3 Fun Things to Do in Northeast Michigan this Winter

The winter gives us a chance to relax indoors, read a good book, and snuggle up together next to the fireplace. At the Huron House, you’ll find in every one of our guest rooms a fireplace. So whether you have a private romantic weekend in blissful seclusion or an adventurous getaway with an itinerary packed full of outdoor winter excursions, we are happy to have you stay with us at the Huron House. Check out our short (but sweet) list of some of the best things to do, see, and experience in winter along the Sunrise Coast of Michigan.

1. Ice Skating

The Tawas Bay Ice Arena in Tawas City has open public ice skating times every Friday and Saturday 7 PM-9 PM. Skate time costs $4.00.

The Tawas Bay Ice Arena
200 M-55, Tawas City, MI 48763
989.362.1319

2. Snowshoeing and Cross-Country Skiing

The Corsair Ski Trails is one of Michigan’s largest groomed trail networks and is located in the heart of the Huron-Manistee National Forest. It has excellent views along its 22 miles of trails that can be navigated for half-hour walks or all-day excursions. Its wild popularity in the winter season is well-placed; the trails are an excellent and interesting way to experience the charm of Michigan and the Au Sable River. Travel to Nordic Sports across from East Tawas City Park to buy or rent the proper footwear, gear, and equipment for a cross-country ski excursion or a snowshoe hike in the moonlight of the Silver Valley. Click here for more information on the Corsair Trail System and current conditions. 

The Highbanks Trail System is another back-country linear trail system with scenic views of the Au Sable River Valley on the high bluffs of the waterway’s south shore. Access the Highbanks Trail from the Iargo Springs trailhead in Oscoda and expect to visit the Canoer’s Memorial and Lumberman’s Monument along the 7-mile length of the trail.

Nordic Sports
218 West Bay Street
East Tawas, MI 48730
989.362.2001

3. Modern Craft’s Harrisville Tasting Room

Experience a new breed of wine at an old-time wine tasting room with industrial design, bright colors, and natural pine tasting table at Modern Craft Wine’s Harrisville tasting room. Click here for more information on these mixing masters or call them to let them know you’re visiting!

250 US-23
Harrisville, MI 48740
(989) 724-3083