Round Haven guidebook
A few of our favorite local to dos
We moved to northern Michigan to ensure we could readily be active outside in beautiful spaces. The following are a few of our recommendations to the best places to enjoy your time with us.
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Beautiful beaches and hiking. Nationally protected land.
Enjoy local wine tasting following a cross country ski through the vineyards. Gorgeous environment, well groomed trails and exceptional northern Michigan wine.
41 locals recommend
45 North Vineyard & Winery
8580 E Horn RdEnjoy local wine tasting following a cross country ski through the vineyards. Gorgeous environment, well groomed trails and exceptional northern Michigan wine.
Neighborhoods
Two of the small towns within a 10 minute drive of the property.
A quiet town tucked into the hills of Sleeping Bear lake shore. Numerous restaurants, locally owned shops and hangouts line main street, only a few minute walk from miles of stunning Lake Michigan beaches.
Glen Arbor Township
A quiet town tucked into the hills of Sleeping Bear lake shore. Numerous restaurants, locally owned shops and hangouts line main street, only a few minute walk from miles of stunning Lake Michigan beaches.
Just a 10 minute drive south on M22, Empire is a cute small town with a thriving main street. Local artisans populate most store fronts, including our favorite chocolatier, The Grocer's Daughter. The town in sandwiched in by Sleeping Bear, sits alongside beautiful spans of Lake Michigan and is surrounded an array of hiking trails.
43 locals recommend
Empire
Just a 10 minute drive south on M22, Empire is a cute small town with a thriving main street. Local artisans populate most store fronts, including our favorite chocolatier, The Grocer's Daughter. The town in sandwiched in by Sleeping Bear, sits alongside beautiful spans of Lake Michigan and is surrounded an array of hiking trails.
Nearby Activities
A great way to get to many of the places within the lakeshore, the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail is a hard-surfaced, non-motorized, multi-use trail spanning 22 miles from the northern end of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore at County Road 651 to the town of Empire.
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail
Sleeping Bear Heritage TrailA great way to get to many of the places within the lakeshore, the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail is a hard-surfaced, non-motorized, multi-use trail spanning 22 miles from the northern end of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore at County Road 651 to the town of Empire.
Whether its fishing for yellow perch and small mouth bass, brilliant star gazing or enjoying the Caribbean blue waters on a stand up paddle board there is something on the water for most everyone. The Round Haven property is only a one minute walk to a secluded public access point on Big Glen Lake.
6 locals recommend
Glen Lake
Whether its fishing for yellow perch and small mouth bass, brilliant star gazing or enjoying the Caribbean blue waters on a stand up paddle board there is something on the water for most everyone. The Round Haven property is only a one minute walk to a secluded public access point on Big Glen Lake.
Hike
An intermediate hike (mostly up hill on well maintained mixed surface paths) through dense forrest leading to breathtaking views off Empire bluff.
46 locals recommend
Empire Bluff Trailhead
Empire Bluff TrailAn intermediate hike (mostly up hill on well maintained mixed surface paths) through dense forrest leading to breathtaking views off Empire bluff.
A short but steep up hill hike to the top of one of the tallest sand dunes in the area. There are multiple trails stemming from the trail head to explore.
93 locals recommend
Pyramid Point Trail
Basch RoadA short but steep up hill hike to the top of one of the tallest sand dunes in the area. There are multiple trails stemming from the trail head to explore.
Food scene
Traverse City may be a foodie paradise but Glen Arbor also has a number of delicious options.
Only a 20 minute walk from the Round Haven property, enjoy exquisite french dining at this local favorite.
"We love food, wine and hospitality. And a well made drink. And local ingredients because they are beautiful and delicious and we likely know the people behind the products. We love creating food experiences, the sorts of meals you linger over. The cuisine is still French country, which to Guillaume means simple food prepared really well."
https://restaurantlabecasse.com/
25 locals recommend
La Becasse Restaurant
9001 S Dunns Farm RdOnly a 20 minute walk from the Round Haven property, enjoy exquisite french dining at this local favorite.
"We love food, wine and hospitality. And a well made drink. And local ingredients because they are beautiful and delicious and we likely know the people behind the products. We love creating food experiences, the sorts of meals you linger over. The cuisine is still French country, which to Guillaume means simple food prepared really well."
https://restaurantlabecasse.com/
Italian fine dining a short drive or 20 minute walk from the Round Haven property.
"Nestled in ‘Burdickville’ on the east side of Big Glen Lake, our building is over 90 years old & has always enjoyed a history of being a popular neighborhood gathering place.
We use as many local ingredients as possible to create meals you will never forget. Casual setting, elegant taste."
https://trattoria-funistrada.com/
29 locals recommend
Trattoria Funistrada
4566 West Macfarlane RoadItalian fine dining a short drive or 20 minute walk from the Round Haven property.
"Nestled in ‘Burdickville’ on the east side of Big Glen Lake, our building is over 90 years old & has always enjoyed a history of being a popular neighborhood gathering place.
We use as many local ingredients as possible to create meals you will never forget. Casual setting, elegant taste."
https://trattoria-funistrada.com/
Situated just off main street, Cherry Republic rests between Lake Michigan and Big Glen Lake. Locally crafted, cherry inspired and infused food, beer and wine served inside as well as out. Offers much for families, seniors and youths alike.
"In the magical land of Cherry Republic, Glen Arbor reigns as our Motherland. It was in this sleepy village many years ago our company was born among sparkling lakes, deep forests, and the abundant cherry orchards of Leelanau County. The borders of our empire have expanded, yet Glen Arbor remains the place of our origin, where Bob Sutherland's dream of spreading cherry joy took root."
https://cherryrepublic.com/locations/glen-arbor/
55 locals recommend
Cherry Republic | Glen Arbor
South Lake StreetSituated just off main street, Cherry Republic rests between Lake Michigan and Big Glen Lake. Locally crafted, cherry inspired and infused food, beer and wine served inside as well as out. Offers much for families, seniors and youths alike.
"In the magical land of Cherry Republic, Glen Arbor reigns as our Motherland. It was in this sleepy village many years ago our company was born among sparkling lakes, deep forests, and the abundant cherry orchards of Leelanau County. The borders of our empire have expanded, yet Glen Arbor remains the place of our origin, where Bob Sutherland's dream of spreading cherry joy took root."
https://cherryrepublic.com/locations/glen-arbor/