Blake’s Guidebook
Food scene
Our favorite family spots all within 20 mins!
A short walk/bike ride from our place. We love the margaritas and cookie skillet for desert.
23 locals recommend
Foundry Bar & Grill
101 Main StA short walk/bike ride from our place. We love the margaritas and cookie skillet for desert.
Famous for their giant cinnamon rolls and Iron skillet that will fuel you for a fun day of sightseeing.
18 locals recommend
South Arm Cafe
101 2nd StFamous for their giant cinnamon rolls and Iron skillet that will fuel you for a fun day of sightseeing.
The best spot to dine right on the water watching all the boats and the Ironton Ferry. Come by land or sea as they have about 20 boat slips.
56 locals recommend
The Landing
10231 Ferry RdThe best spot to dine right on the water watching all the boats and the Ironton Ferry. Come by land or sea as they have about 20 boat slips.
Barrel Back Restaurant
4069 M-75Awesome views of Walloon Lake and great food!
Cafe Santé
1 Water StA great spot in Boyne City for a date night!
The Maple Tree
109 Main StGet your ice cream from Josh at the Maple Tree!
Short's Brewing Company Bellaire Pub
121 N Bridge StAwesome NoMi Brewery with great food
Red Mesa Grill
117 Water StGreat Mexican food in Boyne City
Upscale dining along the channel out to Lake Michigan
35 locals recommend
Stafford's Weathervane Restaurant
106 Pine River LnUpscale dining along the channel out to Lake Michigan
Sightseeing
Great day trips for the family!
About an hour to the ferry docks and a bucket list experience in Northern MI.
276 locals recommend
Mackinac Island
About an hour to the ferry docks and a bucket list experience in Northern MI.
Hike just the first dune or go all the way down to lake michigan if you are in great shape and want to push yourself. Either way, another northern MI must-d0.
232 locals recommend
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Hike just the first dune or go all the way down to lake michigan if you are in great shape and want to push yourself. Either way, another northern MI must-d0.
Fishtown
203 W River StCool little village with lots of unique shops not too far from the Dunes
Tunnel of Trees
Michigan 119Beautiful drive in the fall!
Things to do
Great activities within 30 mins of properties
Great park for a picnic, a swim, and to relax in the sun or shade for an afternoon only 5 mins away
Elm Pointe Park
1787 M-66Great park for a picnic, a swim, and to relax in the sun or shade for an afternoon only 5 mins away
Really fun indoor water park only 20 mins away for a fun day indoors.
35 locals recommend
Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark
1 Boyne Mountain RdReally fun indoor water park only 20 mins away for a fun day indoors.
Rafting, tubing, canoes, they have all sorts of options for all seasons
20 locals recommend
Jordan Valley Outfitters
311 N Lake StRafting, tubing, canoes, they have all sorts of options for all seasons
Best place to rent a pontoon, jet ski, or other lake equipment. A mile north of East Jordan
14 locals recommend
Summertime Rentals LLC
2474 Michigan 66Best place to rent a pontoon, jet ski, or other lake equipment. A mile north of East Jordan
Great stop for a glass of wine and live music close to Barrelback
28 locals recommend
Boyne Valley Vineyards
05325 US-131Great stop for a glass of wine and live music close to Barrelback
Skiing, Spa, Skybridge, Zip lines, Mountain biking, Paintball
121 locals recommend
Boyne Mountain Resort
1 Boyne Mountain RdSkiing, Spa, Skybridge, Zip lines, Mountain biking, Paintball
Pond Hill Farm
5699 S Lake Shore DrGreat family spot with lots to do for younger kids