Guidebook for Oscoda Area

Steve
Guidebook for Oscoda Area

Food Scene

This is a nice place to go for drinks and food.
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Hilltop Bar
431 W Mill St
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This is a nice place to go for drinks and food.
If you are looking for some GREAT Italian food, this is worth the drive.
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Rosa's Lookout Inn
6808 US-23
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If you are looking for some GREAT Italian food, this is worth the drive.
They have some really nice baked goods
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Bavarian Bakery & Restaurant
Old US Highway 23
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They have some really nice baked goods
An amazing selection of Chinese and Thai food. Closed Sundays.
Chee Peng of Oscoda
220 South State Street
An amazing selection of Chinese and Thai food. Closed Sundays.
This is more than a taco lounge and full of eclectic items that are sure to spark a conversation.
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Desi's Taco Lounge
1945 West River Road
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This is more than a taco lounge and full of eclectic items that are sure to spark a conversation.
Honestly have not tried them, but we have heard good things
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G's Pizzeria & Deli
5226 N U.S. 23
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Honestly have not tried them, but we have heard good things
You just gotta have ice cream. Walking distance from Oscoda Beach Park.
Dairy Queen Store
100 N State St
You just gotta have ice cream. Walking distance from Oscoda Beach Park.
Semper Fi, Great food, great owners (Veteran Owned and run)
Dudley's Diner
5731 US-23
Semper Fi, Great food, great owners (Veteran Owned and run)
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Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery
450 W Lake St
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The only buffet within an hour. It is super good and one of the places we hit every time we go up. They even have a Sushi Bar and a beautiful spot on Tawas Bay.
China Buffet
The only buffet within an hour. It is super good and one of the places we hit every time we go up. They even have a Sushi Bar and a beautiful spot on Tawas Bay.

Sightseeing

There are amazing views here but you have to walk down the steps to get to them. This is a tranquil spot of history where the Native Americans once visited to drink from the springs.
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Iargo Springs
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There are amazing views here but you have to walk down the steps to get to them. This is a tranquil spot of history where the Native Americans once visited to drink from the springs.
This is a great spot for fall colors as well as spectacular views any time of year. There are steps to the bottom, trails to the viewing decks at the top of the hills (wheel chair accessible), and hiking trails. You will also find a couple hundred foot sand hill that leads to the water at the bottom.
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Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center
5401 Monument Rd
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This is a great spot for fall colors as well as spectacular views any time of year. There are steps to the bottom, trails to the viewing decks at the top of the hills (wheel chair accessible), and hiking trails. You will also find a couple hundred foot sand hill that leads to the water at the bottom.
Here you can take a 2 hour trip on a Mississippi river boat on the mighty Au Sable river. This is another great place to see the fall colors or just a relaxing trip. The boat serves snacks, beverages, and alcohol.
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Ausable River Queen
1775 E River Rd
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Here you can take a 2 hour trip on a Mississippi river boat on the mighty Au Sable river. This is another great place to see the fall colors or just a relaxing trip. The boat serves snacks, beverages, and alcohol.
A place to memorialize those who have perished on the river
Canoer's Memorial
River Road
A place to memorialize those who have perished on the river
This is a unique place on the lake. the small peninsula where the waves come at you from two directions. There is a lighthouse, a small schoolhouse, and several artifacts from sunken ships
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Sturgeon Point Lighthouse
6071 Point Rd
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This is a unique place on the lake. the small peninsula where the waves come at you from two directions. There is a lighthouse, a small schoolhouse, and several artifacts from sunken ships
Here you will find a lighthouse that you can climb to the top of to gain stunning views of Lake Huron
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Tawas Point State Park
686 Tawas Beach Rd
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Here you will find a lighthouse that you can climb to the top of to gain stunning views of Lake Huron
One of the dams on the mighty Au Sable River
Loud Dam
4998 Loud Dam Rd
One of the dams on the mighty Au Sable River
The last dam on the mighty Au Sable
Foote Dam
The last dam on the mighty Au Sable
Yet another of the dams on the mighty Au Sable
Cooke Dam
Yet another of the dams on the mighty Au Sable
the first dam on the mighty Au Sable River
Mio Dam Pond
the first dam on the mighty Au Sable River
a dam on the mighty Au Sable
Five Channels Dam
a dam on the mighty Au Sable
a dam on the mighty Au Sable
Alcona Dam
a dam on the mighty Au Sable

Parks & Nature

This is a white sandy beach, complete with a pier, skate park, volleyball nets, playground equipment, picnic tables, and a pier stretching out into the water for you to enjoy. Public restrooms are available.
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Oscoda Beach Park
201 E River Rd
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This is a white sandy beach, complete with a pier, skate park, volleyball nets, playground equipment, picnic tables, and a pier stretching out into the water for you to enjoy. Public restrooms are available.
This is a beautiful state park right on Lake Huron. They have walking trails and beach access. A park permit is required and can be purchased at the gate if needed
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Harrisville State Park
248 State Park Rd
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This is a beautiful state park right on Lake Huron. They have walking trails and beach access. A park permit is required and can be purchased at the gate if needed
This is the closet trail head to our place. Eagle Run is located two miles west of Oscoda on River Road. The trail runs along the banks of the AuSable River in the Huron National Forest, through mixed hardwoods and pines. The trail consists of 11 miles of groomed loops of varying lengths and difficulty during the snow season. Trails are 13 feet wide and double packed. Ample parking is available.
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Eagle run
East River Road
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This is the closet trail head to our place. Eagle Run is located two miles west of Oscoda on River Road. The trail runs along the banks of the AuSable River in the Huron National Forest, through mixed hardwoods and pines. The trail consists of 11 miles of groomed loops of varying lengths and difficulty during the snow season. Trails are 13 feet wide and double packed. Ample parking is available.
This is the best place to rent your canoe, kayak, or tube from. They are the furthest rental place up river....Trust me, the paddling toward the end of your trip is difficult and these guys are a welcome site on the river....we have rented from them for over 20 years
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Oscoda Canoe Rental
678 W River Rd
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This is the best place to rent your canoe, kayak, or tube from. They are the furthest rental place up river....Trust me, the paddling toward the end of your trip is difficult and these guys are a welcome site on the river....we have rented from them for over 20 years
Whirlpool Angler Access
Pinecrest Drive
Boat launch
the Highbanks Trail, offering hikers and backpackers the view of the towering bluffs along the AuSable River. This is a linear trail, covering 14 miles of scenic AuSable River bluff, running from Iargo Springs on the west past Lumbereman’s Monument to Sid Town.
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Highbanks Hiking and Ski Trail
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the Highbanks Trail, offering hikers and backpackers the view of the towering bluffs along the AuSable River. This is a linear trail, covering 14 miles of scenic AuSable River bluff, running from Iargo Springs on the west past Lumbereman’s Monument to Sid Town.

Drinks & Nightlife

A small quaint bar
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Edelweiss Tavern
107 South State Street
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A small quaint bar
We have heard good things, but never been here....
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Office Lounge & Grill
110 E Dwight Ave
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We have heard good things, but never been here....
Try out the BBQ sauce...just be careful of the Screaming Sasquatch
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Hilltop Bar
431 W Mill St
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Try out the BBQ sauce...just be careful of the Screaming Sasquatch

Arts & Culture

A great museum to learn about the history of the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base
Wurtsmith Air Force Base
A great museum to learn about the history of the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base
If you want to learn about the history of the area, please stop in and see this wonderful little museum.
AuSable-Oscoda Historical Society
114 E River Rd
If you want to learn about the history of the area, please stop in and see this wonderful little museum.

Entertainment & Activities

A small town theater that has been here since the 50's yet updated with modern sound and video equipment
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Lake Theatre
117 E Dwight Ave
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A small town theater that has been here since the 50's yet updated with modern sound and video equipment
Who doesn't love bowling
Vista Lanes & Lounge
5214 N U.S. 23
Who doesn't love bowling

Shopping

Cathy's Hallmark Shop
123 S State St
Wonderful market tucked way back in the woods....Open in the summertime.
Lixey Fish Market
2880 East Tac Trail
Wonderful market tucked way back in the woods....Open in the summertime.