Port Austin’s avenues are lined with numerous homes built a century ago. Within one block of one another are three beautifully restored Bed & Breakfast Inns. The Garfield Inn was a favorite summer retreat of President Garfield and shares the honor of being a National Historic Site with The Bank 1884, a popular restaurant on main street.

The Port Austin Reef Lighthouse built in 1884 is located 2.5 miles offshore. A dedicated group of lighthouse lovers adopted it in the 1980’s and began its restoration and preservation, which is perpetual.

The harbor at Port Austin is a popular cruise destination on the east shore of Lake Huron. It was completed in 1990 when a new rock breakwall was built that offered protection from easterly winds. Modern day yachts, with increased fuel capacity and high performance depart metropolitan, down- state areas and cruise to Port Austin where they layover and refuel, then step off for points north such as Mackinaw Island or Georgian Bay.

Boaters from all areas visit the port to have lunch and dinner in popular area restaurants within walking distance of the dock.

Fishing for Chinook Salmon, Lake Trout, Perch and Walleye is enjoyed by thousands of visitors to Port Austin each year.