Harrison
February 5th, 2008, 12:56 pm
Tawas City, county seat for Iosco County (http://www.infomi.com/county/iosco), is located along Lake Huron’s western shoreline on Tawas Bay. Its economy is supported by tourism, auto parts manufacturing, and gypsum products, to name a few. It has a sandy beach which parallels US-23 through town, complete with playground, shelter and historic fieldstone town hall. There are numerous resorts, motels and cottages in the area from which vacationers can enjoy the variety of places to see and things to do along the coastline and inland.
Named after a local Ottawa Indian Chief, Otawas, it was founded in 1854 by Gideon O. Whittemore, a former judge in Oakland County, who moved here and built a sawmill. Tawas City was a major player in the lumber era of the late 1800’s, being the home of the historic Detroit & Mackinac Railroad. Some of its buildings still exist today, and can be seen along US-23 to the east. It was incorporated as a village in 1885 and later as a city in 1895.
The Tawas Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to Tawas Bay, located on the Sunrise Side Coastal Highway Heritage Route.
From summer sun to winter fun, Michigan's best shines in the Tawas area. Nestled on cozy Tawas Bay on beautiful Lake Huron, and anchored by the friendly communities of Tawas City and East Tawas, the area offers a diverse range of year-round indoor and outdoor activities for the entire family. http://www.tawas.com/images/stories/downtownet_home.jpg
Bounded by the Huron National Forest on the west, Lake Huron and Tawas Bay on the East, and the famous AuSable River on the north, the Tawas Area provides a perfect base of operations for the exploration of the entire Sunrise Side of Michigan.
Shoppers will find many unusual stores, boutiques, and antique shops in the Tawas area. A full calendar of events (http://www.tawas.com/index.php?option=com_jcalpro&Itemid=48) and festivals (http://www.tawas.com/index.php?option=com_jcalpro&Itemid=48&extmode=cat&cat_id=4) adds to the fun for visitors and there are excellent accommodations (http://www.tawas.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13&Itemid=26) available to fit every budget.
Area restaurants will provide you with a wide variety of cuisines, including some local specialties. Be sure to try the fresh Lake Huron whitefish at several of the local restaurants. http://www.tawas.com/images/stories/lighthouse_tall_home.jpg
The Tawas Point Lighthouse (http://www.buoy2.com/lighthouse.htm), in operation since 1876, and now part of the Tawas Point State Park, is a fascinating attraction for maritime buffs. At night, the keeper's house and the tower are illuminated by exterior lights.
During the summer months, tours of the lighthouse are provided by a volunteer group and a gift shop is operated next to the lighthouse providing all kinds of lighthouse-related gifts.
The Tawas Point Lighthouse (http://www.buoy2.com/lighthouse.htm) is now part of the Tawas Point State Park. Tawas Point State Park (http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=499&type=SPRK) is also a Mecca for birdwatchers, especially in the migration seasons of spring and fall. Tawas Point also offers spectacular views of sunrises over Lake Huron and sunsets over Tawas Bay.
Named after a local Ottawa Indian Chief, Otawas, it was founded in 1854 by Gideon O. Whittemore, a former judge in Oakland County, who moved here and built a sawmill. Tawas City was a major player in the lumber era of the late 1800’s, being the home of the historic Detroit & Mackinac Railroad. Some of its buildings still exist today, and can be seen along US-23 to the east. It was incorporated as a village in 1885 and later as a city in 1895.
The Tawas Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to Tawas Bay, located on the Sunrise Side Coastal Highway Heritage Route.
From summer sun to winter fun, Michigan's best shines in the Tawas area. Nestled on cozy Tawas Bay on beautiful Lake Huron, and anchored by the friendly communities of Tawas City and East Tawas, the area offers a diverse range of year-round indoor and outdoor activities for the entire family. http://www.tawas.com/images/stories/downtownet_home.jpg
Bounded by the Huron National Forest on the west, Lake Huron and Tawas Bay on the East, and the famous AuSable River on the north, the Tawas Area provides a perfect base of operations for the exploration of the entire Sunrise Side of Michigan.
Shoppers will find many unusual stores, boutiques, and antique shops in the Tawas area. A full calendar of events (http://www.tawas.com/index.php?option=com_jcalpro&Itemid=48) and festivals (http://www.tawas.com/index.php?option=com_jcalpro&Itemid=48&extmode=cat&cat_id=4) adds to the fun for visitors and there are excellent accommodations (http://www.tawas.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13&Itemid=26) available to fit every budget.
Area restaurants will provide you with a wide variety of cuisines, including some local specialties. Be sure to try the fresh Lake Huron whitefish at several of the local restaurants. http://www.tawas.com/images/stories/lighthouse_tall_home.jpg
The Tawas Point Lighthouse (http://www.buoy2.com/lighthouse.htm), in operation since 1876, and now part of the Tawas Point State Park, is a fascinating attraction for maritime buffs. At night, the keeper's house and the tower are illuminated by exterior lights.
During the summer months, tours of the lighthouse are provided by a volunteer group and a gift shop is operated next to the lighthouse providing all kinds of lighthouse-related gifts.
The Tawas Point Lighthouse (http://www.buoy2.com/lighthouse.htm) is now part of the Tawas Point State Park. Tawas Point State Park (http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=499&type=SPRK) is also a Mecca for birdwatchers, especially in the migration seasons of spring and fall. Tawas Point also offers spectacular views of sunrises over Lake Huron and sunsets over Tawas Bay.