The Sterling Guidebook
City/town information
Adorable lakefront town. Courtesy docks for boating in to shop and/or have dinner. Fun and clean public parks, with beautiful family friendly beaches. Cash only ice cream shop, and fun shops to wander through.
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Elk Rapids
Adorable lakefront town. Courtesy docks for boating in to shop and/or have dinner. Fun and clean public parks, with beautiful family friendly beaches. Cash only ice cream shop, and fun shops to wander through.
Worth the drive out to. Fish Town is here. Cute town to wander through.
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Leland
Worth the drive out to. Fish Town is here. Cute town to wander through.
The Largest municipality in the region. Plenty to see and do. Very walkable Down Town and waterfront.
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Traverse City
The Largest municipality in the region. Plenty to see and do. Very walkable Down Town and waterfront.
Food scene
Amazing spirits and carefully crafted cocktails. Staff are extremely knowledgeable, and create a wonderful laid back atmosphere.
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Ethanology
127 OldsAmazing spirits and carefully crafted cocktails. Staff are extremely knowledgeable, and create a wonderful laid back atmosphere.
Wonderful doughnuts! Get there early on the weekends for the best selection. Plan to stand in Line, as this is a popular spot.
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The Flour Pot Bakery
108 River StWonderful doughnuts! Get there early on the weekends for the best selection. Plan to stand in Line, as this is a popular spot.
Wonderful eclectic spot that offers great food, good drinks, and an availability to grab and go for food and drinks.
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Cellar 152
152 River StWonderful eclectic spot that offers great food, good drinks, and an availability to grab and go for food and drinks.
Kettlewell's
8840 Michigan 72The Preferred ice cream spot for the 4 y/o of the house. Super yummy!
Fun Cider Spot, with a great view of their Orchards, right around the "corner" from the House.
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Townline Ciderworks
11595 US-31Fun Cider Spot, with a great view of their Orchards, right around the "corner" from the House.
Hawthorne Vineyards
1000 Camino Maria DrWonderful wines, hidden gem
Best Steak dinner in the area. Also best fried perch.
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Boone's Long Lake Inn
7208 Secor RdBest Steak dinner in the area. Also best fried perch.
Mari Vineyards
8175 Center RdWonderful red wines. Beautiful setting.
Epic Sandwiches. Grab one to go, and head to the beach.
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Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop
424 W Front StEpic Sandwiches. Grab one to go, and head to the beach.
Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen
617 Ames StGreat Cajun and Bourbon scene.
Red Mesa Grill
1544 US-31Tasty South of the border food.
The Filling Station Microbrewery
642 Railroad PlWonderful wood fired pizza and beer.
Bayside Market
1532 US-31Great spot to grab some grilling grub, and fun sides.
If Traveling that way, a great spot to stop in at. Great spirits and scene.
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Iron Fish Distillery
14234 Dzuibanek RdIf Traveling that way, a great spot to stop in at. Great spirits and scene.
Also located in Bellaire and Central Lake, worth a visit. The TC one is located in the Warehouse district where one can find all sorts to wander through and stop in at.
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Mammoth Distilling
221 Garland StAlso located in Bellaire and Central Lake, worth a visit. The TC one is located in the Warehouse district where one can find all sorts to wander through and stop in at.
Wonderful wines, and a great place to visit while in Leland
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Verterra Winery
103 E River StWonderful wines, and a great place to visit while in Leland
Sightseeing
Boat Rentals, great food options from the Dam Food Truck, and all around fun place to stop in at.
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Elk River Marina
118 Bridge StBoat Rentals, great food options from the Dam Food Truck, and all around fun place to stop in at.
Dockside Torch Lake
6340 Old Torch Lake DrBoat Rental Options
Huge Favorite! Beautiful nature area with great trails. Kids only are allowed to fish the lake: which is a hidden gem of pan fish and bass.
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Maplehurst Natural Area
Huge Favorite! Beautiful nature area with great trails. Kids only are allowed to fish the lake: which is a hidden gem of pan fish and bass.
Best Boat Launch on Elk Lake. One mile south of the house. Very reasonable daily launch fee. Get there early on weekends.
Whitewater Township Park and Campground
Park RoadBest Boat Launch on Elk Lake. One mile south of the house. Very reasonable daily launch fee. Get there early on weekends.
Great newer boat launch into East Bay. 3.5 miles due west from the house.
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Sayler Park
5923 Yuba Park RdGreat newer boat launch into East Bay. 3.5 miles due west from the house.