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Couples Romantic Ski Adventures in Oscoda and Tawas

This is the time of year to celebrate love and romance so why not make once-in-a-lifetime memories and share winter’s adventures together. Whether the two of you want to quietly embrace breathtaking vistas on cross-country skis and snowshoes during the day or on a moonlit night, experience adrenaline-filled snowmobiling or snowkiting, or party at the annual Perchville USA, Michigan’s oldest winter carnival festival, Oscoda and the nearby Tawas Bay area have what you’re looking for.

Let your Imagination Soar & Romance Your Valentine with the Perfect Getaway

Imagine how the two of you will feel after luxurious, invigorating hours soaking in your candlelit Jacuzzi and personal outdoor hot tub while the tranquil winter wonderland of Lake Huron stretches before you. Imagine an in-room couple massage followed by sipping champagne and sharing chocolate-dipped strawberries and apples in the warming glow from your private fireplace with the aroma of freshly delivered flowers floating in the air.

Holiday Shopping at Local Antique Stores

Tawas City and East Tawas are great places to get some of your holiday shopping done. With so many antique stores and shops, you’re guaranteed to find a unique gift to surprise someone back home this Christmas. There are even a few locations right here in Oscoda to shop furniture, collectibles, home goods, pottery, glass, and much more. Find a piece of furniture with an interesting past or discover the vintage set of dishes that will complete your set.

Snowshoe the Eagle Run Trail in the Huron National Forest

Oscoda is the gateway to the Huron-Manistee National Forest and with so many trailheads and access points within such a short distance, it’s hard to pick one and harder to know exactly where it goes. Even in winter, the trails around Oscoda and along the legendary Au Sable River are enjoyed by visitors and residents alike.

Learn to Snowkite with Motor City Kiteboarding

It may sound a little out of season at first, but Motor City Kiteboarding offers one of the best experiences in the area in the upcoming months--and it’s guaranteed to get you an adrenaline rush. We’re talking about Motor City Snowkiting school. And if you didn’t know already, Tawas Point is world famous for being one of the best kiteboarding destinations on the planet!

It's Almost Corsair Season

The Corsair Trail system is one of the Midwest’s most well-renowned cross-country ski trail system, so it goes without saying that we love the time of year when the trails open for the winter. It’s not so much winter as it is ski season; or, more specifically, Corsair season.

Plan a Fishing Trip on Tawas Bay and the Au Sable River

When you’re in Oscoda on the shores of Lake Huron, you’re in a fishing paradise. Whether you’re looking for a fun activity to fill an open morning or afternoon or you’ve made a special trip and planned a fishing excursion getaway with someone special, the Au Sable River and Tawas Bay area is one of the best in the region.

Wurtsmith Air Museum Displays “Norden Bombsight”

One of Oscoda’s best attractions is the Wurtsmith Air Museum just outside of town on F-41. Visitors and veterans that are history buffs won’t be disappointed by the three hangars containing artifacts and memorabilia from the military as well as several displays of aircraft including a helicopter and T-33 Jet Trainer. Women in aviation are also on display at the museum’s exhibits as well as conflicts and wars from the last hundred or so years. The museum’s gift shop includes posters, souvenirs, books, models, and much more.

Paul Bunyan Days

Whether he was real or not is up for debate, but the character of Paul Bunyan found in the backwoods folklore of America is one of superhuman strength, skill, and size, and the man may have been born and raised right here in Oscoda. In 1906, the Oscoda Press published a collection of stories about Paul Bunyan, the first time the tall tales were put in print, and the following year the state of Michigan named Oscoda the “Official Home of Paul Bunyan”.

Hike the Huron National Forest for the Best Fall Foliage Views

The fall season is underway and soon Michigan will be blanketed in the vibrant warm colors of autumn. During your stay with us, plan an excursion into the nearby Huron National Forest for some of the best leaf-peeping in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Follow the forest’s many miles of trails along the National Scenic Byway of the Au Sable River, its surrounding ridges, and its rolling hills to discover the region’s best vantage points for viewing the vibrant colors of the fall season.