Be a Tourist in Your Own Town

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Explore! There are several special activities this day to highlight the amazing amenities that can always be found in your own community. See the list below for all the details!

Here's a list of special activities & open hours--How many can you do get to on May 18?

St. Clair Library- Used book sale 9:00am-2:00pm--Did you know you can borrow a fishing pole from the library? Play checkers or chess? Browse the internet? 310 S. 2nd Street
Walk the world's longest Freshwater Boardwalk with Amazing Freighter Views
Visit the St. Clair Historical Museum- OPEN Saturday 10am-4:30pm check the calendar for more details. Learn about Fort Sinclair, Diamond Crystal Salt, Shipbuilding, etc. 308 S 4th Street
St. Clair Historical Museum 10:00am and again at 2:00pm Presentation of Stories & History of St. Clair Little League 308 S 4th Street
See Live Baby Sturgeon! Eddy Center 301 N 9th Street Friends of the St. Clair River are raising baby lake sturgeon! Come see the local legends before they are released back into their natural habitat
St. Clair Marbleye Fishing Tournament- 24 hours! Walleye fishing tournament @St. Clair Boat Harbor 902 S 2nd Street
Hillside Cemetery Open House- 10:00am-1:00pm Meet members of the Cemetery Board of Trustees, visit the Chapel, learn about the Decorative Urn project and Wreaths Across America program. Corner of St. Clair Highway and Palmer Street (use 1450 Goffe for GPS)
Hillside Cemetery Tour of notable historic residents 11:00am -St. Clair County Genealogy & History Society Corner of St. Clair Highway and Palmer Street (use 1450 Goffe for GPS)
"Freighter Walk" Palmer Board Boardwalk
Discover Art around Town! St. Clair Art Association (SCAA)
St. Clair Art Association Re-Grand Opening 11:00-7:00 with Gala reception 4:00-7:00 All invited! Riverview Plaza 201 N. Riverside Ave
Find that perfect something at a local business
View the seasonal window displays at SILK's flower shop 816 Clinton Ave
T.A.P. Cafe 8am-4pm The Cafe will be handing out samples of both home brewed cold brew and food specials. Plus with every purchase, you're entered to wine a gift card! Riverview Plaza 201 N. Riverside Ave.
Heirloom Furniture & Gifts 9am-4pm Featuring Amish furniture and St. Clair apparel. 500 Fred W Moore Highway
Cap'n Jim's Gallery - Great Lakes Freighters, Tall Ships, Hydroplanes & More. Riverview Plaza 201 N. Riverside Ave
The Anchor Point Bistro breakfast 8:30am-1:30pm open until 9:00pm Highlighting lobster bisque & New England clam chowder Riverview Plaza 201 N. Riverside Ave
Tru Blue Boutique 15% off purchase with receipt from a plaza restaurant! Eat Play Shop! OPEN 11am-5pm Women's and Men's Clothing. Riverview Plaza 201 N. Riverside Ave
Ice Cream! Soaring Dreams resale shop now serves Ice Cream Riverview Plaza 201 N. Riverside
Bear & The Hare -Custom hand burned wood and leather keepsakes. St. Clair & Great Lakes apparel, bags and homegoods. Riverview Plaza 201 N. Riverside Ave
Skate/Bike Park- Artist Mentoring Graffiti Art and custom bench
Public Art Display in the Art Center Windows-St. Clair Art Association (SCAA)
Sculpture Walking Tour
Public Art Walking Tour map
Langell Shipyard Walk (see image below) Clio historical registry
Hike the Nature Trail & Discover Spring Flowers; Trillium, Jack In The Pulpit, Mayapple leaves & flowers at Greig Park on Carney Drive NEW Bridge to Bay Kiosk
NEW Bridge to Bay Kiosk in Palmer Park! Includes a city map, local information and attractions and Bridge to Bay Route.
Zip Line at the Imagination Station (Fun Fact- The inclusive merry-go-round cannot be found anywhere else in Michigan!)
Find your picket, or people you know, and hand prints at Imagination Station on Carney Drive in Greig Park
Imagination Station Garden
Bowl at the Voyageur
Golf at Pine Shores Golf Course
Get a Pine Shores Membership- Jr. Sr, Adult, Family & PassPort discounts for 12 rounds of golf. (Also, a great Father's Day gift!)
At the St. Clair boat Harber--Kayak the Pine River -can you make it upstream to Turtle Beach? A hidden treasure that you can only walk, or get to by water! Kayak and canoe rental available by the hour.
Sea Tow Foundation Life Jacket loaner program at the St. Clair Boat Harbor
Rotary Park Landing Shoreline Renovation - along Pine River (floating docks)
Also at the Boat Harbor, search for the whimsical Fairy doors around the Marina.
Dine at local eateries
Visit with first responders (Hours vary): St. Clair Fire Department St. Clair Police Department
Pick up a brochure about local businesses at the St. Clair Chamber of Commerce office

Also happening in town: St. Clair River Marbleye Classic Fishing Tournament at the St. Clair Boat Harbor Live Music in the Courtyard at Riverview Plaza!

stclairrec.com Pine Shores Golf Club

St. Clair Chamber of Commerce St. Clair Historical Museum St. Clair Art Association

St. Clair Boat Harbor

Our Waterfront Town, St. Clair on the River, hosts quite a few Special Events every year for locals and visitors alike! Check our Calendar and Special Events page often for the latest dates, ticket information, and event details.