Overview
Tawas City and nearby East Tawas are cities in Northeastern Michigan.
2 sights · 1 things to do
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Best things about Tawas City
Tawas Point State Park
Tawas Point State Park is east of town and abuts Lake Huron and the eastern part of Tawas Bay.
Tawas Point Light
One of over 100 lighthouses in Michigan. Located within Tawas Point State Park
Family Theatre
Single-screen cinema.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 81°F; winter lows dip to about 16°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Sep. (climate data from nearby Traverse City)
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.
- APN Alpena County Regional Airport, Alpena — 56 mi away. Directions
- MBS MBS International Airport, Freeland — 58 mi away. Directions
- GRR Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Grand Rapids — 139 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 Tawas Point State Park, Tawas Point Light
- Afternoon Family Theatre
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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See
See Tawas Point State Park
Tawas Point State Park is east of town and abuts Lake Huron and the eastern part of Tawas Bay.
See Tawas Point Light
One of over 100 lighthouses in Michigan. Located within Tawas Point State Park
Do
- Tawas Bay, and Tawas Point State Park in nearby Baldwin Township, are considered to be especially good locales for birding, and are listed as Important bird areas. They are said to be the most important "migrant trap" in the Saginaw Bay area. A fairly complete list of migratory birds that frequent the area is available.
- Tawas Point has been a top kite-boarding destination.
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