Location: Port Huron
Top Things to do in Port Huron
Top Restaurants in Port Huron
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Port Huron is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan and the county seat of St. Clair County. The population was 30,184 at the 2010 census. The city is adjacent to Port Huron Township but is administratively autonomous. Located along the St. Clair River, it is connected to Point Edward, Ontario in Canada via the Blue Water Bridge. The city lies at the southern end of Lake Huron and is the easternmost point on land in Michigan. Port Huron is home to two paper mills; Mueller Brass; and many businesses related to tourism and the automotive industry. The city features a historic downtown area, boardwalk, marina, museum, lighthouse, and the McMorran Place arena and entertainment complex.
Restaurants in Port Huron
1. Studio 1219
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Studio 1219 features six art galleries full of local handmade fine art. All galleries provide a selection of artful gifts and fine art for personal collecting. All galleries are free to visit!
2. Thomas Edison Depot Museum
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4.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By interceptpubs - Columbus, United States
Thomas Edison grew up in Port Huron. Most people know of his early life here from the 1940 Mickey Rooney biopic. He really did print and sell newspapers on the train that ran between Port Huron and Detroit, also did chemistry experiments in the baggage car of that train, became a telegrapher for the railroad, etc. This museum covers all of this and also his later triumphs as an inventor. There is even extensive coverage of the world premiere of the Mickey Rooney movie that was held in Port Huron. The museum itself is very well conceived and executed providing many artifacts of Edison and his inventions, ephemera, photos, and information panels and multimedia displays. We got there first thing in the morning and struck up a conversation with the very enthusiastic and knowledgeable museum curator (a self-professed Edison junkie) who took us on a private tour of the museum's exhibits for the better part of an hour. Overall, we probably spent between 90 minutes and a couple hours here. Adult admission is $10, but we opted for the $35 passport that covers this museum, the lightship Huron, the Fort Gratiot lighthouse, and Carnegie library museum in Port Huron. Of the four attractions, we have to say that we thought this was by far the best of the lot in terms of amount of information imparted and the professionalism of the presentation.
3. Fort Gratiot Lighthouse
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4.5 based on 252 reviews
The Fort Gratiot Light Station is the oldest lighthouse in Michigan, 2nd oldest on the Great Lakes. The current tower was erected in 1829 and has helped guide mariners and ships for over 187 years between Lake Huron and the St. Clair River. Deeded to St. Clair County Parks & Recreation Commission in 2011, this 5 acre campus has already seen restoration of several of the seven buildings on site, with more improvements planned every year. The Port Huron Museum operates the activities at the site. Various programs include "Overnight at the Light, where groups of 20 - 40 people can spend the night in the remodeled, 1872 Duplex. A beautiful gift shop, guided tours for only $7.00, spacious grounds, programming and exhibits go on throughout the season (May - December). Also available for special events: weddings , reunions, parties and professional & social events. OPEN: Now through November 13,2016: Sat./Sun. only, 11 am - 5 pm November 19 - December 18, 2016: Sat. 11 am - 8 pm for Candlelight Tours;Sundays 11 am - 5 pm December 27-29, 2016 11 am - 5 pm December 30: CLOSED UNTIL MAY 4, 2017, except for special events and Overnights. Looking forward to welcoming you!
Reviewed By Thebruders - Highland, United States
Great view of the lake and mouth of the Saint Clare river. Light house holds some awesome Michigan history as one of the oldest remaining light houses in Michigan. Well maintained with museum and gift shop.
4. Huron Lady II
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4.5 based on 91 reviews
Huron Lady Cruises offers daily narrated sightseeing tours, dinner cruises and private catered parties aboard a U.S. Coast Guard-inspected vessel. Full bar on board, offering beer, wine, liquor, soda, coffee, snacks. Climate-controlled main cabin, open-air upper deck covered with awning. Rest room facilities available on board.
5. Lighthouse Park
6. Blue Water Bridge
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4.5 based on 409 reviews
Reviewed By danielbM7759DN - North Canton, United States
The “BLUE WATER BRIDGE”, is a busy international border crossing between the US and Canada. The massive architecture of the “Blue Water Bridge” acts as the main focal point. The blue waters of Lake Huron and the clean, swift currents of the St. Clair River, provides enough composition to make this a masterpiece for the Port Huron, Michigan and Sarnia, Ontario landscape and skyline’s. It provides excellent photo opportunities and is a marvel to sit and gaze at.
7. Knowlton Ice Museum
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4.5 based on 39 reviews
Just imagine ice harvesting was one of the ten largest industries in the U.S. at one time. The Knowlton's Ice Museum of North America has one of the largest collections anywhere of ice tools and implements from the 1800's to the early 1900's. From old ice picks to the horse drawn ice wagons you will see history brought to life!
8. Maritime Center at Vantage Point
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4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By michelepZ3018CI
We love spending an hour or so at this Maritime Center. It has the Riverwalk along it, they have a farmers market on Saturdays. A huge parking lot. A snack bar, coffee shop. Its a great place to get out of the house, and learn a little Great Lakes history.
9. Brass Rail Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By carolwF5273AW - Lexington, United States
Every year the locals all know to go the the Brass Rail in the month of December. Its the only month you can get a true Tom and Jerry Drink (Several different alcohol choices from their menu special drink menu mixed with egg whites, foamy and hot!). Its the same servers that wait on you whether you visit in March for St. Patricks Day, after work, the summer or in December which tells me the owners treat them well. They don't serve any food but they have bags of chips. The decorating of the huge bar mirror is extraordinary!!!
