Standish, MI

Standish is a small lakeside community along US-23 on Michigan's eastern coast, serving as the Arenac County seat. The town sits between Bay City (20 miles south) and Tawas City (30 miles north), making it a natural stopping point for Sunrise Coast travelers. Most visitors arrive via US-23, while Route 61 heads west toward inland destinations. The 1894 red brick courthouse anchors downtown despite the town's population of just 1,500 residents.

Airports closest to Standish, MI are West Branch Community Airport and Gladwin Zettel Memorial Airport.