Review & FAQ:

  • What is Port Austin known for?
    • Fondly called the "Thumb of Michigan", Port Austin is a friendly little village in the Blue Water Area of Lake Huron.
    • The town offers wonderful attractions, including a large farmers' market, a bustling Village Green, and a break wall that provides stunning lighthouse views.
  • What is Turnip Rock, and how can visitors reach it?
    • Turnip Rock is a gravity-defying rock formation that sits precariously in the waters of Lake Huron.
    • It is the most famous landmark in Port Austin and is a must-see attraction.
    • The only way to reach Turnip Rock is by canoe or kayak.
    • Visitors who don’t have their own equipment can rent from several local outfitters.
Port Austin
© haveseen/stock.adobe.com

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ann Arbor Bay City Belle Isle Park Chelsea Cleveland Cuyahoga National Park For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum Frankenmuth Harrisville State Park Hell Holly Kalamazoo Lansing Lexington Ludington Mackinac Island New Buffalo Pinery Provincial Park Point Pelee National Park Port Austin Put-in-Bay Rondeau Provincial Park Saugatuck Silver Lake State Park Van Buren State Park

Explore more: Detroit, Michigan > Day Trips from Detroit, Michigan

Plan Your Trip

Get Ready to Go!

Need some more help?


Go to travel reservations.