Cordwood Trail Guideboom
Sightseeing
Mackinaw Island is a scenic place to visit with lots of things to do and is only a 25 minute drive from the cottage.
276 locals recommend
Mackinac Island
Mackinaw Island is a scenic place to visit with lots of things to do and is only a 25 minute drive from the cottage.
Cute small town across the Mackinaw Bridge in the Upper Peninsula. Great place to spend the afternoon dinning and exploring.
11 locals recommend
St. Ignace
Cute small town across the Mackinaw Bridge in the Upper Peninsula. Great place to spend the afternoon dinning and exploring.
If your a stargazer like me this is a great place to see them. Sometimes you can catch the Northern Lights here as well.
57 locals recommend
Headlands International Dark Sky Park
15675 Headlands RdIf your a stargazer like me this is a great place to see them. Sometimes you can catch the Northern Lights here as well.
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
N8391 Sand Point RoadLearn the local history of the Cheboygen River and Lake Huron while looking through the glass bottom boat. You will see the beautiful blue waters, fish, lighthouses, and shipwrecks
11 locals recommend
Nautical North Family Adventures
123 S Main StLearn the local history of the Cheboygen River and Lake Huron while looking through the glass bottom boat. You will see the beautiful blue waters, fish, lighthouses, and shipwrecks
Cute town located on the shores of Little Traverse Bay. Great for dinning, shopping, and exploring. In the winter time go skiing or snowshoeing.
130 locals recommend
Petoskey
Cute town located on the shores of Little Traverse Bay. Great for dinning, shopping, and exploring. In the winter time go skiing or snowshoeing.
Castle Rock is considered to be one of the oldest lookout points near St. Ignace and was known as "Pontiac's Lookout" by the Ojibwa Tribe. It rises an astonishing 195 feet above water level offering a scenic and inspiring view for up to 20 miles, featuring Mackinac Island, Lake Huron, downtown St. Ignace and wildlife habitat. The lookout point is equipped with viewing binoculars for a spectacular view of the area. Our gift shop features a birch bark ceiling and walls hand crafted by local Native Americans in the early 1950's.
16 locals recommend
Castle Rock
Castle Rock is considered to be one of the oldest lookout points near St. Ignace and was known as "Pontiac's Lookout" by the Ojibwa Tribe. It rises an astonishing 195 feet above water level offering a scenic and inspiring view for up to 20 miles, featuring Mackinac Island, Lake Huron, downtown St. Ignace and wildlife habitat. The lookout point is equipped with viewing binoculars for a spectacular view of the area. Our gift shop features a birch bark ceiling and walls hand crafted by local Native Americans in the early 1950's.
Food scene
Pier M33 On The Cheboygan
9500 M-33Great restaurant located on the Cheboygen river
Cheboygan Brewing Company
101 N Main StGreat local brewery.
Nauti Inn Barstro
330 N Main StFood here is delicious. Small plates style.
Mackinaw Trail Winery & Brewery - Petoskey
3423 US-131Mackinaw Brewing Company
161 E Front StThe Queen's Head Wine Pub
250 N Huron StVivio's
4531 S Straits Hwy
Libby's Cafe
411 N Straits Hwy
The Dipper
405 North Main StreetFavorite ice cream place in town
Local Fun
Fun things to do within an hour from the house
Tubing down the Sturgeon river is one of my top favorite things to do when in town.
47 locals recommend
Big Bear Adventures
4271 S Straits HwyTubing down the Sturgeon river is one of my top favorite things to do when in town.
Great place for winter activities. Snow tubing, skiing, and snow boarding.
63 locals recommend
Boyne Highlands Resort
600 Highland RdGreat place for winter activities. Snow tubing, skiing, and snow boarding.
Treetops North Gaylord Michigan
Golf in the summer and skiing/snow tubing in the winter.
Beautiful falls with lots of trails. An hour and a half from the house in the U.P
74 locals recommend
Tahquamenon Falls State Park
41382 W M-123Beautiful falls with lots of trails. An hour and a half from the house in the U.P