Janet’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Famous Island with plenty to do. Rent a bike and take a nice trip around the island.
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Mackinac Island
Famous Island with plenty to do. Rent a bike and take a nice trip around the island.
This is a great hidden gem of the locals although it is has recently been updated and now provides easier access for all. It has paved trails, outside restroom, picnic tables and grills. Bring you watershoes, swimsuit, towel and spirited adventure! Be prepared to swim and play in the falls and stream.
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Ocqueoc Falls Campground
This is a great hidden gem of the locals although it is has recently been updated and now provides easier access for all. It has paved trails, outside restroom, picnic tables and grills. Bring you watershoes, swimsuit, towel and spirited adventure! Be prepared to swim and play in the falls and stream.
Castle Rock
Old kitchy family tradition! Lookout Tower View. Good exercise!
This is a great way to experience the Coast Guard Cutter and it is close by located in Mackinaw City. It use to be stationed in Cheboygan, MI.
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Icebreaker Mackinaw Maritime Museum Inc.
131 S Huron AveThis is a great way to experience the Coast Guard Cutter and it is close by located in Mackinaw City. It use to be stationed in Cheboygan, MI.
This is a famous foliage tour in the fall, near Harbor Springs. Plan to spend a few hours and expect heavy traffic on "the perfect" weekend, but well worth the trip. Make a wine stop along the way.
M-119 (Michigan highway) North of Harbor Springs, the highway is known as the Tunnel of Trees Scenic Heritage Route. This section of highway lacks a centerline and is known for its scenic beauty. On an average day, between 2,000 and 15,000 vehicles use various parts of the highway.
Check out the 16 stops along the way: https://www.michigan.org/article/road-trip/stops-scenic-road-trip-along-m-119-and-tunnel-trees
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Tunnel of Trees
Michigan 119This is a famous foliage tour in the fall, near Harbor Springs. Plan to spend a few hours and expect heavy traffic on "the perfect" weekend, but well worth the trip. Make a wine stop along the way.
M-119 (Michigan highway) North of Harbor Springs, the highway is known as the Tunnel of Trees Scenic Heritage Route. This section of highway lacks a centerline and is known for its scenic beauty. On an average day, between 2,000 and 15,000 vehicles use various parts of the highway.
Check out the 16 stops along the way: https://www.michigan.org/article/road-trip/stops-scenic-road-trip-along-m-119-and-tunnel-trees
This is an old time favorite and we add a visit to the old iron smelting village of Fayette, for a fun day.
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Kitch-iti-kipi
Sawmill RoadThis is an old time favorite and we add a visit to the old iron smelting village of Fayette, for a fun day.
You don't even need to get out of your car! Pretty neat stop.
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Park jelena Gaylord grada
116 Grandview BlvdYou don't even need to get out of your car! Pretty neat stop.
Black Mountain
Black Mountain is a great area for snowmobiling and 4 Wheeling!
This is a fun and exciting thing to do. Check out their web site for details, times etc. Shipwrecks, snorkeling etc.
www.nauticalnorthfamilyadventures.com
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Nautical North Family Adventures
123 S Main StThis is a fun and exciting thing to do. Check out their web site for details, times etc. Shipwrecks, snorkeling etc.
www.nauticalnorthfamilyadventures.com
Favorite Restaurants
Great local favorite. Friday fish fry and Saturday Ribs! Great food. Also great snowmobile stop!
This is a great place to eat either in the summer or winter. It is right off the snowmobile travel and a favorite for snowmobilers in the winter.
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The Thirsty Sturgeon
11900 Scott RdThis is a great place to eat either in the summer or winter. It is right off the snowmobile travel and a favorite for snowmobilers in the winter.
This is about a 30 minute drive but well worth the drive and sometimes wait on busy weekends. The fish is great and we especially like to ride our snowmobiles out her in the winter.
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Moose Jaw Junction
966 W Van RdThis is about a 30 minute drive but well worth the drive and sometimes wait on busy weekends. The fish is great and we especially like to ride our snowmobiles out her in the winter.
This is an old time tradition for many! Famous for family style chicken dinners. Not open in winter, please check for open hours.
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Dam Site Inn
6705 Woodland RdThis is an old time tradition for many! Famous for family style chicken dinners. Not open in winter, please check for open hours.
Great atmosphere, food and style. Right on the Cheboygan river, accessible by boat or car. Close by.
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Pier M33 On The Cheboygan
9500 M-33Great atmosphere, food and style. Right on the Cheboygan river, accessible by boat or car. Close by.
Great food (fish), and a favorite with the locals-summer or winter. Wintertime place of "Polar Plunge"!
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Hoppies Tavern
7987 Mullett Burt RdGreat food (fish), and a favorite with the locals-summer or winter. Wintertime place of "Polar Plunge"!
Close by, accessible by boat, car or snowmobile. Open year round. Very busy in the summer but lots of seating inside and out.
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Breakers
967 N Straits HwyClose by, accessible by boat, car or snowmobile. Open year round. Very busy in the summer but lots of seating inside and out.
Another local favorite with a "Key" décor theme. Great food-open year round and easy access from snowmobile.
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Keyhole Bar & Grill
323 E Central AveAnother local favorite with a "Key" décor theme. Great food-open year round and easy access from snowmobile.
Entertainment
Check them out on line for their venue and information. This is a great gem and a historical landmark!
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Cheboygan Opera House
403 N Huron StCheck them out on line for their venue and information. This is a great gem and a historical landmark!
Check out their schedule on line or call 231-627-5376. This is a historical landmark!
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Kingston Theatre
406 N Main StCheck out their schedule on line or call 231-627-5376. This is a historical landmark!
Great family fun, close by. Food, drinks, bowling and game center. Closed in Summer. Check them out on line or call for info 231-627-4307.
Spare Time Lanes & Recreation
7934 N Straits HwyGreat family fun, close by. Food, drinks, bowling and game center. Closed in Summer. Check them out on line or call for info 231-627-4307.
What is a winter vacation without a trip to the ice rink. Open in the winter. Check them out on line or call 231-627-3255 for more info.
PS: You can also check out the outdoor "Town Square" for free winter time skating-weather permitting. Bring your own skates.
Cheboygan Ice Rink Pavilion
480 Cleveland AveWhat is a winter vacation without a trip to the ice rink. Open in the winter. Check them out on line or call 231-627-3255 for more info.
PS: You can also check out the outdoor "Town Square" for free winter time skating-weather permitting. Bring your own skates.
This is a great park for summer or winter. Snowshoeing and cross country skiing trails are awesome!
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Cheboygan State Park
4490 Beach RdThis is a great park for summer or winter. Snowshoeing and cross country skiing trails are awesome!
Great place for winter and summer activities. Skiing, Tubing, Zip Lining, Bike Riding, Spa.....check them out online!
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Boyne Highlands Resort
600 Highland RdGreat place for winter and summer activities. Skiing, Tubing, Zip Lining, Bike Riding, Spa.....check them out online!
Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall activities. Skiing, Waterpark, Paintball, Zip Lining, Horseback, Trails......and much more. Check them out on line.
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Boyne Mountain Resort
1 Boyne Mountain RdWinter, Spring, Summer or Fall activities. Skiing, Waterpark, Paintball, Zip Lining, Horseback, Trails......and much more. Check them out on line.
Treetops Resort has fun for winter skiing and summer golfing and other activities.
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Gaylord
Treetops Resort has fun for winter skiing and summer golfing and other activities.
15 minutes away and access to Intercoastal Waterways via Indian River. Rents Pontoon Boats.
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Indian River Marina
3020 Apple Blossom Rd15 minutes away and access to Intercoastal Waterways via Indian River. Rents Pontoon Boats.
Very nice and accommodating folks! Tubing, Kayaking, Paddle boards. Rentals. sturgeonriverpaddle.com 231-525-6878
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Sturgeon River Paddlesports
12961 S Straits HwyVery nice and accommodating folks! Tubing, Kayaking, Paddle boards. Rentals. sturgeonriverpaddle.com 231-525-6878
Stores
Walmart Supercenter
1150 S Main StClose by
1150 S Main Street, Cheboygan
Ken's Village Market
6433 Barbara AveGreat grocery store. 12 miles
Family Fare Supermarket
992 S Main StNice local grocery store close by.
Deer Ranch
1540 U.S. 2Nice pit stop on your way North to the U.P.
More Entertainment Nearby
Center of it all. Has rentals and check out website for Music on Mullett schedule.
Rentals: Pontoon Boats, Paddle Boards, Kayaks, Paradise Pads.
Boat Repairs, Boat Slips.
Music on Mullett-at the mouth of the river on Saturdays during the summer.
Mullett Lake Marina
7700 Mullett Lake RdCenter of it all. Has rentals and check out website for Music on Mullett schedule.
Rentals: Pontoon Boats, Paddle Boards, Kayaks, Paradise Pads.
Boat Repairs, Boat Slips.
Music on Mullett-at the mouth of the river on Saturdays during the summer.
Summer Fun: Raft, Tube, Canoe & Kayak the Sturgeon River! Fun Park with Adventure Golf, Ropes Challenge Course, Bumper Boats and store. You Haul Rentals!
Winter Fun: Guided Winter Raft Tours, Cross Country Ski and SnowShoe Rentals.
www.bigbearadventures.com 231-238-8181
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Big Bear Adventures
4271 S Straits HwySummer Fun: Raft, Tube, Canoe & Kayak the Sturgeon River! Fun Park with Adventure Golf, Ropes Challenge Course, Bumper Boats and store. You Haul Rentals!
Winter Fun: Guided Winter Raft Tours, Cross Country Ski and SnowShoe Rentals.
www.bigbearadventures.com 231-238-8181
Inland Waterway Adventure
Kayak, Paddle Board, Canoe, Bike Rentals. Fitness & Trips.
www.brasswindlanding.com
Arts and Adventure PaddleSports
Inland Waterway Adventure
Kayak, Paddle Board, Canoe, Bike Rentals. Fitness & Trips.
www.brasswindlanding.com
Day Trips
Bear Ranch, New Berry, MI
oswaldsbearranch.com
906-293-3147
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Oswaldov ranč medvjeda
13814 Co Rd 407Bear Ranch, New Berry, MI
oswaldsbearranch.com
906-293-3147
Newberry, MI
Worth the trip! Lower and Upper Falls. Popular attraction. You can even visit via snowmobile and have dinner and see a winter view of the falls!
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Državni park Tahquamenon Falls
41382 W M-123Newberry, MI
Worth the trip! Lower and Upper Falls. Popular attraction. You can even visit via snowmobile and have dinner and see a winter view of the falls!
Newberry
This is a great area to hit the snowmobile trails in the U.P.
Garlyn Zoo Wildlife Park
U.S. 2Black Mountain Nordic Ski Trails
Great cross country skiing area!
Great historical old smelting village. Combine it with your trip to Kich-iti-Kipi -and the Glass Bottom Boat in Palm BooK
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Fayette
Great historical old smelting village. Combine it with your trip to Kich-iti-Kipi -and the Glass Bottom Boat in Palm BooK
Fall Favorites!
This is an "out of the way" about 40 minutes away (Roger City), a hidden treasure. A local and favorite. Cider tasting room and Woodfile Pizza-Yum, Yum. Great experience. Well worth the trip and great way to see local country side. While you are near stop by and visit Ocqueoc Falls!
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Knaebe's Mmmunchy Krunchy Apple Farm & Cider Mill
2621 S Karsten RdThis is an "out of the way" about 40 minutes away (Roger City), a hidden treasure. A local and favorite. Cider tasting room and Woodfile Pizza-Yum, Yum. Great experience. Well worth the trip and great way to see local country side. While you are near stop by and visit Ocqueoc Falls!
This is a must stop especially if doing Tunnel of Trees! Pumpkin bowling , smashing, picking along with great food, cider, beer, entertainment, playground, hayride and awesome views….much more… love this place!!
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Pond Hill Farm
5699 S Lake Shore DrThis is a must stop especially if doing Tunnel of Trees! Pumpkin bowling , smashing, picking along with great food, cider, beer, entertainment, playground, hayride and awesome views….much more… love this place!!