Areas & Attractions

Explore Port Austin — our waterfront, parks, landmarks, and the places that make the village special.

Bird Creek Park

Reservable

Waterfront

Sandy Lake Huron beach and day-use park with a reservable pavilion.

Veterans Waterfront Park

Reservable

Waterfront

Lake Huron park with beach, pavilion, playground, and the breakwall.

Visitor Center Room

Reservable

Buildings

Reservable meeting room by the harbor and waterfront park.

Gallup Park

Parks

Ballfields, tennis, 4 pickleball courts, and a playground.

The Breakwall

Landmarks

A half-mile walkable pier into Lake Huron — fishing and sunsets.

Port Austin State Harbor

Waterfront

Michigan DNR Harbor of Refuge in the heart of the village.

Port Austin Reef Light

Landmarks

Historic 1878 offshore lighthouse on Lake Huron.

Port Austin Farmers Market

Attractions

Award-winning Saturday market on the Village Green.

The Garfield Inn

Landmarks

Historic Victorian mansion tied to President James A. Garfield.

Ice Rink

Parks

Winter ice rink at Gallup Park.

Village Hall

Buildings

Seat of village government at 17 West State Street.

Veterans Memorial

Landmarks

Honors local veterans at Veterans Waterfront Park.

Port Austin Butterfly House & Gardens

Attractions

A community butterfly garden in Water Tower Park — free to visit.

Port Austin Fire Department

Buildings

All-volunteer fire department serving the village and area.

Port Austin Police Department

Buildings

Local police serving the Village of Port Austin.