Wintertime Favorites in Sutton's Bay (Alissa & Ryan's Guidebook)
Shops/Stores/Boutiques
An eclectic book store that has a wide variety from new to old (reprinted classics). Besides adult books, they also have a great selection of kids books. My kids love to visit and pick a new book out when we're in town. The owner is very knowledgeable as well.
Bay Books
220 N St Joseph StAn eclectic book store that has a wide variety from new to old (reprinted classics). Besides adult books, they also have a great selection of kids books. My kids love to visit and pick a new book out when we're in town. The owner is very knowledgeable as well.
Truly unique games for kids of all ages. The owners are amazing and know everything about all their games, and let you touch and try them all out. If you have kids, this is an absolute must as ours beg to come here every time we're in town. We have a few at the cabin, so feel free to use them when you stay as we're starting a little collection :)
Brain Storm
221 N St Joseph StTruly unique games for kids of all ages. The owners are amazing and know everything about all their games, and let you touch and try them all out. If you have kids, this is an absolute must as ours beg to come here every time we're in town. We have a few at the cabin, so feel free to use them when you stay as we're starting a little collection :)
This is your one stop shop to rent bikes (fat tire ones too), snowshoes, cross country skis, SUP, etc. The best part is if you don't feel like going to the store, they will deliver right to your rental! Talk about convenient :). They also offers tours as well.
46 moradores locais recomendam
Suttons Bay Bikes
318 N St Joseph StThis is your one stop shop to rent bikes (fat tire ones too), snowshoes, cross country skis, SUP, etc. The best part is if you don't feel like going to the store, they will deliver right to your rental! Talk about convenient :). They also offers tours as well.
Restaurants/Pubs/Bars/Etc
Boone's is KNOWN for their 'Massive Mary'. If you love appetizers and bloody mary's this is a MUST. Try one, you won't regret it!
33 moradores locais recomendam
Boone's Prime Time Pub
102 N St Joseph StBoone's is KNOWN for their 'Massive Mary'. If you love appetizers and bloody mary's this is a MUST. Try one, you won't regret it!
Enjoy one of Hop Lot's many amazing Michigan craft beers while enjoying a starry night from inside a warm igloo (yes they're heated!). Plan ahead and call to reserve an igloo though as this place is very popular. They have a large bonfire going outside as well that anyone can enjoy (no booking required for the fire).
116 moradores locais recomendam
Hop Lot Brewing Company
658 S W Bay Shore DrEnjoy one of Hop Lot's many amazing Michigan craft beers while enjoying a starry night from inside a warm igloo (yes they're heated!). Plan ahead and call to reserve an igloo though as this place is very popular. They have a large bonfire going outside as well that anyone can enjoy (no booking required for the fire).
Chimoski's has the most amazing pies, doughnuts, cookies, cupcakes, you name it! Probably because this family owns a few of the local orchards so they have baking in their DNA. Come early in the morning and you can have a treat warm out of the oven.
11 moradores locais recomendam
Chimoski Bakery
720 N St Joseph StChimoski's has the most amazing pies, doughnuts, cookies, cupcakes, you name it! Probably because this family owns a few of the local orchards so they have baking in their DNA. Come early in the morning and you can have a treat warm out of the oven.
This is a MUST visit (only 20 mins from our cabin). It's a fairy tale village of ice shanty's that are decorated by local artists! Enjoy a beer or wine along with some food or sit by the roaring fire outside. Truly a unique place to enjoy safely during the pandemic. Definitely call ahead to make a reservation though as this place is VERY popular in the winter time.
25 moradores locais recomendam
Little Traverse Inn
149 E Harbor HwyThis is a MUST visit (only 20 mins from our cabin). It's a fairy tale village of ice shanty's that are decorated by local artists! Enjoy a beer or wine along with some food or sit by the roaring fire outside. Truly a unique place to enjoy safely during the pandemic. Definitely call ahead to make a reservation though as this place is VERY popular in the winter time.
Wines, Vines and Snowshoes?! Not only a great winery, but during the winter time you can snowshoe (yes snowshoe!) through their vineyard on Saturday's. They rent snowshoes ($20) or you can bring your own. Talk about a romantic day! Afterwards, enjoy their homemade soup or chili and wine by the glass on the terrace patio.
65 moradores locais recomendam
Black Star Farms Suttons Bay
10844 E Revold RdWines, Vines and Snowshoes?! Not only a great winery, but during the winter time you can snowshoe (yes snowshoe!) through their vineyard on Saturday's. They rent snowshoes ($20) or you can bring your own. Talk about a romantic day! Afterwards, enjoy their homemade soup or chili and wine by the glass on the terrace patio.
This restaurant is our go to for pizza when in town. Our favorite is the white pizza which is spinach, tomato, basil, minced garlic & olive oil (used instead of traditional marinara Sauce). This is a 3 min drive from our cabin so it's great to pick up carry out.
23 moradores locais recomendam
Roman Wheel Pizza & Subs
116 N St Joseph StThis restaurant is our go to for pizza when in town. Our favorite is the white pizza which is spinach, tomato, basil, minced garlic & olive oil (used instead of traditional marinara Sauce). This is a 3 min drive from our cabin so it's great to pick up carry out.
Great setting that has a HUGE menu (burgers, steak, fish, mexican and bar food). In the winter months their outside patio has seating with fires and a few igloos. Something for everyone. Family friendly. Live music, Trivia. Pool table, Bar.
35 moradores locais recomendam
V.I. Grill
201 N St Joseph StGreat setting that has a HUGE menu (burgers, steak, fish, mexican and bar food). In the winter months their outside patio has seating with fires and a few igloos. Something for everyone. Family friendly. Live music, Trivia. Pool table, Bar.
Tasty coffee, teas, and espresso done right. Delicious food in the front of the store (try their waffles!) and coffee served in the back. Lots of outdoor and indoor seating.
21 moradores locais recomendam
Mundos Roasting & Co.
206 N St Joseph StTasty coffee, teas, and espresso done right. Delicious food in the front of the store (try their waffles!) and coffee served in the back. Lots of outdoor and indoor seating.
Outdoor Activities
A great local park with many trails for walking, hiking, cross country skiing, or there's a great hill for sledding.
Bahle Park Warming Hut
423 West StA great local park with many trails for walking, hiking, cross country skiing, or there's a great hill for sledding.
Timberlee Hills is the largest snow tubing hill without dedicated lanes in the state of Michigan. Definitely a must visit! They are requiring reservations this year given it's popularity, so do call ahead: 231-944-2196. They also have a lodge with TVs, a full service kitchen/bar where you can enjoy pizza, nachos, cheesy bread, cinnamon sugar bread nuggets, artichoke dip with pita bread, & hot chocolate or an adult beverage while you warm up! This can also be rented out for large parties, along with the cozy fireplace.
17 moradores locais recomendam
Timberlee hills
10484 S Timberlee DrTimberlee Hills is the largest snow tubing hill without dedicated lanes in the state of Michigan. Definitely a must visit! They are requiring reservations this year given it's popularity, so do call ahead: 231-944-2196. They also have a lodge with TVs, a full service kitchen/bar where you can enjoy pizza, nachos, cheesy bread, cinnamon sugar bread nuggets, artichoke dip with pita bread, & hot chocolate or an adult beverage while you warm up! This can also be rented out for large parties, along with the cozy fireplace.
Big-M Recreation Area is an awesome place to go fat tire biking or cross country skiing in the winter. There are 25 miles of groomed biking trails in the winter with three levels of difficulty.
There are also 18 miles of groomed trails for cross country skiing, along with a chalet available for skiers.
13 moradores locais recomendam
Big M
Big-M Recreation Area is an awesome place to go fat tire biking or cross country skiing in the winter. There are 25 miles of groomed biking trails in the winter with three levels of difficulty.
There are also 18 miles of groomed trails for cross country skiing, along with a chalet available for skiers.
A must visit if you love to ski or snowboard. This There are a total of 58 downhill slopes and 25 km of cross country skiing trails. You can also rent snowmobiles here for a few hours! They have something for everyone. This is located 1 hour away from our cabin, so this could be a great day excursion.
135 moradores locais recomendam
Montanha de Cristal
A must visit if you love to ski or snowboard. This There are a total of 58 downhill slopes and 25 km of cross country skiing trails. You can also rent snowmobiles here for a few hours! They have something for everyone. This is located 1 hour away from our cabin, so this could be a great day excursion.
This local park has a great hill for sledding as well as you can ice skate here too!
6 moradores locais recomendam
Braman Hill Recreation Area
10001 E Melkild RdThis local park has a great hill for sledding as well as you can ice skate here too!
Enjoy pick-up hockey games and free skating at the Suttons Bay outdoor rink located on the corner of Broadway and Lincoln Street. The area is lighted, has picnic benches and portable restrooms.
Suttons Bay Public Outdoor Ice Rink
111 Lincoln AveEnjoy pick-up hockey games and free skating at the Suttons Bay outdoor rink located on the corner of Broadway and Lincoln Street. The area is lighted, has picnic benches and portable restrooms.