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9 Best and Fun Things To Do In East Tawas, Michigan


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Situated on the stunning Tawas Bay, this charming beach town on Lake Huron offers countless compelling reasons to plan a visit.

The area is known for its outstanding natural beauty, as well as having some of the best fishing in the country.

The beautiful scenery, paired with the town’s idyllic location, naturally creates the perfect backdrop for a range of other outdoor activities, including hiking, boating, camping, and bird watching, to name a few.

There are also several parks and landmarks around town, including the Tawas Point State Park and Tawas Point Lighthouse.

The nearby beaches also make this destination a must-see for vacationers to the Great Lakes region.

Interested to know more? Keep reading for a list of recommendations about what else you can do during your stay here

The 9 Most Popular Things To Do In East Tawas, Michigan

9. Tawas Point-Sandy Hook Nature Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ (104 reviews)

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Location: 686 Tawas Beach Road East Tawas MI

Web Address:   http://michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/details.aspx

8. Tawas Lake

4.8 ★★★★★ (19 reviews)

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7. Tawas Bay

4.4 ★★★★☆ (27 reviews)

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6. Iosco County Historical Museum

4.6 ★★★★★ (28 reviews)

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Location: 405 W Bay Street East Tawas MI

Tel:  989 362 8911

5. Bolen Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (41 reviews)

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Location: 750 Newman Street East Tawas MI

Tel:  989 362 5562

Web Address:   https://easttawascitypark.com/day-parks/bolen-park

4. Harbor Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (90 reviews)

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Location: Newman St & S U S 23 East Tawas MI

Web Address:   https://easttawascitypark.com/day-parks/harbor-park

3. Dewey Durant Park

4.5 ★★★★★ (135 reviews)

Location: East Tawas MI

Tel:  989 362 6693

Web Address:   https://easttawascitypark.com/day-parks/durant-park

2. Tawas City Shoreline Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,098 reviews)

Location: 501 W Lake Street #341 Tawas City MI

Tel:  989 362 8688

Web Address:   http://tawascity.org/places/parks-2/shoreline-park

1. Tawas Point State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (1,914 reviews)

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Location: 686 Tawas Beach Road East Tawas MI

Tel:  989 362 5041

Web Address:   https://michigan.gov/tawaspoint

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in East Tawas, Michigan! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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