Small Town Stay-cation Guide
Bellaire
This lovely village has much to offer its visitors.
Water is the backdrop of life in Bellaire. The area’s Chain of Lakes is a 55-mile water system made up of 14 interconnected rivers & lakes throughout the region (including picturesque Torch Lake, whose shores are within five miles of downtown Bellaire!).
Swimming, boating, fishing, and beach-combing are summer activities that give way in the fall to driving tours along some of Michigan’s most scenic back roads.
Things to Do
- Grass River Natural Area: A 1,492-acre nature preserve surrounding the Grass River with seven miles of well-maintained trails including 1.5 miles of boardwalk floating above sedge meadows and cedar wetlands.
- Hawk’s Eye Golf Resort: Home to the beautiful Hawk’s Eye Golf Course. We also offer guest rooms, condos, cottages, and resort vacation homes for rental.
- Shanty Creek Resort: A four-season destination resort and conference center spanning 4,500 acres and three distinct villages: Summit, Schuss and Cedar River, each with lodging, dining, and activities. The resort boasts four golf courses, including two of the state’s top ranked courses.
Where to Eat/Drink
- Bellaire Smokehouse: Locally smoked fish, sausage, and jerky. Fresh fish and meats, plus local beer and wines.
- Mammoth Distilling: Mammoth spirits are hewn from the glacial lakes and hills of Northern Michigan, and reflect the local, ancient character of the ingredients we use in every batch.
- Short’s Brewing Co: The fourth largest craft beer producer in the state of Michigan with bottle and keg distribution throughout the Great Lakes State.
- Torch Lake Cellars: A vineyard and winery with tranquil views of its vineyard, Lake Bellaire, and Torch Lake.
Places to Stay
- Northaire Resort: Welcome to the Northaire Resort cottage/cabins located along the south shores of Clam Lake/Torch Lake in Antrim County. Northaire Resort will offer you a world of fun and relaxation.
- Shanty Creek Resort: A four-season destination resort and conference center spanning 4,500 acres and three distinct villages: Summit, Schuss and Cedar River, each with lodging, dining, and golf.
- Stone Waters Inn: located on the beautifully flowing Intermediate River and just a few steps from the very popular Short’s Brewery and all of the cute & unique shops that Bellaire has to offer.
- Hawk’s Eye Golf Resort: Home to the beautiful Hawk’s Eye Golf Course. We also offer guest rooms, condos, cottages, and resort vacation homes for rental.
More Info
- Bellaire Chamber of Commerce: Get to know Bellaire by visiting our unique gift, clothing and art shops as well as great places to eat and drink, plus a traditional movie theater make Bellaire a day-into-evening destination. Learn where to rent a pontoon boat, a kayak, or a bike.
Other Nearby Stops
Torch Lake Area (15 minute drive)
- Paradise Properties: Full Service Real Estate office & Year-round vacation rental properties in northwest Michigan.
Kewadin (30 minute drive)
- A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort: On the west side of beautiful Torch Lake is the Sundance course – ranked 3rd best new golf course in the country in 2006 – and the Torch course with its spectacular views and 4 star Golf Digest ranking.