The fact that Thomas Edison spent his youth in Port Huron seems to reflect the city's proclivity for electrical pioneering. One of the earliest electrical utilities was formed in 1844. The 1891 railway tunnel, built beneath the St. Clair River, is considered to have been the first electrified underwater tunnel.
Some of Port Huron's popular parks are Lakeside Park, with opportunities for swimming and picnicking, and Lighthouse Park, which surrounds Fort Gratiot Light Station, one of the oldest working lighthouses on the Great Lakes. Another popular spot is Pine Grove Park, where the Huron the last commissioned lightship, is docked.
Visitor Centers
Blue Water Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 500 Thomas Edison Pkwy. Port Huron, MI 48060. Phone:(810)987-8687
Shopping
The historic downtown district offers specialty shops, restaurants and art galleries. Birchwood Mall, north on SR 25 at 4350 24th Ave. in nearby Fort Gratiot, features some 70 stores including JCPenney and Target. Discounts are offered to international travelers on merchandise at Duty Free Americas at 2425 Pine Grove Ave.
Things to Do
Huron Lady IIKnowlton's Ice Museum of North America