Looking for the best places to eat, play and shop in northern Michigan? Look no further! Recommendations as a local that has been literally everywhere
Charlevoix | Petoskey | Harbor Springs | Traverse City
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Where to Play
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Where to Eat
These are all of my favorite spots to grab a drink, apps, coffee and pastry, dinner, brunch, you name it!
It doesn't get much more summery than this. Great food and great drinks on the lake! Order the nachos!!
The Landing – Charlevoix
This place is so underrated but the food is delicious! I always get the adult root beer float and the grilled cheese.
Marek's Harbor Grill
This place is so much fun in all seasons but I personally love it in the winter so I can get cozy in an igloo while sipping on some drinks and eating a bowl.
Hop Lot Brewing Co. & Beer Garden
Cute AND quality coffee shop that also has cocktails? Ok say less, I'm there
Outpost TC
This is the perfect spot if your group is having a hard time deciding on one place to eat. There's a variety of amazing food trucks with a solid range of cuisines. I love Cheese and Co and Happy's Tacos.
The Back Lot Beer Garden
This is the 2nd most iconic restaurant in Michigan for a reason. Come for the polish food and stay for the vibes!
Legs Inn
Stop what you're doing. This is my favorite ice cream place ever!! Make sure you have cash on hand as it's cash only
Charlevoix Dairy Grille, LLC
I LOVE a smoothie and this place hits the spot every single time
Little Juice
This place is famous for a reason. Just try some cookies and thank me later
Tom's Mom's Cookies
Anytime I have visitors, their only request is to go to maple + batter for brunch and it never disappoints.
Maple + Batter
Where to Play
These are the places I take my visitors to but also where I hang out on my free time!
This has something for everyone! GREAT pizzas, great drinks, usually some live music, farm animals and so many activity for kids. Perfect for all ages!
Pond Hill Farm
Great for all ages! They're a distillery but there's so many activities and events for everyone. They frequently have line dancing nights which are my personal favorite.
Gypsy Distillery
Live music, great food, great drinks, mini golf AMD live music?! Take me there asap
River Club Glen Arbor – Putt, Party, Eat, Repeat
So I love a one stop shop, so many fun activities for everyone and once again, amazing food and drinks.
Jacob's Farm
Looking for the best spot to watch the sunset? This is one of my favorite beaches in the area
Petoskey State Park
Perfection in the fall but stunning all year round
Tunnel of Trees - M 119
This is one of my favorite workout classes ever. I always do the restore class and it is the perfect mix of fun but also putting in the work.
RUNNING WATER
I'm sure we've all done a peddle pub at this point. They just hit different on a lake though!
Charlevoix Cycle Pub
Where to Shop
These are the places I never leave empty handed.
I love to support local book stores. This one happens to be one of the cutest ever too which is a bonus.
Dockside Books
Are you into thrifting? I must stop anytime I am passing this place and I am never leaving empty handed.
