Food Scene
Great fish dishes, breakfast, lunch, dinner and they have in-house smoked meats.
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Trout Town Tavern & Eatery
306 Elm StGreat fish dishes, breakfast, lunch, dinner and they have in-house smoked meats.
Amazing breakfast! Dan also owns Trout Town which is open for Dinner. Let him know you are staying with Chad and Aimee!
Moose and Stella's
203 South Cedar StreetAmazing breakfast! Dan also owns Trout Town which is open for Dinner. Let him know you are staying with Chad and Aimee!
Amazing tacos and several other related Mexican fare. Street corn is amazing. Side walk dining available in the summer.
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Mama Lu's - A Modern Day Taco Shop
149 E Front StAmazing tacos and several other related Mexican fare. Street corn is amazing. Side walk dining available in the summer.
A long-standing golf course just built a new clubhouse, bar and restaurant!
Twin Birch Restaurant and Golf Course
A long-standing golf course just built a new clubhouse, bar and restaurant!
Craft Breweries
Local craft breweries to enjoy responsibly.
Shorts. Is there really anything else to say?
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Short's Brewing Company Bellaire Pub
121 N Bridge StShorts. Is there really anything else to say?
Great local beer in the warehouse district of Traverse City. Right across from the Open Space.
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The Workshop Brewing Company
221 Garland StGreat local beer in the warehouse district of Traverse City. Right across from the Open Space.
Craft local beer and delicious flat bread pizzas along the ol RR tracks and right near Boardman Lake and the TART trail. Excellent outdoor seating area as well.
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The Filling Station Microbrewery
642 Railroad PlCraft local beer and delicious flat bread pizzas along the ol RR tracks and right near Boardman Lake and the TART trail. Excellent outdoor seating area as well.
Sightseeing
Traverse City
The Cherry Festival!
Parks & Nature
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Beautiful area to enjoy a great walk to Lake Michigan!
Nature Hiker's dream! Trail system intertwined with several unique lakes. Mountain bike trails (TC - K trail) weaves through the area as well. Some of the trails are used for the famed Iceman Cometh race in November!
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Sand Lakes Quiet Area
Broomhead RoadNature Hiker's dream! Trail system intertwined with several unique lakes. Mountain bike trails (TC - K trail) weaves through the area as well. Some of the trails are used for the famed Iceman Cometh race in November!
Seven Bridges Nature Area
Valley RoadGreat hiking trails along the Rapid River!
About 15-20min from C&A Adventure is Fife Lake. A place where you can lake kayak or go boating and fishing. Bald eagles are regularly spotted near the island!
Fife Lake
About 15-20min from C&A Adventure is Fife Lake. A place where you can lake kayak or go boating and fishing. Bald eagles are regularly spotted near the island!
3rd Most Beautiful Lake in the World! South end sand bar is a popular place to anchor down with a boat or pontoon and enjoy the crystal clear water and sand bar. Popularized by Kid Rock’s “All Summer Long” song, this was a summer hangout for the Detroit native which he eludes to in his lyrics.
Public Beach Access is very limited but renting a pontoon from Torch River Marina or Luhrs Landing is the way to see this lake. Take a trip to Alden via boat (or car) to walk around this quaint village to buy some spices at Alden Mill House and grab some ice cream while on shore.
Head up to Clam River and eat at the favorite lakeside restaurant Dockside, which provides amazing outside seating to watch the blazing sunsets over the turquoise and aqua blue hues of Torch Lake!
A further drive up the east coast and you will find this small and quiet public access point.
Public Access
https://goo.gl/maps/dStcfkXztJ1z5Y4M6
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Torch Lake Sandbar
3rd Most Beautiful Lake in the World! South end sand bar is a popular place to anchor down with a boat or pontoon and enjoy the crystal clear water and sand bar. Popularized by Kid Rock’s “All Summer Long” song, this was a summer hangout for the Detroit native which he eludes to in his lyrics.
Public Beach Access is very limited but renting a pontoon from Torch River Marina or Luhrs Landing is the way to see this lake. Take a trip to Alden via boat (or car) to walk around this quaint village to buy some spices at Alden Mill House and grab some ice cream while on shore.
Head up to Clam River and eat at the favorite lakeside restaurant Dockside, which provides amazing outside seating to watch the blazing sunsets over the turquoise and aqua blue hues of Torch Lake!
A further drive up the east coast and you will find this small and quiet public access point.
Public Access
https://goo.gl/maps/dStcfkXztJ1z5Y4M6
Essentials
Local family owned grocery store on the North end of Kalkaska that has a clothing store and pharmacy as well. They have a great selection of beer, wine and liquor including local brands of each.
Northland Food And Family Center
2101 US-131Convenient store for those South of Kalkaska down M66. They have gas, ice, beer, liquor, great pizza and a small butcher case with really good meat.
East Lake General Store
4900 M-66Convenient store for those South of Kalkaska down M66. They have gas, ice, beer, liquor, great pizza and a small butcher case with really good meat.
Local family run store that has: the BEST prices on Carhardtt clothing, greenhouse, animal supplies, garden supplies, fire rings, seed, etc. Owners are great and they have very competitive prices on everything.
Natural Farm Store / Lodi Trading Company
4842 M-66Local family run store that has: the BEST prices on Carhardtt clothing, greenhouse, animal supplies, garden supplies, fire rings, seed, etc. Owners are great and they have very competitive prices on everything.
Closest full service grocery store on the south side of Kalkaska. Beer, wine and liquor selection is not as good here as it is at Northland only 2mi further north on 131.
Family Fare Supermarket
784 S Cedar StClosest full service grocery store on the south side of Kalkaska. Beer, wine and liquor selection is not as good here as it is at Northland only 2mi further north on 131.
Mountain Bike Trails
Areas with designated mountain bike trail systems
For mountain bike enthusiasts, ride some of the many miles of single track the area has to offer. You may end up on parts of the famed Iceman Cometh course! Lots of well marked trails and maps available online when you search for VASA Single Track Map
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VASA Singletrack Trailhead
5450 Supply RdFor mountain bike enthusiasts, ride some of the many miles of single track the area has to offer. You may end up on parts of the famed Iceman Cometh course! Lots of well marked trails and maps available online when you search for VASA Single Track Map
Nature Hiker's dream! Trail system intertwined with several unique lakes. Mountain bike trails (TC - K trail) weaves through the area as well. Some of the trails are used for the famed Iceman Cometh race in November!
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Sand Lakes Quiet Area
Broomhead RoadNature Hiker's dream! Trail system intertwined with several unique lakes. Mountain bike trails (TC - K trail) weaves through the area as well. Some of the trails are used for the famed Iceman Cometh race in November!
Up North Favorite
On the way to Sleeping Bear Dunes just outside of Traverse City, Jacob's is a cool place to grab a bite to eat, a local craft brew and some seasonal farm activities (like the corn maze) etc. Family friendly fun!
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Jacob's Corn Maze
Michigan 72On the way to Sleeping Bear Dunes just outside of Traverse City, Jacob's is a cool place to grab a bite to eat, a local craft brew and some seasonal farm activities (like the corn maze) etc. Family friendly fun!