Northern Michigan Guide Book
Food Scene
Excellent food and spirits on the Sturgeon Rilver just 5 minutes from our cabin.
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The Thirsty Sturgeon
11900 Scott RdExcellent food and spirits on the Sturgeon Rilver just 5 minutes from our cabin.
The best breakfast around by far. Open for only breakfast and lunch. Christophers is a lovely little Cafe in downtown Indian River just 10 minutes from our cabin.
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Christopher’s Cafe
3725 S Straits HwyThe best breakfast around by far. Open for only breakfast and lunch. Christophers is a lovely little Cafe in downtown Indian River just 10 minutes from our cabin.
The Depot Ice Cream Cafe
Cute little local ice cream joint with quick eats and fun summer games.
Located just 30 minutes from the cabin. Cafe Sante is one of our favorite little restaurants for breakfast and dinner. They serve breakfast until 3pm and are open for dinner until 11. Highly recommend the whitefish entree or Whitefish Ceasar Salad . Enjoy !
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Cafe Santé
1 Water StLocated just 30 minutes from the cabin. Cafe Sante is one of our favorite little restaurants for breakfast and dinner. They serve breakfast until 3pm and are open for dinner until 11. Highly recommend the whitefish entree or Whitefish Ceasar Salad . Enjoy !
Excellent upscale Boutique Steakhouse and Bar located just 10 minutes from our cabin.
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Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse
4653 S Straits HwyExcellent upscale Boutique Steakhouse and Bar located just 10 minutes from our cabin.
Maple + Batter
A great breakfast experience with alot of 1 of a kind dishes.
New American fare and sushi in an intimate space with a 4000 bottle wine cellar.
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Chandler's A Restaurant
215 1/2 Howard StNew American fare and sushi in an intimate space with a 4000 bottle wine cellar.
Stylish American steakhouse at the Inn at Bay Harbor with Michelin Wines and local microbrews.
Vintage Chophouse & Wine Bar
3600 Village Harbor DrStylish American steakhouse at the Inn at Bay Harbor with Michelin Wines and local microbrews.
Easygoing watering hole serving familiar American grub amid an Irish vibe & hockey-themed decor.
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Teddy Griffin's Road House
50 Highland Pike RdEasygoing watering hole serving familiar American grub amid an Irish vibe & hockey-themed decor.
Spring and Porter
Fantastic food in hip, elegant setting
Top notch local coffee, fantastic healthy farm to table breakfast and lunch options with a super cozy/fun ambience.
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Michigan Brew
106 Michigan AvenueTop notch local coffee, fantastic healthy farm to table breakfast and lunch options with a super cozy/fun ambience.
Airy, contemporary restaurant & bar featuring a New American menu & views of Walloon Lake
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Barrel Back Restaurant
4069 M-75Airy, contemporary restaurant & bar featuring a New American menu & views of Walloon Lake
Small chain eatery offering Latin American dishes & drinks in an upbeat, colorful setting.
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Red Mesa Grill
117 Water StSmall chain eatery offering Latin American dishes & drinks in an upbeat, colorful setting.
Industrial taproom offering premium panini, smashed burgers & craft brews in an 1898 building
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Petoskey Brewing
1844 Harbor-Petoskey RdIndustrial taproom offering premium panini, smashed burgers & craft brews in an 1898 building
Part of a historic complex, this seafood spot has 3 distinct indoor spaces & an outdoor deck
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Stafford's Pier Restaurant
102 E Bay StPart of a historic complex, this seafood spot has 3 distinct indoor spaces & an outdoor deck
Laid-back sports bar & American grill with patio seating, specialty burgers & kitschy animal decor.
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The Side Door Saloon
1200 US-31Laid-back sports bar & American grill with patio seating, specialty burgers & kitschy animal decor.
Outdoor dining with a scenic view and wood-fired pizzas served daily Memorial Day until Labor Day. No reservations.
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Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery
3720 Atkins RdOutdoor dining with a scenic view and wood-fired pizzas served daily Memorial Day until Labor Day. No reservations.
Clever pub fare, craft draft beers & small-batch spirits offered in a narrow, industrial-chic space.
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TAP30
422 E Mitchell StClever pub fare, craft draft beers & small-batch spirits offered in a narrow, industrial-chic space.
Early-1900s inn with a rustic restaurant, plus regular live music & basic cottages with kitchens.
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Legs Inn
6425 N Lake Shore DrEarly-1900s inn with a rustic restaurant, plus regular live music & basic cottages with kitchens.
Indulge yourself with a family-friendly dining experience unlike any other on the Inland Waterway...overlooking our 75-slip marina! Prepared from scratch, we serve a wide variety of dishes that cater to all tastes. Come dine with an award-winning chef and staff at Cheboygan’s best waterfront restaurant. Our passion is creating a friendly and energetic atmosphere- a family experience that satisfies modern appetites. Our dishes are prepared with the freshest ingredients and are highlighted by our chef’s specialty soups and sauces. Often featuring local produce, our made-from-scratch menu is sure to leave you wanting more. Serving lunch & dinner daily as well as Sunday breakfast. Closed on Mondays/Tuesdays in the Winter.
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Pier M33 On The Cheboygan
9500 M-33Indulge yourself with a family-friendly dining experience unlike any other on the Inland Waterway...overlooking our 75-slip marina! Prepared from scratch, we serve a wide variety of dishes that cater to all tastes. Come dine with an award-winning chef and staff at Cheboygan’s best waterfront restaurant. Our passion is creating a friendly and energetic atmosphere- a family experience that satisfies modern appetites. Our dishes are prepared with the freshest ingredients and are highlighted by our chef’s specialty soups and sauces. Often featuring local produce, our made-from-scratch menu is sure to leave you wanting more. Serving lunch & dinner daily as well as Sunday breakfast. Closed on Mondays/Tuesdays in the Winter.
Marys Stein Haus
German American Restaurant
The Duck Blind Grill, Gaylord
Excellent atmosphere with great food and service. ☆☆☆☆☆
Snowbelt Brewing Co.
132 W Main StGreat food, great service, grear local beer.
Only real sushi spot in the area. It is errrrr so so..Not our favorite but it's "ok".
Rafi’s Hibachi & Sushi Bar
Only real sushi spot in the area. It is errrrr so so..Not our favorite but it's "ok".
Longtime bar/grill offers classic steak & seafood dishes, pub grub & cocktails in rustic surrounds
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Bennethum's Northern Inn
3917 Old 27 NLongtime bar/grill offers classic steak & seafood dishes, pub grub & cocktails in rustic surrounds
A downtown icon serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Known for house-made daily creations of soups, bread, bakery items and award-winning salads. Coffee roasting on-site. Roasting, brewing, cooking, serving since 1993.
Roast & Toast
A downtown icon serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Known for house-made daily creations of soups, bread, bakery items and award-winning salads. Coffee roasting on-site. Roasting, brewing, cooking, serving since 1993.
Jake & Jill’s BBQ
Excellent no frills bbq joint in Gaylord
Legends on the Hill offers classic American dining with seasonal buffets, a relaxed atmosphere, and incredible views. Our full bar features craft beers and local wines that perfectly complement our delicious meals.
Legends on the Hill
Legends on the Hill offers classic American dining with seasonal buffets, a relaxed atmosphere, and incredible views. Our full bar features craft beers and local wines that perfectly complement our delicious meals.
A Modern American restaurant focused on local & seasonal ingredients featuring premier wine, spirits, and craft beer.
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Pour
422 E Mitchell StA Modern American restaurant focused on local & seasonal ingredients featuring premier wine, spirits, and craft beer.
Cozy cafe earns buzz for its local, seasonal breakfast & lunch dishes in a charming, brick interior
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Julienne Tomatoes
421 Howard StCozy cafe earns buzz for its local, seasonal breakfast & lunch dishes in a charming, brick interior
Convivial hangout with a patio & relaxed vibe, serving cocktails, beer & comfort eats till late
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Noggin Room Pub
118 Lewis StConvivial hangout with a patio & relaxed vibe, serving cocktails, beer & comfort eats till late
This quiet location atop a bluff overlooking Little Traverse Bay in Petoskey, 1911 Restaurant offers casual fine dining to the public year-round. Our restaurant is located inside the Terrace Inn and offers an exceptional dining experience designed by Executive Chef, Andy Carlson. The menu always features seasonal, locally sourced ingredients prepared entirely on site—the only exceptions are pies and breads from The Dutch Oven Bakery.
The 1911 Restaurant
This quiet location atop a bluff overlooking Little Traverse Bay in Petoskey, 1911 Restaurant offers casual fine dining to the public year-round. Our restaurant is located inside the Terrace Inn and offers an exceptional dining experience designed by Executive Chef, Andy Carlson. The menu always features seasonal, locally sourced ingredients prepared entirely on site—the only exceptions are pies and breads from The Dutch Oven Bakery.
Creative small plates and shareables with a seasonal focus and craft cocktails, in a stylish waterfront setting"
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Creative small plates and shareables with a seasonal focus and craft cocktails, in a stylish waterfront setting"
With four tasting rooms in the state of Michigan, a large production facility, and the growing support from their loyal customers, Mackinaw Trail Winery is the “North Star” of the Michigan wine industry. Mackinaw Trail Winery is a family-owned business that was founded in 2004 in Manistique, MI. Owned and operated by proprietors Ralph and Laurie Stabile. The new winery sits on 30 acres of beautiful rolling hills, planted with 15 acres of grapes. In its first year at the new facility, Mackinaw Trail has taken over 50 medals and six best-of-class awards. In its ten years of operation, Mackinaw Trail continues to be one of the most awarded and recognized wineries in the state of Michigan
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Mackinaw Trail Winery & Brewery - Petoskey
3423 US-131With four tasting rooms in the state of Michigan, a large production facility, and the growing support from their loyal customers, Mackinaw Trail Winery is the “North Star” of the Michigan wine industry. Mackinaw Trail Winery is a family-owned business that was founded in 2004 in Manistique, MI. Owned and operated by proprietors Ralph and Laurie Stabile. The new winery sits on 30 acres of beautiful rolling hills, planted with 15 acres of grapes. In its first year at the new facility, Mackinaw Trail has taken over 50 medals and six best-of-class awards. In its ten years of operation, Mackinaw Trail continues to be one of the most awarded and recognized wineries in the state of Michigan
Small Batch At The Cupola
Fantastic Local Bakery and restaurant.
Outdoor Adventures
Excellent canoe,kayak,rafting side by side and atv rentals.
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Big Bear Adventures
4271 S Straits HwyExcellent canoe,kayak,rafting side by side and atv rentals.
Community Baseball fields, soccer, tennis a skate park and a large children's playground in the back of the park. Sledding and Ice-skating as well in the winter .
Cooperation Park
5454 S Straits HwyCommunity Baseball fields, soccer, tennis a skate park and a large children's playground in the back of the park. Sledding and Ice-skating as well in the winter .
Burt Lake Marina, Inc.
4879 S Straits HwyBoat and Jet Ski Rentals
Skiing, sledding, golfing, dining and the all new sky bridge can be found at Boyne Highlands Resort just 25 minutes from our cabin.
Boyne Highlands Drive
Boyne Highlands DriveSkiing, sledding, golfing, dining and the all new sky bridge can be found at Boyne Highlands Resort just 25 minutes from our cabin.
Free winter sports park for sledding, skating and skiing .
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Avalanche Preserve
1129 Wilson StFree winter sports park for sledding, skating and skiing .
Treetops Resort
3962 Wilkinson RdDog sledding , Skiing , Sledding , and Golf.
Group tours, Private tours, Adventure Tour, Daily Tours, Full Day, Outdoor Adventure, Rental Vehicles, Self-Guided Tours, Side By Side Rentals, Side-by-Side Rentals,Snowmobile rentals and tours.
County Wide Adventures Gaylord
Group tours, Private tours, Adventure Tour, Daily Tours, Full Day, Outdoor Adventure, Rental Vehicles, Self-Guided Tours, Side By Side Rentals, Side-by-Side Rentals,Snowmobile rentals and tours.
Bay Harbor Golf Club
5800 Coastal Ridge DrSome of the finest golfing in Northern Michigan.
Highly recommended for Canoe,Kayak and Tube rental and located less than 5 minutes from our house.
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Sturgeon River Paddlesports
12961 S Straits HwyHighly recommended for Canoe,Kayak and Tube rental and located less than 5 minutes from our house.
Highly recommend this trail head if you want to see wild Elk.
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Aspen Park
Commerce BoulevardHighly recommend this trail head if you want to see wild Elk.
Snowbelt Motorsports Rentals & Detailing
4WD, ATV & Off-Road Tours • Self-Guided Tours & Rentals
Sightseeing
I-Petoskey State Park
2475 M-119The best beach in Northern Michigan !
Amazing food, ice cream/snack shops and cute little local boutiques for shopping
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Petoskey Downtown Historic District
Amazing food, ice cream/snack shops and cute little local boutiques for shopping
Cross In The Woods National Shrine
7078 M-68Worlds largest crucifix .
DeVoe Beach
6521 Oak Glen StCute little local beach just 10 minutes from our home.
Tons of summer activities for the whole family. A must visit for northern Michigan.
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Mackinaw City
Tons of summer activities for the whole family. A must visit for northern Michigan.
A cute little island that does not allow motorized vehicles. A must visit for first timers to Northern Michigan
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Mackinac Island
A cute little island that does not allow motorized vehicles. A must visit for first timers to Northern Michigan
A quaint little town on the water with tons of excellent restaurants and little boutique shops . Located just 30 minutes from our cabin.
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Harbor Springs
A quaint little town on the water with tons of excellent restaurants and little boutique shops . Located just 30 minutes from our cabin.
Experience the northern sky like you have never experienced it before. Stargazing at it's finest.
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Headlands International Dark Sky Park
15675 Headlands RdExperience the northern sky like you have never experienced it before. Stargazing at it's finest.
Gaylord's City Elk Park
116 Grandview BlvdA great place to see the Elk up close.
Local Fun
Smash Club
A place to let off some steam and smash stuff !
Harbor Springs Outdoors Club
Fantastic Local Shooting Range
Emmet Clay Sports
Another fantastic shooting range in Northern Michigan.
Pedego Petoskey is a locally-owned store where you'll be treated like family. We are the region's foremost electric bike experts offering sales, rentals, accessories, and service. Pedego® stands for premium quality and local service. There is no substitute for a brick and mortar store in your community. Stop by and try a Pedego for free. Once you ride a Pedego, everything else is just an e-bike.
Pedego Electric Bikes Petoskey
1200 Bay View RoadPedego Petoskey is a locally-owned store where you'll be treated like family. We are the region's foremost electric bike experts offering sales, rentals, accessories, and service. Pedego® stands for premium quality and local service. There is no substitute for a brick and mortar store in your community. Stop by and try a Pedego for free. Once you ride a Pedego, everything else is just an e-bike.
Northern Michigans Handcrafted Chocolate Factory and Store. Free Tours !
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I-Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen
1050 Bay View RdNorthern Michigans Handcrafted Chocolate Factory and Store. Free Tours !
One of the largest indoor waterparks in Michigan. Day passes available year round.
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Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark
1 Boyne Mountain RdOne of the largest indoor waterparks in Michigan. Day passes available year round.
Seasonal park with ice rinks, sledding/skiing/snowboarding hills & a warming house with concessions.
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Petoskey Winter Sports Park
1100 Winter Park LnSeasonal park with ice rinks, sledding/skiing/snowboarding hills & a warming house with concessions.
Such a fun and different thing to do for a date night or just a night with friends! The owner is super friendly and explains things well. He has different games you can play with each other too. Highly recommend for a cool experience!
Northern Michigan Axe Company
436 E Mitchell StSuch a fun and different thing to do for a date night or just a night with friends! The owner is super friendly and explains things well. He has different games you can play with each other too. Highly recommend for a cool experience!
Know Way Out in Petoskey is an awesome escape room experience, a great family experience and totally worth a visit !
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Know Way Out
1691 US-131Know Way Out in Petoskey is an awesome escape room experience, a great family experience and totally worth a visit !
Spacious pub serving American fare alongside bowling, expansive arcade, pool & laser tag, plus live music & karaoke.
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Northern Lights Recreation
8865 M-119Spacious pub serving American fare alongside bowling, expansive arcade, pool & laser tag, plus live music & karaoke.
Large nature park featuring a herd of wild elk, which can be viewed from inside your car.
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Gaylord's City Elk Park
116 Grandview BlvdLarge nature park featuring a herd of wild elk, which can be viewed from inside your car.
Family-run museum featuring a variety of North American wildlife, plus a theater & gift shop.
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Iziko leMuziyam yeCall of the Wild
850 S Wisconsin AveFamily-run museum featuring a variety of North American wildlife, plus a theater & gift shop.
Up North Blueberry Farm is a family owned U-Pick blueberry farm in Gaylord, MI
Up North Blueberry Farm
3964 Hallenius RdUp North Blueberry Farm is a family owned U-Pick blueberry farm in Gaylord, MI