Coldwater Guidebook
Food scene
Our favorite place on the lake to eat, relax, enjoy a great burger or sandwich or a beverage. Large deck and accessible by boat. Friendly staff and excellent service. All you can eat Friday Fish Fry
6 locals recommend
Willows Bar
716 Chicago StOur favorite place on the lake to eat, relax, enjoy a great burger or sandwich or a beverage. Large deck and accessible by boat. Friendly staff and excellent service. All you can eat Friday Fish Fry
Bills Grill House
270 Narrows RdBill's Steak House
670 W Chicago Rd
El Cerrito Mexican Restaurant
74 West Chicago StreetGreat local Mexican Restaurant!
Two Bandits Brewing Co.
61 West Chicago StreetGreat family owned store and ice cream parlor just down the road from the cottage. Ice cream is Hudsonville, hand dipped and a great bang for the buck with many choices of cone styles and sizes. They also have Hunt Brothers pizza and wings. Call ahead (517-279-2480) or pick up on your way! Small grocery and bate shop as well.
Country Cove Store
840 N Union City RdGreat family owned store and ice cream parlor just down the road from the cottage. Ice cream is Hudsonville, hand dipped and a great bang for the buck with many choices of cone styles and sizes. They also have Hunt Brothers pizza and wings. Call ahead (517-279-2480) or pick up on your way! Small grocery and bate shop as well.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
445 East Chicago StreetHome of famous Win Schuler's Bar Cheese and a part of the local history and restaurant scene since 1909.
CURRENT HOURS
Tuesday – Thursday & Sunday: 11:30am – 8pm
Friday – Saturday: 11:30am – 9pm
Closed Mondays
8 locals recommend
Schuler's Restaurant & Pub
115 S Eagle StHome of famous Win Schuler's Bar Cheese and a part of the local history and restaurant scene since 1909.
CURRENT HOURS
Tuesday – Thursday & Sunday: 11:30am – 8pm
Friday – Saturday: 11:30am – 9pm
Closed Mondays
Local favorites breakfast destination. Owner and staff are friendly and welcoming. Food is fresh and well prepared.
Coldwater Garden Family Restaurant
432 East Chicago StreetLocal favorites breakfast destination. Owner and staff are friendly and welcoming. Food is fresh and well prepared.
El Taco Loco Mexican Taqueria
13 South Monroe StreetBest Tacos ever!
Los Tequilas
552 East Chicago Street
Jeannie's Diner
14 W Chicago St
South Monroe Street
South Monroe StreetGreat Staff and part of the Thursday Night Monroe St. block party
Bell's Brewery
355 E Kalamazoo AveDark Horse Brewing Company
511 S Kalamazoo AveCity/town information
Peaceful, quaint city located the North and South Chain of Lakes on the Coldwater/St. Joseph Rivers. Close to Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Jackson and Marshall. Camping, boating, water sports and fishing are all close by.
9 locals recommend
Coldwater
Peaceful, quaint city located the North and South Chain of Lakes on the Coldwater/St. Joseph Rivers. Close to Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Jackson and Marshall. Camping, boating, water sports and fishing are all close by.
Golf
Nice coarse boarding Morrison lake just a short drive from the cottage. Bill's Grill House Restaurant is also located at the course for a quick 19th hole stop!
Golf Club of Coldwater
270 Narrows RdNice coarse boarding Morrison lake just a short drive from the cottage. Bill's Grill House Restaurant is also located at the course for a quick 19th hole stop!
27 hole course divided into three 9 hole tracks in the Natural Preserve and Marsh. www.bindergolf.com
Binder Park Golf Course
7255 B Dr S27 hole course divided into three 9 hole tracks in the Natural Preserve and Marsh. www.bindergolf.com
Cedar Creek Golf Course
14000 Renton Road18 Hole, Par 72 course. Open year round, weather permitting
Gull Lake View Golf Resort
7417 N 38th StBest of 2016 Top 25 Golf Courses in Michigan
Stonehedge Golf Club
15530 M-894 1/2 star championship links-style course. Five sets of tees available on each hole.
Medalist Golf Club & Banquet Facility
15701 N-Drive N4 1/2 star championship links-style course. Five sets of tees available on each hole.
Museums
Whether you are in to cars or note, this museum is top notch and a must see when in the area. Many weekend special events and car shows throughout the summer. Visit GilmoreCarMuseum.org for details, hours and admission prices
66 locals recommend
Gilmore Car Museum
6865 W Hickory RdWhether you are in to cars or note, this museum is top notch and a must see when in the area. Many weekend special events and car shows throughout the summer. Visit GilmoreCarMuseum.org for details, hours and admission prices
Awesome museum even if not into aircraft. Tons of history and fun for entire family
73 locals recommend
Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Museum
6151 Portage RdAwesome museum even if not into aircraft. Tons of history and fun for entire family
Things to do
Visit www.capridrive-in.com for movie schedule, events and ticket pricing.
14 locals recommend
Capri Drive-in Theater
119 W Chicago RdVisit www.capridrive-in.com for movie schedule, events and ticket pricing.
FIREKEEPERS CASINO
11177 E Michigan AveYear round entertainment including professional theatre and concerts, community events and children's theatre. Tibbets.org
Tibbits Opera House
14 S Hanchett StYear round entertainment including professional theatre and concerts, community events and children's theatre. Tibbets.org
Inflatable water playground also offering volleyball, corn hole, horse shoes, yard games, beach, kayaking and paddle boarding.
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The Aqua Pit
262 S Michigan AveInflatable water playground also offering volleyball, corn hole, horse shoes, yard games, beach, kayaking and paddle boarding.
theaquapit.com
Southern Michigan's best indoor and outdoor gaming destination. Laser tag, video games and miniature golf course.
10 locals recommend
Adventure Zone
125 W Chicago RdSouthern Michigan's best indoor and outdoor gaming destination. Laser tag, video games and miniature golf course.
Times, dates and events vary month to month, so please check website for details. Special events throughout the year for holidays and seasonal occasions. www.littleriverrailroad.com, 517-227-5488
Little River Railroad
29 W Park AveTimes, dates and events vary month to month, so please check website for details. Special events throughout the year for holidays and seasonal occasions. www.littleriverrailroad.com, 517-227-5488
Great Park on Lake George with a 2 beaches, hiking, horseback riding and picnic areas.
55 locals recommend
Pokagon State Park
450 Ln 100 Lake JamesGreat Park on Lake George with a 2 beaches, hiking, horseback riding and picnic areas.
Pampering
Pure Envee
Rachel's salon & spa
23 West Chicago Street
Southern Roots Salon and Spa
5 South Monroe StreetNeighborhoods
Thursday night food, music, vendors and drinks during the summer. Great to relax and hang with friends and meet new people. Outdoor seating and cornhole boards to enjoy.
South Monroe Street
South Monroe StreetThursday night food, music, vendors and drinks during the summer. Great to relax and hang with friends and meet new people. Outdoor seating and cornhole boards to enjoy.