The Idlewild Guidebook

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The Idlewild Guidebook

Food scene

There is nothing greater then stopping in on a summer day and getting a scoop of ice cream from Jones's!
26 locals recommend
Jones' Homemade Ice Cream Parlor
858 Michigan Ave
26 locals recommend
There is nothing greater then stopping in on a summer day and getting a scoop of ice cream from Jones's!
Great local pizza joint! Currently - *take out only* Open Late
8 locals recommend
Pompeii's
751 Michigan Ave
8 locals recommend
Great local pizza joint! Currently - *take out only* Open Late
Dairy Queen (Treat)
695 Michigan Ave
Open Thursday- Sunday 5pm -10pm Great food! Located inside of Mortons Motel next to Paradise Lake! Perfect spot for a date night!
Idlewild Eats
6389 Tacoma Street
Open Thursday- Sunday 5pm -10pm Great food! Located inside of Mortons Motel next to Paradise Lake! Perfect spot for a date night!
It's the neighborhood hot spot! Great food, drinks, entertainment and good people! It's the stop you definitely have to make!
Peyton's Bar & Grill
It's the neighborhood hot spot! Great food, drinks, entertainment and good people! It's the stop you definitely have to make!
Upscale dining with amazing prepared cocktails and food. Great ambience and decor. Perfect for Date night!
876 Baldwin
Upscale dining with amazing prepared cocktails and food. Great ambience and decor. Perfect for Date night!

Neighborhoods

Another historic vacation community in Lake County
Woodland Park
Another historic vacation community in Lake County

Camping Essentials

Stores
Sells Liquor
Wesco
777 Michigan Ave
Sells Liquor
New large Dollar General. Have some groceries yet limited but the essentials for most things are available within minutes of the campsite
Dollar General
1047 Michigan Ave
New large Dollar General. Have some groceries yet limited but the essentials for most things are available within minutes of the campsite
A Spartan Foods brand Traditional grocery store. This place will have all your groceries, deli, liquor etc.
12 locals recommend
Houseman's Foods Center
9559 M-37
12 locals recommend
A Spartan Foods brand Traditional grocery store. This place will have all your groceries, deli, liquor etc.
Family Dollar
851 Prospect St
Save A Lot
740 Denmark St
BALDWIN QUICK STOP
711 Michigan Ave
Local Urgent Care
Family Health Care
1615 Michigan Ave
Local Urgent Care
Local ACE Hardware
Baldwin Ace Hardware
6785 S Michigan 37
Local ACE Hardware
Baldwin Lumber
750 E Eighth St
Shell Gas Station / Chester's Chicken / Buddy's EZMart
1210 Michigan Ave
1210 Michigan Avenue
Shell Gas Station / Chester's Chicken / Buddy's EZMart
Local dispensery - located next to a brand new Dollar General store
The Green Door - Pleasant Plains
57 U.S. 10
Local dispensery - located next to a brand new Dollar General store

Sightseeing

6 locals recommend
Baldwin
6 locals recommend
The Baldwin River tubing is a great trip! Small groups and Suggest highly for large groups
17 locals recommend
Baldwin Canoe Rental
9117 M-37
17 locals recommend
The Baldwin River tubing is a great trip! Small groups and Suggest highly for large groups
Historic African American vacation community. A great laid back lake house type community. Host one of the best beaches in the area at Idlewild Lake. The historical center is currently closed.
Idlewild
Historic African American vacation community. A great laid back lake house type community. Host one of the best beaches in the area at Idlewild Lake. The historical center is currently closed.
You small Local bowling center
Baldwin Bowling Center
708 Michigan Ave
You small Local bowling center
Basketball courts, baseball fields, play area and a Skate park!
Baldwin Skate Park
Basketball courts, baseball fields, play area and a Skate park!
Boats, jet skis, kayaks welcomed but respect the quiet hours and community. Local beach where all come to enjoy, best beach around
Idlewild Lake
Boats, jet skis, kayaks welcomed but respect the quiet hours and community. Local beach where all come to enjoy, best beach around