Port Austin truly is a destination. Located at the tip of Michigan's Thumb, where the sun rises and sets over sandy beaches, endlessly blue waters, and vibrant rural landscapes, lies the picturesque town of Port Austin, Michigan. Here you will find unique rock formations among a wide array of other exciting attractions. Art continues to become a rising star in the community with boundless opportunities to buy, create, share, and enjoy.
Water sports, fishing, hiking, shopping and dining are popular activities shared amongst residents and visitors alike. Gift shops, a top rated farmer's market, and pop-up shops offer a shopping experience unlike any other. There are also a variety of parks, campgrounds, and accommodations available to visitors and affordable real estate opportunities for those who desire to stay a little a longer.
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Tourist Destination
Port Austin’s population in the spring, summer and fall seasons continues to see exponential growth. In the summer months the population has been known to triple overnight. Port Austin contains a number of state and county parks with sizable campgrounds, as well as a vast number of summer cottages and second homes. Campers, hikers, hunters, fishermen, bird-watchers, boaters, and water sports enthusiasts, frequent the Port Austin area throughout the seasons. And let’s not forget about the good-old-fashioned tourists! As the art scene continues to expand it also draws an ever-increasing number of new audiences and artists to the area.
On it’s own Port Austin has a very strong and vibrant population, but if that’s not enough to get your attention the city of Bad Axe, the largest city in the upper-Thumb, is only 17 miles south of Port Austin, further expanding your reach. Year round residents consist of a large number of families and retirees ready to test out your latest concoctions.