Kathy's Guidebook - Kalkaska and Surrounding Area
Food scene
Spike's Keg O Nails
301 Cedar StGrayling - Great Burgers
Trout Town Tavern & Eatery
306 Elm StKalkaska - Great for breakfast, lunch or dinner
Torch Lake - Really nice outside seating, great view of the lake and good bar food.
84 locals recommend
Dockside Torch Lake
6340 Old Torch Lake DrTorch Lake - Really nice outside seating, great view of the lake and good bar food.
Grayling - Great outside seating, neat atmosphere and amazing BBQ
28 locals recommend
Ray's - BBQ, Brews & Blues
204 Ingham StGrayling - Great outside seating, neat atmosphere and amazing BBQ
The Thirsty Sturgeon
11900 Scott RdWolverine, MI - Delicious Food, outside seating!
Elk Rapids, MI - New Orleans style menu. Very unique décor. Outside seating.
66 locals recommend
Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen
617 Ames StElk Rapids, MI - New Orleans style menu. Very unique décor. Outside seating.
Ellsworth, MI - Usually only serve dinners on Thursday's
Charming atmosphere right on the water
EXCELLENT food, outside seating
A Matter Of Taste at Tapawingo
9502 Lake StEllsworth, MI - Usually only serve dinners on Thursday's
Charming atmosphere right on the water
EXCELLENT food, outside seating
Dingman's Bar
19 W Bear Lake Rd SEGreat Atmosphere
Great Beer Selection
Moose & Stella’s Cafe
Great Breakfast
Cherry Street Market
301 W Mile RdAmazing Fruit Market
Delicious Baked Goods
Wonderful Nursery
The BEST Ice Cream Around
Petting Farm
If you like Gouda Cheese, they make their own and it is incredible
De Vor Dairy Farm & Creamery
The BEST Ice Cream Around
Petting Farm
If you like Gouda Cheese, they make their own and it is incredible
Things to do
You can rent kayaks, canoes or tubes for a great day on the river.
11 locals recommend
Shel-Haven Canoe Rental
11852 W M-72 HwyYou can rent kayaks, canoes or tubes for a great day on the river.
Hike The North Country National Scenic Trail, It is the longest in the National Trails System, stretching 4,800 miles across eight states from North Dakota to Vermont.
14 locals recommend
North Country Trail/Manistee River Trail
Upper River RoadHike The North Country National Scenic Trail, It is the longest in the National Trails System, stretching 4,800 miles across eight states from North Dakota to Vermont.
You can hike all the way to Lake Michigan (it is a pretty long hike). You could also climb to the top of the main sand dune for a beautiful view.
232 locals recommend
Sleeping Bear Dunes
You can hike all the way to Lake Michigan (it is a pretty long hike). You could also climb to the top of the main sand dune for a beautiful view.
So much to say, you really have to experience it to understand. Great day trip.
276 locals recommend
Mackinac Island
So much to say, you really have to experience it to understand. Great day trip.
Skydive Charlevoix
111 Airport DrAn experience you have to try to understand.
Kayak, Bike & Brew
436 W Front StA Yak or 2 Ranch
City/town information
Leland
Old fishing town right on the water. Good shopping and restaurants.
Right on Lake Charlevoix. Great restaurants, a marina, a park right on the water with amazing Fourth of July fireworks, shopping.
45 locals recommend
Boyne City
Right on Lake Charlevoix. Great restaurants, a marina, a park right on the water with amazing Fourth of July fireworks, shopping.
Mackinac Island
A must see in northern Michigan.
Another must see in Northern Michigan
Great restaurants and shopping
Take a drive to Harbor Springs
130 locals recommend
Petoskey
Another must see in Northern Michigan
Great restaurants and shopping
Take a drive to Harbor Springs
Charlevoix
Shopping, restaurants, beaches, really something for everyone
Peninsula Township
M-22, Traverse City, MI, USA
Great Restaurant Scene
Great Boutique Shopping
Numerous Breweries
Golf
Grandview Golf Club
3003 Hagni Road NortheastA secret little gem that is very close to the cottage.
Twin Birch Golf Course
1030 Co Rd 612Indian River Golf Club
3301 Chippewa Beach RdBlack Lake Golf Club
2800 Maxon RdGaylord Country Club
4893 M-32Shanty Creek Resort - Cedar River Golf Course
2400 Troon SouthShanty Creek Resort - Summit Golf Course
Shanty Creek Resort - The Legend Golf Course
5780 Shanty Creek RdSightseeing
Sand Lakes Quiet Area
Broomhead RoadSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore