The Tawas Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to Tawas Bay, located on the Sunrise Side Coastal Highway Heritage Route. From summer sun to winter fun, Michigan's best shines in the Tawas area. Nestled on cozy Tawas Bay overlooking beautiful Lake Huron, and firmly anchored by the friendly communities of Tawas City and East Tawas, the area offers a diverse range of year-round indoor and outdoor activities for the entire family.  

Bounded by the Huron National Forest on the west, Lake Huron and Tawas Bay on the East, and the famous AuSable River on the north, the Tawas Area provides a perfect base of operations for the exploration of the entire Sunrise Side of Michigan. 

Shoppers will find many unusual stores, boutiques, and antique shops in the Tawas area. A full calendar of events and festivals adds to the fun for visitors and there are excellent accommodations available to fit every budget.

Area restaurants will provide you with a wide variety of cuisines, including some local specialties. Be sure to try the fresh Lake Huron whitefish at several of the local restaurants.

The Tawas Point Lighthouse, in operation since 1876, and now part of the Tawas Point State Park, is a fascinating attraction for maritime buffs. At night, the keeper's house and the tower are illuminated by exterior lights. 

During the summer months, tours of the lighthouse are provided by a volunteer group and a gift shop is operated next to the lighthouse providing all kinds of lighthouse-related gifts.

The Tawas Point Lighthouse is now part of the Tawas Point State Park.  Tawas Point State Park is also a Mecca for birdwatchers, especially in the migration seasons of spring and fall. Tawas Point also offers spectacular views of sunrises over Lake Huron and sunsets over Tawas Bay.