Christie & Clint’s Cadillac Guidebook Happy Cabin Lakeside

Christie & Clint
Christie & Clint
Christie & Clint’s Cadillac Guidebook Happy Cabin Lakeside

Sporting Activities

Enjoy a day on the Lake and learn about the area from the Locals! Take a day cruise and stop at the sand dunes for some Pure Michigan frolicking or anchor down at the sandbar and enjoy some swimming. For a more relaxing evening, try a sunset cruise. You can even get married on her boat. Ordained services available. Contact Barb for more information. Friendly & Affordable! Email provided upon booking.
Meauwataka Lake, Colfax Township, MI 49618, Verenigde Staten
Enjoy a day on the Lake and learn about the area from the Locals! Take a day cruise and stop at the sand dunes for some Pure Michigan frolicking or anchor down at the sandbar and enjoy some swimming. For a more relaxing evening, try a sunset cruise. You can even get married on her boat. Ordained services available. Contact Barb for more information. Friendly & Affordable! Email provided upon booking.
Offering Kayak, Canoe, Rafting & Tubing Trips down the Big Manistee River.
Wilderness Canoe Trips
6052 Riverview Rd
Offering Kayak, Canoe, Rafting & Tubing Trips down the Big Manistee River.
Offering guided paddle trips including WINTER Paddling. Pine river offers the fastest flow of any river in lower Michigan.
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Pine River Paddlesport Center
9590 M-37
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Offering guided paddle trips including WINTER Paddling. Pine river offers the fastest flow of any river in lower Michigan.
Offering Horseback Trail Rides, Lessons, Carriage/Wagon/ Sleigh Rides. Stop halfway in Manton for Ice Cream and Eclectic Michigan shopping at Latitude 44 (also listed below in guide).
CJ's Stable
7216 West Walker Road
Offering Horseback Trail Rides, Lessons, Carriage/Wagon/ Sleigh Rides. Stop halfway in Manton for Ice Cream and Eclectic Michigan shopping at Latitude 44 (also listed below in guide).
Side by Side & Snowmobile Rentals. Ride the trails right on site! Make it an Epic Day!
Bigfoot Epic Adventures
7804 West Moorestown Road
Side by Side & Snowmobile Rentals. Ride the trails right on site! Make it an Epic Day!
Visit the largest off road park in Michigan with over 400 acres of fun. Offering year round wheeling for all UTV’s, ATV’s, dirt bikes, Jeeps, Trucks and 4 X 4. Trails, track, obstacles , mud bogs and more! Check their website for more details. Located less than 30 minutes away.
Twisted Trails Off Road Park
Visit the largest off road park in Michigan with over 400 acres of fun. Offering year round wheeling for all UTV’s, ATV’s, dirt bikes, Jeeps, Trucks and 4 X 4. Trails, track, obstacles , mud bogs and more! Check their website for more details. Located less than 30 minutes away.
Boating: Rent a boat for an afternoon on the Water. Also serving Breakfast/ Lunch and a great selection of Ice Cream 🍦. Low Key Lakeside Patio.
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Cheryl's Landing and Marina
1749 North Blvd
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Boating: Rent a boat for an afternoon on the Water. Also serving Breakfast/ Lunch and a great selection of Ice Cream 🍦. Low Key Lakeside Patio.
Many area Golf Courses. See Informational Happy Cabin Guide for full list of courses.
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Eldorado Golf Course
7839 46 1/2 Rd
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Many area Golf Courses. See Informational Happy Cabin Guide for full list of courses.
This Township Park sits directly across the lake from Happy Cabin. Accessible by boat, foot, bike or car. Small Public Beach, Sand Dunes, Campground, Boat Launch, Disc Golf Course (complimentary use of disc golf sets in shed). Be sure to check out our Indoor & Outdoor Scavenger Hunts located directly on the Happy Cabin Property. Instructions can be found in our informational guide and binder.
Clofax Township Park
515 Hillcrest Drive
This Township Park sits directly across the lake from Happy Cabin. Accessible by boat, foot, bike or car. Small Public Beach, Sand Dunes, Campground, Boat Launch, Disc Golf Course (complimentary use of disc golf sets in shed). Be sure to check out our Indoor & Outdoor Scavenger Hunts located directly on the Happy Cabin Property. Instructions can be found in our informational guide and binder.
Rail to Trail connecting Cadillac to Grand Rapids. 92 miles. Biking, hiking, skiiing/ snowmobiling…
White Pine Trail
White Pine Trail
Rail to Trail connecting Cadillac to Grand Rapids. 92 miles. Biking, hiking, skiiing/ snowmobiling…
11 miles of trail loop networks. Groomed XC ski trail, WST (Winter Sports Trail-non motorized trail offering fat tire biking, snowshoeing, hiking..)
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Cadillac Pathway Trailhead
3736 S Seeley Rd
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11 miles of trail loop networks. Groomed XC ski trail, WST (Winter Sports Trail-non motorized trail offering fat tire biking, snowshoeing, hiking..)
Ski & Golf Resort. One of the “BEST FAMILY FRIENDLY” ski resorts around. $5 Lift tix <8 years old. The Sky View Lodge (located at the top of the Bunny Hill) offers a cozy indoor space to bring your own Picnic, Crock Pot etc with storage cubbies for your gear. The Blackmer Day Lodge offers a Bar/Cafeteria.
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Caberfae Peaks
1 Caberfae Ln
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Ski & Golf Resort. One of the “BEST FAMILY FRIENDLY” ski resorts around. $5 Lift tix <8 years old. The Sky View Lodge (located at the top of the Bunny Hill) offers a cozy indoor space to bring your own Picnic, Crock Pot etc with storage cubbies for your gear. The Blackmer Day Lodge offers a Bar/Cafeteria.
Ski & Golf Resort.
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Crystal Mountain
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Ski & Golf Resort.
Snowmobile Adventure Tours
K&R Outfitters,LLC
6401 East 48 Road
Snowmobile Adventure Tours
Ice Skating: The Wex Ice Rink (Open skate on select Sat/Sun 2-4 pm/Only $3 pp including skate rental) “Glow Skate” on Special Nights. Check website calendar or FB Page.
The Wex Ice Rink
1320 East 13th Street
Ice Skating: The Wex Ice Rink (Open skate on select Sat/Sun 2-4 pm/Only $3 pp including skate rental) “Glow Skate” on Special Nights. Check website calendar or FB Page.

Sightseeing

City Park nestled on the shores of Lake Cadillac and the Downtown District. Shops, restaurants and a Farmers Market during select Seasons Tues/Fri/Sat. Try our downtown city scavenger hunt. Instructions can be found in the Happy Cabin binder.
The Market at Cadillac Commons
117 West Cass Street
City Park nestled on the shores of Lake Cadillac and the Downtown District. Shops, restaurants and a Farmers Market during select Seasons Tues/Fri/Sat. Try our downtown city scavenger hunt. Instructions can be found in the Happy Cabin binder.
Educational nature center with Hiking trails at Mitchell State Park.
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Carl T. Johnson Hunt and Fish Center
6087 M-115
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Educational nature center with Hiking trails at Mitchell State Park.
Observation Deck overlooking the Big Manistee River. North Country Hiking Trail Access.
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High Rollaways Observation Deck
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Observation Deck overlooking the Big Manistee River. North Country Hiking Trail Access.
Year Round Farm with seasonal offerings and events. Pumpkin Patch and the Santa Experience are Fun!
Pahl's Country Store
11168 M-37
Year Round Farm with seasonal offerings and events. Pumpkin Patch and the Santa Experience are Fun!
Local Farm around the corner from the cabin. Gift shop, feed the alpacas. Call ahead for hours of operation. See more information in the Happy Cabin Binder.
The Hudson Farm
1716 North 29 Road
Local Farm around the corner from the cabin. Gift shop, feed the alpacas. Call ahead for hours of operation. See more information in the Happy Cabin Binder.
Visit a Lavender Farm in Mid June-Aug during Bloom Season. Offering A wide range of natural products in their gift shop, along with U-Pick, Honeybees, Alpacas etc..
Northern Lavender
3714 North 19 Road
Visit a Lavender Farm in Mid June-Aug during Bloom Season. Offering A wide range of natural products in their gift shop, along with U-Pick, Honeybees, Alpacas etc..
Take a day trip in any season (not just winter/ski) to explore all the sights and activities at Crystal Mountain. Offering fall chairlift rides, alpine slide coaster, Michigan legacy art park (2 miles of hiking/ forest art) and much more…Check their website for prices and hours of operation.
Crystal Mountain (Michigan)
12500 Crystal Mountain Drive
Take a day trip in any season (not just winter/ski) to explore all the sights and activities at Crystal Mountain. Offering fall chairlift rides, alpine slide coaster, Michigan legacy art park (2 miles of hiking/ forest art) and much more…Check their website for prices and hours of operation.

Entertainment & Activities

Scavenger Hunts Created for Guests of Happy Cabin. Inside & Outside Activities.
Meauwataka Lake
Scavenger Hunts Created for Guests of Happy Cabin. Inside & Outside Activities.
Live Music, Trivia, Disco, Bingo, Karaoke Nights…this performance and event venue offers something for everyone and you can order Texas BBQ right from your table at the greenhouse) Check their FB Page for more info.. On site and owned by Willow Market (Primos BBQ Cafe, Meats, Local Brews, Wines & Treats). They also have a Wine Room.
The Greenhouse
Live Music, Trivia, Disco, Bingo, Karaoke Nights…this performance and event venue offers something for everyone and you can order Texas BBQ right from your table at the greenhouse) Check their FB Page for more info.. On site and owned by Willow Market (Primos BBQ Cafe, Meats, Local Brews, Wines & Treats). They also have a Wine Room.
Offering affordable SPA services specializing in massage therapy with additional treatments available. Located just 15 min north of Happy Cabin in the small town of Mesick. Check their website for specials and online booking.
Spa Adrift
Offering affordable SPA services specializing in massage therapy with additional treatments available. Located just 15 min north of Happy Cabin in the small town of Mesick. Check their website for specials and online booking.
Mini Golf, Go Karts, Batting Cages, Arcade, Ice Cream etc…Open seasonally Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Adventure Island
6083 M-115
Mini Golf, Go Karts, Batting Cages, Arcade, Ice Cream etc…Open seasonally Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Gateway to the Clam River Greenway. Trailhead to a 1.6 mile paved trail. A community clean up project turned nature park that takes you along the banks of the Clam River on paths, boardwalks and bridges. Walk, run, bike or XC ski.
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Cadillac Sound Garden
398 Chestnut St
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Gateway to the Clam River Greenway. Trailhead to a 1.6 mile paved trail. A community clean up project turned nature park that takes you along the banks of the Clam River on paths, boardwalks and bridges. Walk, run, bike or XC ski.
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The Pines Sports Bar & Bowling Center
5992 E Michigan 55
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Movie Theater Downtown. A great cold or rainy day option!
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GQT Cadillac 4
202 S Mitchell St
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Movie Theater Downtown. A great cold or rainy day option!
Dining Cafe, Coffee, Ice Cream, Eclectic little Michigan Shops. Stop in halfway when going Horseback Riding at CJ’s!
Latitude 44
308 Wall Street
Dining Cafe, Coffee, Ice Cream, Eclectic little Michigan Shops. Stop in halfway when going Horseback Riding at CJ’s!
Spend time with friends trying a new group activity. An alternative way to Lumberjack Up North!
Skeggox axe throwing
1604 North Mitchell Street
Spend time with friends trying a new group activity. An alternative way to Lumberjack Up North!
Casino 45 minutes north of Cabin near Traverse City
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Turtle Creek Casino and Hotel
7741 M-72
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Casino 45 minutes north of Cabin near Traverse City

Food scene

Local general store 1.5 miles from Cabin. Firewood, pizza/ salads, daily meal deals, ice cream, alcohol and more…
Meauwataka General Store
2020 East 24 Road
Local general store 1.5 miles from Cabin. Firewood, pizza/ salads, daily meal deals, ice cream, alcohol and more…
Experience Downtown Cadillac at this local Brewery.
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Clam Lake Beer Co
106 S Mitchell St
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Experience Downtown Cadillac at this local Brewery.
Many Lakeside Dining Locations: Dockside Inn, Lakeside Charlies, Burke’s Waterfront, Cheryl’s Landing…
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Dockside Inn Restaurant
2404 Sunnyside Drive
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Many Lakeside Dining Locations: Dockside Inn, Lakeside Charlies, Burke’s Waterfront, Cheryl’s Landing…
Farm to Table Downtown Restaurant. Closed Sun/Mon. Check website for details.
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Raven Social
119 South Mitchell Street
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Farm to Table Downtown Restaurant. Closed Sun/Mon. Check website for details.
Food Truck Restaurant/ Bar.
The Truck Stop
902 West 13th Street
Food Truck Restaurant/ Bar.
Restaurant and Social Hangout. Popular with snowmobilers in winter and live music buffs in summer.
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Coyote Crossing Resort
8593 S 13 Rd
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Restaurant and Social Hangout. Popular with snowmobilers in winter and live music buffs in summer.
Chico's Taco House
5954 Michigan 55
Steak Anyone?
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The Timbers Restaurant
5535 M-115
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Steak Anyone?
Non Profit Cafe in the old Train Depot proving employment for those with disabilities. Serving breakfast and Lunch.
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After 26 Depot Cafe
127 W Cass St
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Non Profit Cafe in the old Train Depot proving employment for those with disabilities. Serving breakfast and Lunch.
Savory Classical Mexican Cuisine
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Herraduras Authentic Mexican Bar & Grill
1700 S Mitchell St
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Savory Classical Mexican Cuisine

Day Trips

Visit the quaint Michigan Town of Glen Arbor, home of the Nationally recognized Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Climb the dunes or attempt a trek to swim in Lake Michigan!
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
9922 W Front St
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Visit the quaint Michigan Town of Glen Arbor, home of the Nationally recognized Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Climb the dunes or attempt a trek to swim in Lake Michigan!
Traverse City has everything to make for an exciting Day trip. Wineries, Breweries, Shopping, Casino, Mini Golf/ Bumper Boats and many Beaches!!
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Traverse City
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Traverse City has everything to make for an exciting Day trip. Wineries, Breweries, Shopping, Casino, Mini Golf/ Bumper Boats and many Beaches!!
Day trip to the quaint Michigan Town of Manistee on the Lake Michigan Shores. Beach, Lighthouse, Shops, Casino, Restaurants…
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Manistee
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Day trip to the quaint Michigan Town of Manistee on the Lake Michigan Shores. Beach, Lighthouse, Shops, Casino, Restaurants…
Quaint Lake Michigan Beach Town
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Frankfort
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Quaint Lake Michigan Beach Town

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