Guidebook for Lake Ann
Sightseeing
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is a must do stop while you're in the area. I suggest taking the scenic drive, and getting out and looking at all the stops. Take your camera!!
303 locals recommend
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
9922 W Front StSleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is a must do stop while you're in the area. I suggest taking the scenic drive, and getting out and looking at all the stops. Take your camera!!
The lighthouse at Old Mission is a special place. There is a museum log cabin on site for a quick history lesson. Bring your camera, the views of Lake Michigan as it separates into East and West Bay are magnificent.
61 locals recommend
Old Mission Lighthouse
The lighthouse at Old Mission is a special place. There is a museum log cabin on site for a quick history lesson. Bring your camera, the views of Lake Michigan as it separates into East and West Bay are magnificent.
Historic fish town is the setting of a million photographs and paintings. Especially fun in the fall when the salmon are jumping!
145 locals recommend
Leland
Historic fish town is the setting of a million photographs and paintings. Especially fun in the fall when the salmon are jumping!
Parks & Nature
Interlochen State Park is 15 minutes away and has a great family friendly beach with a snack shop and campground.
15 locals recommend
Interlochen State Park
4167 J. Maddy PkwyInterlochen State Park is 15 minutes away and has a great family friendly beach with a snack shop and campground.
The bluff offers a great reward for the hike. Be sure and take your camera!
46 locals recommend
Empire Bluff Trailhead
Empire Bluff TrailThe bluff offers a great reward for the hike. Be sure and take your camera!
The lighthouse is a famous stop for photographers. We love to walk out on the pier to see how amazingly clear the water is. Bring your camera!
107 locals recommend
Frankfort
The lighthouse is a famous stop for photographers. We love to walk out on the pier to see how amazingly clear the water is. Bring your camera!
People come from all over the globe to visit this geological treasure.
232 locals recommend
Sleeping Bear Dunes
People come from all over the globe to visit this geological treasure.
Arts & Culture
The Cherry Bowl is one of the last remaining original drive-in theatres. Just 15 minutes away!
http://www.cherrybowldrivein.com
76 locals recommend
Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre
9812 Honor HwyThe Cherry Bowl is one of the last remaining original drive-in theatres. Just 15 minutes away!
http://www.cherrybowldrivein.com
The Art Park features over 50 sculptures, poetry stones, and an outdoor amphitheater. Each of the sculptures interprets, in its own way, a piece of Michigan's history.
http://www.crystalmountain.com/summer-activities/michigan-legacy-art-park/
19 locals recommend
Michigan Legacy Art Park
12500 Crystal Mountain DrThe Art Park features over 50 sculptures, poetry stones, and an outdoor amphitheater. Each of the sculptures interprets, in its own way, a piece of Michigan's history.
http://www.crystalmountain.com/summer-activities/michigan-legacy-art-park/
Discover Inuit art at the Dennos. This a great rainy day activity for the family.
8 locals recommend
Dennos Museum Center station
Discover Inuit art at the Dennos. This a great rainy day activity for the family.
Food Scene
They have the best nutty crescents ever.
https://www.crescentbakery.com/
23 locals recommend
Crescent Bakery and Cafe
404 Main StThey have the best nutty crescents ever.
https://www.crescentbakery.com/
Red Ginger
237 E Front StGreat asian fusion!
amical
229 E Front StGreat breakfasts and great coffee!
Bud's
3061 M-137Fun up north feel with great food and coffee.
Red Door Coffee House
19631 Maple StRight in the village. Great coffee.
Great place to pick up subs on the way to the beach or a pizza on the way home.
19 locals recommend
Pegtown Station
8654 S Maple City RdGreat place to pick up subs on the way to the beach or a pizza on the way home.
Chocolates. Really good ones. You'll be ordering at Christmas. Trust me.
32 locals recommend
Grocer's Daughter Chocolate
11590 S Lacore StChocolates. Really good ones. You'll be ordering at Christmas. Trust me.
A bar with local brews and a changing selection of food trucks in downtown Traverse City.
172 locals recommend
The Little Fleet
448 E Front StA bar with local brews and a changing selection of food trucks in downtown Traverse City.
Entertainment & Activities
Crystal Mountain is only 25 minutes away and offers great skiing with beautiful views.
135 locals recommend
Crystal Mountain
Crystal Mountain is only 25 minutes away and offers great skiing with beautiful views.
Beautiful views, a great course, and I suggest eating out on the porch.
44 locals recommend
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club
14710 Northwood HwyBeautiful views, a great course, and I suggest eating out on the porch.
Crystal River
Kayaking the Crystal is an up north favorite. Beautiful clean water.
You can bowl, play pool, eat, play laser tag and arcade games. Great for a rainy day.
15 locals recommend
Incredible Mo's
1355 Silver Lake Crossings BlvdYou can bowl, play pool, eat, play laser tag and arcade games. Great for a rainy day.
Old style downtown theater and home of the Traverse City Film Festival.
105 locals recommend
State Theatre
233 E Front StOld style downtown theater and home of the Traverse City Film Festival.
Shopping
The Farmers Market downtown Traverse City is a classic.
https://www.downtowntc.com/events-attractions/sara-hardy-farmers-market
260 locals recommend
Traverse City
The Farmers Market downtown Traverse City is a classic.
https://www.downtowntc.com/events-attractions/sara-hardy-farmers-market
West Front Street
West Front StreetWalk downtown Traverse City and you'll find a little of everything!
Enerdyne
223 N St Joseph StThe coolest science toys and gifts for all ages.
You could live in a Meijers for weeks or years even. They have everything!
10 locals recommend
Meijer station
You could live in a Meijers for weeks or years even. They have everything!
The old State Hospital grounds have been brought back to life and you'll find interesting shops and eateries. Bring your camera!
130 locals recommend
The Village at Grand Traverse Commons
1200 W Eleventh StThe old State Hospital grounds have been brought back to life and you'll find interesting shops and eateries. Bring your camera!
"If we don't have it, you don't need it" about sums it up. This local general store is an experience and they have a great selection.
17 locals recommend
Lake Ann Grocery
19619 Maple St"If we don't have it, you don't need it" about sums it up. This local general store is an experience and they have a great selection.
Essentials
Tom's has roasted and rotisserie chicken and a deli for grabbing a meal on the go. They also have a full selection if you want to cook in.
38 locals recommend
Tom's Food Markets
9475 Market DrTom's has roasted and rotisserie chicken and a deli for grabbing a meal on the go. They also have a full selection if you want to cook in.