MO’s Hideaway Guidebook
Our Favorite Restaurants
it’s tradition in our family to order pizza from Piper’s our first night here, delicious sauces/spices, fresh toppings, the pizza is our favorite, but the grinders are a close second. NOTE: This is the only local restaurant that delivers to Trout Creek.
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Piper's Mighty Good Pizza
974 W Conway Rdit’s tradition in our family to order pizza from Piper’s our first night here, delicious sauces/spices, fresh toppings, the pizza is our favorite, but the grinders are a close second. NOTE: This is the only local restaurant that delivers to Trout Creek.
dinner only, reservations suggested, delicious steak and mashed potatoes, extensive wine collection.
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The New York Restaurant
101 State Stdinner only, reservations suggested, delicious steak and mashed potatoes, extensive wine collection.
great view of Harbor Springs marina, try the steak with an Old Fashioned, outside dining available.
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Stafford's Pier Restaurant
102 E Bay Stgreat view of Harbor Springs marina, try the steak with an Old Fashioned, outside dining available.
Our favorites include the quesadillas, meatloaf sandwich, prime rib, and blackened salmon salad. Outside dining available
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The Side Door Saloon
1200 US-31Our favorites include the quesadillas, meatloaf sandwich, prime rib, and blackened salmon salad. Outside dining available
Our favorite menu items include the pan-seared sea scallops, shrimp lenny, herb crusted salmon, Great Lakes planked whitefish, and Great Lakes perch.
Of all the restaurants we’ve been to up here, Douglas Lake Bar and Steakhouse is my absolute favorite. If you only go out to eat once during your time here, we would choose here.
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Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse
11001 Douglas Lake RdOur favorite menu items include the pan-seared sea scallops, shrimp lenny, herb crusted salmon, Great Lakes planked whitefish, and Great Lakes perch.
Of all the restaurants we’ve been to up here, Douglas Lake Bar and Steakhouse is my absolute favorite. If you only go out to eat once during your time here, we would choose here.
The pan-fried chicken dinner served family-style is delicious. Don't miss out on the 9-item relish tray (not your typical appetizer!). Definitely a hidden gem, I would highly recommend visiting here for at least a drink and appetizer in their retro bar.
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Dam Site Inn
6705 Woodland RdThe pan-fried chicken dinner served family-style is delicious. Don't miss out on the 9-item relish tray (not your typical appetizer!). Definitely a hidden gem, I would highly recommend visiting here for at least a drink and appetizer in their retro bar.
traditional polish food, incredible polish atmosphere, outside dining available. Stop in after driving the Tunnel of Trees.
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Legs Inn
6425 N Lake Shore Drtraditional polish food, incredible polish atmosphere, outside dining available. Stop in after driving the Tunnel of Trees.
downtown Petoskey, offers 22 beers on tap. Not technically a brewery, but a favorite with the locals. Food menu- we recommend the white chicken chili and French fries. Awesome atmosphere, with an eclectic collection of antiques and artifacts and vintage jukebox music.
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Mitchell Street Pub
426 E Mitchell Stdowntown Petoskey, offers 22 beers on tap. Not technically a brewery, but a favorite with the locals. Food menu- we recommend the white chicken chili and French fries. Awesome atmosphere, with an eclectic collection of antiques and artifacts and vintage jukebox music.
Breweries
on the way to downtown Petoskey. Food menu- we recommend the burgers. Outdoor seating available.
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Petoskey Brewing
1844 Harbor-Petoskey Rdon the way to downtown Petoskey. Food menu- we recommend the burgers. Outdoor seating available.
downtown in the gaslight district. Amazing views of Little Traverse Bay. Food menu. Outdoor seating available.
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Beards Brewery
215 E Lake Stdowntown in the gaslight district. Amazing views of Little Traverse Bay. Food menu. Outdoor seating available.
located in downtown Petoskey. Offers 30 rotating craft beers on tap, along with wine and cocktails. Food menu- we recommend the spicy cauliflower and brussels sprouts
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TAP30
422 E Mitchell Stlocated in downtown Petoskey. Offers 30 rotating craft beers on tap, along with wine and cocktails. Food menu- we recommend the spicy cauliflower and brussels sprouts
downtown Petoskey behind Tap 30 Pourhouse. Beer garden with food trucks. Offers Michigan-made beer, ciders, and spirits. Food trucks range from Happy’s Taco Shop to The Reel Deal Fish and Chips- our favorite are the shrimp tacos from Happy’s but really, all the food here is outstanding. Go to www.thebacklotpetoskey.com for the most current food trucks. Outdoor seating available.
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The Back Lot Beer Garden
425 Michigan Stdowntown Petoskey behind Tap 30 Pourhouse. Beer garden with food trucks. Offers Michigan-made beer, ciders, and spirits. Food trucks range from Happy’s Taco Shop to The Reel Deal Fish and Chips- our favorite are the shrimp tacos from Happy’s but really, all the food here is outstanding. Go to www.thebacklotpetoskey.com for the most current food trucks. Outdoor seating available.
Our Favorite Wineries
Resort Pike Cidery & Winery
3471 Resort Pike Rdfeaturing sparkling wines and ciders.
features wine, cider, beer, and small plates such as a giant pretzel or smoked salmon. My favorite thing about this place are the lawn games- bocce ball and corn hole.
Rudbeckia Winery
3379 Lake Grove Roadfeatures wine, cider, beer, and small plates such as a giant pretzel or smoked salmon. My favorite thing about this place are the lawn games- bocce ball and corn hole.
featuring wines, ciders, and small plates like cheese and crackers or charcuterie platter. Check website for live entertainment schedule. I love ending the night here sipping wine under the stairs while listening to live music.
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Boyne Valley Vineyards
05325 US-131featuring wines, ciders, and small plates like cheese and crackers or charcuterie platter. Check website for live entertainment schedule. I love ending the night here sipping wine under the stairs while listening to live music.
has wine and cider, along with live entertainment and an event space.
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Walloon Lake Winery
3149 Intertown Rdhas wine and cider, along with live entertainment and an event space.
City/town information
Mackinac Island Tips
• Bring comfortable walking shoes, and watch where you step! Since there aren’t any cars on island, horse-drawn carriages are the main mode of transportation.
• During peak season, first few ferries departing will be least crowded.
• Check ferry schedule, as some go under the Mackinac Bridge on the way to/coming from the Island (no additional charge).
• There is a fee to bring your own bike on the ferry.
• Awesome horse-drawn carriage tours to learn and get acclimated to the island.
• If you’re staying at the Grand Hotel- make sure to check the dress code.
• Ferry tickets are discounted if you buy online ahead of time.
• Bring a sweatshirt or hoodie for riding on top of the ferry and for cool summer nights- can get surprisingly cold sometimes.
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Mackinac Island Tips
• Bring comfortable walking shoes, and watch where you step! Since there aren’t any cars on island, horse-drawn carriages are the main mode of transportation.
• During peak season, first few ferries departing will be least crowded.
• Check ferry schedule, as some go under the Mackinac Bridge on the way to/coming from the Island (no additional charge).
• There is a fee to bring your own bike on the ferry.
• Awesome horse-drawn carriage tours to learn and get acclimated to the island.
• If you’re staying at the Grand Hotel- make sure to check the dress code.
• Ferry tickets are discounted if you buy online ahead of time.
• Bring a sweatshirt or hoodie for riding on top of the ferry and for cool summer nights- can get surprisingly cold sometimes.
Conselho para os viajantes
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Trout Creek Amenities- 1 of 2 pages
• Fitness center/indoor pool/hot tube/sauna (3-1-4 code), open daily 8am-10pm
o Free motion weight machines
o Aerobic machines- 2 treadmills, elliptical, exercise bike
o Bathrooms with showers
• Indoor/outdoor pool and hot tub (located at office)
o Open Memorial weekend through the 2nd weekend in September
o Open December 26 for the holiday week
o Open weekends in January and February
• Outdoor pool open July and August
o Game room located here, with ping pong and foosball tables
o Near outdoor tennis courts
• Various hiking/snowshoe trails
• Tennis- 4 courts
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Trout Creek Amenities- 2 of 2 pages
• Pickleball- 2 outdoor courts
• 2 fishing ponds (no license required)- stocked several times throughout the summer with trout and other pan fish.
• Multiple playgrounds and picnic areas
o Located behind fitness center/indoor pool
o Located near basketball courts
• Conference center
o Located at office, perfect for family reunions, business meetings, retreats
o Full kitchen, gas log fireplace, gas barbecue grill, tables, and chairs.
o Free wireless internet
o Inquire at office to reserve
• Other amenities include:
o Basketball hoops
o Corn toss
o Sand volleyball
o Soccer nets on open field
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Winter Activities- 1 of 2 pages
WINTER ACTIVITIES
Skiing
Nub’s Nob, Harbor Springs- nubsnob.com, kids under 8 and adults over 70 ski free every day.
Free shuttle to and from Nub’s Nob during the holiday week in December and on winter weekends (January, February, and first half of March).
Boyne Highlands, Harbor Springs- boynehiglands.com
Boyne Mountain, Boyne Falls- boynemountain.com
Snowmobiling
Trout Creek is snowmobile friendly with easy access to the state trail system. Nearby trails offer some of the best riding terrain in Michigan. Trailer parking in overflow lot available.
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Winter Activities- 2 of 2 pages
www.231adventures.com offers snowmobile rentals in the winter and side-by-side tours in the summer and early fall.
Snowshoeing
Trout Creek has on-site marked trails for this beautiful and peaceful activity.
Ice Skating and Sledding
Kiwanis Park, Harbor Springs- sledding hill, space for beginning skiers and snowboarders
Petoskey Winter Sports Park- outdoor ice rink and hockey rink with skate rentals, sledding hill; access to the park is free.
Pond Hill Farms, Harbor Springs- free sledding for kids of all ages, bring your own sled or some are available for free.
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Swimming
Swimming
3 pools at Trout Creek to choose from!
Closest beaches are Petoskey State Park, and in Harbor Springs- Zorn Park Beach (west of Harbor Springs Marina) and Zoll Street Beach (dog-friendly)- both on Little Traverse Bay.
Lake Michigan beaches are Sturgeon Bay Beach and Good Hart Beach.
Other beaches include:
• Bayfront Park- downtown Petoskey beachfront with marina, baseball field, playgrounds, and bathrooms. Little Traverse Wheelway passes through here. Access to downtown shops via pedestrian tunnel under US 31.
• Magnus City Park Beach- at the end of Lake St. in Pet
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Fishing
Fishing
Take advantage of the two stocked fishing ponds in Trout Creek- no fishing license required since it’s on private property.
Bear River- downtown Petoskey, spring and fall you’ll find salmon, steelhead, and brook trout.
Crooked Lake- in Oden, walleye, smallmouth bass, pike, or perch
Burt Lake- walleye, bass, pike, sturgeon
Walloon Lake- bass and walleye
Lake Charlevoix- walleye, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, bluegills, and rock bass.
Little Traverse Bay- trout, salmon, bass, and steelhead.
Go to www.michigan.gov/dnr/ to find the weekly fishing report- things to dofishingweekly fis
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The Little Traverse Wheelway
Little Traverse Wheelway- www.trailscouncil.org/little-traverse-wheelway/, Over 26 miles of paved path from Harbor Springs to Charlevoix.
Hop on at the Pleasantview Rd and M-119 intersection. (parking lot next to Harbor Springs airport entrance) and head north to downtown Harbor Springs or south to Petoskey. Gorgeous scenery and open views of Little Traverse Bay. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy in one of the many small parks and rest stops located every so often.
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Hiking
Check out some of the trails located right here in Trout Creek!
Bay View Association Trails, Petoskey- 4 miles of hiking/walking trails through woods and marsh
Bear River Valley Recreation Area and Walkway, Petoskey- 1.5 mile area runs along and crosses the Bear River. Offers both unpaved trails for hikes as well as a concrete trail for biking and walking. Picnic areas and restrooms available.
www.upnorthtrails.org great resource for finding hikes