Winter Wonderland of Michigan's Thumb Region

Everything about Michigan Life's Region 6 Michigan's Thumb Area screams Winter Wonderland from Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and winter hiking and all around great fun to be had outside. The thumb area includs Huron County, Lapeer County, Macomb County, Oakland County, Sanilac County, St Clair County, Tuscola County Michigan.

Winter in Michigan's Region 6 Michigan's Thumb Area

Enjoy the Winter Season Season in the Thumb of Michigan

When the weather turns colder the outdoor sports heat up! Michigan offers the best in wintertime fun and you can find it all right here. Let's start with a little Skiing do you prefer Cross Country Skiing or Downhill Skiing and don't forget the exciting action of Snowboarding! Maybe a little hockey or figure Ice Skating is more your style. Rated number 1 for Family Fun in the wintertime includes Sledding, Tobogganing, and Snow Tubing! Looking for high energy adventure to cross of your bucket list? Here are Dog Sledding Adventures and Snowmobiling Trails. Finally there are all kinds of Winter Events to enjoy in Michigan.

What to See and Do in Region 6 Michigan's Thumb Area

Closed Saturdays

Holocaust Memorial Center offers docent-led public tours on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday at 1:00 PM See Anne Frank's tree, experience a German boxcar & explore Jewish heritage. Learn from history's darkest hours and resolve to build a better future...today.

A National Historic Landmark, Meadow Brook Hall is an historic house museum, cultural center and events and wedding venue. Built by Matilda Dodge and Alfred Wilson, Meadow Brook is located on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester.

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Carnegie Center | Thomas Edison Depot | Lightship Huron | Fort Gratiot Light Station

The Park is open daily from 7:00am to 10:00pm. Admission tickets are sold in the gift shop for tours of the station and tower. The park is located at 2800 Omar Street, in Port Huron.

Built in 1886, this lighthouse originally burned kerosene, but was electrified in 1929. It is now a private residence, but the light remains an active aid for navigation.

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