Guidebook for Carp Lake

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Guidebook for Carp Lake

Food Scene

One of our favorite spots for dinner - check out the Welcome Lounge off the Chippewa room! Large menu with many options including game such as elk and bison, plus several whitefish dishes.
18 locals recommend
Audie's Restaurant
314 N Nicolet St
18 locals recommend
One of our favorite spots for dinner - check out the Welcome Lounge off the Chippewa room! Large menu with many options including game such as elk and bison, plus several whitefish dishes.
Authentic Polish cuisine in an unbelievably cool, must-see restaurant and Lake Michigan setting. Excellent beer, wine and spirits list with many unique offerings. Very popular spot - there can be a wait, and no reservations - you can grab a drink at the bar while you wait for a table. Please also note that they will not seat a group unless all are present.
71 locals recommend
Legs Inn
6425 N Lake Shore Dr
71 locals recommend
Authentic Polish cuisine in an unbelievably cool, must-see restaurant and Lake Michigan setting. Excellent beer, wine and spirits list with many unique offerings. Very popular spot - there can be a wait, and no reservations - you can grab a drink at the bar while you wait for a table. Please also note that they will not seat a group unless all are present.
Great spot for breakfast - and so many delicious homemade pies! Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
8 locals recommend
Darrow's Family Restaurant
301 Louvingney St
8 locals recommend
Great spot for breakfast - and so many delicious homemade pies! Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Small plate tapas style - using local ingredients, great lakes fish.
8 locals recommend
Nauti Inn Barstro
330 N Main St
8 locals recommend
Small plate tapas style - using local ingredients, great lakes fish.
Fresh-caught Great Lakes fish at great prices!
Big Stone Bay Fishery Inc
10975 US-23
Fresh-caught Great Lakes fish at great prices!
Excellent Fish & Chips - Whitefish, Walleye, Perch, Shrimp or Chicken, Whitefish Chowder
6 locals recommend
Scalawags Whitefish & Chips
226 E Central Ave
6 locals recommend
Excellent Fish & Chips - Whitefish, Walleye, Perch, Shrimp or Chicken, Whitefish Chowder
Great little local restaurant on Paradise Lake - serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reasonably priced - plus a creamery/ ice cream parlor in summer, coffee bar in winter.
9 locals recommend
Harbor Lights Grille
6492 Paradise Trail
9 locals recommend
Great little local restaurant on Paradise Lake - serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reasonably priced - plus a creamery/ ice cream parlor in summer, coffee bar in winter.
Family restaurant/bar near Burt Lake.
12 locals recommend
Hoppies Tavern
7987 Mullett Burt Rd
12 locals recommend
Family restaurant/bar near Burt Lake.
Lovely spot for a cocktail and excellent charcuterie board selections and small plates at reasonable prices.
12 locals recommend
The Queen's Head Wine Pub
250 N Huron St
12 locals recommend
Lovely spot for a cocktail and excellent charcuterie board selections and small plates at reasonable prices.
16 locals recommend
Dam Site Inn
6705 Woodland Rd
16 locals recommend
9 locals recommend
Jose's Cantina
1101 N State St
9 locals recommend
11 locals recommend
Mackinac Grille
North State Street
11 locals recommend

Drinks & Nightlife

Local hangout - low-key bar plus a good pizza, burger, wings. Late-night drinks and munchies.
9 locals recommend
Clyde's Place
6337 Paradise Trail
9 locals recommend
Local hangout - low-key bar plus a good pizza, burger, wings. Late-night drinks and munchies.
Great beer, belgian-style alongside typical favorites. Cozy outdoor biergarten. Kitchen re-opening in summer 2023 with small plates and sandwiches.
14 locals recommend
Bière de Mac Brew Works
14277 Mackinaw Hwy
14 locals recommend
Great beer, belgian-style alongside typical favorites. Cozy outdoor biergarten. Kitchen re-opening in summer 2023 with small plates and sandwiches.
Local bar with great food, friendly service - well-rounded menu.
27 locals recommend
Moose Jaw Junction
966 W Van Rd
27 locals recommend
Local bar with great food, friendly service - well-rounded menu.
Beer and spirits, plus a well-rounded food menu. Great spot for cocktails!
13 locals recommend
Les Cheneaux Distillers
172 S Meridian St
13 locals recommend
Beer and spirits, plus a well-rounded food menu. Great spot for cocktails!
24 locals recommend
Cheboygan Brewing Company
101 N Main St
24 locals recommend
Ever-evolving list of Michigan breweries, plus their own beer on tap. Great smoked meats - BBQ, flatbreads, small plates and more.
18 locals recommend
Rusted Spoke Brewing Co.
810 S Huron Ave
18 locals recommend
Ever-evolving list of Michigan breweries, plus their own beer on tap. Great smoked meats - BBQ, flatbreads, small plates and more.
Eclectic spot with excellent food and wine selection. Catch a show next door at the Lark Theater!
12 locals recommend
The Queen's Head Wine Pub
250 N Huron St
12 locals recommend
Eclectic spot with excellent food and wine selection. Catch a show next door at the Lark Theater!
Newly opened, Petoskey brewing's second location
Petoskey Brewing Cross Village
Newly opened, Petoskey brewing's second location

Essentials

General store with essentials, beer, wine liquor and more.
Mackinaw Mall
14965 Mackinaw Hwy
General store with essentials, beer, wine liquor and more.
Small grocery store.
6 locals recommend
Mackinaw Family Market
101 E Central Ave
6 locals recommend
Small grocery store.
Great for essentials - plus deli and meats for the grill - beer, wine liquor - all the basics - please support our local General Store!
Carp Lake General Store
6420 E Gill Rd
Great for essentials - plus deli and meats for the grill - beer, wine liquor - all the basics - please support our local General Store!

Parks & Nature

Very large park and extensive trails, including over 25 miles of shoreline, this is a great place to find some peace and quiet.
10 locals recommend
Wilderness State Park
Wilderness State Park
10 locals recommend
Very large park and extensive trails, including over 25 miles of shoreline, this is a great place to find some peace and quiet.
Nice public beach outside of the tourist areas, great place to watch the sunset.
23 locals recommend
Sturgeon Bay Beach
9680-10498 N Lake Shore Dr
23 locals recommend
Nice public beach outside of the tourist areas, great place to watch the sunset.
Open 24/7, observatory events on weekend nights. Impressive newer facility, telescope, great place to see the Northern Lights.
57 locals recommend
Headlands International Dark Sky Park
15675 Headlands Rd
57 locals recommend
Open 24/7, observatory events on weekend nights. Impressive newer facility, telescope, great place to see the Northern Lights.
A "must do" while in the U.P. - beautiful area with miles and miles of hiking trails along scenic upper and lower falls.
74 locals recommend
Tahquamenon Falls State Park
41382 W M-123
74 locals recommend
A "must do" while in the U.P. - beautiful area with miles and miles of hiking trails along scenic upper and lower falls.

Sightseeing

"Just Go" - for many, this is the Main Event in this area, one for the bucket list. We're less than 10 minutes away from the ferry docks.
276 locals recommend
Mackinac Island
276 locals recommend
"Just Go" - for many, this is the Main Event in this area, one for the bucket list. We're less than 10 minutes away from the ferry docks.
Stunning Drive - a "must see" in fall, perfect for a lazy drive day along the coast.
49 locals recommend
Tunnel of Trees
Michigan 119
49 locals recommend
Stunning Drive - a "must see" in fall, perfect for a lazy drive day along the coast.
McGulpin Point Lighthouse
500 Headlands Rd

Arts & Culture

30 locals recommend
Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
18335 N Whitefish Point Rd
30 locals recommend

Entertainment & Activities

63 locals recommend
Boyne Highlands Resort
600 Highland Rd
63 locals recommend
Yes, we have a movie theater!
Courtyard Cinema
248 S Huron Ave
Yes, we have a movie theater!
Winery and Brewery with great food and plenty of outdoor activities for all ages.
67 locals recommend
Pond Hill Farm
5699 S Lake Shore Dr
67 locals recommend
Winery and Brewery with great food and plenty of outdoor activities for all ages.