South Shore House Guide Book

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South Shore House Guide Book

Grocery Stores

We love Hansen's for big trips. Great prepared foods (especially the fried chicken!) and cheese selection!
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Hansen Foods of Suttons Bay
91 4th St
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We love Hansen's for big trips. Great prepared foods (especially the fried chicken!) and cheese selection!
NJs Grocery is just down the street from the house. Fun fact: the Indian carry-out is out of this world!
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NJ's Grocery
115 W Philip St
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NJs Grocery is just down the street from the house. Fun fact: the Indian carry-out is out of this world!

Favorite Casual Restaurants

The Hop Lot in Suttons Bay is a fantastic outdoor brewery and biergarten with a fun menu (the pulled pork nachos, taco trio and spicy chicken sandwich are personal favorites). On summer weekends, they often have live music. In the winter, the private heated igloos are a ton of fun (reservations required). We absolutely love this spot - great place to bring kids!
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Hop Lot Brewing Company
658 S W Bay Shore Dr
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The Hop Lot in Suttons Bay is a fantastic outdoor brewery and biergarten with a fun menu (the pulled pork nachos, taco trio and spicy chicken sandwich are personal favorites). On summer weekends, they often have live music. In the winter, the private heated igloos are a ton of fun (reservations required). We absolutely love this spot - great place to bring kids!
The VI Grille (in Suttons Bay) offers good pub-fare - something for everyone on the menu!
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V.I. Grill
201 N St Joseph St
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The VI Grille (in Suttons Bay) offers good pub-fare - something for everyone on the menu!

Upscale Dining

For a more upscale dinner out, you can't beat dinner on the patio at the Riverside Inn in Leland.
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The Riverside Inn
302 E River St
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For a more upscale dinner out, you can't beat dinner on the patio at the Riverside Inn in Leland.
If you are a charcuterie fan, Wren the Butcher in Suttons Bay is cozy and adorable with amazing pate, charcuterie, and craft cocktails.
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Wren
303 N St Joseph St
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If you are a charcuterie fan, Wren the Butcher in Suttons Bay is cozy and adorable with amazing pate, charcuterie, and craft cocktails.

Breakfast and Bakery

For breakfast pastries or lunch, try 9 Bean Rows Bakery (on 204, heading to Suttons Bay) - amazing pastries, sandwiches, and lots of house-made hummus / other spreads.
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9 Bean Rows Restaurant
303 N St Joseph St
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For breakfast pastries or lunch, try 9 Bean Rows Bakery (on 204, heading to Suttons Bay) - amazing pastries, sandwiches, and lots of house-made hummus / other spreads.

Our Favorite Wineries

Blustone is our favorite winery on the penninsula. Gorgeous views, knowledgeable staff and great outdoor space.
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Blustone Vineyards
780 N Sylt Rd
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Blustone is our favorite winery on the penninsula. Gorgeous views, knowledgeable staff and great outdoor space.
We adore the famous L. Mawby in Suttons Bay for the sparkling wine and the delish cheese spreads and crackers on the patio (also the attached bigLITTLE small batch winery is fantastic and definitely worth a visit!)
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MAWBY Vineyards and Winery
4519 Elm Valley Rd
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We adore the famous L. Mawby in Suttons Bay for the sparkling wine and the delish cheese spreads and crackers on the patio (also the attached bigLITTLE small batch winery is fantastic and definitely worth a visit!)
Tandem Ciders in Suttons Bay is quaint, lovely, and the cider is delicious. This place is good for the soul!
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Tandem Cider
2055 N Setterbo Rd
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Tandem Ciders in Suttons Bay is quaint, lovely, and the cider is delicious. This place is good for the soul!
45 North allows biking, hiking and snowshoeing through their vineyards / woods and also has a couple of bocce courts!
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45 North Vineyard & Winery
8580 E Horn Rd
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45 North allows biking, hiking and snowshoeing through their vineyards / woods and also has a couple of bocce courts!
We love enjoying a glass of Aurora wine while sitting in one of their Adirondacks and enjoying the gorgeous view.
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Aurora Cellars
7788 E Horn Rd
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We love enjoying a glass of Aurora wine while sitting in one of their Adirondacks and enjoying the gorgeous view.

Outdoor Adventures

Lake Michigan pure turquoise and hiking the trails at Sleeping Bear offers really rewarding views! If you've never experienced Sleeping Bear Dunes, they are an absolute must-see. My personal favorite trails are Pyramid Point, the Dune Climb (great fun for running down the dunes) and the Empire Bluff Trail - all great little hikes with huge, panoramic views.
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
9922 W Front St
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Lake Michigan pure turquoise and hiking the trails at Sleeping Bear offers really rewarding views! If you've never experienced Sleeping Bear Dunes, they are an absolute must-see. My personal favorite trails are Pyramid Point, the Dune Climb (great fun for running down the dunes) and the Empire Bluff Trail - all great little hikes with huge, panoramic views.
Two great trails close to the house are the Clay Cliffs (first choice) and the Whaleback Trail (close second). Both are in Leland, about 2 miles long with great views of both Lake Michigan!
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Clay Cliffs Natural Area: The Leelanau Conservancy
4755 N Manitou Trail
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Two great trails close to the house are the Clay Cliffs (first choice) and the Whaleback Trail (close second). Both are in Leland, about 2 miles long with great views of both Lake Michigan!
For paddling adventures, my personal favorite is Riverside Canoe on the Platte River: http://www.canoemichigan.com/trips.htm#tubes. Crystal River Outfitters in Glen Arbor has really nice kayak / SUP / canoe trips as well: http://crystalriveroutfitters.com
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Riverside Canoe Trips
5042 N Scenic Hwy
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For paddling adventures, my personal favorite is Riverside Canoe on the Platte River: http://www.canoemichigan.com/trips.htm#tubes. Crystal River Outfitters in Glen Arbor has really nice kayak / SUP / canoe trips as well: http://crystalriveroutfitters.com
Suttons Bay Bikes offers bike rentals and bicycle winery tours. In the winter, they offer Fat Tire snow bike rentals and snow shoe tours to / through vineyards and the Hop Lot.
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Suttons Bay Bikes
318 N St Joseph St
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Suttons Bay Bikes offers bike rentals and bicycle winery tours. In the winter, they offer Fat Tire snow bike rentals and snow shoe tours to / through vineyards and the Hop Lot.
For a great autumn color tour, you can't beat driving the length of M22 (starting in TC, making your way up to Northport, and down towards Glen Arbor). Another amazing option is the Pierce Stocking drive in Sleeping Bear Dunes - the views any time of year are incredible!
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Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Entrance
South Dune Highway
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For a great autumn color tour, you can't beat driving the length of M22 (starting in TC, making your way up to Northport, and down towards Glen Arbor). Another amazing option is the Pierce Stocking drive in Sleeping Bear Dunes - the views any time of year are incredible!
Biking or jogging the TART trail or the Sleeping Bear Heritage trail is so much fun. It's easy to pick the trail up in Suttons Bay (there's a small parking lot right near Hansen's Grocery). Bike rentals are available at Suttons Bay Bikes.
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TART Trail
North Four Mile Road
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Biking or jogging the TART trail or the Sleeping Bear Heritage trail is so much fun. It's easy to pick the trail up in Suttons Bay (there's a small parking lot right near Hansen's Grocery). Bike rentals are available at Suttons Bay Bikes.

Beaches and Beach Towns

Vans Beach in Leland is my favorite - it's also a fantastic place to go for a sunset picnic! I also love strolling around downtown Leland and the docks and shanties in Leland's Fishtown. Grab a coffee from the Blue Boat Coffee Shop - their Cafe Miel is outstanding!
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Leland
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Vans Beach in Leland is my favorite - it's also a fantastic place to go for a sunset picnic! I also love strolling around downtown Leland and the docks and shanties in Leland's Fishtown. Grab a coffee from the Blue Boat Coffee Shop - their Cafe Miel is outstanding!