Overview
Port Hope is a small village in Huron County, part of the Thumb region of Central Michigan.
2 sights · 1 places to eat
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Best things about Port Hope
Albert E. Sleeper House
This private residence was built in 1917 by former Michigan governor Albert Sleeper. He lived in Bad Axe before his term as governor and after it, until his death in 1934. His wife Mary lived in the home until 1954. It f…
Masonic Temple
Built in 1867, its architecture is vernacular, with a "smattering" of Greek Revival/Classical Revival elements.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 19°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Jul. (climate data from nearby Detroit)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MBS MBS International Airport, Freeland — 74 mi away. Directions
- FNT Bishop International Airport, Flint — 85 mi away. Directions
- DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit — 124 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Albert E. Sleeper House
- Lunch Port Hope Hotel
- Afternoon Masonic Temple
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Port Hope lies along M-25, a state highway in Michigan. Port Hope can be accessed from Harbor Beach, Port Huron, and other cities located along M-25. The most famous restaurant in the city, according to the residents in the town and residents of Huron County, is the Port Hope Hotel, home of the Leroy Burger, which was the only size burger to get when the restaurant first opened.
See
See Masonic Temple
Built in 1867, its architecture is vernacular, with a "smattering" of Greek Revival/Classical Revival elements.
See Albert E. Sleeper House
This private residence was built in 1917 by former Michigan governor Albert Sleeper. He lived in Bad Axe before his term as governor and after it, until his death in 1934. His wife Mary lived in the home until 1954. It functioned as a funeral home until 2006. The house is a 2½-story Greek revival structure.
Eat
Eat Port Hope Hotel (Leroy's (to locals))
Home of the Leroy Burger, 18 ounces (510 grams) of pure beef on a bun.
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