Guidebook for Roscommon
Beechwood Cafe
Unmatched in the area for breakfasts, lunch and Sunday brunch. Run by a husband wife team. He, trained under Gordon Ramsay. She trained at the French Culinary Institute. Ask them how they came to be in Roscommon. Or read about it in the summer 2022 issue of Michigan Blue magazine.
Fred's of Roscommon
430 N 5th StGood local spot for quick meals from breakfast to dinner.
9 locals recommend
Matt's Lake Street Grill & Pizzeria
312 Lake StGood local spot for quick meals from breakfast to dinner.
Forest Dunes Golf Club
6376 Forest Dunes DrHigh-end dining at a nationally-acclaimed golf course.
One of the top cross-country ski gear retailers in the nation. Great ski trails as well, with a great lunch menu including tasty panninis.
25 locals recommend
Cross Country Ski Headquarters
9435 N Cut RdOne of the top cross-country ski gear retailers in the nation. Great ski trails as well, with a great lunch menu including tasty panninis.
Everything Else
Fifth Street Market
104 N 5th StA great craft beer and wine shop downtown
Parks & Nature
Hiking, cross-country skiing, year-round programs, and learn about Michigan's lumbering history.
Hartwick Pines Visitor Center
2833 Monarch DrHiking, cross-country skiing, year-round programs, and learn about Michigan's lumbering history.
Great place for kids, especially the wide, all sand lake bottom that is shallow for at least 300 feet into the water.
31 locals recommend
North Higgins Lake State Park
11747 N Higgins Lake DrGreat place for kids, especially the wide, all sand lake bottom that is shallow for at least 300 feet into the water.
Just like the north state park, a great beach for kids with shallow water for at least 300 feet. My favorite Michigan inland lake beach
34 locals recommend
South Higgins Lake State Park
106 State Park DrJust like the north state park, a great beach for kids with shallow water for at least 300 feet. My favorite Michigan inland lake beach
Essentials
Family Fare Supermarket
409 N 5th StA larger version is in Grayling, 15 minutes north.
Arts & Culture
Kirtland Community College
4800 W 4 Mile RdA fall-spring events series
Food scene
Owner-chefs. He trained under Gordon Ramsay. She trained at the French Culinary Institute. Breakfast, lunch and Sunday brunch and occasional specialty dinners by reservation.
15 locals recommend
BEECHWOOD Cafe
406 North 5th StreetOwner-chefs. He trained under Gordon Ramsay. She trained at the French Culinary Institute. Breakfast, lunch and Sunday brunch and occasional specialty dinners by reservation.