A station on the Au Sable & Northwestern Railroad. Fairview was founded by W. L. Bond.  Fairview is Michigan’s “Wild Turkey Capital.” Fairview is an unincorporated community governed by Comins Township in Oscoda County. Township Population: 1,785. Township Office: 2090 E. Miller, Fairview, MI 48621, (989) 848-5811.

Attractions: amusement parks, casinos, farms & mills, historic sites, lighthouses, museums, tours, wineries, zoos, planetariums, and waterfalls.

Jack Pine Wildlife Viewing Tour [Wildlife Viewing Area] - U.S. Forest Service, Huron National Forest, Mio Ranger District, (989) 826-3252, Huron Shores Ranger District, Oscoda, (989) 739-0728; U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (517) 351-2555. Closest Towns: Mio, Glennie, Curtisville, McKinley, Fairview.  You can start at any point along the tour route, but it is recommended to start in Mio and head south on M-33 about 4 miles to Oscoda County Road 604 (Curtisville Road). From there, turn left (east) on Road 604 and follow the special logo signs. It is best, of course, to make sure you have the interpretive brochure with you which has a map of the tour route. Brochures can be obtained from the U.S. Forest Service, Mio Ranger District office, (989) 826-3252. The office is located on the east side of M-33 just north of downtown Mio. The Jack Pine Wildlife Viewing Tour is a 58-mile auto tour loop featuring the federally endangered Kirtland's warbler and other wildlife found in the unique jack pine ecosystem. The tour follows well-maintained county and state roadways and is marked with special road signs designating the tour route. Tour brochures are available at the U.S. Forest Service office in Mio. Restrooms and picnic facilities are available at various interpretive stops along the route. The auto tour goes through a variety of habitats and offers a scenic drive through country where many species of wildlife can be observed. It was designed specifically as a wildlife viewing trail. It provides opportunities to see bald eagles, loons, river otters, beavers, bluebirds, herons, grouse, wild turkeys, and many others. The tour has twelve stops identified with a special logo sign. These sites each have an informative interpretive panel, and include scenic overlooks of the world famous Au Sable River, several of its tributary streams, a picture-postcard lake, and hiking trails. The tour route passes through Huron National Forest lands that are managed for the Kirtland's warbler. Several interpretive stops highlight the successful forest management techniques that are bringing this beautiful songbird back from the brink of extinction. There are many other songbirds that live in these public forest lands, and can be seen or heard at the Kirtland's warbler interpretive sites. Guided tours to see Kirtland's warblers and other wildlife of the jack pine ecosystem are available from mid-May through early July. These tours are popular, so reservations are recommended. The tours are led by the U.S. Forest Service in Mio and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in Grayling (see phone numbers above).  Kirtland's warbler nesting areas are closed to public entry during nesting season (may 1 to september 10) to protect these ground-nesting birds. Closed areas are posted with signs. Please do not enter posted areas on foot or drive off public roads.

Michigan Ausable Valley Railroad, 230 S Abbe Rd, Fairview, MI 48621, Phone: (989) 848-2229

Michigan Magazine Museum, 3309 N. Abbe Road, Comins, MI 48619, Phone: (989) 848-2246. Come and enjoy the museum built to display Michigan and it's people and talents. Open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday noon to 5 pm. No charge, hundreds of displays of items made by Michigan folks. Our weekly television program shows you a different city each week and what great talent is there from candle making, quilts, woodcarving, log homes and iron works.

Steiner Museum, 1980 Reber Road, Fairview, MI 48621, Phone: (989) 848-7233. Steiner Museum has a fine selection of pioneer and logging industry artifacts in it's collection. Annual Events include: Maple Syrup Social, Quilt Show, Antique Appraisal Fair, Heritage Days, Gun Show, and Indian Days. Open Memorial Day - October. Visiting Hours: 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m. - Friday - Sunday

DINING & FOOD:  BREWERIES, DINER TRAINS & CRUISES, CASUAL DINING, FINE DINING AND ETHNIC RESTAURANTS

Fairview Coffee Shop & Bakery [Casual Dining, Bakery], 1520 N. Abbe, Fairview, MI 48621, Phone: (989) 848-2959

Perky’s Pizza, 421 East Miller Rd, Fairview, MI 48621, Phone: (989) 848-8443

Scooters Wild Turkey Saloon, 2029 E. Miller Rd., Fairview, MI 48621, Phone: (989) 848-2711

Subway of Fairview, 421 East Miller Road, Fairview, MI 48621, Phone: (989) 848-2743

Places to Stay:  Bed & Breakfasts, Cabins & Cottages, Condos & Vacation Rentals, Historic Inns, Hotels & Motels, Resorts

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Detweiler Chalets, 1316 Helmer Lake Rd, Fairview, Michigan 48621, Phone: (989) 848-2305

Hemlock Hills, 2657 E Miller Rd, Fairview, Michigan 48621, Phone: 810-241-2852

Kauffman Motel, 1816 N Abbe Rd, Fairview, MI 48621, Phone: (989) 848-2757

Michigan Bed & Breakfast Guide [Bed & Breakfast Inns], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 725-4416

Northern Michigan Cabin & Cottage Rentals [Cabin & Cottage Rentals], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 725-4416

Community Organizations: civic, fraternal, veteran, etc

Community Caring (Christian Services), 2014 E. Miller Rd., P.O. Box 9, Fairview, Michigan 48621, Phone: (989) 848-2843

Michigan Area Retiree Activities Office (RAO) [Support Services for Military Retirees], 5671 Skeel Avenue, Suite 12, Oscoda, Michigan 48750, (989) 739-2777

Michigan Tree Farm System, 501 Norway Street, Grayling, MI 49738, (989) 348-9319

OUTDOORS: BEACHES, BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, CANOEING, DOG-SLEDDING, FISHING, GOLFING, HIKING, HUNTING, KAYAKING, ORV, NATURE & PARKS, RENTALS,  SCUBA DIVING, SKIING, SNOWMOBILING, ETC.

Golfing Michigan [Public Golf Coures], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 725-4416

Karefree Ranch [Riding Stable], Dept. INT., 2899 Kurtz Rd., Fairview, Michigan 48621, Phone: (989) 848-5771

Michigan Paddlesports Directory [Canoeing & Kayaking], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 725-4416

Services

Enchanted Forest Web Page Design Service [Domain Names, Web Hosting, Online Marketing Services and Website Design], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 725-4416

Streamside Custom Rod & Guide Service, 2085 No. Abbe, Fairview, MI 48621, Phone: (989) 848-5983

Shopping:  antique shops, art galleries, arts & crafts shops, flea markets, gift shops, outlet malls, shopping centers, shopping districts, and specialty shops

Bills IGA, 1989 E. Miller Rd., Fairview, MI 48621, Phone: (989) 848-2300

Evergreene Log Homes [Log Home Builder], 1094 Helmer Lake Road, Fairview, Michigan 48621, Phone: (989) 848-5554

Fairview BP, P.O. Box 233, Fairview, MI 48621, Phone: (989) 848-2820

Fairview Food Market Inc., 1508 North Abbe Road, Fairview, MI 48621, Phone:

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