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Early French Explorers named Point Au Gres from the "gritty stone" in the region. The first settlers were workers on the Saginaw-AuSable State Road which reached here about 1862. John Bradley, the first permanent settler, built the Bradley House in 1866. The Post Office opened in 1867 and Mr. Bradley as postmaster; incorporated as a city in 1905. Au Gres is located a few miles inland from Lake Huron along the Au Gres River in Arenac County. The marina situated at the river mouth and channel running a couple of miles to town provide facilities for boating and fishing enthusiasts. The city campground and park located on the river provides accommodations for campers and family picnics. A picturesque arched bridge links the city campground to the downtown area. Au Gres has several unique shops and restaurants, as well as some small manufacturing facilties. Population: 838. City Offices: 124 W. Huron Rd., Au Gres, MI 48703, (989) 876-881.
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Attractions: amusement parks, casinos, farms & mills, historic sites, lighthouses, museums, tours, wineries, zoos, planetariums, and waterfalls.
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Arenac County Historical Society Museum, 304 East Michigan Avenue, Au Gres, MI 48703, Phone: (989) 876-6399. Artifacts dating back to the 1800's, home setting, such as a parlor and children's rooms are featured, items pertaining to Indian, lumbering in Arenac county, farming, and schools.
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AuGres Water Funland, 167 N. Water St at US 23, Au Gres, MI 48703, Phone: (989) 793-1727
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Charity Island Light, Offshore west of AuGres, Michigan on Big Charity Island. Charity Island Light was established in 1857. 7 miles off the shore at Point Lookout in Glennwood Beach, 14 miles from East Tawas Marina/State Park.
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Charity Island Lighthouse & Bed & Breakfast, 3660 E. Huron Road, Big Charity Island, Au Gres, MI 48703, Phone: (989) 876-8929
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Gravely Shoal Lighthouse, Coastline, Au Gres, MI 48703, Phone: (517) 876-8811. Point Lookout juts from the shore on the western shore of Lake Huron, approximately half-way between the mouth of the Saginaw River and Tawas Point. With only five to eighteen feet above it, Gravely Shoal extends some 3 miles southeasterly from Point Lookout towards Big Charity Island. To help guide down-bound vessels headed for Saginaw Bay through the deeper water lying between the southeast end of Gravelly Shoal and Big Charity.
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Wigwam Bay Wildlife Area [Wildlife Viewing Area] - Michigan Department of Natural Resources (989) 697-5101. Closest Towns: Standish, Au Gres. From Standish, take Pine River Road east about 3.5 miles to Arenac State Road. Turn left (north) and drive about 1.5 miles to Stover Road (County Road 58). Continue east about 3.5 miles to the site entrance on the right. More than 900 acres of wetlands occur on this 3,023-acre state wildlife area. An extensive network of gravel-topped dikes in the wetlands is open to foot traffic all year. The remainder of the site is primarily undeveloped hardwood forest and small forest openings. Wigwam Bay is an outstanding site for viewing shorebirds, wading birds, waterfowl, and gulls. Unique or rare wetland bird species such as black terns, Forster’s terns, Caspian terns, yellow-headed blackbirds, American and least bitterns, sandhill cranes, common moorhens, and northern harriers are also found here. Bald eagles nest here, and are often seen soaring or sitting in perches along the dikes. Come in the spring for an excellent opportunity to see nesting snapping turtles. Although the actual nesting is usually done under cover of darkness, a walk along the dikes in early morning will often reveal the two mounds of freshly dug earth that are characteristic of snapping turtle nests. It is also common to see the remains of nests that have been pilfered by raccoons and skunks. Mink, beaver, and otters are regularly seen. The occasional bobcat is also found.
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DINING & FOOD: BREWERIES, DINER TRAINS & CRUISES, CASUAL DINING, FINE DINING AND ETHNIC RESTAURANTS
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Dunleavy's Eatery and Pub [Restaurant & Pub], 110 East Huron, Au Gres, MI 48703, Phone: (989) 876-7022
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H & H Bakery and Restaurant of Au Gres, Inc., 604 East Huron Road, Au Gres, MI 48703, Phone: (989) 876-7144
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Reese's Harbor Pizzeria, 2426 E Huron Rd, Au Gres, MI 48703, Phone: (989) 876-8188
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Places to Stay: Bed & Breakfasts, Cabins & Cottages, Condos & Vacation Rentals, Historic Inns, Hotels & Motels, Resorts
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Tell Them You Found Them in the Enchanted Forest Guide to Northern Michigan
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Americas Best Value Harbor Inn - Au Gres, 324 East Huron (US-23), Au Gres, MI 48703, Phone: (989) 876-8131
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Beach Music, 4276 Sag-A-Bay Drive, AuGres, MI 48703, Phone: (989) 362-3300
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Charity Island Lighthouse & Bed & Breakfast, 3660 E. Huron Road, Big Charity Island, Au Gres, MI 48703, Phone: (989) 876-8929
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Charlie's Lakefront Lodge, Michigan Avenue, Au Gres, MI 48703, Phone: (989) 362-3300
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Close to the Beach, Au Gres, MI 48703, Phone: (248) 379-4558
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Cozy Cove Resort, 194 North Huron, Au Gres, MI 48703, Phone: (989) 876-8154
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Franklin Caboose Style Homes, 2246 West Huron Rd, Standish, Michigan 48761, Phone: (989) 653-7871
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Michigan Bed & Breakfast Guide [Bed & Breakfast Inns], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 785-0600
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Northern Michigan Cabin & Cottage Rentals [Cabin & Cottage Rentals], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 785-0600
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Northport Condominium Campground, 3676 E. Huron Rd., Au Gres, Michigan 48703, Phone: (989) 876-8931
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Pinewood Lodge, 510 W. Huron Road, Au Gres, MI 48703, Phone: (989)876-4060
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Rooster Inn Bed & Breakfast, 198 N. Tonkey Road, Au Gres, MI 48703, Phone: (989) 876-6630
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White Stone Pointe Resort, 766 E Shady Ln, Au Gres, MI 48703, Phone: (989) 876-2775
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Community Organizations: civic, fraternal, veteran, etc
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AuGres Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O Box 455, Au Gres, MI 48703, Phone: (989) 876-6688
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Eastern Arenac Sportsman's Club [Gun Range], P.O. Box 911, Au Gres, MI 48703, Phone: (989) 867-4555
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Michigan Area Retiree Activities Office (RAO) [Support Services for Military Retirees], 5671 Skeel Avenue, Suite 12, Oscoda, Michigan 48750, (989) 739-2777
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VFW Post 8275, 3651 E Huron Rd, Au Gres, MI 48703, Phone: (989) 876-8717
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OUTDOORS: BEACHES, BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, CANOEING, DOG-SLEDDING, FISHING, GOLFING, HIKING, HUNTING, KAYAKING, ORV, NATURE & PARKS, RENTALS, SCUBA DIVING, SKIING, SNOWMOBILING, ETC.
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Au Gres Yacht Club [Marina], Midshipman Drive, Au Gres, MI 48704, Phone: (989) 746-9173
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Blue Bird Fishing Charters [Sport Fishing Charters], P.O. Box 227, Au Gres, MI 48703, Phone: (989) 876-6469
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Eastern Arenac Sportsman's Club [Gun Range], P.O. Box 911, Au Gres, MI 48703, Phone: (989) 867-4555
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Golfing Michigan [Public Golf Courses], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 785-0600
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Huron Breeze Golf Club [Golf Course], 5200 Huron Breeze Drive, Au Gres, MI 48703, Phone: (989) 876-6868
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Michigan Paddlesports Directory [Canoeing & Kayaking], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 785-0600
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Point Au Gres Marina & Campground, 2325 Green Dr, Au Gres, MI 48703, (989) 876-7314
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Port Au Gres Sports Center [Personal Watercraft Rentals], 3674 E Huron Rd, Au Gres, MI 48703, Phone: (989) 876-8587
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Termar Charters [Sportfishing Charters], PO Box 1246, Standish, MI 48658, Phone: (989) 846-8318
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Trophy Specialist Fishing Charters [Sportfishing Charters], 15555 Cassidy Rd, Chelsea, MI 48118, Phone: (734) 475-9146
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Whitestone Trading Post [Guns & Gunsmiths], 763 N Huron Rd, Au Gres, MI 48703, Phone: (989) 876-7417
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Willette's Deer Processing [Game Meat Processing], 618 Nearman Road, Au Gres, MI 48703, Phone: (989) 876-6966
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Wright's Sports Store [Archery Equipment & Supplies], 100 N Huron Rd, Au Gres, MI 48703, Phone: (989) 876-8720
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Services
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Enchanted Forest Web Page Design Service [Domain Names, Web Hosting, Online Marketing Services and Website Design], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 785-0600
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Michigan Sunrise Tours [Tours & Excursions], P.O. Box 171, Au Gres, MI 48703, Phone: (989) 737-2547
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TechArt [Computer Sales & Service], 5710 Clouse Road, Glennie, MI 48737, Phone: (989) 735-2997
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Shopping: antique shops, art galleries, arts & crafts shops, flea markets, gift shops, outlet malls, shopping centers, shopping districts, and specialty shops
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The AuGres Sheep Factory [Wool & Sheep Skin Products], 211 East Huron Road, Au Gres , MI 48703, Phone: (989) 876-8787
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Chicken Coop Shoppe [Homemade Gifts & Home Decor], 198 N. Tonkey Road, Au Gres, MI 48703, Phone: (989) 876-6630
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