Guidebook for Au Sable Charter Township
Food Scene
Hsing's Garden Restaurant
600 E Bay StGood Chinese.
Garden View Coffee Mill
120 East River RoadCute, nice atmosphere, great cinnamon rolls!
Bavarian Bakery & Restaurant
Old US Highway 23Great donuts/cinnamon rolls. Wifi.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great burgers and more; huge selection of brews.
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Wiltse's Brew & Family Restaurant
5606 F41Great burgers and more; huge selection of brews.
Parks & Nature
Great spring birding; nice beach with concessions, paddle board rentals, easy hiking, etc.
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Istate Park yaseTawas Point
686 Tawas Beach RdGreat spring birding; nice beach with concessions, paddle board rentals, easy hiking, etc.
Interesting "museum" of the lumber industry; huge staircase that goes down to the AuSable River; climb-able sand dune--fun for all to run down and climb back up; hiking in natural areas
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Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center
5401 Monument RdInteresting "museum" of the lumber industry; huge staircase that goes down to the AuSable River; climb-able sand dune--fun for all to run down and climb back up; hiking in natural areas
Iargo Springs
Pretty scenery and nice hiking.
Shopping
Local gifts and souvenirs; best fudge around (better than any I've had on Mackinaw Island!).
Red Barn of Oscoda
5764 US-23Local gifts and souvenirs; best fudge around (better than any I've had on Mackinaw Island!).
Essentials
Family Fare Supermarket
5463 N Huron RdNeiman's is family owned and operated. They carry all the vegetarian/vegan items we find at home, just in case.
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Neiman's Family Market
220 W Lake StNeiman's is family owned and operated. They carry all the vegetarian/vegan items we find at home, just in case.
Gilberts Drug Store
212 S State Stgifts, souvenirs, pharmacy, $1 department, locally-owned