Christine's Guidebook
Outdoor Adventures
31.5 miles of mountain biking/hiking opportunities.
You can rent bikes at a local bike shop. Paddles and pedals offers several options.
Glacial Hills South Trailhead Parking
You can rent bikes at a local bike shop. Paddles and pedals offers several options.
My husband and I are road bikers and love to visit this store. They have everything you need to create a great experience.
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Paddles & Pedals
206 North Bridge StreetMy husband and I are road bikers and love to visit this store. They have everything you need to create a great experience.
This a once in a life time view and experience. If you plan on visiting you may want to plan for the entire day. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes and clothes if you plan on walking the Dunes. It is not for the weak and weary.
28 moradores locais recomendam
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
6748 South Dune HighwayThis a once in a life time view and experience. If you plan on visiting you may want to plan for the entire day. Make sure you wear comfortable shoes and clothes if you plan on walking the Dunes. It is not for the weak and weary.
Grass River Natural Area
6500 Alden HighwayGreat place to hike and be adventurous.
Walk of Art Sculpture Park
920 S Bay Shore DrGreat sighting and hiking opportunities!
Ranch Rudolf Inc
6841 Brown Bridge RdCoyote Bill's
3820 Stover RoadShanty Creek Resort - Summit Village
5820 Shanty Creek RoadGreat place for skiing ⛷!
Sightseeing
This amazing lake has been voted the third most beautiful lake in the world by National Geographic. We spend most of our summer days and evenings on this prestigious lake.
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Torch Lake
This amazing lake has been voted the third most beautiful lake in the world by National Geographic. We spend most of our summer days and evenings on this prestigious lake.
Travel 20 miles North and find yourself visiting a quant community that is housed between Lake Michigan and Round Lake.
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Charlevoix
Travel 20 miles North and find yourself visiting a quant community that is housed between Lake Michigan and Round Lake.
This is a must see if you are visiting Charlevoix. Amazing unique homes that have been featured world wide.
12 moradores locais recomendam
Mushroom House Tours
211 Bridge StThis is a must see if you are visiting Charlevoix. Amazing unique homes that have been featured world wide.
Boat Rentals
Make sure you plan ahead due to the popularity of our area in the summer months.
7 moradores locais recomendam
Butch's Tackle & Marine
6235 Crystal Springs RoadMake sure you plan ahead due to the popularity of our area in the summer months.
Another great place for boat renting options. Full service marina.
11 moradores locais recomendam
Dewitt Marine
6509 Crystal Springs RdAnother great place for boat renting options. Full service marina.
Pontoon Rentals-Dockside Torch Lake
6340 Old Torch Lake DriveAnother great boat rental. Make sure you plan in advance.
Food scene
My husband and I absolutely love this venue. It has a casual atmosphere with a fine dining experience. It is on an upscale menu, but the value of the food is well worth it. We highly recommend the fresh whitefish from John Cross’s fish market. The stewed tomatoes are to die for!
14 moradores locais recomendam
Terry's of Charlevoix
101 Antrim StMy husband and I absolutely love this venue. It has a casual atmosphere with a fine dining experience. It is on an upscale menu, but the value of the food is well worth it. We highly recommend the fresh whitefish from John Cross’s fish market. The stewed tomatoes are to die for!
This is the best breakfast in town located only 3.8 miles from our location. This is not a fancy establishment, but you will never beat their breakfast. We visit often and enjoy all of there bake goods as well!
Touch Of Class Cafe And Bakery
2379 S Main StThis is the best breakfast in town located only 3.8 miles from our location. This is not a fancy establishment, but you will never beat their breakfast. We visit often and enjoy all of there bake goods as well!
This is a MUST visit place. The beer, cider and food is ALWAYS AMAZING. Due to Covid you have to have a reservation, so make sure you plan for it. They also offer curbside pick up. Our favorite is the Sketches of Winkle in a wrap! ❤️
102 moradores locais recomendam
Short's Brewing Company Bellaire Pub
121 North Bridge StreetThis is a MUST visit place. The beer, cider and food is ALWAYS AMAZING. Due to Covid you have to have a reservation, so make sure you plan for it. They also offer curbside pick up. Our favorite is the Sketches of Winkle in a wrap! ❤️
This is typical bar food but it is located right on Torch Lake. The only place to eat on the water. Call to see if reservations are necessary due to the Covid.
46 moradores locais recomendam
Dockside Torch Lake
6340 Old Torch Lake DriveThis is typical bar food but it is located right on Torch Lake. The only place to eat on the water. Call to see if reservations are necessary due to the Covid.
Wine and Cocktail Bar
We love stop in for great specialty drinks and a charcuterie board.
18 moradores locais recomendam
Hello Vino
122 N Bridge StWe love stop in for great specialty drinks and a charcuterie board.
Mammoth Distilling
109 N Bridge StGreat local spirits .
Yet another place to try local spirits all within a block!
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Bee Well Mead & Cider
116 N Bridge StYet another place to try local spirits all within a block!
A traditional bar food and beer experience that locals love.
12 moradores locais recomendam
Bellaire Bar & Restaurant
217 N Bridge StA traditional bar food and beer experience that locals love.
Signature cocktails that are locally sourced. Upscale vibe.
11 moradores locais recomendam
Ethanology® Distillation
127 Ames StSignature cocktails that are locally sourced. Upscale vibe.
Local grocery stores
This a great place to get groceries, gas, liquor and beer. It is small but it will have everything you need. It is approximately 4 miles away.
9 moradores locais recomendam
Eastport Market
5431 U.S. 31This a great place to get groceries, gas, liquor and beer. It is small but it will have everything you need. It is approximately 4 miles away.
Village Market
7993 W Old State RdThis is another small grocery store that is 3.5 miles away from your location.
Wine Tastings and Tours
There are a vast varieties of winery to sample and breathtaking views.
Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail
15900 Rue De VinThere are a vast varieties of winery to sample and breathtaking views.
This is a favorite of ours that is 1.5 miles from your location. Amazing ciders and local wines.
7 moradores locais recomendam
Cellar 1914
5833 Shooks RdThis is a favorite of ours that is 1.5 miles from your location. Amazing ciders and local wines.
Another local winery with a beautiful tasting room with beautiful views.
15 moradores locais recomendam
Torch Lake Cellars
5245 Clam Lake RdAnother local winery with a beautiful tasting room with beautiful views.