Things to Do in Bellaire This Summer
"Picture this: 16 hours and 51 minutes of visible daylight. On the summer solstice-the longest day of the year – that’s how much the sun shines in Bellaire. With the sun rising at 5:54 am. And setting after 10p.m. how many things could you do in northern Michigan in one day? Get started with our list of possibilities!” – Chris Hale, VP Sales & Marketing , Shanty Creek Resorts
- Kayak or boat the Chain-O-Lakes
- Bike all 32 miles of singletrack trails at the Glacial Hills Pathway
- Live Music at the Gazebo
- Pack a lunch, grab the kids and hike the trails at Grass River Natural Area
- Farmers Market and Senior Sale on Friday mornings
- Choose to golf at over 7 golf courses in the area.
- Relax at the Beach with a great book or waterski, rent a pontoon for fun in the sun.
- Fly Fishing on the Cedar River or Jordan River
- Splash on the sandbar at Torch Lake, cast a few lines on Lake Skegemog
- Get ice cream cones for everyone at Ruthie’s Dairy Twist in Bellaire
- Shop for local treasures in Alden, Bellaire, Central Lake, Mancelona
- Search for Petoskey Stones along the shores of Lake Michigan at Barnes Park
- Two words: Mammoth Distilling
- Choose a red or white from Torch Lake Cellars
- Canoe the Grass River
- Satisfy your fudge cravings at Fudgee’s
- Take in a Beach Bums ballgame in Traverse City at Wuerfel Field
- Explore the possibilities of craft beer at Short’s Brewpub in Bellaire
- Sittin’ on the dock of Torch Lake. Grab a basket of sweet potato fries or fish tacos at The Dockside