Food Scene
Nearby, recently opened, great food. Live entertainment most nights.
38 locals recommend
Torch Lake Café
4990 US-31Nearby, recently opened, great food. Live entertainment most nights.
Bar/Restaurant right on Torch Lake. It has free docking and you can access it by the water if you have a powerboat. There is also 'Butch's' marina right across the Clam river if you need gas or to rent a boat/pontoon.
84 locals recommend
Dockside Torch Lake
6340 Old Torch Lake DrBar/Restaurant right on Torch Lake. It has free docking and you can access it by the water if you have a powerboat. There is also 'Butch's' marina right across the Clam river if you need gas or to rent a boat/pontoon.
Nice dining for families close by. Historic building with long porch and outdoor/porch seating.
34 locals recommend
The Blue Pelican Inn & Restaurant
2535 Main StNice dining for families close by. Historic building with long porch and outdoor/porch seating.
They have delicious breakfast and homemade baked goods.
9 locals recommend
Touch Of Class Cafe And Bakery
2379 S Main StThey have delicious breakfast and homemade baked goods.
Essentials
They have a Deli and also a full hardware store located inside. There is also normally good firewood for bonfires on sale just across the street (US31) from the market.
16 locals recommend
Eastport Market
5431 US-31They have a Deli and also a full hardware store located inside. There is also normally good firewood for bonfires on sale just across the street (US31) from the market.
Drinks & Nightlife
Famous Short's microbrewery, often live entertainment with karoake some nights. Good chow as well as microbrew.
207 locals recommend
Short's Brewing Company Bellaire Pub
121 N Bridge StFamous Short's microbrewery, often live entertainment with karoake some nights. Good chow as well as microbrew.
Great fish & chips, cold beer, rooftop deck and in the heart of downtown Charlevoix
31 locals recommend
The Villager Pub
427 Bridge StGreat fish & chips, cold beer, rooftop deck and in the heart of downtown Charlevoix
Shopping
Restaurants, Gift and fudge shops, Storybook houses, Marina with boats, festivals, Ferry to Beaver island.
101 locals recommend
Charlevoix
Restaurants, Gift and fudge shops, Storybook houses, Marina with boats, festivals, Ferry to Beaver island.
Breweries, restaurants, shopping/cafes, public beach on Traverse Bay, Mission Peninsula, big box stores, movie theatre, etc
260 locals recommend
Traverse City
Breweries, restaurants, shopping/cafes, public beach on Traverse Bay, Mission Peninsula, big box stores, movie theatre, etc
Parks & Nature
Its on Lake Michigan with a nice beach, also they have camping for additional friends. They recently groomed some nice forest trails around the park as well.
14 locals recommend
Barnes Park
12298 Barnes Park RdIts on Lake Michigan with a nice beach, also they have camping for additional friends. They recently groomed some nice forest trails around the park as well.
Great hiking, trail running and mountain biking area
75 locals recommend
Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead
3169 Eckhardt RdGreat hiking, trail running and mountain biking area
Short trails for running, marshy area with tons of wildlife, public beach on Lake Michigan, dog friendly
8 locals recommend
Torch Bay Nature Preserve
12674-12970 Traverse Bay RdShort trails for running, marshy area with tons of wildlife, public beach on Lake Michigan, dog friendly
Sightseeing
All horse and bike transportation, historic architecture, beautiful views of the Mackinac straits, good food and fudge.
276 locals recommend
Mackinac Island
All horse and bike transportation, historic architecture, beautiful views of the Mackinac straits, good food and fudge.