Julia’s guidebook
Lower Peninsula
Attractions
The only water falls in the lower peninsula. You can swim in the falls. Nice picnic area
60 locals recommend
Ocqueoc Falls Campground
The only water falls in the lower peninsula. You can swim in the falls. Nice picnic area
Close to the cottage. The bike trail that begins in Rogers City ends here. Shipwreck on the beach which changes with each storm.
6 locals recommend
40 Mile Point Lighthouse
7323 US-23Close to the cottage. The bike trail that begins in Rogers City ends here. Shipwreck on the beach which changes with each storm.
Mill Creek and Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum
Ferry to Mackinaw Island
63 locals recommend
Mackinaw City
Mill Creek and Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum
Ferry to Mackinaw Island
No Autos allowed. Must ferry over to island. Ferry is in Mackinaw City. Bike rentals on island.
276 locals recommend
Mackinac Island
No Autos allowed. Must ferry over to island. Ferry is in Mackinaw City. Bike rentals on island.
Beautiful bike trail along Lake Huron. Runs from the South Shore Park close to the Marina in Rogers City to the 40 Mile Lighthouse about 10 miles
Huron-Sunrise Trail Trailhead
Huron-Sunrise TrailBeautiful bike trail along Lake Huron. Runs from the South Shore Park close to the Marina in Rogers City to the 40 Mile Lighthouse about 10 miles
Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park
U.S. 23Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum Inc.
131 S Huron AveQuarry View Roadside Park
Petersville RoadThe largest limestone quarry in the WORLD!!
Glass bottom boat shipwreck tours, snorkeling, and kayak rentals. Close to the cottage.
11 locals recommend
Nautical North Family Adventures
123 S Main StGlass bottom boat shipwreck tours, snorkeling, and kayak rentals. Close to the cottage.
Dam Site Inn
6705 Woodland RdLegs Inn
6425 N Lake Shore DrUp North 23 Restaurant And Lounge
North 3rd StreetRosa's Squeeze Inn
16454 US-23Cheboygan Brewing Company
101 N Main StNo food but may bring it in. Sometimes food trucks.
Black Mountain Lodge
10621 Twin Lakes Rd
Bois Blanc Island
The orchard it’s beautiful. The woodfire pizza and adult cider is way beyond an experience!!
20 locals recommend
Knaebe's Mmmunchy Krunchy Apple Farm & Cider Mill
2621 S Karsten RdThe orchard it’s beautiful. The woodfire pizza and adult cider is way beyond an experience!!
Upper Peninsula
Mackinac Bridge
Mackinac BridgeGateway to Upper Peninsula
Oswald Bear Ranch
13814 Co Rd 407Soo Locks
Great, fun education opportunity.
Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum
18335 N Whitefish Point RdAll about the Edmond Fitzgerald and much much more!
Mystery Spot
N916 Martin Lake RdPictured Rocks National Lakeshore
N8391 Sand Point RoadA must see! Pictured Rocks Boat Cruises
Les Cheneaux Islands
Great place to kayak
Drummond Island
Kitch-iti-kipi
Sawmill RoadKewadin Casinos – St. Ignace
3015 Mackinac TrailTry your luck
Tahquamenon Falls Brewery & Pub
24019 Upper Falls Drive
Tahquamenon Falls State Park Rivermouth Campgrounds
32130 West South River RoadCity advice
Getting around
This is a list of distances from the cottage to cities
Distances to nearby cities:
Rogers City – 17 miles
Cheboygan – 24.4 miles
(Ferry to Bois Blanc Island)
Mackinaw City – 40.1 miles
(Ferry to Mackinaw Island)
St Ignace – 46.7 miles
Alpena – 54.7 miles
Petosky – 58.2 miles
Gaylord – 65.4 miles
Sault Ste Marie – 97.5 miles
De Tour Village – 102 miles
Ferry to Drummond Island
Traverse City – 125 miles
Whitefish Point – 163 miles
Munising – 169 miles