• Four world-class golf courses in the Legend, the Chief, Cedar River and Schuss Golf courses.  

• The quaint town of Bellaire, with boutique shopping and antiquing, friendly smiles, great restaurants, and the famous Short's Brewery!

• Great dining choices - from the beautiful vista from the Lakeview Resturant to the casual dining at the River Bistro in Shanty Creek's Cedar Village!  And don't forget the "apres-ski" scene at the famous Ivan's Mountainside Cafe.  Also try Sarduccis and the Shanty.

• Two spots for great skiing: the renowned Schuss Mountain (53 ski and snowboard runs) and it's little brother Summit Mountain (skiing, snowboarding and the family-friendly Alpine Tubing Park)

• Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area:  32 miles of mountain biking, hiking and winter sports for all ability levels

• Fall color splendor that's the most scenic in Michigan.  Schuss Mountain offers chairlift rides to the top to get a view you'll never forget

• Torch Lake, Clam Lake and Lake Bellaire are all only a 10 minute drive.  There, you can enjoy swimming for the day, playing on the sandbar, boating, fishing, etc.

• Kayak and Mountain Bike Rental at Paddles and Pedals, Bellaire (http://www.bellairepaddlesandpedals.com/)

• When you stay with us, use of the Summit Village indoor pool and hot tub, as well as the heated outdoor pools at Schuss are included

• Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails are right outside your door

• Dogsledding 

• In the middle of lots of Up North destinations: 35 minutes to Boyne Mountain, 45 minutes to Traverse City, 45 minutes to Petoskey, 40 minutes to Gaylord, 45 minutes to Charlevoix

 

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When you book your vacation with us, we'll be sending you a TON of awesome area info we've compiled on our favorite things to do around here.  This will include tips on great area restaurants, the best beaches, activites, equipment rentals - just about everything else you might need to help you plan a vacation your family will never forget!