Welcome to the Blue House
Food scene
Delicious seafood (to cook at home), deli bar and cheese. Lovely people, and a treat to have it so close.
24 locals recommend
Flagship Fish Market
14939 Red Arrow Hwy Delicious seafood (to cook at home), deli bar and cheese. Lovely people, and a treat to have it so close.
Don't miss Journeyman (at least in non-COVID times!). Grab some local spirits for your bar and marvel at the two rock stars who have built this business from the ground up!
250 locals recommend
Journeyman Distillery
109 Generations DrDon't miss Journeyman (at least in non-COVID times!). Grab some local spirits for your bar and marvel at the two rock stars who have built this business from the ground up!
Best bagles in the midwest (and we are picky...we came here from Brooklyn). ALL of their jams are amazing and worth taking home as well.
98 locals recommend
Froehlich's Kitchen & Pantry
19 N Elm StBest bagles in the midwest (and we are picky...we came here from Brooklyn). ALL of their jams are amazing and worth taking home as well.
Don't miss a great breakfast at Harbert Swedish Bakery and Luisa's Cafe.
51 locals recommend
Harbert Swedish Bakery
13698 Red Arrow HwyDon't miss a great breakfast at Harbert Swedish Bakery and Luisa's Cafe.
Wonderful lunch option, also includes take-out for wine, cheese and small plates.
42 locals recommend
The Peasant's Pantry
12856 Red Arrow HwyWonderful lunch option, also includes take-out for wine, cheese and small plates.
Black Currant Bakehouse
9911 Town Line AveOrder ahead online and you won't regret it!
Wonderful brunch, wonderful dinner. Call ahead for reservations - harbor-side seating is nice during COVID times.
104 locals recommend
Bentwood Tavern
600 W Water StWonderful brunch, wonderful dinner. Call ahead for reservations - harbor-side seating is nice during COVID times.
Oink's Dutch Treat
227 W Buffalo StA classic for ice cream, for all ages.
Molino Tortilleria
5846A Sawyer RdStop 50 Wood Fired Pizzeria
500 El Portal DrStop by Stop 50 on your way to Lakeside!
Fashion and design - mecca
AP Shop
14931 Lakeside RdAbsolutely gorgeous and a must-visit for fashion and design-obsessed guests.
Owned by a lovely Swedish couple and cool mix of stuff! (Clothes and Swedish design classics)
12 locals recommend
Stockholm Objects
13630 Red Arrow HwyOwned by a lovely Swedish couple and cool mix of stuff! (Clothes and Swedish design classics)
Goods & Heroes
104 N Elm StBeautiful quilts, jewelry, clothing and now masks. Tell her Megan Semel sent you!
Abigail Heche Jewels and Ladies Apparel
14866 Red Arrow HwyBeautiful quilts, jewelry, clothing and now masks. Tell her Megan Semel sent you!
Sunset (and someday, again, beach)
Don't miss a walk down Pier Street - the Pier Street beach is our local beach, and while water levels are too high right now to enjoy the beach itself, a glass of wine at the lookout during sunset is still the most glorious experience. And Pier Street is so charming.
Pier Road
Pier RoadDon't miss a walk down Pier Street - the Pier Street beach is our local beach, and while water levels are too high right now to enjoy the beach itself, a glass of wine at the lookout during sunset is still the most glorious experience. And Pier Street is so charming.
Art Galleries
Don't miss this eclectic gallery in an old schoolhouse! You never know what you're going to find here. Judith used to own our house and started her gallery in the Blue House. She has run the Outsider Art Fair for decades, cancelling for the first time ever in 2020 due to COVID. A serious, serious gem.
7 locals recommend
Judith Racht Gallery Inc
13689 Prairie RdDon't miss this eclectic gallery in an old schoolhouse! You never know what you're going to find here. Judith used to own our house and started her gallery in the Blue House. She has run the Outsider Art Fair for decades, cancelling for the first time ever in 2020 due to COVID. A serious, serious gem.
Very strong ceramics / maker game. Recently moved to Baroda, which is an interesting town and has some antiques. Could combine with a trip to Dablon winery.
Schaller Gallery
8972 1st StVery strong ceramics / maker game. Recently moved to Baroda, which is an interesting town and has some antiques. Could combine with a trip to Dablon winery.
Fritz is pretty prolific and serious. His wife is obsessed with dogs and dog sculptures. So...it's a funny mix. And totally worth a visit!
Fritz Olsen Sculptures
6914 Holloway DrFritz is pretty prolific and serious. His wife is obsessed with dogs and dog sculptures. So...it's a funny mix. And totally worth a visit!
Antiques and/or Home Design
Owner, Marco, lovely, mostly Peruvian imports and wonderful vibe) - also has a store in Ravenswood so maybe you know it
16 locals recommend
Alapash Three Oaks
14 N Elm StOwner, Marco, lovely, mostly Peruvian imports and wonderful vibe) - also has a store in Ravenswood so maybe you know it
Weird and fun collection of antiques, folk-art and local collectibles.
14 locals recommend
Trilogy Antiques & Designs
19 S Elm StWeird and fun collection of antiques, folk-art and local collectibles.
A family favorite for us. Packed full of everything from true junk to true treasure.
16 locals recommend
Lakeside Antiques
14866 Red Arrow HwyA family favorite for us. Packed full of everything from true junk to true treasure.
This is also a good "junk or treasure" place - have made some great finds here, and fun to explore. But also a lot of junk :)
20 locals recommend
Harbert Antique Mall
13887 Red Arrow HighwayThis is also a good "junk or treasure" place - have made some great finds here, and fun to explore. But also a lot of junk :)
New and vintage design, well curated and owner, Stacia, is lovely/amazing.
24 locals recommend
Sojourn LLC
12908 Red Arrow HwyNew and vintage design, well curated and owner, Stacia, is lovely/amazing.
Coffee!
Great morning coffee, includes a roastery and some perfect morning pastries.
61 locals recommend
Infusco Coffee Roasters
5846 Sawyer RdGreat morning coffee, includes a roastery and some perfect morning pastries.
Great for coffee and morning pastries - also have take-out lunches, wine & beer and a small grocery section.
68 locals recommend
Whistle Stop Grocery
15700 Red Arrow HwyGreat for coffee and morning pastries - also have take-out lunches, wine & beer and a small grocery section.
The Great Outdoors
The walk to the Galien River overlook is short and gorgeous. Great family outing that even teenagers can be talked into :)
96 locals recommend
Galien River County Park
17424 Red Arrow HwyThe walk to the Galien River overlook is short and gorgeous. Great family outing that even teenagers can be talked into :)
Warren Dunes State Park
12032 Red Arrow Hwy4 words: Don't. Miss. The. Dunes.
Chikaming Open Lands
12291 Red Arrow HwyThere are a ton of great walks on the trails through chikaming open lands.
Further afield - lovely trails, butterly house and small nature center. Always a nice visit.
64 locals recommend
Sarett Nature Center
2300 N Benton Center RdFurther afield - lovely trails, butterly house and small nature center. Always a nice visit.