DeTour Passage Historical Museum
Opposite the ferry dock, this small museum has a little bit of everything about DeTour: pioneer farming, Native American history, early local institutions, and, of course, the ferry and other local marine operations. Its pride: the big Third Order Fresnel lens from the DeTour Reef Lighthouse.104 Elizabeth St. From M-134 as it comes into town, look for the sign down to the ferry. (906) 297-3404. Open Mem. to Labor Day 1-5, except Sat noon-5.
Return to De Tour Village
POINTS OF INTEREST
DeTour beach, picnic and cross-country ski area. A diverse natural area without crowds or traffic: miles of beach, sandy and rocky; low dunes; mature white pine forest. ... more
Timberdoodle Mercantile. Seven owners shop for unusual & useful things to fill this 2-story house. You'll find every thing from party supplies to Polish pottery, books, & condiments ... more
Bailey Roadside Park. A beautiful sandy beach and shady picnic area with nice views of Lake Huron and, at night, the Martin Reef Light. ... more
DeTour Passage Historical Museum. Though small, it covers a broad gamut of DeTour history, from the native Indians, pioneer farming, and the old lighthouse to the ferry ... more
Dr. Shula F. Giddens Memorial Gardens. Watch occasional freighters from this sunny, well-landscaped park ... more
Caribou Lake beach. This sandy uncrowded beach is an oasis among most rocky shoreline ... more
Hunt's Map Guide to the Upper Peninsula
• 13 detailed U.P. maps
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