Approaching Lexington Harbour
July 30, 2009
Lexington State Dock is located on west shores of Lake Huron co-ordinates 43º 15' 50" N 82º 31' 00" W, radio channel 16. It is a smaller harbour with transient slips available so it is best to call ahead for reservations. Amenities include water, electricity, restrooms, showers, gasoline, diesel, pump-out, fish cleaning station, boat launch, day use dockage and marine supplies. The marina restaurant offers a very simple and limited menu (no burgers or fries) along with ice cream. Less than a block away to the west are the quaint shops and wonderful, down home style eateries (more here and here) of historical and picturesque Lexington, Michigan. Several events are hosted through-out the main tourist season.
The habour entrance has a long, walking pier to the east. A sandbar forms to the south of the pier. Do be sure to watch your depth finding while approaching the harbour. The first year we visited the water level was lower and the sandbar had risen so you could not approach straightway into the harbour. This year we were able to easily approach straightway so they must have dredged the sandbar. There is a public, sandy beach to the north of the harbour within easy walking distance of the harbour. Strolling along the pier with the harbour to the west and Lake Huron to the east is a pleasant way to greet the day.
Music in the Park is a must attend! It is a rather laid back relaxing event that runs each Friday night featuring live entertainment in the bandshell less than a block from the marina. It is casual with bleacher seating and coolers are allowed. The SC4 Symphonic Band was playing the Friday night of our stay. Various street fairs are hosted as well. The Lexington Fine Arts Street Fair began the day we left but we had a chance to take a quick peek.
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