The Sterling Guidebook

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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.
53 místní doporučují
Elk Rapids
53 místní doporučují
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.
145 místní doporučují
Leland
145 místní doporučují
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.
260 místní doporučují
Traverse City
260 místní doporučují
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.
22 místní doporučují
Ethanology
127 Olds
22 místní doporučují
Amazing 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.
8 místní doporučují
The Flour Pot Bakery
108 River St
8 místní doporučují
Wonderful 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.
20 místní doporučují
Cellar 152
152 River St
20 místní doporučují
Wonderful eclectic spot that offers great food, good drinks, and an availability to grab and go for food and drinks.
The Preferred ice cream spot for the 4 y/o of the house. Super yummy!
Kettlewell's
8840 Michigan 72
The 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.
18 místní doporučují
Townline Ciderworks
11595 US-31
18 místní doporučují
Fun Cider Spot, with a great view of their Orchards, right around the "corner" from the House.
Wonderful wines, hidden gem
13 místní doporučují
Hawthorne Vineyards
1000 Camino Maria Dr
13 místní doporučují
Wonderful wines, hidden gem
Best Steak dinner in the area. Also best fried perch.
46 místní doporučují
Boone's Long Lake Inn
7208 Secor Rd
46 místní doporučují
Best Steak dinner in the area. Also best fried perch.
Wonderful red wines. Beautiful setting.
58 místní doporučují
Mari Vineyards
8175 Center Rd
58 místní doporučují
Wonderful red wines. Beautiful setting.
Epic Sandwiches. Grab one to go, and head to the beach.
32 místní doporučují
Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop
424 W Front St
32 místní doporučují
Epic Sandwiches. Grab one to go, and head to the beach.
Great Cajun and Bourbon scene.
66 místní doporučují
Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen
617 Ames St
66 místní doporučují
Great Cajun and Bourbon scene.
Tasty South of the border food.
18 místní doporučují
Red Mesa Grill
1544 US-31
18 místní doporučují
Tasty South of the border food.
Wonderful wood fired pizza and beer.
106 místní doporučují
The Filling Station Microbrewery
642 Railroad Pl
106 místní doporučují
Wonderful wood fired pizza and beer.
Great spot to grab some grilling grub, and fun sides.
Bayside Market
1532 US-31
Great spot to grab some grilling grub, and fun sides.
If Traveling that way, a great spot to stop in at. Great spirits and scene.
60 místní doporučují
Iron Fish Distillery
14234 Dzuibanek Rd
60 místní doporučují
If 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.
18 místní doporučují
Mammoth Distilling
221 Garland St
18 místní doporučují
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.
Wonderful wines, and a great place to visit while in Leland
12 místní doporučují
Verterra Winery
103 E River St
12 místní doporučují
Wonderful 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.
12 místní doporučují
Elk River Marina
118 Bridge St
12 místní doporučují
Boat Rentals, great food options from the Dam Food Truck, and all around fun place to stop in at.
Boat Rental Options
84 místní doporučují
Dockside Torch Lake
6340 Old Torch Lake Dr
84 místní doporučují
Boat 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.
7 místní doporučují
Maplehurst Natural Area
7 místní doporučují
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 Road
Best 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.
6 místní doporučují
Sayler Park
5923 Yuba Park Rd
6 místní doporučují
Great newer boat launch into East Bay. 3.5 miles due west from the house.