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