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!
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Torch Lake Sandbar
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!
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Alden
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!
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Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead
3169 Eckhardt RdBeautiful 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.
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Bellaire
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!
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Elk Rapids
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!
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Bier’s Inwood Brewery
17959 Ferry RdOn 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!
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Charlevoix
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!)
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Mackinac Bridge
Mackinac BridgeLess 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!
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Traverse City
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!
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Peninsula Township
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!
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Leelanau Peninsula
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!
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Riverwalk Grill and Taproom
106 Ames StFun, 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!
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Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen
617 Ames StA 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!
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Chef Charles’
147 River StWe 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!
Town Club
133 River StAn ER classic- great gyros!
Short's Brewing Company Production Facility
211 Industrial ParkRelaxed, 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!
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Dockside Torch Lake
6340 Old Torch Lake DrLarge 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!
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Short's Brewing Company Bellaire Pub
121 N Bridge StEverything on their menu is wonderful! Beer and hard cider, too! There is often super live music, too!