Carp Lake, MI Guidebook

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Carp Lake, MI Guidebook

Sightseeing

Catch the ferry in Mackinaw City (two options Sheplers or Star Line). Mackinaw Island doesn't allow cars, bike rentals are available as well as horse and carriage rides.
276 locals recommend
Mackinac Island
276 locals recommend
Catch the ferry in Mackinaw City (two options Sheplers or Star Line). Mackinaw Island doesn't allow cars, bike rentals are available as well as horse and carriage rides.
Mackinaw City offers many restaurants, shop, putt-putt to name a few.
63 locals recommend
Mackinaw City
63 locals recommend
Mackinaw City offers many restaurants, shop, putt-putt to name a few.
10 min from the cabin
7 locals recommend
Jack Pine Lumberjack Show
10510 US-23
7 locals recommend
10 min from the cabin
$4 toll each way, St.Ignace is the town on the other side. Stop at the double-decker bus for some ice cream.
60 locals recommend
Mackinac Bridge
Mackinac Bridge
60 locals recommend
$4 toll each way, St.Ignace is the town on the other side. Stop at the double-decker bus for some ice cream.
Come and see shooting stars, meteor showers and view the milky way. Lookup the rules, flashlights are discouraged. They recommend red filtered flashlights or taking clear plastic wrap and coloring it red to put over your flashlight.
57 locals recommend
Headlands International Dark Sky Park
15675 Headlands Rd
57 locals recommend
Come and see shooting stars, meteor showers and view the milky way. Lookup the rules, flashlights are discouraged. They recommend red filtered flashlights or taking clear plastic wrap and coloring it red to put over your flashlight.
Bring bug spray, if you are planning to do any hiking there.
16 locals recommend
Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park
U.S. 23
16 locals recommend
Bring bug spray, if you are planning to do any hiking there.
Sandy public beach that is never crowded. Swim play in the waves or fly a kite! Can be on the windy side. 10-15 min away from cabin, heading into Mackinaw City.
Trails End Bay
Sandy public beach that is never crowded. Swim play in the waves or fly a kite! Can be on the windy side. 10-15 min away from cabin, heading into Mackinaw City.
Located downtown Mackinaw City
6 locals recommend
Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum Inc.
131 S Huron Ave
6 locals recommend
Located downtown Mackinaw City
Odawa Casino
1080 S Nicolet St
They have rafts, kayaks, etc. The kids loved it!
20 locals recommend
Sturgeon River Paddlesports
12961 S Straits Hwy
20 locals recommend
They have rafts, kayaks, etc. The kids loved it!
40 min away from the cabin. Quaint shopping district with many restaurants. Great views of Little Traverse Bay.
20 locals recommend
Petoskey Downtown Historic District
20 locals recommend
40 min away from the cabin. Quaint shopping district with many restaurants. Great views of Little Traverse Bay.

Food scene

Right down the road from he cabin. Offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great view of the lake. CLOSED TUESDAYS!
9 locals recommend
Harbor Lights Grille
6492 Paradise Trail
9 locals recommend
Right down the road from he cabin. Offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great view of the lake. CLOSED TUESDAYS!
Great food, we never had to wait on getting seated.
Nonna Lisa's Italian Restaurant
312 South Huron Avenue
Great food, we never had to wait on getting seated.
Located on the second level. There can be a wait. Many views overlook the water.
The Hook Lakeside Grill
201 South Huron Avenue
Located on the second level. There can be a wait. Many views overlook the water.
Located in Mackinaw City, good food.
18 locals recommend
Rusted Spoke Brewing Co.
810 S Huron Ave
18 locals recommend
Located in Mackinaw City, good food.
Delicious doughnuts, they do have coffee/tea and breakfast sandwiches. There is a backdoor entry you can also access if you park behind the building. You will order at the counter...there is always a wait.
10 locals recommend
Mackinaw Bakery
110 Langlade St
10 locals recommend
Delicious doughnuts, they do have coffee/tea and breakfast sandwiches. There is a backdoor entry you can also access if you park behind the building. You will order at the counter...there is always a wait.
Great beer garden with live music, fire pit, and corn hole. Pizza and beer.
14 locals recommend
Bière de Mac Brew Works
14277 Mackinaw Hwy
14 locals recommend
Great beer garden with live music, fire pit, and corn hole. Pizza and beer.
Great food. More of a fine dining restaurant. MAKE RESERVATIONS days in advance!!!!
30 locals recommend
Douglas Lake Bar & Steakhouse
11001 Douglas Lake Rd
30 locals recommend
Great food. More of a fine dining restaurant. MAKE RESERVATIONS days in advance!!!!
21 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
1150 S Main St
21 locals recommend

City advice

Don't miss

Carp Lake General Store

Down the road from the cabin 3 min away...small general store from beer, sunscreen, cereal, frozen pizza, s'mores ingredients. etc.