Will And Brienna’s guidebook- Walloon Lake/Boyne City
Food scene
Nice outdoor seating and great food. We love the cheese curd appetizer (Will calls it his cheese curd salad which makes it sound a bit healthier ). If you’re looking for something a bit more heart healthy, the Brussels sprout app is delicious. My favorite sandwich is the chicken pub.. yum!
27 locals recommend
Lake Street Pub
202 S Lake StNice outdoor seating and great food. We love the cheese curd appetizer (Will calls it his cheese curd salad which makes it sound a bit healthier ). If you’re looking for something a bit more heart healthy, the Brussels sprout app is delicious. My favorite sandwich is the chicken pub.. yum!
Fantastic breakfast spot. You can’t go wrong any time of day though. In the off season they have great weekly specials. $5 pizza Monday, $10 pasta Thursday, etc. Nice spot to have a romantic dinner too:)
79 locals recommend
Cafe Santé
1 Water StFantastic breakfast spot. You can’t go wrong any time of day though. In the off season they have great weekly specials. $5 pizza Monday, $10 pasta Thursday, etc. Nice spot to have a romantic dinner too:)
The owner Mike has done a tremendous job redefining this building and creating what it is today. Stiggs is heavily involved in the community and provides free meals to families in need.. thousands to date! The beer is made on site and they have a diverse selection so everyone is bound to find something they like. It’s a “come as you are” kind of place with a large bar and lots of welcoming faces. Also, can’t forget to mention their smoked meats! They have the tastiest meat in town! Great BBQ!
42 locals recommend
Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen
112 S Park StThe owner Mike has done a tremendous job redefining this building and creating what it is today. Stiggs is heavily involved in the community and provides free meals to families in need.. thousands to date! The beer is made on site and they have a diverse selection so everyone is bound to find something they like. It’s a “come as you are” kind of place with a large bar and lots of welcoming faces. Also, can’t forget to mention their smoked meats! They have the tastiest meat in town! Great BBQ!
Great local Tex-Mex restaurant. Most who visit the area look forward to coming back to Red Mesa for its quality food, tasty Margaritas (Mango-Habenero) is my favorite;) live music a few days a week.
64 locals recommend
Red Mesa Grill
117 Water StGreat local Tex-Mex restaurant. Most who visit the area look forward to coming back to Red Mesa for its quality food, tasty Margaritas (Mango-Habenero) is my favorite;) live music a few days a week.
It's been renamed as 'Gilda's' after the gentleman who owns and runs it. A fantastic bakery with traditional French pastries, quiche and the best crepes you will ever find. There are NO DOUGHNUTS here.. but you'll be far from disappointed. This is one of our 'must-do's' while in town. In the summer, plan to be patient and enjoy sitting outside people watching just like they do in France while you wait for your order. yum!
16 locals recommend
Boyne City Bakery
110 S Lake StIt's been renamed as 'Gilda's' after the gentleman who owns and runs it. A fantastic bakery with traditional French pastries, quiche and the best crepes you will ever find. There are NO DOUGHNUTS here.. but you'll be far from disappointed. This is one of our 'must-do's' while in town. In the summer, plan to be patient and enjoy sitting outside people watching just like they do in France while you wait for your order. yum!
This is our absolute favorite place to visit because it’s only open the the warm months and you can pull right up in the boat! Plenty of dock space and helpful staff to get you tied up. Great Caribbean environment, family friendly, and tasty rum cocktails. This is a must do while you’re here!
If boating isn’t your thing, you can easily access from Charlevoix. It’s just 4-5 miles south of
Town, but if coming by way of Boyne City the best, and most fun thing to do is access by the ferry! It’s $3 per car but the ferry only fits 4 cars so there is almost always a wait. Park the car along the shoulder of the road and hop on the ferry as a pedestrian for free immediately! It only takes about 5 minutes to get across the channel.
56 locals recommend
The Landing
10231 Ferry RdThis is our absolute favorite place to visit because it’s only open the the warm months and you can pull right up in the boat! Plenty of dock space and helpful staff to get you tied up. Great Caribbean environment, family friendly, and tasty rum cocktails. This is a must do while you’re here!
If boating isn’t your thing, you can easily access from Charlevoix. It’s just 4-5 miles south of
Town, but if coming by way of Boyne City the best, and most fun thing to do is access by the ferry! It’s $3 per car but the ferry only fits 4 cars so there is almost always a wait. Park the car along the shoulder of the road and hop on the ferry as a pedestrian for free immediately! It only takes about 5 minutes to get across the channel.
Barrel Back has a tremendous waterfront location and view of Walloon Lake from east end so the summer sunsets are priceless. There is a fantastic bar below the restaurant/bar that’s even more casual. Expect to wait for a drink in the summer but trust us, it’s worth it.
55 locals recommend
Barrel Back Restaurant
4069 M-75Barrel Back has a tremendous waterfront location and view of Walloon Lake from east end so the summer sunsets are priceless. There is a fantastic bar below the restaurant/bar that’s even more casual. Expect to wait for a drink in the summer but trust us, it’s worth it.
Sightseeing
Avalanche Preserve
1129 Wilson StLavender Hill Farm
7354 Horton Bay Rd NHeadlands International Dark Sky Park
15675 Headlands RdMackinac Island
Beaches!
This is our favorite local beach. You only need to lug your stuff about 30 yards from the car. The state park requires a longer walk. The only bathroom at the park is Porta potty, but it is the nicest one you will ever do your number in:)
7 locals recommend
Whiting Park
5820 Lake Shore RdThis is our favorite local beach. You only need to lug your stuff about 30 yards from the car. The state park requires a longer walk. The only bathroom at the park is Porta potty, but it is the nicest one you will ever do your number in:)
Easy to pull up by boat. Volleyball court, camp store nearby and plenty of room to spread out. There are grills and tables and the beach is well maintained and clean. Park entrance fee (a few dollars per car) or state park sticker on license plate required.
32 locals recommend
Young State Park
2280 Boyne City-Charlevoix RdEasy to pull up by boat. Volleyball court, camp store nearby and plenty of room to spread out. There are grills and tables and the beach is well maintained and clean. Park entrance fee (a few dollars per car) or state park sticker on license plate required.
Kids park
Hungry Ducks Farm
4580 Michigan 66Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark
1 Boyne Mountain RdSki resort
Boyne Mountain Resort
1 Boyne Mountain RdBoyne Highlands Resort
600 Highland RdNubs Nob Ski Resort
500 Nubs Nob RdCocktails!
Everything here including the tonic is made from scratch. They serve the most glam cocktails in town. Nice hangout spot and you can bring your own food from anywhere in town because they don’t serve any.
Muskrat Distilling
121 Water StreetWine
My all time favorite winery in NoMi. Try the raspberry wine. Its not as sweet as it sounds:) They've got the most beautiful surroundings, live music, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and terrific staff.
28 locals recommend
Boyne Valley Vineyards
05325 US-131My all time favorite winery in NoMi. Try the raspberry wine. Its not as sweet as it sounds:) They've got the most beautiful surroundings, live music, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and terrific staff.
Mackinaw Trail Winery & Brewery - Petoskey
3423 US-131Wine Emporium & Market
123 Water Street