Harold's and Laura's Guidebook

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Harold's and Laura's Guidebook

Food Scene

Voted Americas favorite ice cream! 4.5 Miles (7.3km)
86 yerel halk öneriyor
Moomers Homemade Ice Cream
7263 N Long Lake Rd
86 yerel halk öneriyor
Voted Americas favorite ice cream! 4.5 Miles (7.3km)
Our favorite couples night restaurant. Make sure you have the pita chip appetizer. Not a kids favorite spot.. Parking meters are free after 6 pm and all day Sundays
72 yerel halk öneriyor
Poppycocks
128 E Front St
72 yerel halk öneriyor
Our favorite couples night restaurant. Make sure you have the pita chip appetizer. Not a kids favorite spot.. Parking meters are free after 6 pm and all day Sundays
Groceries, Deli and Prepared Meals. Moomer's Ice Cream by the carton without the wait in lines! 4.5 Miles (7.3 km)
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Fresh Coast Market
7270 N Long Lake Rd
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Groceries, Deli and Prepared Meals. Moomer's Ice Cream by the carton without the wait in lines! 4.5 Miles (7.3 km)
Great Coffee Shop. Light Meals, Ice Cream and Baked Goods. Kid Friendly. Cool "Up North" Décor. 5 Miles (8.1 km)
33 yerel halk öneriyor
Bud's
3061 M-137
33 yerel halk öneriyor
Great Coffee Shop. Light Meals, Ice Cream and Baked Goods. Kid Friendly. Cool "Up North" Décor. 5 Miles (8.1 km)
Close to Birchwood Cove, typically not crowded with tourists. On nice day's, choose the patio. Amazing Stuffed Burgers. Great salads and Pizza choices. 4.3 Mikes (6.9 km)
Mulligan's Pub & Grill
2430 W Crown Dr
Close to Birchwood Cove, typically not crowded with tourists. On nice day's, choose the patio. Amazing Stuffed Burgers. Great salads and Pizza choices. 4.3 Mikes (6.9 km)
Popular tourist destination. Can be noisy and crowded. Deck is a nice choice with live music on occasion. Last I knew, no reservation opportunity and whole group must be present to seat.
46 yerel halk öneriyor
Boone's Long Lake Inn
7208 Secor Rd
46 yerel halk öneriyor
Popular tourist destination. Can be noisy and crowded. Deck is a nice choice with live music on occasion. Last I knew, no reservation opportunity and whole group must be present to seat.
Popular Beer and Entertainment Stop. Great Live Music (honor system cover). Food Available (order next door at the Stone Oven eat at Lake Ann Brewing). Can be crowed but seats open up all the time. You might have to share a large picnic table. Outdoors seating kid friendly. 9.7 Miles (15.6 km)
57 yerel halk öneriyor
Lake Ann Brewing Company
6535 First St
57 yerel halk öneriyor
Popular Beer and Entertainment Stop. Great Live Music (honor system cover). Food Available (order next door at the Stone Oven eat at Lake Ann Brewing). Can be crowed but seats open up all the time. You might have to share a large picnic table. Outdoors seating kid friendly. 9.7 Miles (15.6 km)
Glen Arbor, MI. One of the few area restaurants in this area directly on Lake Michigan.
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Blu
5705 S Lake St
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Glen Arbor, MI. One of the few area restaurants in this area directly on Lake Michigan.
Another of our favorite couples restaurants and a beautiful drive on the Old Mission peninsula. Consider an afternoon on the peninsula visiting wineries, beach's and the light house. $$$ restaurant that should not disappoint you. 19.7 Miles (31.7 km)
54 yerel halk öneriyor
Boathouse Restaurant
14039 Peninsula Dr
54 yerel halk öneriyor
Another of our favorite couples restaurants and a beautiful drive on the Old Mission peninsula. Consider an afternoon on the peninsula visiting wineries, beach's and the light house. $$$ restaurant that should not disappoint you. 19.7 Miles (31.7 km)
Nice Bar and Dining. We typically share appetizers and small plate options. Inside and Outside seating. Golf Course View. 4.5 Miles (7.3 km)
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Bradley's Pub & Grille
10586 US-31
21 yerel halk öneriyor
Nice Bar and Dining. We typically share appetizers and small plate options. Inside and Outside seating. Golf Course View. 4.5 Miles (7.3 km)
Never disappointed with this one. Quality pub food. Recent addition and outside seating options. 3.7 Miles (5.95 km)
28 yerel halk öneriyor
Oaky's Tavern
9205 US-31
28 yerel halk öneriyor
Never disappointed with this one. Quality pub food. Recent addition and outside seating options. 3.7 Miles (5.95 km)
Adult restaurant. Dress sporty. Great food and drinks. One of the best in town. You may want to reserve a few weeks in advance. $$$
143 yerel halk öneriyor
Red Ginger
237 E Front St
143 yerel halk öneriyor
Adult restaurant. Dress sporty. Great food and drinks. One of the best in town. You may want to reserve a few weeks in advance. $$$

Sightseeing

Make sure you stop at all the view-points on the Pierce Stocking Drive. Take the kids to the dune climb. 26.4 Miles (42.5 km)
232 yerel halk öneriyor
Sleeping Bear Dunes
232 yerel halk öneriyor
Make sure you stop at all the view-points on the Pierce Stocking Drive. Take the kids to the dune climb. 26.4 Miles (42.5 km)
Fun little "fishing" town on the M-22 Loop. Buy smoked or fresh fish at Carlson's on the docks. Swim at "Vans Beach" just south of the river in town. 27.6 Miles (44.4 km)
84 yerel halk öneriyor
Fishtown
203 W River St
84 yerel halk öneriyor
Fun little "fishing" town on the M-22 Loop. Buy smoked or fresh fish at Carlson's on the docks. Swim at "Vans Beach" just south of the river in town. 27.6 Miles (44.4 km)
Perfect Place for walk on the pier (weather permitting) and Sunsets. Kids can play on the beach swings. Nice choice of restaurant's. Stop at Crystal Falls Mini Golf on the way there or back. 32.3 Miles (52.0 km)
107 yerel halk öneriyor
Frankfort
107 yerel halk öneriyor
Perfect Place for walk on the pier (weather permitting) and Sunsets. Kids can play on the beach swings. Nice choice of restaurant's. Stop at Crystal Falls Mini Golf on the way there or back. 32.3 Miles (52.0 km)

Family Fun

Best choice for floating the Platte River. Check river flow conditions before going. If the river is not flowing well this can require a lot of hand paddling. Kids will love this one! (Interesting note - The Platte begins at Long Lake)
18 yerel halk öneriyor
Honor Trading Post
8294 Deadstream Rd
18 yerel halk öneriyor
Best choice for floating the Platte River. Check river flow conditions before going. If the river is not flowing well this can require a lot of hand paddling. Kids will love this one! (Interesting note - The Platte begins at Long Lake)
Super Family Friendly Drive-In Theatre. If you have not tried a Drive-In Movie this is your chance. Check website for movies. Only drawback, sun-sets late in Northern Michigan, get the kids to take afternoon naps if they want to make it through the first movie. You have to be a night owl to make it through the second.
76 yerel halk öneriyor
Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre
9812 Honor Hwy
76 yerel halk öneriyor
Super Family Friendly Drive-In Theatre. If you have not tried a Drive-In Movie this is your chance. Check website for movies. Only drawback, sun-sets late in Northern Michigan, get the kids to take afternoon naps if they want to make it through the first movie. You have to be a night owl to make it through the second.
Family owned (our son) 36 Hole Mini Golf. Hard and Soft serve ice-cream, try a fresh raspberry shake. 24.5 Miles (39.4 km)
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Crystal Falls Mini Golf & Ice Cream Shop
1405 Michigan Ave
11 yerel halk öneriyor
Family owned (our son) 36 Hole Mini Golf. Hard and Soft serve ice-cream, try a fresh raspberry shake. 24.5 Miles (39.4 km)

Rainy Day

Kids Rainy Day Option 2-3 Hours - Kid friendly bowling (bumpers and light balls). Large Game Room. Pizza.
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Incredible Mo's
1355 Silver Lake Crossings Blvd
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Kids Rainy Day Option 2-3 Hours - Kid friendly bowling (bumpers and light balls). Large Game Room. Pizza.
Best for adults and older children.
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Music House Museum
7377 US-31
16 yerel halk öneriyor
Best for adults and older children.
Kids Rainy Day Option 1-2 Hours - Kids will love the game room (its in the basement). You can spend $50.00 on games real fast!
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Great Wolf Lodge
3575 N U.S. 31 S
7 yerel halk öneriyor
Kids Rainy Day Option 1-2 Hours - Kids will love the game room (its in the basement). You can spend $50.00 on games real fast!

The Arts

Check online for free and ticketed events. If a headliner is on (and you don't have tickets) during your stay, head down, get a coffee or ice cream and sit in the public square next to the open sided concert hall. Audio quality is pretty darn good and you can even get a few glimpses of performers. 6.0 Mile (9.7 km)
117 yerel halk öneriyor
Interlochen Center for the Arts
4000 J. Maddy Pkwy
117 yerel halk öneriyor
Check online for free and ticketed events. If a headliner is on (and you don't have tickets) during your stay, head down, get a coffee or ice cream and sit in the public square next to the open sided concert hall. Audio quality is pretty darn good and you can even get a few glimpses of performers. 6.0 Mile (9.7 km)

Beaches

Great Kid Friendly Beach. Be aware of Rip Currents when waves are high. Close to the Sand Dunes. Good Grub at Joes Friendly Tavern or Empire Village Inn.
43 yerel halk öneriyor
Empire
43 yerel halk öneriyor
Great Kid Friendly Beach. Be aware of Rip Currents when waves are high. Close to the Sand Dunes. Good Grub at Joes Friendly Tavern or Empire Village Inn.
National Park Pass Required. Otter Creek Beach, End of Esch Road. Our favorite Lake Michigan Sunset Beach. You can build a fire on the beach. Swim till the sun sets. Note: Bugs arrive immediately after sunset during summer months.
Otter Creek
National Park Pass Required. Otter Creek Beach, End of Esch Road. Our favorite Lake Michigan Sunset Beach. You can build a fire on the beach. Swim till the sun sets. Note: Bugs arrive immediately after sunset during summer months.
Another favorite Lake Michigan Sunset location. Easy Access to beach and playground. Good restaurants and a great brew pub.
30 yerel halk öneriyor
Frankfort Public Beach And Playground
30 yerel halk öneriyor
Another favorite Lake Michigan Sunset location. Easy Access to beach and playground. Good restaurants and a great brew pub.
State Park Pass Required. Large Safe Beach with Playground.
18 yerel halk öneriyor
Traverse City State Park
1132 US-31
18 yerel halk öneriyor
State Park Pass Required. Large Safe Beach with Playground.
Clinch Park Beach - Parking across the road Free after 6:00PM and all day Sundays, walk through tunnel .
89 yerel halk öneriyor
Clinch Parkı
111 E Grandview Pkwy
89 yerel halk öneriyor
Clinch Park Beach - Parking across the road Free after 6:00PM and all day Sundays, walk through tunnel .

Distilleries, Wineries and Brew Pubs

Check website for food and entertainment options. Whiskeys and Gins with local ingredients, great craft cocktails.
60 yerel halk öneriyor
Iron Fish Distillery
14234 Dzuibanek Rd
60 yerel halk öneriyor
Check website for food and entertainment options. Whiskeys and Gins with local ingredients, great craft cocktails.
Check website for hours and entertainment. Stage is outside, kid friendly. Order your food from Stone Oven (next door) and eat at Lake Ann Brewing Company (inside or outside). Food can take 1 hour or more (OK if you in the drinking mood). Consider ordering before you head over. Check out the Lake Ann General Store when you are in town. Many pick up snacks there while waiting for dinner.
57 yerel halk öneriyor
Lake Ann Brewing Company
6535 First St
57 yerel halk öneriyor
Check website for hours and entertainment. Stage is outside, kid friendly. Order your food from Stone Oven (next door) and eat at Lake Ann Brewing Company (inside or outside). Food can take 1 hour or more (OK if you in the drinking mood). Consider ordering before you head over. Check out the Lake Ann General Store when you are in town. Many pick up snacks there while waiting for dinner.
Absolutely amazing craft cocktails. Food choices also.
60 yerel halk öneriyor
The Parlor TC
205 Lake Ave
60 yerel halk öneriyor
Absolutely amazing craft cocktails. Food choices also.
42 yerel halk öneriyor
Traverse City Whiskey Co.
201 E 14th St
42 yerel halk öneriyor
Our favorite small brewer. Often great entertainment.
55 yerel halk öneriyor
The Workshop Brewing Company
221 Garland St
55 yerel halk öneriyor
Our favorite small brewer. Often great entertainment.
Great Food. Check out the Low Bar (downstairs)
74 yerel halk öneriyor
7 Monks Taproom
128 S Union St
74 yerel halk öneriyor
Great Food. Check out the Low Bar (downstairs)
Nice stop on your Frankfort beach trip. Beer is great food is OK.
99 yerel halk öneriyor
Stormcloud Brewing Company
303 Main St
99 yerel halk öneriyor
Nice stop on your Frankfort beach trip. Beer is great food is OK.
Food, Wine and Mead selections. Entertainment most days. Best for outdoor seating on nice day's. Lots of indoor room on rainy days. Outdoor area is Kid friendly. Indoor is typical seating.
86 yerel halk öneriyor
St. Ambrose Cellars
841 S Pioneer Rd
86 yerel halk öneriyor
Food, Wine and Mead selections. Entertainment most days. Best for outdoor seating on nice day's. Lots of indoor room on rainy days. Outdoor area is Kid friendly. Indoor is typical seating.