Torch Schoolhouse Guidebook
Essentials
Eastport Market
5431 U.S. 318
locals recommendFor your basic groceries, right down the road! (3.0 miles)
Village Market provides a broader selection and more flexible hours based on your grocery needs! (13.0 miles)
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locals recommendVillage Market
250 Ames St9
locals recommendVillage Market provides a broader selection and more flexible hours based on your grocery needs! (13.0 miles)
For stocking up your refrigerator for the week, your one-stop shop! Online ordering and curbside pickup available! (23.9 miles)
7
locals recommendMeijer
4900 Michigan 72 East7
locals recommendFor stocking up your refrigerator for the week, your one-stop shop! Online ordering and curbside pickup available! (23.9 miles)
Local Eats
Quick and convenient food right up the street! Flexible hours with burgers, fries, pizza, sandwiches, and ice cream! (0.2 miles)
31 Scoops
Quick and convenient food right up the street! Flexible hours with burgers, fries, pizza, sandwiches, and ice cream! (0.2 miles)
Gorgeous cafe, relaxing atmosphere, great choice of coffee and lunch salads, sandwiches and burgers (1.9 miles)
Garden Cafe
886 U.S. 31Gorgeous cafe, relaxing atmosphere, great choice of coffee and lunch salads, sandwiches and burgers (1.9 miles)
Indoor/Outdoor seating + live entertainment, great food & environment for lunch or dinner (2.5 miles)
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locals recommendTorch Lake Café
4990 US-3115
locals recommendIndoor/Outdoor seating + live entertainment, great food & environment for lunch or dinner (2.5 miles)
Central Lake Tavern
2443 Main StYour local, small-town saloon for food & drink (8.8 miles)
Casual storefront pizzeria with creative topping combinations, plus slices, sandwiches & salads. Excellent Pizza! (13.0 miles)
Chef Charles’
147 River StCasual storefront pizzeria with creative topping combinations, plus slices, sandwiches & salads. Excellent Pizza! (13.0 miles)
Buzzing Cajun-Creole eatery serves up gator & crawfish plus Louisiana beers & unique cocktails (13.3 miles)
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locals recommendPearl's New Orleans Kitchen
617 Ames St25
locals recommendBuzzing Cajun-Creole eatery serves up gator & crawfish plus Louisiana beers & unique cocktails (13.3 miles)
Laid-back waterfront watering hole with boat parking, a patio, & simple American & Mexican fare. (15.8 miles)
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locals recommendDockside Torch Lake
6340 Old Torch Lake Drive25
locals recommendLaid-back waterfront watering hole with boat parking, a patio, & simple American & Mexican fare. (15.8 miles)
Counter service gastropub offers 20 house beers & menu inspired by the band Ween, plus local music. (16.9 miles)
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locals recommendShort's Brewing Company Bellaire Pub
121 North Bridge Street64
locals recommendCounter service gastropub offers 20 house beers & menu inspired by the band Ween, plus local music. (16.9 miles)
Diverse menu with creative options for shareables, pizza, burgers, salads, and more! (18.1 miles)
Foundry Bar & Grill
101 Main StreetDiverse menu with creative options for shareables, pizza, burgers, salads, and more! (18.1 miles)
Relax
A great place to spend the day! Swim & beach area, playground, onsite outdoor grills, and public boat launch have all you need to set up camp and enjoy the day! (0.3 miles)
Torch Lake Township Day Park
12201 Pub Dock RdA great place to spend the day! Swim & beach area, playground, onsite outdoor grills, and public boat launch have all you need to set up camp and enjoy the day! (0.3 miles)
Torch Bay Nature Preserve
12674-12970 Traverse Bay RdLake Michigan access with a perfect spot to watch the sunset! (0.7 miles)
Access to Lake Michigan, trails, and a great place to hangout! (3.2 miles)
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locals recommendBarnes Park
12298 Barnes Park Road7
locals recommendAccess to Lake Michigan, trails, and a great place to hangout! (3.2 miles)
Expansive outdoor recreation area to spend the day! Large beach & river straights for play, tennis courts, basketball courts, and playgrounds! (13.2 miles)
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locals recommendVeterans' Memorial Park
410 River St6
locals recommendExpansive outdoor recreation area to spend the day! Large beach & river straights for play, tennis courts, basketball courts, and playgrounds! (13.2 miles)
Swing
A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort
627 Ag A Ming Dr36 holes of championship golf between Torch Lake and Lake Michigan (5.1 miles)
18-hole golf course set into the woods of Northern Michigan, connecting you with the sights and sounds of the forest (8.0 miles)
Antrim Dells Golf Course and The Sunset Bar & Grill
18-hole golf course set into the woods of Northern Michigan, connecting you with the sights and sounds of the forest (8.0 miles)
Four championship courses with two courses ranked among Michigan's Top 20 Public Courses by Golf Magazine. (19.9 miles)
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locals recommendShanty Creek Resort
5780 Shanty Creek Rd14
locals recommendFour championship courses with two courses ranked among Michigan's Top 20 Public Courses by Golf Magazine. (19.9 miles)
The 36-uniquely challenging holes are laid into our breathtaking northern Michigan terrain ranging from the summit of our slopes to the lake-view tee boxes on both of our championship-caliber courses. (29.5 miles)
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locals recommendBoyne Mountain Resort
1 Boyne Mountain Road24
locals recommendThe 36-uniquely challenging holes are laid into our breathtaking northern Michigan terrain ranging from the summit of our slopes to the lake-view tee boxes on both of our championship-caliber courses. (29.5 miles)
Play
765-acre natural area with diverse wildlife & habitats offering over 30 mi. of trails. (13.9 miles)
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locals recommendGlacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead
3417 Eckhardt Rd22
locals recommend765-acre natural area with diverse wildlife & habitats offering over 30 mi. of trails. (13.9 miles)
Mountain and Fat Bike rental Bicycle parts accessories Kayak Canoe SUP rental parts and accessories. Daily Weekly rentals delivery available.
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locals recommendPaddles & Pedals
206 North Bridge Street6
locals recommendMountain and Fat Bike rental Bicycle parts accessories Kayak Canoe SUP rental parts and accessories. Daily Weekly rentals delivery available.
Located in Northern Michigan in the scenic Jordan Valley, Jordan Valley Outfitters is your Eco-Tour headquarters offering family paddling during the summer but also all winter long on the Jordan River.
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locals recommendJordan Valley Outfitters
311 N Lake St6
locals recommendLocated in Northern Michigan in the scenic Jordan Valley, Jordan Valley Outfitters is your Eco-Tour headquarters offering family paddling during the summer but also all winter long on the Jordan River.
Foot Golf! Swinging clubs not your thing? Have fun with this soccer-golf hybrid sport that's fun for the whole family! Located at the Shanty Creek Summit golf course (19.9 miles)
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locals recommendShanty Creek Resort
5780 Shanty Creek Rd14
locals recommendFoot Golf! Swinging clubs not your thing? Have fun with this soccer-golf hybrid sport that's fun for the whole family! Located at the Shanty Creek Summit golf course (19.9 miles)
Rent Brand New Pontoons, Tritoons, Jet Skis, and Paddle Sports in Downtown Boyne City, MI (28.4 miles)
Boyne Watersports
1 Water StRent Brand New Pontoons, Tritoons, Jet Skis, and Paddle Sports in Downtown Boyne City, MI (28.4 miles)
Year-round indoor waterpark that's fun for all ages! (29.5 miles)
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locals recommendAvalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark
1 Boyne Mountain Road14
locals recommendYear-round indoor waterpark that's fun for all ages! (29.5 miles)
Learn
Founded in 1928, Guntzvillers is a must-see destination in Northern Michigan for both residents and visitors alike. The Spirit of the Woods Museum is an interactive, educational experience for the whole family featuring professional diaramas of Michigan wildlife. Displays include a full-body Elk, Mountain Lion, Whitetail Deer, Bear, Waterfowl, Fish and much more. The Museum also has an impressive collection of Indian artifacts and antique fishing and hunting gear. (14.8 miles)
Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum
11060 U.S. 31Founded in 1928, Guntzvillers is a must-see destination in Northern Michigan for both residents and visitors alike. The Spirit of the Woods Museum is an interactive, educational experience for the whole family featuring professional diaramas of Michigan wildlife. Displays include a full-body Elk, Mountain Lion, Whitetail Deer, Bear, Waterfowl, Fish and much more. The Museum also has an impressive collection of Indian artifacts and antique fishing and hunting gear. (14.8 miles)
Full working glassblower shop operating 360 days a year! Lessons and educational sessions available! (18.4 mlies)
Jordan Valley Glassworks
209 State StFull working glassblower shop operating 360 days a year! Lessons and educational sessions available! (18.4 mlies)
The best and most exciting historical and architectural tours in Charlevoix, MI! (19.7 miles)
Mushroom House Tours
211 Bridge StThe best and most exciting historical and architectural tours in Charlevoix, MI! (19.7 miles)
One of Northern Michigan’s hidden gems!
Michigan’s largest outdoor model railroad with over 2,500 ft of track (Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather permitting)
World War I Museum full of photos, documents and toys from the Great War era
Private collections including royal, wedding, and other memorabilia
Extensive gardens and paths with countless photo opportunities
Nearly 100 years of history to share
(21.1 miles)
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locals recommendCastle Farms
5052 Michigan 6614
locals recommendOne of Northern Michigan’s hidden gems!
Michigan’s largest outdoor model railroad with over 2,500 ft of track (Memorial Day through Labor Day, weather permitting)
World War I Museum full of photos, documents and toys from the Great War era
Private collections including royal, wedding, and other memorabilia
Extensive gardens and paths with countless photo opportunities
Nearly 100 years of history to share
(21.1 miles)
A unique collection of instruments that provide guests with a walk through the history, artistry and engineering of automated music. (21.4 miles)
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locals recommendMusic House Museum
7377 U.S. 317
locals recommendA unique collection of instruments that provide guests with a walk through the history, artistry and engineering of automated music. (21.4 miles)
Creating an attraction that provides community education and a fun place to take kids to learn about the wonders of butterflies and their bug relatives. (22.0 miles)
GT Butterfly House & Bug Zoo
8840 M-72Creating an attraction that provides community education and a fun place to take kids to learn about the wonders of butterflies and their bug relatives. (22.0 miles)
Shop
Elk Rapids
9
locals recommend(13.3 miles)
Bellaire
6
locals recommend(16.7 miles)
Charlevoix
17
locals recommend(19.8 miles)
Boyne City
10
locals recommend(28.6 miles)
Traverse City
55
locals recommend(30.3 miles)
Petoskey
21
locals recommend(36.7 miles)