Port Huron

Tourist places in Port Huron, Port Huron Travel Info

Port Huron City Overview

Port Huron is the county seat of St. Clair County, Michigan. Located at the north end of the St. Clair River and the south end of Lake Huron, it is a major international border crossing (Blue Water Bridge) and maritime center.

Location and Climate

Port Huron is located northeast of Detroit. It has a humid continental climate.

Best Time to Visit

Summer is best. The Boat Week in July (leading up to the Port Huron-to-Mackinac Race) is huge.

Best Ways to Get Around

A car is essential. The Blue Water Area Transit provides bus service.

Top 5 Things to Do

  1. Visit the Fort Gratiot Light Station: Tour the oldest lighthouse in Michigan.
  2. Walk the Blue Water River Walk: Enjoy the sculpture park and views of the river and bridge.
  3. Visit the Huron Lightship Museum: Tour the last operating lightship on the Great Lakes.
  4. Relax at Lakeside Park: Enjoy the beach on Lake Huron.
  5. See the Thomas Edison Depot Museum: Learn about the inventor's boyhood in Port Huron.