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Hours

Monday, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Fayette Historic State Park Introduce

Fayette Historic State Park is a captivating destination located in Garden, MI, offering a unique blend of history, nature, and family-friendly attractions. Situated along the shores of Lake Huron, the park provides breathtaking views and access to outdoor recreational opportunities. The park features a variety of historic buildings that have been meticulously preserved, allowing visitors to step back in time and explore the area's rich heritage.

The park is open daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, making it convenient for visitors to plan their visits around their schedules. With extended hours, guests can enjoy a leisurely exploration of the site without feeling rushed.

  • Historic Exhibits: While some exhibits may be closed during construction or maintenance periods, the park offers plenty of opportunities to explore its well-maintained buildings and learn about the area's history through signage and guided tours.
  • Lakefront Views: The park's location along Lake Huron provides stunning views and a peaceful setting for picnics, photography, or simply enjoying nature.
  • Family-Friendly: Fayette Historic State Park is a great destination for families, offering walking trails, scenic overlooks, and opportunities to connect with history in an engaging way.

Customer reviews highlight the park's beauty and historical significance. Visitors have praised the well-maintained buildings and the family-friendly atmosphere. One visitor described it as "a cool, beautiful place full of history" and noted that even during construction, there were still plenty of areas to explore. Another traveler highly recommended the park, stating they returned multiple times to fully experience its offerings.

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Customer Reviews

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MEC M.R.
Oct 25, 2024

Such a cool, beautiful place, full of history, and very family friendly. All the exhibits were closed when we visited but we were still able to walk around and enjoy seeing the really well maintained buildings. The lakefront views are amazing.

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VagaBarnes
Nov 06, 2024

This state park is so amazing. We went back two days to take it all in and walk around. We went during construction of the main parking area and center so parking was limited and we couldn't purchase a day pass. We ended getting a pass at another park and using it here as well. Highly recommend.

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Jodie McKelvey
Oct 14, 2024

Full disclosure: never saw the campground. This review is based on just the historical village. VERY NEAT to walk thru! Many buildings are open to the public, it is a whole village museum. So cool. Could easily have spent a lot more time here than I did. Felt like I travelled back in time.

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Amber Connell
Aug 21, 2024

This park has so much to offer! There's a campground, sandy beach, rocky beach, harbor and marina. The visitor's center has an informal video and a shop with souvenirs and ice cream. The old buildings were fascinating and the views breathtaking. The interpretive signs were very informational and we enjoyed learning about the town.

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Rebel Rousers Car Club
Aug 21, 2024

It’s a must stop if you’re traveling along Lake Michigan in the Upper Peninsula. We were amazed by how many buildings survived. The also had signs by some foundations of ones that didn’t. We couldn’t go inside the ore furnace building but it’s structure is very unique. The harbor has a nice view of Big Bay De Noc and the rock cliffs. Lots of history to discover as you walk through the village. The park has a nice information center with a gift shop. There is a very large 3D map depicting the village with all the buildings.