Boss Local Guidebook
Activities
Summit Village Beach Club is located on Lake Bellaire at 5597 Northlakes Rd, Bellaire MI 49615 and is open seasonally from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
You will be asked to sign in when you enter. Please use the name Boss and our address 4084 Deskin Drive when signing. There is a full kitchen including fridge, and outdoor gas grills available to use. There are many games and toys at the beach club. Please be sure to put the toys back in place after using them. A two person kayak is available to use at any time during your stay. It will be stored on the racks at the beach club, on the bottom of the rack. Look for the tag that has our last name on it: Boss. The kayak must be stored before you leave the beach club.
Summit Village Association Beach Club
Summit Village Beach Club is located on Lake Bellaire at 5597 Northlakes Rd, Bellaire MI 49615 and is open seasonally from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
You will be asked to sign in when you enter. Please use the name Boss and our address 4084 Deskin Drive when signing. There is a full kitchen including fridge, and outdoor gas grills available to use. There are many games and toys at the beach club. Please be sure to put the toys back in place after using them. A two person kayak is available to use at any time during your stay. It will be stored on the racks at the beach club, on the bottom of the rack. Look for the tag that has our last name on it: Boss. The kayak must be stored before you leave the beach club.
Schuss Mountain is about a five minute drive from the house. We suggest you drive to Cedar River Lodge at 2348 Troon S, Bellaire, MI 49615. You can pick up your tickets/rentals and ski immediately from this location.
Summit Mountain is the smaller mountain, located close to the house next to the Summit Lodge. Summit Mountain also has family sledding.
For more information about what is available at either mountains, you may visit shantycreek.com/ski/. You may purchase discounted tickets online at lifttickets.shantycreek.com. Please keep in mind same day discount tickets are not available for purchase online.
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Schuss Mountain Ski Shop
Schuss Mountain is about a five minute drive from the house. We suggest you drive to Cedar River Lodge at 2348 Troon S, Bellaire, MI 49615. You can pick up your tickets/rentals and ski immediately from this location.
Summit Mountain is the smaller mountain, located close to the house next to the Summit Lodge. Summit Mountain also has family sledding.
For more information about what is available at either mountains, you may visit shantycreek.com/ski/. You may purchase discounted tickets online at lifttickets.shantycreek.com. Please keep in mind same day discount tickets are not available for purchase online.
The Shanty Creek Resorts offer four championship courses; Cedar River, The Legend, Schuss Mountain, and Summit. Cedar River and Arnold Palmer’s, The Legend, are among Michigan’s Top 20 Public Courses according to Golf Magazine. Call for tee times at 231-533-2020 or book your preferred tee time online, https://www.shantycreek.com/golf/tee-times/.
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Shanty Creek Resort
5780 Shanty Creek RdThe Shanty Creek Resorts offer four championship courses; Cedar River, The Legend, Schuss Mountain, and Summit. Cedar River and Arnold Palmer’s, The Legend, are among Michigan’s Top 20 Public Courses according to Golf Magazine. Call for tee times at 231-533-2020 or book your preferred tee time online, https://www.shantycreek.com/golf/tee-times/.
There are many areas for hiking, biking, and kayaking in Northern Michigan but the closest and our favorite for hiking and biking is Glacial Hills in Antrim County Forest. Glacial Hills is quite close to the house, around a 15 minute drive. For more information, you can visit their website: glacialhillstrails.org.
Other popular areas include:
Grass River Natural Area
Chain of Lakes & East Grand Traverse Bay Water Trail
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Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead
3169 Eckhardt RdThere are many areas for hiking, biking, and kayaking in Northern Michigan but the closest and our favorite for hiking and biking is Glacial Hills in Antrim County Forest. Glacial Hills is quite close to the house, around a 15 minute drive. For more information, you can visit their website: glacialhillstrails.org.
Other popular areas include:
Grass River Natural Area
Chain of Lakes & East Grand Traverse Bay Water Trail
Food scene
Short’s Brewery is by far the most well known restaurant bar in the area. Most Friday and Saturday evenings there is a live band playing. The brewery offers 20 house beers, many gluten free beers and hard ciders. During Friday and Saturday evening there is usually a wait between 45 minutes to 2 hours. Reservations are recommended.
Phone: (231) 498-2300
You can also make a reservation via their website: shortsbrewing.com/visit-us/pub
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Short's Brewing Company Bellaire Pub
121 N Bridge StShort’s Brewery is by far the most well known restaurant bar in the area. Most Friday and Saturday evenings there is a live band playing. The brewery offers 20 house beers, many gluten free beers and hard ciders. During Friday and Saturday evening there is usually a wait between 45 minutes to 2 hours. Reservations are recommended.
Phone: (231) 498-2300
You can also make a reservation via their website: shortsbrewing.com/visit-us/pub
The Dockside is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Torch Lake from their great outdoor deck. They mostly serve burgers and baskets, deli sandwiches, Mexican foods, and salads. You can see a beautiful sunset from their deck! May through October, they open at 11:00 a.m. April through November, they are only open Thursday - Sunday at 11:00 a.m. And they are closed December through March.
Phone: (231) 377-7777
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Dockside Torch Lake
6340 Old Torch Lake DrThe Dockside is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Torch Lake from their great outdoor deck. They mostly serve burgers and baskets, deli sandwiches, Mexican foods, and salads. You can see a beautiful sunset from their deck! May through October, they open at 11:00 a.m. April through November, they are only open Thursday - Sunday at 11:00 a.m. And they are closed December through March.
Phone: (231) 377-7777
Pelican’s Nest is located at The Chief Golf Course and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. It is a great place to get a hearty burger and wings with full-service bars and TV screens galore.
Phone: (231) 533-9000
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The Pelican's Nest Restaurant
5085 Shanty Creek RdPelican’s Nest is located at The Chief Golf Course and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. It is a great place to get a hearty burger and wings with full-service bars and TV screens galore.
Phone: (231) 533-9000
Terrain is a unique restaurant in Bellaire Michigan specializing in a chef prepared menu using local farm veggies, fruits and meat. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Phone: (231) 350-7301
You can also make a reservation via their website: https://www.terrain-restaurant.com/make-a-reservation
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Terrain
213 N Bridge StTerrain is a unique restaurant in Bellaire Michigan specializing in a chef prepared menu using local farm veggies, fruits and meat. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Phone: (231) 350-7301
You can also make a reservation via their website: https://www.terrain-restaurant.com/make-a-reservation
Corner Bistro is a french inspired small plates and classic cocktails restaurant with lounges in their intimate bar area, up front bistro seating or on their front porch. Open Thursday - Monday from 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Phone: (231) 409-7088
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Corner Bistro
102 N Bridge StCorner Bistro is a french inspired small plates and classic cocktails restaurant with lounges in their intimate bar area, up front bistro seating or on their front porch. Open Thursday - Monday from 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Phone: (231) 409-7088
Laid-back hangout offering a full bar & pub grub such as burgers in old-fashioned digs. Open 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. on Monday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. on Sunday.
Phone: (231) 350-7165
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Bellaire Bar & Restaurant
217 N Bridge StLaid-back hangout offering a full bar & pub grub such as burgers in old-fashioned digs. Open 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. on Monday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. on Sunday.
Phone: (231) 350-7165
Beverages
Mammoth’s newest tasting room is in Bellaire’s lively and beautiful downtown. "Mammoth spirits are hewn from the glacial lakes and hills of Northern Michigan, and reflect the local, ancient character of the ingredients we use in every batch."
Open Monday through Tuesday 3:00 - 10:00 p.m., Wednesday 3:00 - 11:00 p.m., Thursday through Saturday 12:00 -11:00 p.m., and Sunday 12:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Phone: (231) 350-7102
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Mammoth Distilling
221 Garland StMammoth’s newest tasting room is in Bellaire’s lively and beautiful downtown. "Mammoth spirits are hewn from the glacial lakes and hills of Northern Michigan, and reflect the local, ancient character of the ingredients we use in every batch."
Open Monday through Tuesday 3:00 - 10:00 p.m., Wednesday 3:00 - 11:00 p.m., Thursday through Saturday 12:00 -11:00 p.m., and Sunday 12:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Phone: (231) 350-7102
Ethanology is located in Elk Rapids. Their spirits are made with regional roots and innovative interpretations. They have disruptive evolutionary ideas that challenge what a spirit is, where it comes from, and why each farm, field, orchard, botanical, barrel, season, and drop of honey has terroir. Open Thursday through Saturday 1:00 - 11:00 p.m. with live music from 8:00 - 11:00 p.m., and Sunday from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (231) 498-2800
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Ethanology
127 OldsEthanology is located in Elk Rapids. Their spirits are made with regional roots and innovative interpretations. They have disruptive evolutionary ideas that challenge what a spirit is, where it comes from, and why each farm, field, orchard, botanical, barrel, season, and drop of honey has terroir. Open Thursday through Saturday 1:00 - 11:00 p.m. with live music from 8:00 - 11:00 p.m., and Sunday from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (231) 498-2800
Hello Vino is a Wine & Cocktail Bar in downtown Bellaire, Mi. They offer a variety of over 100 unique wines from around the world for you to try including some local favorites. You’ll find a comfortable seat to open a bottle or enjoy a glass or flight of wine with a charcuterie board or some handmade sushi. Open Monday through Thursday from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 4:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Phone: (231) 350-7138
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Hello Vino
201 N Bridge StHello Vino is a Wine & Cocktail Bar in downtown Bellaire, Mi. They offer a variety of over 100 unique wines from around the world for you to try including some local favorites. You’ll find a comfortable seat to open a bottle or enjoy a glass or flight of wine with a charcuterie board or some handmade sushi. Open Monday through Thursday from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 4:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Phone: (231) 350-7138
In downtown Bellaire, Bee Well serves meads, ciders, soda pop, coffee and bar snacks. They are a “come as you are” business and encourage you to bring the kids need-be!
Open Monday - Wednesday from 12:00 - 9:00 p.m., Thursday through Saturday from 12:00 - 10:00 p.m., and Sunday from 12:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Phone: (231) 350-7174
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Bee Well Mead & Cidery
116 N Bridge StIn downtown Bellaire, Bee Well serves meads, ciders, soda pop, coffee and bar snacks. They are a “come as you are” business and encourage you to bring the kids need-be!
Open Monday - Wednesday from 12:00 - 9:00 p.m., Thursday through Saturday from 12:00 - 10:00 p.m., and Sunday from 12:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Phone: (231) 350-7174
Torch Lake Cellars is a nice family owned winery with beautiful views of Lake Bellaire (not too far from the house!). Open Thursday through Monday from 12:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Phone: (231) 377-9109
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Torch Lake Cellars
5245 Clam Lake RdTorch Lake Cellars is a nice family owned winery with beautiful views of Lake Bellaire (not too far from the house!). Open Thursday through Monday from 12:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Phone: (231) 377-9109
Vista Ridge Vineyards has a fun atmosphere with wine, cheese, and charcuterie served in a fresh and playful atmosphere. It is near shops, ice cream, and other family activities in the quaint town of Alden near the shores of Torch Lake. Open 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. on weekdays, and 12:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays and Saturdays.
Phone: (231) 331-5511
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Vista Ridge Vineyards
9104 Helena RdVista Ridge Vineyards has a fun atmosphere with wine, cheese, and charcuterie served in a fresh and playful atmosphere. It is near shops, ice cream, and other family activities in the quaint town of Alden near the shores of Torch Lake. Open 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. on weekdays, and 12:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Thursdays and Saturdays.
Phone: (231) 331-5511
Townline Ciderworks is located in Williamsburg at Altonen Orchards. It is a family-friendly space with light snacks (Michigan made nibbles & dips as well as a few other goodies). Open Monday and Thursday from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday it is open from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Phone: (231) 883-5330
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Townline Ciderworks
11595 US-31Townline Ciderworks is located in Williamsburg at Altonen Orchards. It is a family-friendly space with light snacks (Michigan made nibbles & dips as well as a few other goodies). Open Monday and Thursday from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. and 1:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday it is open from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Phone: (231) 883-5330
Waterfire Vineyards is a Tasting room removed from the busy wine trails. It is small and intimate with great service. It was also the first Certified Sustainable vineyard in the Midwest. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 - 7:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (231) 498-2753
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WaterFire Vineyards
12180 Sutter RdWaterfire Vineyards is a Tasting room removed from the busy wine trails. It is small and intimate with great service. It was also the first Certified Sustainable vineyard in the Midwest. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 12:00 - 7:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (231) 498-2753
Shopping
Native and North
101 N Bridge StBoutique shopping
Little Treasures Toy and Gift
100 E Cayuga StAdorable toy shop!
The Spice & Tea Exchange of Bellaire
113 North Bridge StreetThe Flying Pig
106 S Bridge StHome goods store with unique finds
The 45th Apparel
101 N Bridge StClothing store
Uniquely North
221 N Bridge StClothing and northern home goods