Harrisville Getaway
The Lake Huron coastline is known as the “Sunrise Side” of
Michigan. The “Sunrise Side” extends from the Mackinac
Bridge in the north all the way to Port Huron in the south.
One of the most beautiful sections of the “Sunrise Side” is
in Alcona County where Harrisville, Michigan is found.
Harrisville is home to the original Michigan Quilt Block
Trail, Harmony Weekend the second largest arts and crafts
street fair in Michigan, Negwegon State Park with its
wilderness trails and mysteries, a famous Wine and Food
festival, wineries, historic lighthouses and on and on.
A 3 Day Getaway to the northern
“Sunrise Side”.
Day 1 - Scenic Drives – This region of Michigan has
preserved the look and feel of times gone by with deep
silent forests, fantastic lake views and unmatched natural
beauty. Two of scenic drives will give the visitor a sense
of what can be found here. The Quilt Block Drive meanders
all over the county. When approaching Harrisville you will
see huge quilt blocks mounted on barns and other historic
structures. You can tour nearly the entire county on this
drive. It is so popular that small quilt blocks now adorn
many of the local businesses. A map is available at
Hollyhocks in downtown Harrisville.
About eleven miles south of town you can find the River
Road, one of two scenic byways in Michigan. This drive
starts at Lake Huron in downtown Oscoda and follows the Au
Sable River all the way to Route 65. River Road Scenic
Byway
Day 2 - Nature Areas – Much of this region is within the
Huron National Forest so, nature areas are all around. The
Harbor of Refuge in Harrisville is one of the most beautiful
on Lake Huron. Lake Hubbard and the Alcona Dam Pond are
favorites with boaters and fishermen. Almost anywhere you go
there are nicely groomed hiking trails. This part of the
Sunrise Side has two of the most unique nature areas
anywhere in Michigan, Iargo Springs and Negwegon State Park.
Day 3 - Historic Places – Historic sites include the
Craftmakers Cabin, the Bailey One Room Schoolhouse, the
Lincoln Train Depot Museum and others. Two unique
destinations are the Lumberman's Monument and the Sturgeon
Point Lighthouse.
