Standish, MI

united states

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.