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 A western New York firm, Smith, Van Valkenburg & Company, was interested in Michigan pine. Henry Perkins Smith, a senior member of the firm, sent his son George P. here in 1862, and he became the father of the town. Given a station on the Detroit & Mackinaw Railroad. Incorporated as a village in 1887 and as a city in 1895. It absorbed Tawas Beach in 1922. Named from its being east of older Tawas City. East Tawas is located on Iosco County’s Lake Huron coastline. It’s main street is a popular shopping district and has several unique restaurants and shops. East Tawas is a major resort area, with numerous motels and resorts located along the Lake Huron coastline. The city Tawas Point State Park and city campground are both popular with tent and RV campers. The Tawas Point Lighthouse, built in 1876, is equipped with a Frensnel lens built in Paris in 1880. It replaced the original lighthouse located near the present ball field. The lighthouse stands 70 feet above Lake Huron and the walls at the base are 6 feet thick. The lighthouse located in Tawas Point State Park and is popular with photographers and artists. Tawas Point is a stop over point for hundreds of species of migratory birds, and it is a favorite spot for bird watchers. The city has a beautiful public beach and playground and pier with docking facilities. East Tawas has several fine Golf Courses. Population: 2,887. City Hall: 120 W. Westover, East Tawas, MI 48730, (989) 362-6161.
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Attractions
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Dewey Durant Park [Picnic Area, Sports Fields, Ice Rink], 714 W. Franklin Street, East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (877) 868-2927
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Iosco County Historical Museum, 405 West Bay Street, East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 362-8911
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Tawas Point Lighthouse, 686 Tawas Beach Road, East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 362-5041
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Dining Out
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Marion’s Dairy Bar [Ice Cream Parlor], 111 E. Bay St (US-23), East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 362-5492
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The Perfect Pickle [Restaurant], 214 Newman Street, East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 362-8482
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Pier 23 Food and Spirit [Fine Dining], 821 West Bay Street, East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 362-8856
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Red Hawk Golf Club [Golf Course & Restaurant], 350 West Davison, East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 362-0800
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Tawas Bay Beach Resort [Resort, Casual Dining], 300 East Bay Street, East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 362-8601
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Lodging
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Aaron's Wooded Acres Resort, 968 N. US 23, East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 362-5188
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Bambi Motel, 1100 E. Bay St (US 23), East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 362-4582
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Cabana Cove Resort, 912 East Bay Street, East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 362-2750
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Caveman's Resort, 2800 North US-23, East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 362-5343
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Danny's Lakeview Resort, 2778 North US 23, East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 362-2622
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East Tawas Junction B & B [Bed & Breakfast], 514 W. Bay Street ( US-23), East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 362-8006
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Great Lakes Huron Cottage, 1027 Ottawas Lane, East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (248) 393-5570
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Great Lakes Huron House, 1054 Ottawas Lane, East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (248) 393-5570
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Northland Beach Cottages, 808 East Bay Street, East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 362-2601
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Riptide Motel & Cabin, 1110 East Bay Street/US 23, East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 362-6562
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Shores of Lake Huron, 827 W. Bay Street, East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 362-3300
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Sunrise Cabins, 2654 North US 23, East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 362-2463
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Tawas Bay Beach Resort [Resort, Casual Dining], 300 East Bay Street, East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 362-8601
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Tawas Inn Resort, 1000 East Bay, East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 362-2581
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Timberlane Resort [Cabin Rentals], Located on Tawas Beach Rd on Tawas Point, East Tawas, Michigan 49730, Phone: (248) 647-9634 or (248) 797-0208
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Tell Them You Found Them in Northeastern Michigan Online
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Woodland Beach Cottages, 2790 North US 23, East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 362-6996
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Organizations
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American Legion, 900 E Lincoln St. East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone (989) 362-4022
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Tawas Bay Art Council & Gallery [Art Galleries & Crafts], 207 Newman St., East Tawas, MI 49730, Phone: (989) 362-5613
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Tawas Bay Center for the Arts, 538 Baldwin Resort Rd., East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 744-8871
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Outdoors
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Corsair Ski Trails
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Custom Gun Stocks Gun Shop [Guns & Gunsmiths], 2231 N US Highway 23, East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 362-8291
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East Tawas City Park [Campground], 407 W. Bay Street, East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 362-5562
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Jerry’s Marina & Tawas Point Harbor, Inc. [Boat Repair & Marina], Tawas Point Harbor, 542 Tawas Beach Road, PO Box 431, East Tawas, MI 48764, Phone: (989) 362-8641
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Motor City Kiteboarding [Kitboard Rentals & Sales, Lessons], 542 Tawas Beach Rd., East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (586) 943-5172
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Red Hawk Golf Club [Golf Course & Restaurant], 350 West Davison, East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 362-0800
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Spirit of AuSable [Sportfishing Charters], 2230 N. US Hwy. 23, East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 739-3072
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Tawas Board Riders [Kite Boarding, Sailboat Rentals], 542 Tawas Beach Rd, East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 362-9906
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Tawas Point State Park, 686 Tawas Beach Road, East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 362-5041
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Tuttle Marsh Wildlife Area
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Services
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Shopping
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Back Room Antiques & More [Antique Shops], 135 Newman St., East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 362-0400
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Bloom’n Scents [Farm Market], 2664 Brooks Rd., East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 362-4552
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Blue Bear Jewelry [Gift Shop, Jewelry], 115 Newman St., East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 305-6465
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Cotton Patch Quilt Shoppe [Art Galleries & Crafts], 302 Newman St., East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 362-6779
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Mar’s By the Bay [Goumet Foods, Convenience Stop], 108 S. Newman St., East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 362-5380
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Motor City Kiteboarding [Kitboard Rentals & Sales, Lessons], 542 Tawas Beach Rd., East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (586) 943-5172
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Northeastern Michigan Regional Farm Market [Farm Market], 202 W. Westover St., East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 362-3531
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Tawas Bay Art Council & Gallery [Art Galleries & Crafts], 207 Newman St., East Tawas, MI 49730, Phone: (989) 362-5613
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Village Chocolatier [Candy Maker], 104 Newman, East Tawas, MI 48730, Phone: (989) 362-7728
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