City/town information
Houghton Lake is as Pure Michigan as it gets. Its far enough up north to get that up north lake town feel, small enough where you get the small town northern Michigan feel, and big enough to have pretty much anything you need. From big box stores and restaurants to small town diners and hole in the wall bars. It has entertainment and events for all ages and famous for Tip Up Town USA in the winter and Bud Bash on the lake in the water during the summer.
21 locals recommend
Houghton Lake
Houghton Lake is as Pure Michigan as it gets. Its far enough up north to get that up north lake town feel, small enough where you get the small town northern Michigan feel, and big enough to have pretty much anything you need. From big box stores and restaurants to small town diners and hole in the wall bars. It has entertainment and events for all ages and famous for Tip Up Town USA in the winter and Bud Bash on the lake in the water during the summer.
Nightlife Entertainment
Great bar/restaurant with good bar food and beautiful lake views.
11 locals recommend
Limberlost Fine Food & Spirits
4168 W Houghton Lake DrGreat bar/restaurant with good bar food and beautiful lake views.
Closest place for drinks/food. Less than a mile away.
21 locals recommend
Spikehorn Restaurant & Lounge
4955 E Houghton Lake DrClosest place for drinks/food. Less than a mile away.
Zone 18 Bar & Grill
700 E Houghton Lake DrClosest sports bar just down the street
Family Places
Tip Top Ice Cream Shop
3614 East Houghton Lake DriveLocal Ice Cream Parlor just a hop skip and a jump away.
MJ's Eatery
8111 W Houghton Lake DrJust at the end of the strip a must try with really good food.
Garrett's Place
3548 W Houghton Lake DrNice Northern Michigan Family Diner
They offer mini-golf, a haunted house, go-karts, batting cages, bumper cars, moonwalk, power wheels (3-6 years) and boats. They also have an arcade, pool tables, foosball, and a food court that includes sodas, slushies, pizza and more.
7 locals recommend
Lakeland Recreation Inc
6979 W Houghton Lake DrThey offer mini-golf, a haunted house, go-karts, batting cages, bumper cars, moonwalk, power wheels (3-6 years) and boats. They also have an arcade, pool tables, foosball, and a food court that includes sodas, slushies, pizza and more.
Randy's Family Restaurant
677 E Houghton Lake DrGreat Breakfast Bar and Lunch spot
Markey Park
Playground for the kids & large place for groups to gather
Food scene
LJ'S Kilkare
3942 W Houghton Lake DrReally yummy fresh perch and the ribs are a must try as well.
Known for their burgers. Great place for a beer and a burger after a long day on the lake.
12 locals recommend
Back Door Saloon
5819 West Houghton Lake DriveKnown for their burgers. Great place for a beer and a burger after a long day on the lake.
Little Boots Country Diner
6633 W Houghton Lake DrNice breakfast place
Javacology
1371 W Houghton Lake DrGreat place to visit for a cup of Joe or expresso
Kiss Me Coffee Shoppe
829 W Houghton Lake DrNice Local Coffee Shop
Sightseeing
Sullivan Beach located on the East Bay of Houghton Lake on Park Street, behind Chase Bank, on block south of M-55 in Prudenville. This park has a swimming area in the east bay. They also have restrooms, playground area, and drinking water.
21 locals recommend
Houghton Lake
Sullivan Beach located on the East Bay of Houghton Lake on Park Street, behind Chase Bank, on block south of M-55 in Prudenville. This park has a swimming area in the east bay. They also have restrooms, playground area, and drinking water.
Lakeview Park located on the South Shore of Houghton Lake on M55 at Federal Ave and Towerhill Rd. This park offers Playground equipment, canoe & kayak launch, a pavilion for picnics or get togethers with picnic tables and frills, and pier fishing as well.
Tower Hill Road
Tower Hill RoadLakeview Park located on the South Shore of Houghton Lake on M55 at Federal Ave and Towerhill Rd. This park offers Playground equipment, canoe & kayak launch, a pavilion for picnics or get togethers with picnic tables and frills, and pier fishing as well.
Salon/Spa
Full service hair salon and spa offers massages with a certified massage therapist
The HairLoft Salon & Day Spa
5073 W Houghton Lake DrFull service hair salon and spa offers massages with a certified massage therapist
Leisure
Places adults would enjoy
The Fox
3343 N Flint RdWhite Deer Country Club
1309 Bright Angel DrPineview Highlands Golf Course
4761 W Houghton Lake DrLakeland Recreation Inc
6979 W Houghton Lake Dr