Lexington
A Victorian lakeside village with a beautifully restored hotel, live theater, and a holiday parade powered by actual horses.
Lexington is a historic Lake Huron resort village.
The 1860 Hotel Test
Visit Cadillac House, explore the restored architecture, then walk the historic village streets and harbor.
Horses, Then Elvis
On December 12, watch the afternoon horse parade, have dinner at Cadillac House, and see the Blue Christmas tribute concert at the Village Theatre.
Saturday: Explore downtown and the waterfront, have dinner at Cadillac House, and attend a theater performance. Sunday: Take a quiet village walk, enjoy lunch at Steis's, and photograph the Lake Huron shoreline.
Begin with coffee along Main Street, explore the harbor from safe public walkways, and enjoy lunch at Cadillac House. Browse the village shops, then attend a scheduled show at Lexington Village Theatre.
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Cadillac House Inn & Tavern
A beautifully restored hotel and tavern dating to 1860. A winter dinner inside a building that has seen rather a lot of Michigan winters.
5502 Main St, Lexington, MI 48450 · 810-359-7201 · Website ↗
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Steis's Village Inn
An established neighborhood tavern with pizza, drinks, and weekend entertainment.
5523 Main St, Lexington, MI 48450 · 810-359-5090 · Website ↗
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Mama's Eatery
A compact local dining option for a casual morning or midday stop.
5435 Main St, Lexington, MI 48450 · 810-359-2001 · Website ↗
Tavern-style pizza
Make a thin crust and top with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Italian sausage. Bake until the edges are crisp and finish with dried oregano.
Three things most people walk past.
- The historic hotel's restored masonry and architectural details
- Winter water and harbor structures from safe public ground
- Warm theater lights against the dark downtown streets
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Cadillac House Tavern
Historic tavern atmosphere, cocktails, and hotel dining.
5502 Main St, Lexington, MI 48450 · 810-359-7201 · Website ↗
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Steis's Village Inn
A casual downtown bar with food and occasional weekend entertainment.
5523 Main St, Lexington, MI 48450 · 810-359-5090 · Website ↗
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Lexington Village Theatre
Live concerts, comedy, and theatrical performances in an intimate downtown venue.
7318 Huron Ave, Lexington, MI 48450 · 810-359-5108 · Website ↗
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Lexington Coffee Co.
A downtown coffeehouse listed by the village. Current winter hours require confirmation.
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Huron Street Cafe
A comfortable cafe near the downtown theater.
7285 Huron Ave, Lexington, MI 48450 · 810-696-2029 · Website ↗
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Live music and theater
Year-round indoor programming with dated December 2026 performances.
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Winter harbor photography
Use designated public pathways. Breakwaters and ice-covered harbor structures can be dangerous.
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Historic downtown walking
Historic commercial buildings, restored hotel architecture, and small shops.
Local customTheater performances help keep the village active outside the summer season.
- The December horse parade emphasizes traditional entries rather than only motorized floats.
- Lake Huron shoreline weather can change quickly.
- Small independent businesses may shorten hours in winter.
- The Cadillac House originally opened in 1860 and reopened after restoration in 2018.
- The Lexington Village Theatre provides live entertainment throughout the year.
- The old-fashioned horse parade is a distinctive December community tradition.
- The village has a compact historic commercial district and working waterfront.
November 5–8, 2026; exact individual sessions vary
Holiday Market Squares
A seasonal merchant and holiday market program.
November 13–14, 2026
Ladies Weekend
Shopping and community activities organized around village merchants.
December 5, 2026, 7 PM
Lexington Christmas Tree Lighting
A traditional village holiday lighting ceremony.
December 12, 2026, 2 PM
Lexington Old Fashion Horse Parade
A procession celebrating the season with horse-drawn entries and traditional holiday character.
December 12, 2026, 7 PM
Blue Christmas — Elvis Tribute
Elvis tribute artist Jake Slater performs a holiday concert.
December 13, 2026, 2 PM and 5 PM
Tommy Dorsey Orchestra — Sentimental for the Season
Classic big-band arrangements in a holiday concert setting.
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The Cadillac House
A fully restored nineteenth-century boutique hotel, now part of Hilton's Tapestry Collection, with dining on site.
5502 Main St, Lexington, MI 48450 · 810-359-7201 · Website ↗
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Lexington Village Square Suites
Suites associated with the downtown theater complex. Confirm individual winter reservations.
7318 Huron Ave, Lexington, MI 48450 · 810-359-5108 · Website ↗
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Inn The Garden
A bed-and-breakfast within the village; specific winter room availability is not confirmed.
7156 Huron Ave, Lexington, MI 48450 · 810-359-8966 · Website ↗
Bring a little Lexington homeThe cabin-issue throwFor the couch, the car, and the second half of the hockey game.Have a look ↗