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Drive 63
The Scenic Sunrise Shore
With Lake Huron lapping endlessly at the shores of Michigan's east coast, a del-
icate give-and-take forever unfurls in the land where country meets lake.
Length:
About 220 miles, plus side trips
When to go:
Spring through autumn, but the peak summer season can be crowded
Special Lodging:
The Historic Webster House, a seven-room Queen Anne-style B&B
in Bay City, built in 1886 for Judge Thomas E. Webster
Not to be missed:
Glass-bottom boat and kayak tours of Lake Huron shipwrecks and
the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, Alpena; Tall Ship sailing on Saginaw Bay
Nearby attraction:
Bois Blanc Island, a rustic getaway accessible by ferry from Che-
boygan
Further information:
Pure Michigan
1.
Bay City State Park
Inthe late 1800sthe fortunes ofBay City,like those ofmany other towns inMichigan, were
closely tied to the timber industry. The Victorian mansions of the lumber barons who settled
here remain as a testimonial to their once-opulent prosperity. Other architectural gems from
that era can be seen in the Midland Street Business District, including a château-style Sage
Library.
Climb the stairs at the City Hall Bell Tower for views of the area, then hurry off for a
swim at Bay City State Recreation Area, which lies but five miles up the coast. Nestled on
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