Evelyn’s Guidebook
Park/Picnic Spot
Shingle Lake has a lovely public park with a sandy beach and children’s playground. It is just minutes from the cottage.
Shingle Lake
Shingle Lake has a lovely public park with a sandy beach and children’s playground. It is just minutes from the cottage.
Sports Venue
Golf, skiing, zip line, snow boarding, etc.
Lots of summer and winter activities for the active traveler! Just minutes from the Cottage.
29 recommandé par les habitants
Snow Snake Ski & Golf
3407 E Mannsiding RdLots of summer and winter activities for the active traveler! Just minutes from the Cottage.
Off road fun just minutes away from the Cottage!
14 recommandé par les habitants
Rocks and Valleys Off-Road Park
2435 E Mannsiding RdOff road fun just minutes away from the Cottage!
Leota ORV Trailhead
Jonesville RoadOff roading options not too far from the Cottage.
This is one of those places that if you like sports, you'll find it fun to spend time browsing.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Jay's Sporting Goods
8800 S Clare AveThis is one of those places that if you like sports, you'll find it fun to spend time browsing.
Food scene
Local hometown restaurant with great bar food and pizza. Staff is friendly and quick!
12 recommandé par les habitants
Swiss Inn
105 Park AveLocal hometown restaurant with great bar food and pizza. Staff is friendly and quick!
Who doesn’t like donuts! Just a fun place to visit. And there is more on the menu than sweets.
23 recommandé par les habitants
Cops & Doughnuts Headquarters
521 N McEwan StWho doesn’t like donuts! Just a fun place to visit. And there is more on the menu than sweets.
Tasty traditional bar food and authentic small town atmosphere. Bison burgers are on the menu!
10 recommandé par les habitants
Budd Lake Bar & Restaurant
198 E Main StTasty traditional bar food and authentic small town atmosphere. Bison burgers are on the menu!
This is a Lake George must visit! Great take out pizza and ice cream!
8 recommandé par les habitants
The Depot Party Store
362 Lake George StThis is a Lake George must visit! Great take out pizza and ice cream!
Generous portions of tasty diner recipes. I love the crinkly fries! Very casual dining.
Birchwood Restaurant
2497 W Cadillac DrGenerous portions of tasty diner recipes. I love the crinkly fries! Very casual dining.
This is an iconic restaurant in Cadillac and is about 45 minutes from the cottage. The food is good and the atmosphere is fun. The outside eating patio is large with a view of Lake Mitchell.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Lakeside Charlies
301 S Lake Mitchell DrThis is an iconic restaurant in Cadillac and is about 45 minutes from the cottage. The food is good and the atmosphere is fun. The outside eating patio is large with a view of Lake Mitchell.
The Dollar General has basic groceries and household goods. I would start here first if you need something quick.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Dollar General
461 Lake George AveThe Dollar General has basic groceries and household goods. I would start here first if you need something quick.
Quirky themed bar with interesting history of a mythical creature. Tasty bar food in generous portions.
Buckhorn Saloon
10092 Cadillac DriveQuirky themed bar with interesting history of a mythical creature. Tasty bar food in generous portions.
City Day Trips
Cadillac is a lovely community only 40 minutes from the cottage with shopping, restaurants and other options for fun activities. Lakeside Charlies is a must see restaurant!
25 recommandé par les habitants
Cadillac
Cadillac is a lovely community only 40 minutes from the cottage with shopping, restaurants and other options for fun activities. Lakeside Charlies is a must see restaurant!
Clare is a wonderful small town with additional options for food and fun. Quaint downtown that featuring the Herrick House and Cops and Donuts.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Clare
Clare is a wonderful small town with additional options for food and fun. Quaint downtown that featuring the Herrick House and Cops and Donuts.
This small town features interesting shops including an antique shop. Beaverton is 40 minutes from the cottage.
Beaverton
This small town features interesting shops including an antique shop. Beaverton is 40 minutes from the cottage.
Mt. Pleasant is a college town, the home of Central Michigan University and has a small town feel. It also is the home of Soaring Eagle Casino. It is about 40 minutes from the cottage.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Mount Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant is a college town, the home of Central Michigan University and has a small town feel. It also is the home of Soaring Eagle Casino. It is about 40 minutes from the cottage.
West Branch is known for its turn of the century downtown called Victorian Downtown District is great for shopping along with the Tanger Outlet Mall. West Branch is about an hour from the cottage.
12 recommandé par les habitants
West Branch
West Branch is known for its turn of the century downtown called Victorian Downtown District is great for shopping along with the Tanger Outlet Mall. West Branch is about an hour from the cottage.
Big Rapids is home to Ferris State University with all of the wonderful activities that come with a college town such as museums, parks, shopping and restaurants. Big Rapids is about an hour from the cottage.
14 recommandé par les habitants
Big Rapids
Big Rapids is home to Ferris State University with all of the wonderful activities that come with a college town such as museums, parks, shopping and restaurants. Big Rapids is about an hour from the cottage.
Standish is a small town and home to the Standish Historic Depot with a train museum. It is also home to the Saganing Eagles Landing Casino. Standish is about an hour from the cottage.
Standish
Standish is a small town and home to the Standish Historic Depot with a train museum. It is also home to the Saganing Eagles Landing Casino. Standish is about an hour from the cottage.
Manistee is a lovely small town on Lake Michigan. Lots of parks, access to the lake, shopping, restaurants and the Little River Casino Resort. Manistee is 90 minutes from the cottage.
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Manistee
Manistee is a lovely small town on Lake Michigan. Lots of parks, access to the lake, shopping, restaurants and the Little River Casino Resort. Manistee is 90 minutes from the cottage.
Traverse City is one of the most beautiful and popular cities in Michigan's lower peninsula. The city is on Lake Michigan and has lot's of parks with access to the lake. There are also lots of other things to do as it is a medium size City with lots of shopping, restaurants, lighthouses/museums, wineries and Turtle Creek Casino. Traverse City is 90 minutes from the cottage.
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Traverse City
Traverse City is one of the most beautiful and popular cities in Michigan's lower peninsula. The city is on Lake Michigan and has lot's of parks with access to the lake. There are also lots of other things to do as it is a medium size City with lots of shopping, restaurants, lighthouses/museums, wineries and Turtle Creek Casino. Traverse City is 90 minutes from the cottage.
Frankenmuth is known for its Bavarian Charm. It is so unique and somewhat quirky. They are known for their chicken but have lots of other fun things to do and eat; taffy, ice cream and fudge shops! Bronner's Christmas Store is a must see attraction too. Frankenmuth is 90 minutes from the cottage.
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Frankenmuth
Frankenmuth is known for its Bavarian Charm. It is so unique and somewhat quirky. They are known for their chicken but have lots of other fun things to do and eat; taffy, ice cream and fudge shops! Bronner's Christmas Store is a must see attraction too. Frankenmuth is 90 minutes from the cottage.
Step back in time and head to the Island on a ferry. There are no vehicles allowed on the Island. Horse drawn carriages, waking and bike riding is the norm. Lots of quaint shops featuring old fashioned goods such as fudge, taffy and ice cream. It is a must visit if you can work it into your schedule. Mackinac Island is 2 hours from the cottage.
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Mackinac Island
Step back in time and head to the Island on a ferry. There are no vehicles allowed on the Island. Horse drawn carriages, waking and bike riding is the norm. Lots of quaint shops featuring old fashioned goods such as fudge, taffy and ice cream. It is a must visit if you can work it into your schedule. Mackinac Island is 2 hours from the cottage.
Harrison is a lovely town and is the closest town to the cottage with additional shopping and restaurant options. Harrison is about 20 minutes from the cottage.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Harrison
Harrison is a lovely town and is the closest town to the cottage with additional shopping and restaurant options. Harrison is about 20 minutes from the cottage.
Grayling is a great town that is about an hour from the cottage.
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Grayling
Grayling is a great town that is about an hour from the cottage.
Conseils aux voyageurs
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Boat Rentals
Bees Sports in Saint Johns; Fox Equipment in Clare; Smith’s Landing in Beaverton; Secord Marina in Gladwin;