Au Train is a picturesque town with much to offer vacationers.

The Alger County area is a recreational paradise with many things to see and do, such as area waterfalls, Grand Island Recreation Area, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Seney Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Forest Service Songbird Trail, and the Alger Underwater Preserve.

Families will enjoy beautiful Au Train beach, which has one of the most beautiful white-sand beaches on the south shores of Lake Superior, where the mouth of the Au Train River is a favorite swimming spot for locals and travelers alike.

The Rock River Canyon Wilderness Area is located just south of Shelter Bay and awaits the hiking and biking enthusiasts.

Fisherman can charter a boat for trout fishing on Lake Superior.

Less than 12 miles away you can enjoy pictured rocks boat tours, glass bottom boat tours, and several waterfalls.

Enjoy downhill skiing in Marquette, and Christmas Casino with cross-country ski trails and ice racing track.

Deer Lake is a beautiful inland lake with excellent swimming and picnic facilities.