Forest Lakes Cottage Co.’s guidebook to the Grand Traverse Region
Forest Lakes Cottage Co.
Forest Lakes Cottage Co.’s guidebook to the Grand Traverse Region
Food scene in the Grand Traverse Region
Traverse City and the surrounding area has a very diverse selection of restaurants, breweries, wineries, cider houses and more. There is something for everyone.
Peegeos
525 High Lake RdPeegeos is walking distance to the cottages. Great food and affordable.
Mama Lu's - A Modern Day Taco Shop
149 E Front StJust one thing to say "YUM"!
Local Tip: If you are seated in the bar area, you can choose from the bar menu or the dining room menu!
60 locals recommend
PepeNero
700 Cottageview DrLocal Tip: If you are seated in the bar area, you can choose from the bar menu or the dining room menu!
A wonderful historic site with so much to explore and enjoy!
130 locals recommend
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
1200 W Eleventh StA wonderful historic site with so much to explore and enjoy!
Traverse City
Shopping, dining, entertainment all within a 15 minute drive!
Sightseeing, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Snowmobiling, ATV, Fishing, Swimming
All things fun within minutes!
Chateau Chantal Winery and Inn
15900 Rue DevinBrys Estate Vineyard & Winery
3309 Blue Water RdVASA Singletrack Trailhead
5450 Supply RdThe VASA is literally 5 minutes away!
Like nothing you have ever seen! Endless beaches, bluffs and blue water.
303 locals recommend
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
9922 W Front StLike nothing you have ever seen! Endless beaches, bluffs and blue water.
A five minute drive to one of the most peaceful places on earth.
9 locals recommend
Brown Bridge Quiet Area
Brown Bridge RoadA five minute drive to one of the most peaceful places on earth.
Wineries, views, lighthouses and more. It will take you 35 minutes to get to the Old Mission Light House.
37 locals recommend
Peninsula Township
Wineries, views, lighthouses and more. It will take you 35 minutes to get to the Old Mission Light House.
Local Park with Everything!
Tennis, Pickle Ball, Hiking Paths, Play Structures and an Awesome Sledding Hill. The park is a half mile from the cottages. Easy biking and walking distance.
9 locals recommend
Grace Macdonald Park
131 E Arbutus Lake RdTennis, Pickle Ball, Hiking Paths, Play Structures and an Awesome Sledding Hill. The park is a half mile from the cottages. Easy biking and walking distance.
Ski Areas
The best little ski hill in Northern Michigan. Hickory Hills has 6 rope tows and a magic carpet that access the mini mountain of fun. The lodge is brand new and very family oriented. The hill offers affordable skiing with a full rental department. They also have a snow tube run. In the summer you can hike the trails or play frisbee golf.
15 locals recommend
Hickory Hills Ski Area
2000 Randolph StThe best little ski hill in Northern Michigan. Hickory Hills has 6 rope tows and a magic carpet that access the mini mountain of fun. The lodge is brand new and very family oriented. The hill offers affordable skiing with a full rental department. They also have a snow tube run. In the summer you can hike the trails or play frisbee golf.
Just 32 miles to some of the best skiing in Northern Michigan. Schuss Mountain has something for everyone in the family, greens to double black diamonds!
22 locals recommend
Shanty Creek Resort - Summit Village
5780 Shanty Creek RdJust 32 miles to some of the best skiing in Northern Michigan. Schuss Mountain has something for everyone in the family, greens to double black diamonds!
Just 32 miles to some of the best skiing in Northern Michigan. Crystal Mountain offers something for everyone in the family.
135 locals recommend
Crystal Mountain
Just 32 miles to some of the best skiing in Northern Michigan. Crystal Mountain offers something for everyone in the family.
Races
One of the largest mountain bike races in the United States is out our backdoor!
Iceman Cometh Challenge
521 South Union StreetOne of the largest mountain bike races in the United States is out our backdoor!
Since 1977, the North American Vasa has celebrated winter sports and an active, healthy community. The race has constantly evolved, challenged skiers, and focused on fostering a community of winter athletes that has grown to include classic and skate skiers, fat bikers, and snowshoers!
A 5 minute drive to Timber Ridge from the cottages.
VASA Cross Country Ski
4450 Bartlett RdSince 1977, the North American Vasa has celebrated winter sports and an active, healthy community. The race has constantly evolved, challenged skiers, and focused on fostering a community of winter athletes that has grown to include classic and skate skiers, fat bikers, and snowshoers!
A 5 minute drive to Timber Ridge from the cottages.