WHAT TO DO AT SWEET LAKE RETREAT
Within 5 minutes from Sweet Lake Retreat
❁Relax relax relax: This sounds silly but I guarantee it will be hard to leave the A-frame. It’s so peaceful here and you can enjoy some wine on the deck, go for a kayak ride, or play board games and just hang there for hours!
❁Mistwood Golf Course: Beautiful golf course right down the road, can’t speak for the new ownership yet, but it’s a gorgeous course and they also have a restaurant open everyday. Click here for more information.
❁Outrider Horseback Riding: They offer Western Style Horse trail rides through the fields and forests of North West Michigan near Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Reservations strongly encouraged. Click here for more information.
❁Almira Township Park and Disc Golf Course: Awesome disc golf course (very popular) and beautiful park!
Within 10 minutes from Sweet Lake Retreat
❁Lake Ann Brewery: They have awesome beer and live music most nights! Especially on the weekends! It will be busy so expect crowds. Grab a pizza or a yum sandwich at the Stone Oven next door and enjoy ! Click here for more information.
❁Stone Oven Restaurant: As mentioned above, they have awesome pizza, but it is also a sit down restaurant if you’d like to head here for a delicious meal close by. Click here for more information.
❁Papa J’s Pizzeria: Another great pizza option nearby. Awesome for taking back to the rental and enjoying with a glass or two of wine!
❁Lake Ann Corner Cone: Great ice cream shop and they also have hot dogs! Click here for more information.
❁The Bread Lady: Small batch artisan still bread and treats! Click here for more information.
❁The Red Door Coffee House: Great local coffee coffee (Higher Grounds) and Breakfast Sandwiches and lunch options. Click here for more information.
❁Gabe’s Country Smoked Meats: Delicious meat selection! Yum jerky, brats, beef, and so much more! They also have a small convenience store. Click here for more information.
❁Light of Day Organic Farm and Tea Shop: Michigan’s only tea farm! Soooo many yummy teas if you’re a tea lover and awesome tours as well. Click here for more information.
Within 15 Minutes from Sweet Lake Retreat
❁Trattoria Funistrada: Incredible Italian restaurant, reservations only. Click here for more information.
❁La Becasse: Incredible French restaurant, reservations only. Click here for more information.
❁Rove Estate Vineyard and Winery: It’s an awesome winery (one of our favorites) they also have cider and they have incredible views. Click here for more information.
❁Hayloft Inn: A real Northern Michigan vibe bar. The food isn’t great (appetizers are your best options), but the people watching is amazing, and it’s fun for a drink! Click here for more information.
❁Empire Bluff Trail: Our favorite hike in NoMi. It’s a quick hike and the views are unreal. Click here for more information.
Within 20 minutes from Sweet Lake Retreat
❁Traverse City offering soooooo many great restaurants, bars, and things to do! Please let us know if you want any specific recommendations as I could write pages of things to do in Traverse City!
- Favorite Restaurant: Red Ginger or Trattoria Stella
- Favorite Bar: Traverse City Whiskey Company
- Favorite Brewery: Rare Bird Brewpub
❁Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore: Some of the most beautiful sites you’ll ever seen in our opinion. Click here for more information.
❁St. Ambrose Cellars: Awesome drinks (wine, cider, mead, beer) and food! Incredible live music and atmosphere. Click here for more information.
We could go on and on with recommendations, but these are our favorites!