Guide to Higgin's Lake
Food scene
Great cafe less than a mile from the house. Serves pastries, full breakfasts and sandwiches for lunch. They also carry other local goodies for sale. We recommend the breakfast burrito with cherry salsa!
13 locals recommend
The Bird and The Bear Grill
205 N Cut RdGreat cafe less than a mile from the house. Serves pastries, full breakfasts and sandwiches for lunch. They also carry other local goodies for sale. We recommend the breakfast burrito with cherry salsa!
Great place to grab food, beer and bowl a few rounds in town. Good pizza and salads. We recommend the mushroom soup!
33 locals recommend
Fred's of Roscommon
430 N 5th StGreat place to grab food, beer and bowl a few rounds in town. Good pizza and salads. We recommend the mushroom soup!
Best place in town for elevated dishes! Located in Roscommon Village, they offer dishes that are not your ordinary diner food. Fresh, farm to table and healthy choices as well as scratch made pastries.
15 locals recommend
BEECHWOOD Cafe
406 North 5th StreetBest place in town for elevated dishes! Located in Roscommon Village, they offer dishes that are not your ordinary diner food. Fresh, farm to table and healthy choices as well as scratch made pastries.
Nibbles Ice Cream Store
45 E Higgins Lake DrLocal ice cream stop right by the house
If you want to cook your own meals, this is the closest full grocery market to the house.
9 locals recommend
Family Fare Supermarket
409 N 5th StIf you want to cook your own meals, this is the closest full grocery market to the house.
Cut River Grille
1136 East Higgins Lake DriveNearby restaurant with nice patio and decent wine selection.
A full service butcher shop located in downtown Roscommon who specialize in fresh cut beef, lamb, pork and chicken.
9 locals recommend
Bob's Butcher Shop
710 Lake StA full service butcher shop located in downtown Roscommon who specialize in fresh cut beef, lamb, pork and chicken.
A bulk food and produce market. Shop at your leisure in a clean, refreshing environment.
Butcher's Wife Market LLC
801 Lake StreetA bulk food and produce market. Shop at your leisure in a clean, refreshing environment.
Brewery with outdoor seating and good food. Cute cafe next door along with shops up and down the street.
41 locals recommend
Paddle Hard Brewing
227 Michigan AveBrewery with outdoor seating and good food. Cute cafe next door along with shops up and down the street.
Sightseeing
Boat launch less than a mile from the house. Also has a park, beach, bike trail and a convenience store to enjoy.
34 locals recommend
South Higgins Lake State Park
106 State Park DrBoat launch less than a mile from the house. Also has a park, beach, bike trail and a convenience store to enjoy.
Beautiful park about a 15 minute drive north of the house. It also has a boat launch and bike/hike trails. Great option if you want to visit the other side of the lake.
31 locals recommend
North Higgins Lake State Park
11747 N Higgins Lake DrBeautiful park about a 15 minute drive north of the house. It also has a boat launch and bike/hike trails. Great option if you want to visit the other side of the lake.
A Pure Michigan premier destination for cross country skiing and a great source for cross country skiing equipment and lessons.
25 locals recommend
Cross Country Ski Headquarters
9435 N Cut RdA Pure Michigan premier destination for cross country skiing and a great source for cross country skiing equipment and lessons.
Offering canoe, kayak and tube rentals on one of Northern Michigan's most scenic rivers; The South Branch of the Au Sable.
15 locals recommend
Campbell's Canoe & Kayak Livery
1112 Lake StOffering canoe, kayak and tube rentals on one of Northern Michigan's most scenic rivers; The South Branch of the Au Sable.
Nice little area to hike or fish just a short distance from the house.
7 locals recommend
Marl Lake Trails
Nice little area to hike or fish just a short distance from the house.
Great way to spend the afternoon with the kiddos. There are playsets for all sizes/ages and a kid friendly zipline. There is also a trail with workout stations and a gazebo to eat lunch in the shade.
10 locals recommend
Markey Township Memorial Park
3354 School RdGreat way to spend the afternoon with the kiddos. There are playsets for all sizes/ages and a kid friendly zipline. There is also a trail with workout stations and a gazebo to eat lunch in the shade.
There is a park with swings, playground and tennis courts behind this building. Its less than a mile walk from the house through the neighborhood. Walk down Chaney Point till it ends and turn right. It will be on the left side of the road.
Gerrish Township Fire / Ambulance
2997 East Higgins Lake DriveThere is a park with swings, playground and tennis courts behind this building. Its less than a mile walk from the house through the neighborhood. Walk down Chaney Point till it ends and turn right. It will be on the left side of the road.
City/town information
Wonderful city that is just over an hour away from the house. Tons of shops, restaurants and beautiful views of Lake Michigan. Highly recommend visiting if you have the time!
259 locals recommend
Traverse City
Wonderful city that is just over an hour away from the house. Tons of shops, restaurants and beautiful views of Lake Michigan. Highly recommend visiting if you have the time!
Cute town about an hour and a half from the house. Restaurants, boutiques and beaches to enjoy. Cool place to boat watch as well.
64 locals recommend
Harbor Springs
Cute town about an hour and a half from the house. Restaurants, boutiques and beaches to enjoy. Cool place to boat watch as well.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Arbutus Road End Association Dock
You have access to lounge on the short dock at the end of the street. It is paid for by the association members and is open for guests to use.