Higgins Lake Area Recommendations
Sightseeing
Weekends at Higgins Lake
17 E Higgins Lake DrA truly unique underwater experience!
B & B Sports Center & Marina
431 Clare BlvdVarious rentals available such as pontoons
Large, sandy beach area with huge sandbar. Camping available and store on the beach with some quick bites and changing areas/bathrooms.
34 locals recommend
South Higgins Lake State Park
106 State Park DrLarge, sandy beach area with huge sandbar. Camping available and store on the beach with some quick bites and changing areas/bathrooms.
North Higgins Lake State Park
11747 N Higgins Lake DrGreat bike/walking trail! Camping available here!
Sam-O-Set Boulevard
Sam-O-Set BoulevardPublic park, beach, dock to enjoy. Cruise down here to watch the sunset!
Jet ski, quad, side x side rentals-a great way to get out on the trails!
12 locals recommend
GO FAST Rentals
9963 W Higgins Lake DrJet ski, quad, side x side rentals-a great way to get out on the trails!
Canoe or kayak the beautiful Au Sable! We recommend the sit-on-top kayaks for a comfy experience. Staff is very friendly and will even take a group picture for you!
8 locals recommend
Carlisle Canoe Livery
100 State StCanoe or kayak the beautiful Au Sable! We recommend the sit-on-top kayaks for a comfy experience. Staff is very friendly and will even take a group picture for you!
Ski gear & packages. 11 miles of trails suitable for all skill levels.
25 locals recommend
Cross Country Ski Headquarters
9435 N Cut RdSki gear & packages. 11 miles of trails suitable for all skill levels.
Food scene
Great pizza, live entertainment and very close to our cottage!
18 locals recommend
Silver Dollar Pub & Grill
9925 W Higgins Lake DrGreat pizza, live entertainment and very close to our cottage!
Ice, drinks, firewood, smore supplies, basic essentials, etc
12 locals recommend
Good Times Party Store
6168 W Higgins Lake DrIce, drinks, firewood, smore supplies, basic essentials, etc
A family restaurant with bowling alley & pool table. Breakfast buffet Saturday and Sunday.
33 locals recommend
Fred's of Roscommon
430 N 5th StA family restaurant with bowling alley & pool table. Breakfast buffet Saturday and Sunday.
The Bird and The Bear Grill
205 N Cut RdWorth the trip to the other side of the lake!
Nibbles Ice Cream Store
45 E Higgins Lake DrHuge ice cream selection!
Paddle Hard Brewing
227 Michigan AveA micro-brewery about 20 minutes away
Quality market for meat, deli, bakery, produce, grocery, michigan products, and craft beer!
21 locals recommend
R&J's Best Choice Market Place
8982 Old US Hwy 27Quality market for meat, deli, bakery, produce, grocery, michigan products, and craft beer!
Eat on the deck with Houghton Lake views, happy hour is a favorite here.
11 locals recommend
Limberlost Fine Food & Spirits
4168 W Houghton Lake DrEat on the deck with Houghton Lake views, happy hour is a favorite here.
Movie Theatre
Pines Theatre
4673 W Houghton Lake DrA log cabin chalet-style movie theatre for those rainy days!
shopping
The Loom Room of Higgins Lake
4571 W Higgins Lake DrQuality higgins lake apparel, decor and gifts
Locally crafted, unique Michigan products. Also, coffee, bakery items, light bites-bagels, quiche, sandwiches, etc.
6 locals recommend
Made UP NORTH
704 Lake StLocally crafted, unique Michigan products. Also, coffee, bakery items, light bites-bagels, quiche, sandwiches, etc.