Up North Guidebook

Karoline
Up North Guidebook

Sightseeing

Take a day trip to Michigan’s most scenic island, no cars just bikes and horse drawn carriages. I love to rent a bike and ride around the island.
276 locals recommend
Mackinac Island
276 locals recommend
Take a day trip to Michigan’s most scenic island, no cars just bikes and horse drawn carriages. I love to rent a bike and ride around the island.
Highly recommend going to see the elk if you are an animal person!
18 locals recommend
Gaylord's City Elk Park
116 Grandview Blvd
18 locals recommend
Highly recommend going to see the elk if you are an animal person!
Take an evening trip to see the milkway on a clear night, it’s about an hour away but so worth the view if you can make it at night.
57 locals recommend
Headlands International Dark Sky Park
15675 Headlands Rd
57 locals recommend
Take an evening trip to see the milkway on a clear night, it’s about an hour away but so worth the view if you can make it at night.
A water park and Ski resort? Fun all year round and about 30 min away from the cottage! Zip lining, sky bridge, snow tubing and many restaurants!
121 locals recommend
Boyne Mountain Resort
1 Boyne Mountain Rd
121 locals recommend
A water park and Ski resort? Fun all year round and about 30 min away from the cottage! Zip lining, sky bridge, snow tubing and many restaurants!
Once fall colors pop up, head to the tunnel of trees for an experience that will make you feel like you are in New England
49 locals recommend
Tunnel of Trees
Michigan 119
49 locals recommend
Once fall colors pop up, head to the tunnel of trees for an experience that will make you feel like you are in New England
Treetops is right in town and you don’t need to be a guest at their resort to take advantage of their awesome activities. Beautiful golfing in the summer and dog sledding, snowshoeing, skiing, horse drawn sleighs and much more for your winter vacation!
51 locals recommend
Treetops Resort
3962 Wilkinson Rd
51 locals recommend
Treetops is right in town and you don’t need to be a guest at their resort to take advantage of their awesome activities. Beautiful golfing in the summer and dog sledding, snowshoeing, skiing, horse drawn sleighs and much more for your winter vacation!
So fun for horse drawn sleigh rides followed by hot cocoa and cookies after your ride. I also love their family farm shop year round for fresh farm eggs, meat and home made soaps.
Cook Family Farm
4282 Hayes Tower Rd
So fun for horse drawn sleigh rides followed by hot cocoa and cookies after your ride. I also love their family farm shop year round for fresh farm eggs, meat and home made soaps.
Family-run museum featuring a variety of North American wildlife, plus a theater & gift shop.
39 locals recommend
Call of the Wild Museum
850 S Wisconsin Ave
39 locals recommend
Family-run museum featuring a variety of North American wildlife, plus a theater & gift shop.
SkyBridge Michigan
23 locals recommend
Deadman's Hill Overlook
Deadmans Hill Road
23 locals recommend
48 locals recommend
Hartwick Pines State Park
3612 State Park Dr
48 locals recommend
So many cool shops and history in this gem, the food is spectacular too!
130 locals recommend
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
1200 W Eleventh St
130 locals recommend
So many cool shops and history in this gem, the food is spectacular too!
Nothing like a good spa day! This is one of the best spas in the area and only about 30 min from the cottage!
The Spa at Boyne Mountain Resort
Nothing like a good spa day! This is one of the best spas in the area and only about 30 min from the cottage!
A beautiful must see in my opinion! Make the day trip out and you won’t be disappointed! For you adventurous folks, run down the dunes and spend a grueling 30min-1hr climbing back up. Everyone else (like me) no need to run down to enjoy this gorgeous place.
232 locals recommend
Sleeping Bear Dunes
232 locals recommend
A beautiful must see in my opinion! Make the day trip out and you won’t be disappointed! For you adventurous folks, run down the dunes and spend a grueling 30min-1hr climbing back up. Everyone else (like me) no need to run down to enjoy this gorgeous place.
Summer and winter fun! highly recommend trying out the winter rafting with a guide! such a unique experience
20 locals recommend
Sturgeon River Paddlesports
12961 S Straits Hwy
20 locals recommend
Summer and winter fun! highly recommend trying out the winter rafting with a guide! such a unique experience
At the base of the tunnel of trees sits Pond Hill Farm! Great food, cute farm store, activities for the family and live music! About 1 Hour from Greenhouse Cottage
67 locals recommend
Pond Hill Farm
5699 S Lake Shore Dr
67 locals recommend
At the base of the tunnel of trees sits Pond Hill Farm! Great food, cute farm store, activities for the family and live music! About 1 Hour from Greenhouse Cottage

Food scene

I have lived all over the US and somehow these are still some of the best tacos I have had. I love the smoked potato and street tacos. If you catch their food truck at Boyne Mountain In the winter, try the tacos "Mountain Style". 3 locations In Boyne City, Traverse City and Petoskey
Happy's Taco Shop
448 East Front Street
I have lived all over the US and somehow these are still some of the best tacos I have had. I love the smoked potato and street tacos. If you catch their food truck at Boyne Mountain In the winter, try the tacos "Mountain Style". 3 locations In Boyne City, Traverse City and Petoskey
Great food and drinks in town!
36 locals recommend
Bennethum's Northern Inn
3917 Old 27 N
36 locals recommend
Great food and drinks in town!
Don't let the name fool you, this relaxed eatery serves up delicious pub fare In a casual setting.
22 locals recommend
The Pine Squirrel Bar & Grill
1600 S Otsego Ave
22 locals recommend
Don't let the name fool you, this relaxed eatery serves up delicious pub fare In a casual setting.
A fun brewery in town!
24 locals recommend
Snowbelt Brewing Co.
132 W Main St
24 locals recommend
A fun brewery in town!
The Railside Bar & Grill in Elmira is one of Northern Michigan's best kept secrets -- a family-friendly bar and restaurant with some of the tastiest Polish food outside of Hamtramck. A great place to go when you're looking for a fantastic sit-down meal after a day of skiing, snowboarding, swimming, or golfing. Or a perfect pit-stop while out riding the trails on your snowmobile. We offer a diverse array of tasty dishes, including genuine Polish meals, delicious pizzas, mouth-watering sandwiches, and of course, the World Famous Potato Burger. So come on in, have a beer, fill your belly, and make a few new friends.
6 locals recommend
Railside Bar & Grill
8805 M-32
6 locals recommend
The Railside Bar & Grill in Elmira is one of Northern Michigan's best kept secrets -- a family-friendly bar and restaurant with some of the tastiest Polish food outside of Hamtramck. A great place to go when you're looking for a fantastic sit-down meal after a day of skiing, snowboarding, swimming, or golfing. Or a perfect pit-stop while out riding the trails on your snowmobile. We offer a diverse array of tasty dishes, including genuine Polish meals, delicious pizzas, mouth-watering sandwiches, and of course, the World Famous Potato Burger. So come on in, have a beer, fill your belly, and make a few new friends.
26 locals recommend
Alpine Chocolat Haus
208 W Main St
26 locals recommend
a little bit of a hike about 2 hours from the cottage, but this gem is a great place to stop after a day at the beach on lake michigan. One of my favorite towns to day trip to and my favorite brewery in the state!
99 locals recommend
Stormcloud Brewing Company
303 Main St
99 locals recommend
a little bit of a hike about 2 hours from the cottage, but this gem is a great place to stop after a day at the beach on lake michigan. One of my favorite towns to day trip to and my favorite brewery in the state!
Great place for breakfast, sandwiches and take out!
food n stuff
Great place for breakfast, sandwiches and take out!
70 locals recommend
Bonobo Winery
12011 Center Rd
70 locals recommend
Such a fun local vineyard, highly recommend!
28 locals recommend
Boyne Valley Vineyards
05325 US-131
28 locals recommend
Such a fun local vineyard, highly recommend!

Grocery Stores

This is the closest grocery store to the house, I recommend stopping by before you come to the house as it’s about 15-20 minutes away!
39 locals recommend
Meijer
250 Meijer Dr
39 locals recommend
If you need something quick and aren’t looking to go to town, this gas station has a pretty big store with firewood and food!
Northern Bear Country Store
9918 Alba Rd
If you need something quick and aren’t looking to go to town, this gas station has a pretty big store with firewood and food!

Local Bookstore

This is our brand new bookstore and a favorite stop of mine to grab a new book, they can order anything you want and have it in a few days!
Plot Bound Books
Plot Bound Books