Things to do
It’s a great resort community for shopping and dining, but it’s also one of the prettiest places in Michigan, known for its beaches, skiing, sailing and boating.
64 locals recommend
Harbor Springs
It’s a great resort community for shopping and dining, but it’s also one of the prettiest places in Michigan, known for its beaches, skiing, sailing and boating.
Petoskey is all things Northern Michigan. It has views of the lakes, souvenirs, clothing, food and much more!
130 locals recommend
Petoskey
Petoskey is all things Northern Michigan. It has views of the lakes, souvenirs, clothing, food and much more!
It's a great place for kayaking, tubing and canoeing. They also offer mini golf and ropes courses. I love that it’s right down the street from RiverHouse. And you can sail past the backyard.
47 locals recommend
Big Bear Adventures
4271 S Straits HwyIt's a great place for kayaking, tubing and canoeing. They also offer mini golf and ropes courses. I love that it’s right down the street from RiverHouse. And you can sail past the backyard.
Indian River Golf Club
3301 Chippewa Beach RdYou can walk or bike in the summer and snowmobile in the winter. The trail Ru s from Gaylord all the way to Mackinaw City and is located right in front of RiverHouse Cabin.
6 locals recommend
North Central State Trail
North Central State TrailYou can walk or bike in the summer and snowmobile in the winter. The trail Ru s from Gaylord all the way to Mackinaw City and is located right in front of RiverHouse Cabin.
Burt Lake Brewing
9090 M-68Petoskey State Park
2475 M-119It’s a great island accessible by 15 minute ferry from Mackinaw City. Shopping, eating, museums, sight-seeing, you name it! There’s even a haunted house to explore. I love that there are no cars and only bikes or horse drawn buggies.
274 locals recommend
Mackinac Island
It’s a great island accessible by 15 minute ferry from Mackinaw City. Shopping, eating, museums, sight-seeing, you name it! There’s even a haunted house to explore. I love that there are no cars and only bikes or horse drawn buggies.
You are going to love the views of the lakes. Mackinaw City is great for touristy shopping, food and accessing the ferry to Mackinac Island. Don’t forget to grab fudge and sign your name on a table at the Dixie Saloon. Tell them that RiverHouse Cabin sent you!
63 locals recommend
Mackinaw City
You are going to love the views of the lakes. Mackinaw City is great for touristy shopping, food and accessing the ferry to Mackinac Island. Don’t forget to grab fudge and sign your name on a table at the Dixie Saloon. Tell them that RiverHouse Cabin sent you!
Swimming and recreation
At RiverHouse you are always only minutes away from a body of water.
Just 7 minutes from RiverHouse. Enjoy swimming, kayaking, tubing or laying out on the sandy beach. Playgrounds available for the littles.
18 locals recommend
Burt Lake State Park
6635 State Park DrJust 7 minutes from RiverHouse. Enjoy swimming, kayaking, tubing or laying out on the sandy beach. Playgrounds available for the littles.
Mullett Lake
Perfect for swimming and boating.
Places to ski
Nubs Nob Ski Resort
500 Nubs Nob RdFood scene
Wilson's Rivers Edge Restaurant
4208 S Straits HwyGood, convenient family dining.
Great food and bar. Indoor and outdoor dining available.
32 locals recommend
Pierson's Grille & Spirits
130 State StGreat food and bar. Indoor and outdoor dining available.
The Station @ 310
Wildwood Coffee Co.
3464 S Straits HwyALPINE TAVERN & EATERY
220 S Otsego AveLove the pulled pork sandwich.
Good service.
Fine Dining
Traditional decor, timeless flavors.
If you’re looking for more upscale dining, you can’t overlook New York. You will love the half roasted chicken with rosemary. Delish!
28 locals recommend
The New York Restaurant
101 State StIf you’re looking for more upscale dining, you can’t overlook New York. You will love the half roasted chicken with rosemary. Delish!
Fine dining right up the road from River House. You have to try the 72 hour slow cooked short ribs. Yum!
18 locals recommend
Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse
4653 S Straits HwyFine dining right up the road from River House. You have to try the 72 hour slow cooked short ribs. Yum!
Shopping
Take a walk back through time. If you’re 50+, it’s like stepping into your childhood.
Antiques Roadhouse
4579 South Straits HighwayTake a walk back through time. If you’re 50+, it’s like stepping into your childhood.
Market Mercado