Area Events Links:

• Bellaire
• Central Lake
• Charlevoix
• Traverse City
• Travel North Area Information

Things to do:

• Jordan River Outfitters - Offers canoe, kayak, raft, and tube trips on the Jordan River.
• Bellaire Movie Theater - 231-533-8725 for showtimes
• Shanty Creek Resorts - offers four championship golf courses, indoor & oudoor swimming pools, hiking & biking trails in the summer. In the winter they have two ski mountains and a awesome cross country ski trail!
• Coyote Bill's Ranch - Offering Horseback riding both in an arena and on the trail. 3820 Stover Rd, Bellaire MI,49615, coyotebillsranch@charter.net, 231-313-6510 (appointments)
• Short's Brewing Company - Local brewing company featuring over 20 brews and entertainment on weekends. It's were the locals go for good beer!
• Grass River Natural Area - Hiking- The unhurried pace of touring and viewing 1,325 acres of the protected Grass River Natural Area (GRNA) is a must-do entry on life's accomplishment list.
• Scenic Drives - Jordan Valley Color Tour, or Torch Lake Drive.
• Brownwood Acres - Visit Historic Brownwood Acres for great family fun. While in Northern Michigan you won't want to miss this family friendly oasis in our modern busy world. It' a step back into a bygone era.
• and much, much more!

Places to eat:

• Brothers Restuarant - Great for breakfast and lunch
• The Blue Pelican - Dine in, dine out seafood restaurant. Bringing the Coast to the shores of Torch Lake.
• Classic Pizza - 231-544-5555
• Moka Coffee Shop (Bellaire) - Best coffee and pastries in Bellaire
• Lulu's Bistro (Belliare) - Great for Lunch and Dinner
• Siren's Hall (Elk Rapids) - Experience fresh seafood dining in the Elk Rapids Harbor of Michigan, including a variety of oysters, clams, scallops and shrimp from both coasts.