Guidebook for Ellsworth
Parks & Nature
Torch Lake is a must-see lake, even if you don't plan to swim or boat. Ranked 3rd most beautiful lake by National Geographic! We'll provide directions to our favorite spots to access the lake.
52 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Torch Lake
Torch Lake is a must-see lake, even if you don't plan to swim or boat. Ranked 3rd most beautiful lake by National Geographic! We'll provide directions to our favorite spots to access the lake.
This is a bit of a drive from our place, but it will be worth the effort! Gorgeous and unique views. Costs about $10 per vehicle to enter the park. (Just don't go DOWN the dunes without being prepared for the workout of your life to get back up. We learned that the hard way.)
303 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
9922 W Front StThis is a bit of a drive from our place, but it will be worth the effort! Gorgeous and unique views. Costs about $10 per vehicle to enter the park. (Just don't go DOWN the dunes without being prepared for the workout of your life to get back up. We learned that the hard way.)
Food Scene
This is a close walk from our place! It has a little bit of everything- gift shop, bakery, cafe for breakfast and lunch, our favorite pizza, resale store, playground, and an orchard to enjoy! Open 6 days (closed Sundays).
34 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Friske's Farm Market
10743 US-31This is a close walk from our place! It has a little bit of everything- gift shop, bakery, cafe for breakfast and lunch, our favorite pizza, resale store, playground, and an orchard to enjoy! Open 6 days (closed Sundays).
Oh man. You have to get a crepe from here (especially an apple cinnamon one). Or their homemade ice cream with really unique flavors! They also have savory crepes.
25 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
That French Place
212 Bridge StOh man. You have to get a crepe from here (especially an apple cinnamon one). Or their homemade ice cream with really unique flavors! They also have savory crepes.
The Bay View Inn often has brunch or dinner buffets on either Saturday night or Sunday morning, and while it's usually around $22 per person, it is worth every. single. penny. If you're going to splurge on a big meal, this won't disappoint. Make reservations if you can!
7 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Stafford's Bay View Inn
2011 Woodland AveThe Bay View Inn often has brunch or dinner buffets on either Saturday night or Sunday morning, and while it's usually around $22 per person, it is worth every. single. penny. If you're going to splurge on a big meal, this won't disappoint. Make reservations if you can!
This restaurant is actually called "Thai Ginger" now. Yummy Thai food! We like the Thai chicken fried rice and the Pad Thai. Takeout is available too.
Asian Fusion
311 Bridge StThis restaurant is actually called "Thai Ginger" now. Yummy Thai food! We like the Thai chicken fried rice and the Pad Thai. Takeout is available too.
A good classic grill. A nice middle of the road option, decent size portions for decent size price. Easy to get in and out of.
JR's Grill and Pub
1301 Spring StA good classic grill. A nice middle of the road option, decent size portions for decent size price. Easy to get in and out of.
Nice little cafe with a gorgeous view of the bay. Great for breakfast or lunch. Soups, salads, sandwiches, and usually a couple flatbread pizzas to choose from. Most entrees range from $8-$15.
6 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Twisted Olive
319 Bay StNice little cafe with a gorgeous view of the bay. Great for breakfast or lunch. Soups, salads, sandwiches, and usually a couple flatbread pizzas to choose from. Most entrees range from $8-$15.
A little more on the expensive side for a coffee shop, but the ingredients are all high quality and the staff is great. Has some seating as well. Definitely captures the "experience" of a quaint little coffee shop!
8 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Populace Coffee
207 Howard StA little more on the expensive side for a coffee shop, but the ingredients are all high quality and the staff is great. Has some seating as well. Definitely captures the "experience" of a quaint little coffee shop!
A great option for dinner. Entrees range from about $15-$25, with a good variety. Not around many other things to see, but the drive to get there is pretty and the food is worth the trek!
34 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Blue Pelican Inn & Restaurant
2535 Main StA great option for dinner. Entrees range from about $15-$25, with a good variety. Not around many other things to see, but the drive to get there is pretty and the food is worth the trek!
We have only been here for their brunch buffet on Sundays, but we have enjoyed that!
23 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
McGee’s 72
4341 M-72We have only been here for their brunch buffet on Sundays, but we have enjoyed that!
A little more on the pricey side, some yummy seafood options! (Their bacon wrapped shrimp is out of this world good.)
23 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Harrington's By The Bay
13890 S W Bay Shore DrA little more on the pricey side, some yummy seafood options! (Their bacon wrapped shrimp is out of this world good.)
Essentials
Walgreens
1500 Bridge StPharmacy, easy to get to.
The closest convenience store/gas station. Expect convenience store prices, though.
16 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Eastport Market
5431 US-31The closest convenience store/gas station. Expect convenience store prices, though.
Oleson's Food Stores
2000 US-31A great option for grabbing some groceries
Kmart
06600 M-66A close option if you need clothes, shoes, beach toys, fishing gear, etc.
Entertainment & Activities
Charlevoix Cinema III
107 Antrim StA nice close option to catch a movie!
The Jordan River is a blast for canoeing/kayaking/tubing. http://jordanriverfun.com/index.html There are options for rentals as well.
Jordan River
The Jordan River is a blast for canoeing/kayaking/tubing. http://jordanriverfun.com/index.html There are options for rentals as well.