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Food scene
Silver Dollar Pub & Grill
9925 W Higgins Lake DrThe Bird and The Bear Grill
205 N Cut RdA family restaurant with bowling alley & pool table. Breakfast buffet Saturday and Sunday.
33 locals recommend
Fred's of Roscommon
430 N 5th StA family restaurant with bowling alley & pool table. Breakfast buffet Saturday and Sunday.
Huge selection of ice cream. The lines are worth the wait.
19 locals recommend
Nibbles Ice Cream Store
45 E Higgins Lake DrHuge selection of ice cream. The lines are worth the wait.
Paddle Hard Brewing
227 Michigan AveA micro-brewery about 20 minutes away!
Classic BBQ, Southern sides, tap beers & full bar in riverfront lodge atmosphere with background blues.
28 locals recommend
Ray's - BBQ, Brews & Blues
204 Ingham StClassic BBQ, Southern sides, tap beers & full bar in riverfront lodge atmosphere with background blues.
Veteran neighborhood spot serving burgers, burritos & other comfort fare, plus brews in cozy atmosphere.
18 locals recommend
Spike's Keg O Nails
301 Cedar StVeteran neighborhood spot serving burgers, burritos & other comfort fare, plus brews in cozy atmosphere.
Old-fashioned, neighborhood nook since 1937 offering homestyle American bites for breakfast & lunch.
7 locals recommend
Grayling Restaurant
211 Michigan AveOld-fashioned, neighborhood nook since 1937 offering homestyle American bites for breakfast & lunch.
Mel's Pine Pantry
3556 E Higgins Lake DrUnder new management and a great place to grab a bite! We are so happy it's back!
Landmark Restaurant
5937 W Higgins Lake DrUnder new management and a great place to grab a bite! We are so happy it's back!
Cut River Grille
1136 East Higgins Lake DriveUnder new management and very tasty!
Sightseeing
Large, sandy beach area with huge sandbar. Camping available and store on the beach with some quick bites and changing areas/bathrooms.
34 locals recommend
South Higgins Lake State Park
106 State Park DrLarge, sandy beach area with huge sandbar. Camping available and store on the beach with some quick bites and changing areas/bathrooms.
North Higgins Lake State Park
11747 N Higgins Lake DrGreat bike/walking trails
Neighborhoods
Sam-O-Set Boulevard
Sam-O-Set BoulevardSmall public park, public dock and wonderful place to watch the sunset.
Fun Things to do:
GO FAST Rentals
9963 W Higgins Lake DrB & B Sports Center & Marina
431 Clare BlvdVarious rentals available - Pontoon's, Jet Ski's
Canoe or kayak the beautiful Au Sable! We recommend the sit-on-top kayaks for a comfy experience. Staff is very friendly and will even take a group picture for you!
8 locals recommend
Carlisle Canoe Livery
100 State StCanoe or kayak the beautiful Au Sable! We recommend the sit-on-top kayaks for a comfy experience. Staff is very friendly and will even take a group picture for you!
Ski gear & packages. 11 miles of trails suitable for all skill levels.
25 locals recommend
Cross Country Ski Headquarters
9435 N Cut RdSki gear & packages. 11 miles of trails suitable for all skill levels.
Pines Theatre
4673 W Houghton Lake DrA log cabin chalet-style movie theatre for those rainy days!
Weekends at Higgins Lake
17 E Higgins Lake DrA truly unique underwater experience. Scuba certification, sales & rentals.
Always a great place to remember fallen firefighters. Annual festival.
Michigan Firemens Memorial Festival
290 Ballanger RdAlways a great place to remember fallen firefighters. Annual festival.
Markey Township Memorial Park
3354 School Rd10635 N Harrison Rd
10635 North Harrison RoadPARK 27
Wonderful Park with playgrounds, tennis courts, dog run.
Load N Go Rentals
9383 N Cut RdCanoe & kayak rental service.
Shopping
Good Times Party Store
6168 W Higgins Lake DrThey have a little of everything!
Quality market for meat, deli, bakery, produce, grocery, Michigan products, and craft beer!
21 locals recommend
R&J's Best Choice Market Place
8982 Old US Hwy 27Quality market for meat, deli, bakery, produce, grocery, Michigan products, and craft beer!
The Loom Room of Higgins Lake
4571 W Higgins Lake DrQuality higgins lake apparel, decor and gifts
Fifth Street Market
104 N 5th StYou will not believe the crazy huge selection of beer & wine!
Locally crafted, unique Michigan products. Also, coffee, bakery items, light bites-bagels, quiche, sandwiches, etc.
6 locals recommend
Made UP NORTH
704 Lake StLocally crafted, unique Michigan products. Also, coffee, bakery items, light bites-bagels, quiche, sandwiches, etc.
Bob's Butcher Shop
710 Lake StAlways a great selection of meats & fish.
Weekends at Higgins Lake
17 E Higgins Lake DrGreat selection of Higgins Lake clothing and merchandise