Guidebook for Oscoda Area
Food Scene
This is a nice place to go for drinks and food.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hilltop Bar
431 W Mill StThis is a nice place to go for drinks and food.
If you are looking for some GREAT Italian food, this is worth the drive.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rosa's Lookout Inn
6808 US-23If you are looking for some GREAT Italian food, this is worth the drive.
They have some really nice baked goods
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bavarian Bakery & Restaurant
Old US Highway 23They have some really nice baked goods
Chee Peng of Oscoda
220 South State StreetAn 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.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Desi's Taco Lounge
1945 West River RoadThis 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
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
G's Pizzeria & Deli
5226 N U.S. 23Honestly have not tried them, but we have heard good things
Dairy Queen Store
100 N State StYou just gotta have ice cream. Walking distance from Oscoda Beach Park.
Dudley's Diner
5731 US-23Semper Fi, Great food, great owners (Veteran Owned and run)
Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery
450 W Lake StThe 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
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.
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center
5401 Monument RdThis 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.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ausable River Queen
1775 E River RdHere 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.
Canoer's Memorial
River RoadA 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
19 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sturgeon Point Lighthouse
6071 Point RdThis 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
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tawas Point State Park
686 Tawas Beach RdHere you will find a lighthouse that you can climb to the top of to gain stunning views of Lake Huron
Loud Dam
4998 Loud Dam RdOne of the dams on the mighty Au Sable River
Foote Dam
The last dam on the mighty Au Sable
Cooke Dam
Yet another of the dams on the mighty Au Sable
Mio Dam Pond
the first dam on the mighty Au Sable River
Five Channels Dam
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 RdThis 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
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harrisville State Park
248 State Park RdThis 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 RoadThis 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
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oscoda Canoe Rental
678 W River RdThis 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 DriveBoat 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.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Highbanks Hiking and Ski Trail
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
Edelweiss Tavern
107 South State StreetA small quaint bar
We have heard good things, but never been here....
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Office Lounge & Grill
110 E Dwight AveWe have heard good things, but never been here....
Try out the BBQ sauce...just be careful of the Screaming Sasquatch
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hilltop Bar
431 W Mill StTry 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 RdIf 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
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lake Theatre
117 E Dwight AveA small town theater that has been here since the 50's yet updated with modern sound and video equipment
Vista Lanes & Lounge
5214 N U.S. 23Who doesn't love bowling
Shopping
Cathy's Hallmark Shop
123 S State StLixey Fish Market
2880 East Tac TrailWonderful market tucked way back in the woods....Open in the summertime.