t until about the year 1150 AD that hops were 

used in the commercial brewing process documented 

to be taking place in Northern Germany. 

Soon, England became involved in growing hops 

and producing beer. The English love their beer the 

hoppier the better. The hop flower gives beer its 

flavor, aroma, head retention and bitterness. In fact, 

because of hops’ natural preservation properties, 

English extra-hopped unrefrigerated ale being 

shipped into occupied India, resulting in a variety of 

beer that’s popular today: Indian Pale Ale, commonly 

referred to as IPA. 

Hops grow best in sandy loam, which is a nutrientladen 

soil abundantly available in Sanilac County. 

Hops grow vertically, up string, anchored between 

the ground and an enormous pergola superstructure 

intended to hold the hefty weight of the plants. 

At peak, hops can grow 6-8 inches a day twining 

themselves clockwise around the string, following 

the path of the sun. Hops are usually harvested in 

late August and early September, depending on the 

season and the variety of hops. There are over 85 

varieties of hops, with about nine varieties being 

grown in Sanilac County. 

America has had a long relationship with beer. In 

1867, the art of crafting beer was truly advanced 

with an estimated 4131 breweries open, producing 

9 million barrels (31 gallons in a barrel) a year. 

However, after Prohibition (which was in effect 

from 1920 to 1933), only 756 breweries were still in 

operation, and by 1973, there were only about 100 left 

standing nationwide. 

Beer flavors in America have changed significantly 

over the years. During World War II, because of food 

shortages, brewers were forced to brew lighter beers 

that contained less grain, and to use cheaper 

ingredients such as corn and rice. These lighter, 

highly carbonated, waterier beers, known as 

pilsners, have become the core of today’s commercial 

beer industry. 

The micro-breweries of today, such as Elk Street 

Brewery in Sandusky, seek to return to the grass roots 

efforts of original brewing through purity, creativity, 

artisanship and pride, using only water, hops, malted 

barley and/or wheat and yeast in their production 

process. This results in a full-bodied, robust drink 

that not only quenches your thirst, but also leaves 

you satisfied, happy and fulfilled. So, drink up, but 

remember to…drink responsibly! 


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Photo courtesy John Scott 

Fun 

April 

16 -17 Lexington Spring Fling - Fishing Tournament 

8 a.m. (16th) - 5 p.m. (17th), 

Lexington Harbor & Downtown, 810-987-7722, 

lexingtonmichigan.org, cros-lex-chamber.com 

29 - 5/1 Lexington Spring Girlfriend’s Getaway Weekend 

8 a.m. (29th) - 5 p.m. (1st), Downtown, 


30 Marlette Chocolate & Music Fundraiser 

Marlette Train Depot, FB - marlettetraindepot, 

989-635-2277 

May 

1 Lexington Spring Girlfriend’s Getaway Weekend 

Downtown,lexingtonmichigan.org 

1 Croswell Fishing Contest 

Tagged Fish (Contest ends Sept. 30, 2014) 

Riverbend Park, 810-679-3904, www.cityofcroswell.com 

28 Deckerville Give it a Whirl - Bike Tour 

8:30 a.m., Deckerville & surrounding area, 

Deckerville DCDC - Facebook 

28 Deckerville Heritage Festival 

9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Downtown, FB - Deckerville DCDC 

30 Lexington Memorial Day Parade 

Downtown, 810-705-0627, lexingtonmichigan.org 

30 Port Sanilac Blessing of the Fleet 

Port Sanilac Marina and Harbor, portsanilacmarina.com 

June 

4 Lexington Mutt Strutt 

11 a.m., Putt’ in 4 Paws - Lexington, societypets.org 

4 Croswell Motorcycle Flat Track Races 

6 p.m. Croswell Fairgrounds, 

810-679-3904, croswellfair.org 

4 - 5 Lexington Civil War Weekend 

Downtown, merleiobravomail@yahoo.com, 


9 - 12 Brown City Thumb Soybean Festival 

Downtown, 810-346-2325 


(longest fish wins prize) 9 - 12 p.m., Riverbend Park, 

810-679-3904, cityofcroswell.com 

11 Croswell Color Me Fun Run 

Croswell Fairgrounds, croswellfair.org, FB - Croswell Fair 

11 - 12 Port Sanilac Native, Voyageurs & Settlers Days 

10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sanilac County Historic Village 

& Museum, sanilaccountymuseum.org 

18 Lexington A & W Antique Tractor Show 

10 a.m. - 5 p.m., A & W Lexington, 810-359-8522, 

morethanrootbeer.com, lexingtonmichigan.org 

18 - 19 Lexington Lakeside Craft Show 

Patrick Tierney Park 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (18th) & 

10 a.m - 5 p.m. (19th), 810-359-2300, lexingtonmichigan.org 

15 - 18 Croswell Agricultural Fair 

Croswell Fairgrounds, croswellfair.org, FB - Croswell Fair 

24 - 26 Sandusky Thumb Festival 

Downtown, FB - Sandusky Thumb Festival 

25 Lexington A & W Classic Car Show 

10 a.m. - 5 p.m., A & W Lexington, 810-359-8522, 

morethanrootbeer.com, lexingtonmichigan.org 

25 Marlette Afternoon in the Garden 

Marlette Train Depot, 

FB - marlettetraindepot, 989-635-2277 

EVENTS 

Event Key: FB= FaceBook link 

July 

1 Lexington Fireworks @ Dusk 

Lexington Harbor, lexingtonmichigan.org 

2 Lexington Parade 

11 a.m., Downtown, 810-359-5000,lexingtonmichigan.org 

2 Port Sanilac Parade 

2 p.m., Downtown, portsanilac.net 

2 Port Sanilac Music & Fireworks 

Music, 7 p.m. & Fireworks, Dusk, Port Sanilac Harbor, 


9 Lexington 5K Run, 1 Mile Fun Run, 2K Walk 

8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Downtown, lshaw@croslex.org 

16 Lexington Triathlon (biking, running, swimming) 

8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Downtown, 810-841-2550, 


15 - 16 Minden City Homecoming / Tractor Pull 

Downtown, 989-864-3263 

15 - 17 Marlette Family Fun Fest 

Downtown, cityofmarlette.com, 

FB - city of marlette, 989-635-7448 


(longest fish wins prize) 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Riverbend Park, 


29 - 31 Port Sanilac Summer Festival Weekend 

Port Sanilac Harbor & Downtown, 

portsanilac.net, FB - port sanilac summer festival 

30 - 31 Port Sanilac Arts & Craft Fair 

Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum, 

sanilaccountymuseum.org 

August 

5 - 6 Port Sanilac Port Sanilac Blues Festival 

Downtown, portsanilac.net ,FB - Port Sanilac Blues Festival 

5 - 6 Croswell Swinging Bridge Festival 

Riverbend Park, 810-679-3904, cityofcroswell.com, 

croswellswingingbridgefestival.com 

5 - 7 Deckerville Homecoming 

Wilson Park, 810-376-8563, 

deckervillehomecoming.com, FB 

6 Croswell Fireworks 

Downtown, cityofcroswell.com 

6 - 7 Lexington Fine Arts Street Fair 

10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (6th) / 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. (7th) Downtown, 

810-710-0627, lexingtonmichigan.org 

6 - 7 Port Sanilac Civil War Days 

10 a,m, - 5 p.m., Sanilac County Historic Village 

& Museum, sanilaccountymuseum.org, 

FB - Sanilac County Historic Village Museum 

12 - 14 Lakeshore Antique Yard Sale Trail 

Algonac to Sebawaing, M-29 / M-25, yardsaletrail.com 

13 - 14 Port Sanilac Antique Boat Show & Vintage Festival 

Port Sanilac Harbor Park, michacbs.com, 

portsanilac.net, 810-292-1360, 

FB - Port Sanilac Antique Boat Vintage Show 

26 - 27 Lexington Margaritafest 

7 p.m., Lexington Harbor, 

810-705-0627, lexingtonmichigan.org 


(longest fish wins prize) 9 - 12 p.m., Riverbend Park, 


Photo courtesy Susan Morse Photo courtesy Susan Morse Photo courtesy Lori Geiger

September 

3 Lexington Thumbfest Music Festival 

Downtown, thumbfest.org 

10 Lexington Bach Trot 

9 a.m. Downtown, lexington-arts.org 

16 - 18 Lexington Bach Festival 

St. Denis Catholic Church, lexington-arts.org 

17 Port Sanilac House in Mourning & Walking Tour of Cemetery 

Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum, 

11 a.m. - 4 p.m., sanilaccountymuseum.org 

24 - 25 Lexington Lexington Heritage Days 

10 a.m. (24th) - 8 p.m. (25th), Downtown, 810-705-0627 

October 

15 Croswell Harvest Festival 


15 Port Sanilac Haunted Village 

7 p.m. - 9 p.m., Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum, 


22 Port Sanilac BooFest 

Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum, sanilaccountymuseum.org 




29 Lexington Halloween in Lexington 

1 p.m. Downtown, 810-334-4824 




31 Marlette Trick or Trunk 

Downtown, cityofmarlette.com, FB - city of marlette, 

989-635-7448 

November 

11 - 13 Lexington Girlfriend’s Getaway Weekend 

Lexington & surrounding Area, 810-334-4824 

25 Croswell Christmas Parade 


26 Port Sanilac Christmas Open House & Caroling 



December 

3 Lexington Christmas Tree Lighting & Merchant Luminary Walk 

5 p.m. - 9 p.m., Downtown, lexingtonmichigan.org 

3 Sandusky 23rd Lighted Farm Implement Parade 

7 p.m. Downtown, FB - sandusky country christmas 

9 Deckerville Dickens of a Christmas & Santa’s Reindeer Event 

Downtown, FB - Deckerville DCDC 

10 Lexington 6th Annual - Christmas Horse Parade 

2 p.m. - 3 p.m., Downtown, lexingtonhorseparade.weebly. 

com, lexingtonhorseparade@gmail.com 

10 Marlette Country Christmas 

Downtown, cityofmarlette.com, 

FB - city of marlette, 989-635-7448 

23 Lexington 7th Annual Christmas Eve Sing Along 

7 p.m. - 9 p.m., Lexington Brewing Company 

& Wine House, 810-359-5012 

Photo courtesy Kathy DesJardins 

Seasonal & Ongoing Entertainment 

Lexington Music In The Park 

Patrick Tierney Village Park on the shore of Lake Huron. See ad pg 14. 

Complete Schedule: lexington-arts.org 

Port Sanilac Music At The Harbor 

Harbor Park, (East of M-25, end of M-46). Related info on pg 16. 

Complete Schedule: portsanilac.net 

Port Sanilac Classical Church Concert Series 

Sanilac County Historical Village & Museum - Church building. 

Complete Schedule: sanilaccountymuseum.org 

Port Sanilac The Barn Theatre 

Sanilac County Historical Village & Museum - Barn Theatre. 

Complete Schedule: barntheatre.net • 810-622-9114 

Sandusky Lawnchair Music Series 

Sanilac County Courthouse Lawn. 

Complete Schedule: sanduskyarts.org 


LOCAL EVENTS www.sanilaccounty.org 


Community Event Contacts 

Many of our communities celebrate holidays with festivals and 

parades. Please visit the respective contacts for a complete list of 

happenings or updates: 

Brown City M 

browncty@greatlakes.net 

Carsonville 

villageofcarsonville.org 

Croswell M 

cityofcroswell.com 

Deckerville M 

Find us on Facebook 

Lexington M 

villageoflexington.com/events. 

html 

Marlette M 

cityofmarlette.com 



Sandusky M 

misandusky.com 

sanduskychamber.us 

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LOCAL INFORMATION www.sanilaccounty.org 

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SMALL TOWNS, BIG 

Service 

Airports 

Marlette Township Airport 

6725 Airport Rd., Marlette 

989-635-7772 

Aviation fuel 24/7 & aircraft repairs. 

Sandusky City Airport 

1213 N. Sandusky Rd., Sandusky 

810-414-3009 

Aviation fuel, flight instruction & two 

mechanics for airplane repair. 

Assisted Living 

Stonegate Village 

70 W. Argyle St., Sandusky 

810-648-9410 

See ad pg 7. 

Auto Services 

Graff Chevrolet Buick 

495 W. Sanilac Rd., Sandusky 

810-648-9850, graffsandusky.com 

See ad pg 35. 

Kraft Service Center 

2620 Lamotte St., Marlette 

989-635-2236 

See ad pg 14. 

Sandusky Car Wash 

307 E. Sanilac Rd., Sandusky 

810-648-3030 

M-46, east side. Open 24/7. 

See ad pg 13. 

Tubbs Brothers 

959 W. Sanilac Rd., Sandusky 

810-648-0000, tubbsbrothers.com 

See ad pg 14. 

Banks by Ad Listing 

Eastern Michigan Bank M 

1-800-397-2504 

EasternMichiganBank.com 

Providing Sanilac County with personal 

& professional banking services since 1895. 

Nine locations to serve throughout 

Sanilac & St. Clair counties. 

See ad pg 11. 

Exchange State Bank 

810-657-9333 

exchangestatebank.com 

6 locations in Sanilac County. See ad pg 14. 

Banks by ATM Location 

Applegate 

Exchange State Bank, 2543 S. Sherman Rd. 

Brown City 

Exchange State Bank, 4482 Main St. 

Carsonville 

Exchange State Bank, 3992 Chandler St. 

Deckerville 

Eastern Michigan Bank, 3636 Main St. 

Exchange State Bank, 3397 Main St. 

Lexington 

Eastern Michigan Bank, 5446 Main St. 

Banks by ATM, cont’d 

Port Sanilac 

Exchange State Bank, 55 South Ridge St. 

Sandusky 

Eastern Michigan Bank, 324 S. Sandusky Rd. 

Exchange State Bank, 520 W. Sanilac Rd. 

Building Services 

Site Services 

Excavating LLC 

123 Campbell Rd., Sandusky 

810-404-5955 

siteservicesexcavatingllc.net 

See ad pg 13. 

Patriot Builders M 


810-622-0611 

patriotbuilders.com 

20 years of new home building experience: 

Homes, additions, man caves & pole barns. 

Construction Rentals: backhoe, boom lift, 

dumpsters. Event Rentals: tents, tables, 

chairs. See ad pg 30. 

United Construction M 

855 W. Sanilac (M-46), Sandusky 

810-648-3299 

unitedconstructionhomes.com 

A Remodeling Center & Your General 

Contractor/Developer. United Construction 

customizes site built & modular homes. We 

will meet all your construction needs. Quality, 

Honesty, and Integrity for over 40 years! 

See ad pg 11. 

Emergency Care 

Deckerville 

Community Hospital 

3559 Pine St., Deckerville 

810-376-2835 

deckervillehosp.org 


Marlette Regional Hospital M 


989-635-4000 

marletteregionalhospital.org 

We’ve come a long way so you don’t have to! 

Located in the heart of the Michigan’s Thumb 

Region, we provide emergency care, family 

health care, hospice care, outpatient services, 

senior services, and cancer treatment services 

through St. Mary’s Seton Cancer Institute. We 

proudly serve Sanilac, Tuscola, Huron, Lapeer, 

and St. Clair Counties. 

See ads on pg 2 & 47. 

McKenzie Health System M 

120 Delaware St., Sandusky 

810-648-3770 

mckenziehealth.org 

Serves Sanilac and surrounding counties. We 

offer 24-Hour care provided by Emergency 

trained physicians. Our team of practitioners 

and nurses provide care & services to patients 

of all ages. See ads on pg 2 & 47. 

Fitness Centers 

Lakeview Hills 

Golf Resort M 

6560 E. Peck Rd., (M-90), Lexington 

810-359-7333, lakeviewhills.com 

See ad pg 3. 

Funeral Services 

Apsey Funeral Home 

3467 Main St., Deckerville, 

800-376-3574, apseyfuneralhome.net 

See ad pg 11. 

Holistic Care 



810-359-5322, ehardts.com 

Nutrition center, natural remedies, home 

medical equipment, oxygen, cards & gifts. 

See ad pg 30. 

Health Store, The 

160 E. Sanilac St., Sandusky 

810-648-3637, thehealthstore-mi.com 

Nutritional Supplements & More. 

See ad pg 35. 

Laundromats 

Conlee’s Bright & Clean 

Self Service Laundry 


810-359-8092 

Cros-Lex Laundry 

& Tanning 

37 Ward St., Croswell 

810-679-4220 

Deckerville Laundromat 

3479 Ella St., Deckerville 

Open 7 days 

Marlette Laundry 

& Auto Wash 


989-635-3232 

Port Sanilac Coin Laundry 


Open 7 days, See ad pg 42. 

Rainbow Laundry 

& Tanning Salon 


810-346-2570 

Marketing / Print 

Clear Ideas, Inc. M 

42 Austin St., Sandusky 

810-648-9966 

clearideas.biz 

Business serving the local area with quality 

marketing, design, print services & social 

media consulting. Digital black/white 

& color copies! See ad pg 18. 

Non-Profit 

Organizations 

Lexington Arts Council 

P.O. Box 434 Lexington 

lexington-arts.org 

See ad pg 14. 

Pharmacy 


• 4436 Main St., 

Brown City 

810-346-2637 

• 57 N. Howard Ave., 

Croswell 

810-679-3900 

• 7275 Huron Ave., 

Lexington 

810-359-5322 

• 6002 N. Lapeer Rd, 

North Branch 

810-793-6106 

www.ehardts.com 

Nutrition Center (vitamins, 

supplements, herbs, essential oils), 

Home Medical Equipment (CPAP, 

oxygen, lift chairs, rollators, hospital 

beds), & Gift Center (cards, gifts, 

photos, souvenirs, balloons). 

Real Estate 

Archie Thomas Real Estate 


810-622-9931 

atrealestate@sbcglobal.net 

See ad pg 35. 

Town & Country 

Realty, LLC 

7296 Main St., Port Sanilac 

810-622-5000 

• malindatherealtor@gmail.com 

See ad pg 11. 

• paw_tc@yahoo.com 

See ad pg 12. 

Transportation 

Sanilac Transportation M 

110 Campbell Rd., Sandusky 

810-648-9766 

sanilactransportation.com 

santran9311@sbcglobal.net 

Look for our SANILAC PROUD Public 

Transportation buses. Providing professional, 

safe, efficient, and dependable transportation 

for everyone in Sanilac County. Our buses are 

100% handicap-accessible with wheelchair 

lifts for the mobility impaired. Call and let us 

serve YOU! See ad pg 11.

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