Guidebook for Central Lake
Everything Else
Trendy downtown Front Street with Shops, Restaurants, Distilleries, Breweries, Theatre; along Lake Michigan. Traverse City Commons (just S.W of town) is intriguing with an interesting history and buildings with shops & restaurants.
260 locals recommend
Traverse City
Trendy downtown Front Street with Shops, Restaurants, Distilleries, Breweries, Theatre; along Lake Michigan. Traverse City Commons (just S.W of town) is intriguing with an interesting history and buildings with shops & restaurants.
Shopping
Unique shops in Central Lake, Bellaire and Charlevoix for unique local items.
28 locals recommend
Bellaire
Unique shops in Central Lake, Bellaire and Charlevoix for unique local items.
Walk, bike or drive to King Orchards. Great place for locally grown seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Also, check out Providence Farms (Hwy M-88)
and Friske's Market (Hwy 31 N).
32 locals recommend
King Orchards
4620 M-88Walk, bike or drive to King Orchards. Great place for locally grown seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Also, check out Providence Farms (Hwy M-88)
and Friske's Market (Hwy 31 N).
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
727 Fly Dont DrBikes, Canoes, Kayak rentals. There are miles and miles of bike trails, and lots of waterways to explore in a watercraft of choice.
22 locals recommend
Paddles & Pedals
206 N Bridge StBikes, Canoes, Kayak rentals. There are miles and miles of bike trails, and lots of waterways to explore in a watercraft of choice.
Parks & Nature
Grass River Nature Preserve - Nature Trails & Area Wildlife
Shady Nook is a peaceful walk/jog/bike ride and an area where you might see family of deer, turkeys, or look to the sky and you may see a bald eagle.
Shadynook Road
Shadynook RoadShady Nook is a peaceful walk/jog/bike ride and an area where you might see family of deer, turkeys, or look to the sky and you may see a bald eagle.
Torch Lake "The 3rd Most Beautiful Lake in The World". Some refer to it as "The North America Caribbean" - crystal clear blue water. Beach/Park offers bathrooms & picnic areas.
52 locals recommend
Torch Lake
Torch Lake "The 3rd Most Beautiful Lake in The World". Some refer to it as "The North America Caribbean" - crystal clear blue water. Beach/Park offers bathrooms & picnic areas.
Arts & Culture
Castle Farms in Charlevoix - A Time honored Family Residence that was Originally a Dairy Farm. Lots of History and Beautiful Gardens. Check out the Wall of Fame to see if you recognize any of the Celebrity Visitors that have graced the grounds of the "farm". Nationally Noted as "A Destination Venue for Weddings".
Mushroom Houses:
The Famed Homes of the 1930's by Architect Earl Young. Take a Guided Tour of Homes or Pick up a Walk/Drive Map and see at your leisure.
The grounds and building are Beautiful! The easy walk from main street downtown Charlevoix through a quaint section of pretty older homes will have you looking left and right. On occasion there is free live music in the courtyard of the library.
16 locals recommend
Charlevoix Public Library
220 Clinton StThe grounds and building are Beautiful! The easy walk from main street downtown Charlevoix through a quaint section of pretty older homes will have you looking left and right. On occasion there is free live music in the courtyard of the library.
Check out the schedule during your trip to see which local and/or internationally known artist are featured.
8 locals recommend
Dennos Museum Center station
Check out the schedule during your trip to see which local and/or internationally known artist are featured.
Essentials
Village Market in Central Lake
Eastport Market in Eastport
Village Market
250 Ames StSmall Town Grocery Store
This market offers just about anything you need - Fuel, Deli, Groceries, Beer, Wine, Liquor. Also, a hardware store.
16 locals recommend
Eastport Market
5431 US-31This market offers just about anything you need - Fuel, Deli, Groceries, Beer, Wine, Liquor. Also, a hardware store.
Sightseeing
Castle Farms in Charlevoix,
Torch Lake and
Grass River Nature Preserve,
Arts and Crafts Trail
Spend a day touring the many Vineyards on Old Mission Peninsula. Take a tour bus or drive yourself and wander along at your leisure. The views are spectacular along the blue waters. Some vineyards provide weekend entertainment during the summer months.
58 locals recommend
Mari Vineyards
8175 Center RdSpend a day touring the many Vineyards on Old Mission Peninsula. Take a tour bus or drive yourself and wander along at your leisure. The views are spectacular along the blue waters. Some vineyards provide weekend entertainment during the summer months.