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Torch Lake Sandbar
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Wow! The views here are even better than any photo I have ever seen. I took the below pictures with my drone on Friday 8/9/2019 around 2pm for anyone who might be in them!
About 45 minutes of scenic driving from Traverse City. This little hidden gem will blow your mind. Don’t even think about it, j...
4.80 (507 reviews)
(~8.58 km from centre)
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Boathouse Restaurant
Seafood restaurant
Window-lined locale with cottage decor & bay views serves eclectic fare & produce from owner's farm.
$$$$
4.70 (934 reviews)
(~8.62 km from centre)
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Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery
Winery
Family-run winery with a tasting room, a lawn bar & lavender gardens on a restored 1890s homestead.
4.70 (608 reviews)
(~7.41 km from centre)
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Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen
Cajun restaurant
Buzzing Cajun-Creole eatery serves up gator & crawfish plus Louisiana beers & unique cocktails.
$$ $$
4.60 (2.3K reviews)
(~1.67 km from centre)
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Ethanology Distillation
Distillery
👍👍 Such a gem!
Drinks are great and the atmosphere is very cozy. One of my favorite places to hang out after a day at the ski hill. All the bartenders are extremely friendly and make great drinks consistently. They also sell packaged spirits to take home!
4.80 (241 reviews)
(~1.1 km from centre)
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Short's Brewing Co. Pull Barn Tap Room & Production Brewery (Elk Rapids)
Brewery
👍👍 The perfect place for a cold beer anytime, but especially during the summer. Shorts has a spacious dog friendly outdoor patio, awesome food trucks, and the amazing staff inside. Shorts is tough to beat, and a must visit spot, if you are visiting Northern Michigan. Shorts is so important to me that...
4.80 (209 reviews)
(~1.16 km from centre)
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Chateau Chantal Winery and Inn
Winery
Rural B&B offering homey quarters, some with balconies & whirlpool tubs, plus free wine tastings.
4.50 (1.2K reviews)
(~7.25 km from centre)
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Whitewater Township Park and Campground
Park
😐 5 years ago when we first started coming, I would've given 5 stars. This campground is in a really pretty location. The grounds and facilities are clean and well-maintained.
However, the inane policies, staff, and up-pricing are making me question our return for a 6th year.
I paid $40+ for 2 nights...
4.70 (273 reviews)
(~9.09 km from centre)
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Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum
Museum of zoology
👍👍 I first visited Guntzviller's about 7 years ago with my family. We weren't sure what to expect from a taxidermy museum and went in with an open mind. We walked into the big room with the museum displays, and every corner we turned presented with another piece that blew our minds! It's not a huge are...
4.80 (190 reviews)
(~2.59 km from centre)
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Elk Rapids Sandbar
Beach
👍👍 One of my favorite beaches. Good place to look for rocks and beach glass
4.80 (182 reviews)
(~0.35 km from centre)
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Chateau Grand Traverse
Winery
Wine estate offering cellar tastings & charcuterie plates on a patio overlooking the vineyard.
4.60 (343 reviews)
(~8.83 km from centre)
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Peninsula Cellars
Winery
👍👍 I just ADORE this place so much!
I have an obsession with old schoolhouses and this one did not leave me disappointed. The original one-room schoolhouse charm (complete with the original blackboards) was abundant while still being the perfect place for a tasting room. My husband and I each got a fl...
4.70 (230 reviews)
(~9.87 km from centre)
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Old Mission General Store
Grocery store
👍👍 Stopped in for a snack after hitting the winery. I was worried because we had read some iffy reviews. Let me tell you, this place is a gem. It's a general store, it's not a Meijer. We had ice cream and a chicken salad sandwich. Jim was SUPER pleasant and was very kind to us, told us to make ourselve...
4.50 (469 reviews)
(~8.7 km from centre)
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Elk Rapids Cinema
Movie theater
Single-screen cinema dating back to 1940 with original lights, sconces & water fountain.
4.80 (142 reviews)
(~0.28 km from centre)
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Peninsula Grill
Bar & grill
Upscale-rustic destination providing New American cuisine, plus beer & local wines.
$$ $$
4.40 (837 reviews)
(~7.27 km from centre)
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Chef Charles’
Pizza restaurant
Casual storefront pizzeria with creative topping combinations, plus slices, sandwiches & salads.
$$ $$
4.60 (229 reviews)
(~0.34 km from centre)