Katie's Guidebook

Katie
Katie's Guidebook

Sightseeing

Minutes from the farm, THE most beautiful lake in the area! 😁 (Torch Lake may be more famous, but Elk is closer, warmer, and even bluer!)
Elk Lake
Minutes from the farm, THE most beautiful lake in the area! 😁 (Torch Lake may be more famous, but Elk is closer, warmer, and even bluer!)
10 minutes from the farm is Torch lake - the famous sandbar, Torch River to Lake Skegemog and on to Elk Lake, or north from the sandbar to Alden, Clam Lake and Lake Bellaire - we live in paradise, and want to share it with you!
28 locals raden deze aan
Torch Lake Sandbar
28 locals raden deze aan
10 minutes from the farm is Torch lake - the famous sandbar, Torch River to Lake Skegemog and on to Elk Lake, or north from the sandbar to Alden, Clam Lake and Lake Bellaire - we live in paradise, and want to share it with you!
Around the east side of Torch Lake, beyond the sandbar and on the way to Dockside and Bellaire, is the quaint town of Alden. Plan to stop and visit the beach and shops there!
25 locals raden deze aan
Alden
25 locals raden deze aan
Around the east side of Torch Lake, beyond the sandbar and on the way to Dockside and Bellaire, is the quaint town of Alden. Plan to stop and visit the beach and shops there!
Beautiful hiking and biking, and skiing/snowshoeing in the winter months! Near Bellaire, so see it before or after visiting Shorts!
75 locals raden deze aan
Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead
3169 Eckhardt Rd
75 locals raden deze aan
Beautiful hiking and biking, and skiing/snowshoeing in the winter months! Near Bellaire, so see it before or after visiting Shorts!
Home of Short’s Brewpub, Glacial Hills hiking/biking/ski trails, Shuss/Shanty ski resorts - just a short and beautiful drive along Torch Lake from the farm.
28 locals raden deze aan
Bellaire
28 locals raden deze aan
Home of Short’s Brewpub, Glacial Hills hiking/biking/ski trails, Shuss/Shanty ski resorts - just a short and beautiful drive along Torch Lake from the farm.
The coolest little town ever! Beautiful beaches, parks, playgrounds, restaurants - and super friendly people! Plan to spend a couple days hanging out in Elk Rapids!
53 locals raden deze aan
Elk Rapids
53 locals raden deze aan
The coolest little town ever! Beautiful beaches, parks, playgrounds, restaurants - and super friendly people! Plan to spend a couple days hanging out in Elk Rapids!
On the way to Charlevoix, stop at Bier’s Art Gallery and their brewpub behind. Wonderful art and people, and great beer, too!
17 locals raden deze aan
Bier’s Inwood Brewery
17959 Ferry Rd
17 locals raden deze aan
On the way to Charlevoix, stop at Bier’s Art Gallery and their brewpub behind. Wonderful art and people, and great beer, too!
Charlevoix is just a short drive north from the farm, and has beautiful beaches, views, and restaurants to visit. A must see while visiting the area!
101 locals raden deze aan
Charlevoix
101 locals raden deze aan
Charlevoix is just a short drive north from the farm, and has beautiful beaches, views, and restaurants to visit. A must see while visiting the area!
Less than two hours from the farm, a must-see if you haven’t, along with Mackinac Island and Mackinaw City (yes, spelled differently but pronounced the same!)
60 locals raden deze aan
Mackinac Bridge
Mackinac Bridge
60 locals raden deze aan
Less than two hours from the farm, a must-see if you haven’t, along with Mackinac Island and Mackinaw City (yes, spelled differently but pronounced the same!)
There are so many great beaches, drives, hikes, restaurants, brew pubs, wineries, everything! to see and do in the Traverse City area, only 30 minutes from the farm. You must plan on a couple days to tour the area!
260 locals raden deze aan
Traverse City
260 locals raden deze aan
There are so many great beaches, drives, hikes, restaurants, brew pubs, wineries, everything! to see and do in the Traverse City area, only 30 minutes from the farm. You must plan on a couple days to tour the area!
Plan on driving up one side and down the other- spectacular views!
37 locals raden deze aan
Peninsula Township
37 locals raden deze aan
Plan on driving up one side and down the other- spectacular views!
Beyond Traverse City is the breathtaking Leelanau Peninsula! So many places to see - Empire, the Climbing Dune, Fishtown, Leland, Northport, Suttons Bay... plan to spend at least a day touring Leelanau!
12 locals raden deze aan
Leelanau Peninsula
12 locals raden deze aan
Beyond Traverse City is the breathtaking Leelanau Peninsula! So many places to see - Empire, the Climbing Dune, Fishtown, Leland, Northport, Suttons Bay... plan to spend at least a day touring Leelanau!

Food scene

Fun, relaxing waterfront deck, good food, often live music, only minutes from the farm!
11 locals raden deze aan
Riverwalk Grill and Taproom
106 Ames St
11 locals raden deze aan
Fun, relaxing waterfront deck, good food, often live music, only minutes from the farm!
A must go-to! Super fun, fantastic food and drinks and atmosphere! Only minutes from the farm!
66 locals raden deze aan
Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen
617 Ames St
66 locals raden deze aan
A must go-to! Super fun, fantastic food and drinks and atmosphere! Only minutes from the farm!
We love their pizza, sandwiches and salads! Right on River St in Elk Rapids- plan on a stroll along the beach before and after your meal!
11 locals raden deze aan
Chef Charles’
147 River St
11 locals raden deze aan
We love their pizza, sandwiches and salads! Right on River St in Elk Rapids- plan on a stroll along the beach before and after your meal!
An ER classic- great gyros!
11 locals raden deze aan
Town Club
133 River St
11 locals raden deze aan
An ER classic- great gyros!
Relaxed, fun, great beer!
25 locals raden deze aan
Short's Brewing Company Production Facility
211 Industrial Park
25 locals raden deze aan
Relaxed, fun, great beer!
Large deck on Torch Lake and large interior space, too. Great appetizers, sandwiches, burgers - and drinks! No visit to the area is complete without a stop at Dockside!
84 locals raden deze aan
Dockside Torch Lake
6340 Old Torch Lake Dr
84 locals raden deze aan
Large deck on Torch Lake and large interior space, too. Great appetizers, sandwiches, burgers - and drinks! No visit to the area is complete without a stop at Dockside!
Everything on their menu is wonderful! Beer and hard cider, too! There is often super live music, too!
207 locals raden deze aan
Short's Brewing Company Bellaire Pub
121 N Bridge St
207 locals raden deze aan
Everything on their menu is wonderful! Beer and hard cider, too! There is often super live music, too!