Caseville, Michigan
Caseville is unequivocally a tourist town; there’s no doubt about it. But I have always said that any tourist town became one for a reason, and there are plenty of reasons to love Caseville. Humble beginnings as a lumber camp blossomed into a shipbuilding and salt manufacturing village, but Caseville was always known for its raw and rugged beauty. Long sandy beaches, dunes that stretch for miles, and rivers and streams known for an abundance of fish were just a few of the things that have drawn city-goers to the thumb for decades. Today, Caseville has a population of roughly 750 people, just 100 more than it had in 1880, but things have changed dramatically. It is most known for The Cheeseburger in Caseville Festival, which happens every year, and is a tribute to cheeseburgers and Jimmy Buffet. A handful of restaurants up and down M-25 all claim to have the best burger in town and the best way to find out is to try them all. We only had time for one stop on our trip, and the Blue Water Inn did not disappoint. Just down the road from downtown Caseville is the county park, which offers a campground and a huge beach, and walks out to the end of the pier and back. Although Caseville is not my favorite town in Michigan or even in the Thumb, we did enjoy our visit here and will definitely be stopping by again on our travels!
