Up North Guidebook
Sightseeing
Take a day trip to Michigan’s most scenic island, no cars just bikes and horse drawn carriages. I love to rent a bike and ride around the island.
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Mackinac Island
Take a day trip to Michigan’s most scenic island, no cars just bikes and horse drawn carriages. I love to rent a bike and ride around the island.
Highly recommend going to see the elk if you are an animal person!
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Parque de Alces de la Ciudad de Gaylord
116 Grandview BlvdHighly recommend going to see the elk if you are an animal person!
Take an evening trip to see the milkway on a clear night, it’s about an hour away but so worth the view if you can make it at night.
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Parque Internacional de Cielo Oscuro Headlands
15675 Headlands RdTake an evening trip to see the milkway on a clear night, it’s about an hour away but so worth the view if you can make it at night.
A water park and Ski resort? Fun all year round and about 30 min away from the cottage! Zip lining, sky bridge, snow tubing and many restaurants!
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Boyne Mountain Resort
1 Boyne Mountain RdA water park and Ski resort? Fun all year round and about 30 min away from the cottage! Zip lining, sky bridge, snow tubing and many restaurants!
Once fall colors pop up, head to the tunnel of trees for an experience that will make you feel like you are in New England
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Tunnel of Trees
Michigan 119Once fall colors pop up, head to the tunnel of trees for an experience that will make you feel like you are in New England
Treetops is right in town and you don’t need to be a guest at their resort to take advantage of their awesome activities. Beautiful golfing in the summer and dog sledding, snowshoeing, skiing, horse drawn sleighs and much more for your winter vacation!
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Treetops Resort
3962 Wilkinson RdTreetops is right in town and you don’t need to be a guest at their resort to take advantage of their awesome activities. Beautiful golfing in the summer and dog sledding, snowshoeing, skiing, horse drawn sleighs and much more for your winter vacation!
So fun for horse drawn sleigh rides followed by hot cocoa and cookies after your ride. I also love their family farm shop year round for fresh farm eggs, meat and home made soaps.
Cook Family Farm
4282 Hayes Tower RdSo fun for horse drawn sleigh rides followed by hot cocoa and cookies after your ride. I also love their family farm shop year round for fresh farm eggs, meat and home made soaps.
Family-run museum featuring a variety of North American wildlife, plus a theater & gift shop.
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Call of the Wild Museum
850 S Wisconsin AveFamily-run museum featuring a variety of North American wildlife, plus a theater & gift shop.
SkyBridge Michigan
Deadman's Hill Overlook
Deadmans Hill Road
Parque Estatal de Hartwick Pines
3612 State Park DrSo many cool shops and history in this gem, the food is spectacular too!
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The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
1200 W Eleventh StSo many cool shops and history in this gem, the food is spectacular too!
Nothing like a good spa day! This is one of the best spas in the area and only about 30 min from the cottage!
The Spa at Boyne Mountain Resort
Nothing like a good spa day! This is one of the best spas in the area and only about 30 min from the cottage!
A beautiful must see in my opinion! Make the day trip out and you won’t be disappointed! For you adventurous folks, run down the dunes and spend a grueling 30min-1hr climbing back up. Everyone else (like me) no need to run down to enjoy this gorgeous place.
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Sleeping Bear Dunes
A beautiful must see in my opinion! Make the day trip out and you won’t be disappointed! For you adventurous folks, run down the dunes and spend a grueling 30min-1hr climbing back up. Everyone else (like me) no need to run down to enjoy this gorgeous place.
Summer and winter fun! highly recommend trying out the winter rafting with a guide! such a unique experience
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Sturgeon River Paddlesports
12961 S Straits HwySummer and winter fun! highly recommend trying out the winter rafting with a guide! such a unique experience
At the base of the tunnel of trees sits Pond Hill Farm! Great food, cute farm store, activities for the family and live music! About 1 Hour from Greenhouse Cottage
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Pond Hill Farm
5699 S Lake Shore DrAt the base of the tunnel of trees sits Pond Hill Farm! Great food, cute farm store, activities for the family and live music! About 1 Hour from Greenhouse Cottage
Food scene
I have lived all over the US and somehow these are still some of the best tacos I have had. I love the smoked potato and street tacos. If you catch their food truck at Boyne Mountain In the winter, try the tacos "Mountain Style".
3 locations In Boyne City, Traverse City and Petoskey
Happy's Taco Shop
448 East Front StreetI have lived all over the US and somehow these are still some of the best tacos I have had. I love the smoked potato and street tacos. If you catch their food truck at Boyne Mountain In the winter, try the tacos "Mountain Style".
3 locations In Boyne City, Traverse City and Petoskey
Bennethum's Northern Inn
3917 Old 27 NGreat food and drinks in town!
Don't let the name fool you, this relaxed eatery serves up delicious pub fare In a casual setting.
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The Pine Squirrel Bar & Grill
1600 S Otsego AveDon't let the name fool you, this relaxed eatery serves up delicious pub fare In a casual setting.
Snowbelt Brewing Co.
132 W Main StA fun brewery in town!
The Railside Bar & Grill in Elmira is one of Northern Michigan's best kept secrets -- a family-friendly bar and restaurant with some of the tastiest Polish food outside of Hamtramck.
A great place to go when you're looking for a fantastic sit-down meal after a day of skiing, snowboarding, swimming, or golfing. Or a perfect pit-stop while out riding the trails on your snowmobile.
We offer a diverse array of tasty dishes, including genuine Polish meals, delicious pizzas, mouth-watering sandwiches, and of course, the World Famous Potato Burger.
So come on in, have a beer, fill your belly, and make a few new friends.
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Railside Bar & Grill
8805 M-32The Railside Bar & Grill in Elmira is one of Northern Michigan's best kept secrets -- a family-friendly bar and restaurant with some of the tastiest Polish food outside of Hamtramck.
A great place to go when you're looking for a fantastic sit-down meal after a day of skiing, snowboarding, swimming, or golfing. Or a perfect pit-stop while out riding the trails on your snowmobile.
We offer a diverse array of tasty dishes, including genuine Polish meals, delicious pizzas, mouth-watering sandwiches, and of course, the World Famous Potato Burger.
So come on in, have a beer, fill your belly, and make a few new friends.
Alpine Chocolat Haus
208 W Main Sta little bit of a hike about 2 hours from the cottage, but this gem is a great place to stop after a day at the beach on lake michigan. One of my favorite towns to day trip to and my favorite brewery in the state!
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Stormcloud Brewing Company
303 Main Sta little bit of a hike about 2 hours from the cottage, but this gem is a great place to stop after a day at the beach on lake michigan. One of my favorite towns to day trip to and my favorite brewery in the state!
food n stuff
Great place for breakfast, sandwiches and take out!
Bonobo Winery
12011 Center RdSuch a fun local vineyard, highly recommend!
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Boyne Valley Vineyards
05325 US-131Such a fun local vineyard, highly recommend!
Grocery Stores
This is the closest grocery store to the house, I recommend stopping by before you come to the house as it’s about 15-20 minutes away!
Meijer
250 Meijer DrIf you need something quick and aren’t looking to go to town, this gas station has a pretty big store with firewood and food!
Northern Bear Country Store
9918 Alba RdIf you need something quick and aren’t looking to go to town, this gas station has a pretty big store with firewood and food!
Local Bookstore
This is our brand new bookstore and a favorite stop of mine to grab a new book, they can order anything you want and have it in a few days!
Plot Bound Books
Plot Bound Books