Area Information (information is accurate to the best of our knowledge... if you know something we don't please let us know. Thanks.)
Dining
Movies & Movie Rentals
Snowmobile Rentals
Other Area Attractions
Pizza:
Papa-K 231-587-0555 Mancelona (delivers to Chalet) or 231-533-6844 Bellaire (the Bellaire location has miniature golf for the kids)
Masons, 231-533-4300
Just past McDonalds behind Insurance Co., Bellaire
Open until 9pm; Delivery after 5pmShort's Brewery, 231-533-6622
121 North Bridge Street, Downtown Bellaire
Gourmet style pies and local brewed beer
Breakfast, Coffee & Lunch:Toonie's (was Village Chalet), 231-533-8513
216 N. Bridge Rd., Bellaire, MI
M-Sat 6a-8p (Dinner as well?)Lunch Box, 231-533-6678
106 E Cayuga, Bellaire
M88 (on south side) just east of light in downtown Bellaire
Great soup and sandwiches; seasonal (open approximately April to November)Moka, New Coffee Shop serving breakfast & lunch.
Downtown Bellaire at the lightCafe Bellaire, 231-533-9901
730 E Cayuga St - just east of the "left bend" before downtown Bellaire
Dinner:
LuLu's, 231-533-5252 Review
W. side of Bridge Street, Bellaire
Our personal favorite. Very nice gourmet cuisine at reasonable prices. Closed MondaysShort's Brewery, 231-533-6622
121 North Bridge Street, Downtown Bellaire
Great sandwiches & pizza. Wonderful micro-brew beer. Tuesday is Growler Night - $5.00 growler refills in the off-season. Live music, Sunday Jazz.
Non-smoking establishment (yea!)Helen's at The Farm, 231-533-6886 (seasonal; call ahead)
3388 Eddy School Rd, Bellaire (NE of town)
Great Friday Night Fish Fry during the golf season
www.thefarmgolfclub.comBellaire Bar & Restaurant, 231-533-6536
217 North Bridge Street, Downtown Bellaire
Thursday is Walleye Night; all you can eat Walleye.
A bit smokey inside the bar; but a fun hangout.The Rowe Inn, 231-588-7351
N. side of Bridge Street
6303 C-48, Ellsworth (M88 ~15 miles N. of Bellaire)
Expensive, very nice gourmet cuisineTapawingo, 231-588-7971
N. side of Bridge Street
9502 Lake Street, Ellsworth (M88 ~15 miles N. of Bellaire)
Expensive, very nice gourmet cuisineApache Trout Grill, 231-947-7079
13671 South West Bay Shore Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684
Dine while overlooking the Grand Traverse Bay!
Moderate-high price, great seafood, salads, ribs, sandwiches etc.One of our guests recently recommended Murphy's Lamplight Inn; I have not been there, so if you go there please share your dining experience with me:
Murphy's Lamplight Inn
M-88, Central Lake, MI
231-544-6443
It's a pretty neat old Victorian place - great food!Traverse City Record Eagle Dining Guide Spring/Summer 2008
Shanty Creek Resort Restaurants - Six restaurants offering a range of atmospheres including Italian, local, fun, casual, and snacks.
- La Vigna Italian Bistro - a taste of Italy
- The Lakeview - a taste of Northern Michigan with a great view of Lake Bellaire
- Ivan's Fun, Food, & Spirits - fun with entertainment (call ahead 231-533-8621)
- Arnie's - sandwiches, soups & cocktails for lunch & dinner
- Weiskopf's Grill - hearty breakfasts; sandwiches, soups, & cocktails for lunch.
- Schuss Golf Deck - burgers, sandwiches, and cocktails.
Movie Gallery, next to Glen's Mancelona 231-587-1281
Mon-Thurs 10a-10p; Fri, Sat 10a-11p; Sun noon-10pSunset Video
110 East State Street, Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-8799Sunset Video
116 South Bridge Street, Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-5918
Movie Theatre:
Bellaire Theatre, 231-533-8725
214 N Bridge St, downtown Bellaire across from LuLu's
Shows typically at 7 and 9 pm. GREAT fresh hot POPCORN.Click here for Snowmobile Rental Info. For additional information go to Snowtracks or Northwest Michigan Snowmobile or Antrim County Snowmobile Club. You can ride to the trails directly from our homes.
Other Area Information:
Win Alpine Ski Racing for the best in fast ski instruction... USSA, FIS, High School, NASTAR, or anyone who wants to learn to race!
Mountain Soul Ski Shop for the best in high performance skis... right in the Shanty Creek Resort. Tell Shep that Rick sent you!
Bellaire, MI
Michigan Golf
Traverse City Area
Antrim County
Up North Life
Experience Breathtaking Beauty at Shanty Creek Resorts in MichiganMore Snow, More Runs & More Fun at Summit & Schuss Mountains!
Rated “Best Downhill Terrain in the Midwest” by OnTheSnow.com’s 2008 Visitors Choice Awards, Shanty Creek Resorts is a snowsports paradise Now More Than Ever!$10 Million Renovation
Dine at the recently-renovated Lakeview Hotel & Conference Center on your Michigan winter getaway. Experience our state-of-the-art meeting facilities and amenity-rich lodge coupled with inspiring views from every window. As the leading vacation destination among Northern Michigan ski resorts, Shanty Creek is ideal for families, couples, corporate retreats, Michigan family reunions or weddings. Our Schoonhoven and SchmidHaus homes can house up to 34 people in two homes directly next door to each other... unsurpassed luxury lodging!Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding
Experience Northern Michigan's best skiing and snowboarding on 2 ski mountains with a 450-foot vertical drop.Terrain Parks
Ride Shanty Creek Resorts’ 3 parks and newly expanded halfpipe on your Michigan winter vacation.Nordic Trails
Work on your fitness... Ski or snowshoe through majestic pines and snow-covered fields.Tubing Runs
Enjoy family fun that accelerates smiles and laughter - great fun even for the "big kids"!Schuss Mountain at Shanty Creek
As a top family ski resort in Michigan, Shanty Creek also provides extensive programs which allow parents and children to design a personalized Michigan family vacation guaranteed to please every member. Explore a world of wondrous adventure at Shanty Creek Resorts, providing a magical setting for your Michigan winter vacation. Extensive amenities, spectacular service and an unsurpassed array of activities are just a few reasons why Shanty Creek Resorts is Now More than Ever!
