Local area

Huron Counties largest winery and vineyard offers tastings daily in the Summer 12-5. Stroll through our little vineyard to see how the grapes and fruits are grown.

Verona Hills is an 18 hole semi-private facility with a beautiful clubhouse open to the public. The course is located in Huron County, Michigan, just east of Bad Axe on M-142. The golfing operations at Verona are under the direction of PGA Professional, Phil Gornowich. Phil heads a friendly and courteous staff. His golf shop is stocked with the latest golf equipment and accessories. Hours vary by day of the week, see website for details.

Century Oaks Golf Club offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and greens keep Century Oaks Golf Club difficult yet friendly, and the staff can offer tips and tricks for playing your best round. Century Oaks Golf Club is a terrific choice for your regular rounds of golf or a new destination for you and friends when visiting the area. Hours vary by day of the week, see website.

Annual Huron County Fair and other events are hosted at this location.

This historic village is the largest collection of authentically restored pioneer log buildings in Michigan. The six individual museums include a pioneer home, general store, one room school, chapel, barn and a blacksmith shop. They were originally built between 1875 and 1900 and moved to this site from elsewhere around Huron County, Michigan. Open Sunday afternoons from 2-4 pm during the summer months between Memorial Day Weekend and Labor Day. Admission is free, but donation are accepted.

The Bad Axe Historical Society operates and maintains two museum sites in the city of Bad Axe. Their locations are shown on the map included in this website.

Located on the shores of Lake Huron in Michigan's thumb and built in 1885. Guided tours are available on Saturdays in the summer. Experience the boat ride with harbor and break wall information and learn about the history of this community's most recognizable and award winning landmark.

One of the 7 Natural Wonders of Michigan, Turnip Rock is Situated at this tip of the Thumb along Lake Huron's picturesque shoreline. This stunning and unique rock formation is a popular sought-after destination for kayakers. Turnip rock is only accessible to the public by water, see website for more details.

Dirt race track that has events from April - the end of August each year. See website for event schedule and track times.

The Thumb Octagon Barn complex built in 1924 and now service the community as an agricultural museum and educational center open to individuals, families and student groups to educate and stimulate awareness of our agricultural heritage. See website for event hours.