John's Guidebook
Sightseeing
My wife and I enjoy the Concerts here, and less than 5 minutes from Papa’s place.
117 locals recommend
Interlochen Center for the Arts
4000 J. Maddy PkwyMy wife and I enjoy the Concerts here, and less than 5 minutes from Papa’s place.
great concerts, food and Carnival in July and about 20 minutes from Papa’s place.
29 locals recommend
National Cherry Festival
521 S Union Stgreat concerts, food and Carnival in July and about 20 minutes from Papa’s place.
a fun filled family day for all ages! And only about 25 minutes from Papa’s place.
232 locals recommend
Sleeping Bear Dunes
a fun filled family day for all ages! And only about 25 minutes from Papa’s place.
A great place to go swimming or fishing And less than 5 minutes from Papa’s place.
15 locals recommend
Interlochen State Park
4167 J. Maddy PkwyA great place to go swimming or fishing And less than 5 minutes from Papa’s place.
If you want to do a beer or wine tour they will pick you up at Papa’s place and bring you back safe.
61 locals recommend
Brew
108 E Front StIf you want to do a beer or wine tour they will pick you up at Papa’s place and bring you back safe.
Our family really enjoys tubing & canoeing down the river. you can do this beautiful river in 4 hours of tubing or 2.5 hours of canoeing. it takes about 25 minutes to get there.
Platte River Canoe/Float Put-in
6430 Lake Michigan RdOur family really enjoys tubing & canoeing down the river. you can do this beautiful river in 4 hours of tubing or 2.5 hours of canoeing. it takes about 25 minutes to get there.
this place offers great skiing in the winter and even has fun summer activities, plus golfing.
it’s only about 20 minutes away from Papa’s place.
135 locals recommend
Crystal Mountain
this place offers great skiing in the winter and even has fun summer activities, plus golfing.
it’s only about 20 minutes away from Papa’s place.
Food scene
great food!
One of my favorite is the Sample Platter to go. (very fast and tasty) and less than 5 minutes from Papa’s place.
Agave Express
2070 J. Maddy Parkwaygreat food!
One of my favorite is the Sample Platter to go. (very fast and tasty) and less than 5 minutes from Papa’s place.
awesome pizza and they deliver. If you want to pick it up it’s less than 5 minutes from Papa’s place.
6 locals recommend
Cicero’s Pizza
2408 M-137awesome pizza and they deliver. If you want to pick it up it’s less than 5 minutes from Papa’s place.
Wendy's
9556 U.S. 31fast food on the go and less than 5 minutes away from Papa’s place.
daily pizza and salad Bar & Friday night fish fry. Less than 10 minutes from Papa’s place.
12 locals recommend
Rico's Café and Pizzeria
5790 US-31daily pizza and salad Bar & Friday night fish fry. Less than 10 minutes from Papa’s place.
Great food and a beautiful place to golf.
Less than 5 minutes from Papa’s place.
21 locals recommend
Bradley's Pub & Grille
10586 US-31Great food and a beautiful place to golf.
Less than 5 minutes from Papa’s place.
good food, ice cream & great Coffee, 1 mile or less than 5 minutes from Papa’s place.
33 locals recommend
Bud's
3061 M-137good food, ice cream & great Coffee, 1 mile or less than 5 minutes from Papa’s place.
Dilbert's
11303 US-31awesome breakfast and less than 5 minutes from Papa’s place.
Oaky's Tavern
9205 US-31Good food and only 5 minutes from Papa’s place.
Good pizza and they deliver less than 5 minutes from Papa’s place.
17 locals recommend
A Papano's Pizza
13033 Cadillac HwyGood pizza and they deliver less than 5 minutes from Papa’s place.
Boone's Long Lake Inn
7208 Secor Rdthey are known for their prime rib and fish fry.
Food and fun
Bowling, food and game room, live music every Friday & Saturday so you can eat and dance the night away.
5 mile away - included bowling, laser tag, Game room and pizza.
friday nights are Karaoke nights & there is a live band every Saturday night.
15 locals recommend
Incredible Mo's
1355 Silver Lake Crossings Blvd5 mile away - included bowling, laser tag, Game room and pizza.
friday nights are Karaoke nights & there is a live band every Saturday night.
awesome daily food & beverages.
During the summer they have live music Thursday, Friday and Saturday’s, it is located less than 5 minutes from Papa’s place.
38 locals recommend
Hofbrau Steak House & American Grille
2784 M-137awesome daily food & beverages.
During the summer they have live music Thursday, Friday and Saturday’s, it is located less than 5 minutes from Papa’s place.
If you like miniature golf and ice cream it’s less than 5 minutes from Papa’s place.
Lochen Wood Mini Golf and Ice Cream
3028 M-137If you like miniature golf and ice cream it’s less than 5 minutes from Papa’s place.
if you are looking for a place to have a little fun or a Birthday party call 231-268-4693 to arrange your time slot and food.
The War Zone (Nerf Arena)
1421 Woodmere Avenueif you are looking for a place to have a little fun or a Birthday party call 231-268-4693 to arrange your time slot and food.
My wife and I went there for dinner and music with a couple of friends, and it was an enjoyable evening.
86 locals recommend
St. Ambrose Cellars
841 S Pioneer RdMy wife and I went there for dinner and music with a couple of friends, and it was an enjoyable evening.
Grocery shopping
If you need supplies for grilling or to cook at home Tom’s is less than 5 minutes from Papa’s place.
Tom's Food Markets
9475 Market Drabout 20 minutes from Papa’s Place, but the cost of food is more reasonable.
6 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
2640 Crossing Cirabout 20 minutes from Papa’s Place, but the cost of food is more reasonable.
about 25 minutes away from Papa’s Place, but a great one stop shopping location
53 locals recommend
Meijer
3955 N U.S. 31 Sabout 25 minutes away from Papa’s Place, but a great one stop shopping location
Family Fare
4144 N U.S. 31 Sabout 10 minutes away from papa’s place.
shopping
a lot of times they will have something you need, without going to Traverse City, less than 5 minutes away.
Dollar General
9680 U.S. 31a lot of times they will have something you need, without going to Traverse City, less than 5 minutes away.
Golfing
My wife and I enjoy playing 9 holes of golf and it’s less than 5 minutes from Papa’s place. You can play 18 holes if you want to.
12 locals recommend
Interlochen Golf Course
10586 US-31My wife and I enjoy playing 9 holes of golf and it’s less than 5 minutes from Papa’s place. You can play 18 holes if you want to.
Pinecroft Golf Course
8260 Henry RdChampion Hill Golf Course
501 N Marshall Rd