Food Scene
Fred's is a favorite with the locals. It has an attached bowling alley for rainy days. The bar food is nothing to call home about. But the restaurant is good.
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Fred's of Roscommon
430 N 5th StFred's is a favorite with the locals. It has an attached bowling alley for rainy days. The bar food is nothing to call home about. But the restaurant is good.
Matt's is the perfect "early bird" breakfast spot! They even serve $5 meals in the morning. Great food, tiny space.
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Matt's Lake Street Grill & Pizzeria
312 Lake StMatt's is the perfect "early bird" breakfast spot! They even serve $5 meals in the morning. Great food, tiny space.
All the locals rave about their food. I have yet to make it down there. My husband took our son though and said the food was delish!
Rosco's Restaurant
802 Lake StreetAll the locals rave about their food. I have yet to make it down there. My husband took our son though and said the food was delish!
Drinks & Nightlife
Now this place is a true local dive. But if you catch them on a Friday Night Fish Fry, they are hopping. The fish is good and many times on the weekends, they have volleyball tournaments going on out back. Plus, it's only a few miles from the retreat.
Jack's Place Roscommon
2415 N M-18Now this place is a true local dive. But if you catch them on a Friday Night Fish Fry, they are hopping. The fish is good and many times on the weekends, they have volleyball tournaments going on out back. Plus, it's only a few miles from the retreat.
Now, I've never been. I've been wanting to go for awhile now. But the place is always packed and I've heard the food and beer selection is pretty good. This place is in Grayling, which is about 15 miles up the road.
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Dead Bear Brewing Co
2552 I-75BLNow, I've never been. I've been wanting to go for awhile now. But the place is always packed and I've heard the food and beer selection is pretty good. This place is in Grayling, which is about 15 miles up the road.
If you are into that Hipster, Craft Beer Vibe....then this is your place! Stop in....try some new beers, eat good food and hang out. It is a local favorite!
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Paddle Hard Brewing
227 Michigan AveIf you are into that Hipster, Craft Beer Vibe....then this is your place! Stop in....try some new beers, eat good food and hang out. It is a local favorite!
Parks & Nature
I know it's a bit of a drive. But this park is beautiful! It has a shallow river running through it, a covered bridge, playfort for days and many places for a memorable picnic. This is a perfect place for photos!
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Irons Park
335 Shrigley StI know it's a bit of a drive. But this park is beautiful! It has a shallow river running through it, a covered bridge, playfort for days and many places for a memorable picnic. This is a perfect place for photos!
There is a large park down this road. It has a dog park, zipline for the kids, huge play structures, a running track all around it, restrooms, picnic tables and huge open places to fly kites.
North Markey Road
North Markey RoadThere is a large park down this road. It has a dog park, zipline for the kids, huge play structures, a running track all around it, restrooms, picnic tables and huge open places to fly kites.
Essentials
Bob's is the place to go for your meats! The guys are very knowledgeable. The prices can be a bit higher then normal. But they are not bad. Bob makes many brat mixes during the summer season. They have unique items too. Frog legs, crab, lobster tails, cheeses, etc.
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Bob's Butcher Shop
710 Lake StBob's is the place to go for your meats! The guys are very knowledgeable. The prices can be a bit higher then normal. But they are not bad. Bob makes many brat mixes during the summer season. They have unique items too. Frog legs, crab, lobster tails, cheeses, etc.
If you like high quality produce and meat, then this is your shop. The store cleanliness and staff friendliness is outstanding. They have many hard to find items and make some awesome summer salads and dips.
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R&J's Best Choice Market Place
8982 Old US Hwy 27If you like high quality produce and meat, then this is your shop. The store cleanliness and staff friendliness is outstanding. They have many hard to find items and make some awesome summer salads and dips.
This is an "open air" farmer's market. I love this place! They are priced well and sell many homemade items too. About 20 miles from the retreat. (everything in northern MI is a drive)
Barts Fruit Market
431 W Houghton Lake DrThis is an "open air" farmer's market. I love this place! They are priced well and sell many homemade items too. About 20 miles from the retreat. (everything in northern MI is a drive)
If you forgot tissues, eye drops, or just need some conditioner, this is your place. It has all your typical essentials you would need.
Dollar General
5580 N Hockaday RdIf you forgot tissues, eye drops, or just need some conditioner, this is your place. It has all your typical essentials you would need.
Our local Post Office.
They DO NOT take credit cards.
Strange but true.
The Post Office in Houghton Lake and Grayling does though.
United States Postal Service
281 Lake StOur local Post Office.
They DO NOT take credit cards.
Strange but true.
The Post Office in Houghton Lake and Grayling does though.
This is usually the cheapest place to get gas in town.
The pumps are a little tight here.
If you are hauling anything, I'd recommend the Shell down the street.
Sunny Spot
308 N 5th StThis is usually the cheapest place to get gas in town.
The pumps are a little tight here.
If you are hauling anything, I'd recommend the Shell down the street.
This is the place for gas if you have a large vehicle or if you are hauling. It's also the quickest place to pick up liquor, etc.
Shell
2007 North Saint Helen RoadThis is the place for gas if you have a large vehicle or if you are hauling. It's also the quickest place to pick up liquor, etc.
Shopping
This is your one stop shop for Craft Beers and Wines. This guy has everything! (rare/odd brands) Priced a buck or two higher then gas station prices.
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Fifth Street Market
104 N 5th StThis is your one stop shop for Craft Beers and Wines. This guy has everything! (rare/odd brands) Priced a buck or two higher then gas station prices.