Set along the Au Gres River where it meets Saginaw Bay, Au Gres, Michigan combines quiet river and lake side charm with many outdoor activites. Its French-derived name can be translated as "sandstone” or "gritty stone". While visiting the town you can enjoy the riverside city park that offers playgrounds, picnic areas, family-friendly camping, waterfront trails, and more. It won't take long to see that the town is built for waterfront recreation. Anglers lauded it as “The Perch Capital,” and today cyclists and touring travelers will appreciate its prime location just off US-23 and its welcoming small town charm.