Wooded Escape Guidebook
Food scene
BEECHWOOD Cafe
406 North 5th StreetGreat breakfast and lunch spot
Silver Dollar Pub & Grill
9925 W Higgins Lake DrGreat pizza and pub food
Paddle Hard Brewing
227 Michigan AveCraft brews and good food
Cut River Grille
1136 East Higgins Lake DriveMore upscale food
Often have live music on weekends
Ray's - BBQ, Brews & Blues
204 Ingham StOn the Au Sable River, so sit outside!
Goodale's Bakery
500 Norway StHomemade baked goods!
Fred's of Roscommon
430 N 5th StBowling and restaurant
Little Cottage Ice Cream
465 W Higgins Lake Drvery yummy ice cream, open in summer months
The Bird and The Bear Grill
205 N Cut RdServes all meals (depending on time of year); quaint
Sightseeing
RZR RIPN RENTALS
938 N St Helen RdRazor Rentals
B & B Sports Center & Marina
431 Clare BlvdBoat/pontoon rentals-book early!
Cross country ski trials, rentals, and lessons.
Often have events and cafe with food and drink.
25 locals recommend
Cross Country Ski Headquarters
9435 N Cut RdCross country ski trials, rentals, and lessons.
Often have events and cafe with food and drink.
Carlisle Canoe Livery
100 State StKayak or canoe the Au Sable River
Snow Snake Ski & Golf
3407 E Mannsiding RdTubing in the winter is a good time
Golf in the summer!
Sam-o-set Park And Beach
327-399 Sam-O-Set BlvdClosest public beach, dock and park area
Load N Go Rentals
9383 N Cut RdUnique clear bottom kayaks available!
Great sandy beach area, picnic area, bathrooms, boat rentals, walking trails, camping.
34 locals recommend
South Higgins Lake State Park
106 State Park DrGreat sandy beach area, picnic area, bathrooms, boat rentals, walking trails, camping.
Good bike trail by it, the quieter of the two state parks
31 locals recommend
North Higgins Lake State Park
11747 N Higgins Lake DrGood bike trail by it, the quieter of the two state parks
Marl Lake Trails
Hike along the lake
Triple D Ranch
Winter sleigh rides
Hanson Hills Recreation Area
7601 Old Lake RdWinter tubing
paved bike/walking trail, picnic shelters, several playgrounds-one with a fun zip-line!
Great for kids/families
10 locals recommend
Markey Township Memorial Park
3354 School Rdpaved bike/walking trail, picnic shelters, several playgrounds-one with a fun zip-line!
Great for kids/families
Snowblitz Snowmobile Rental
525 High Lake RoadSnowmobile Rental (kalkaska location closest)
GO FAST Rentals
9963 W Higgins Lake DrBoat, ORV, snowmobile rentals
Oldest standing timber in Michigan
Great paved walking trail
48 locals recommend
Hartwick Pines State Park
3612 State Park DrOldest standing timber in Michigan
Great paved walking trail
Stores
West Higgins Lake Hardware
4521 W Higgins Lake Drclosest hardware for essentials
campfire needs
Closest party store for drinks, snacks, firewood, ice and some essentials
12 locals recommend
Good Times Party Store
6168 W Higgins Lake DrClosest party store for drinks, snacks, firewood, ice and some essentials
Made UP NORTH
704 Lake StCafe, coffee shop, and retail storefront featuring local makers
The Loom Room of Higgins Lake
4571 W Higgins Lake DrHiggins lake apparel, gifts, and decor