The Sterling Guidebook

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The Sterling Guidebook

City/town information

Adorable lakefront town. Courtesy docks for boating in to shop and/or have dinner. Fun and clean public parks, with beautiful family friendly beaches. Cash only ice cream shop, and fun shops to wander through.
53 locals recommend
Elk Rapids
53 locals recommend
Adorable lakefront town. Courtesy docks for boating in to shop and/or have dinner. Fun and clean public parks, with beautiful family friendly beaches. Cash only ice cream shop, and fun shops to wander through.
Worth the drive out to. Fish Town is here. Cute town to wander through.
145 locals recommend
Leland
145 locals recommend
Worth the drive out to. Fish Town is here. Cute town to wander through.
The Largest municipality in the region. Plenty to see and do. Very walkable Down Town and waterfront.
260 locals recommend
Traverse City
260 locals recommend
The Largest municipality in the region. Plenty to see and do. Very walkable Down Town and waterfront.

Food scene

Amazing spirits and carefully crafted cocktails. Staff are extremely knowledgeable, and create a wonderful laid back atmosphere.
22 locals recommend
Ethanology
127 Olds
22 locals recommend
Amazing spirits and carefully crafted cocktails. Staff are extremely knowledgeable, and create a wonderful laid back atmosphere.
Wonderful doughnuts! Get there early on the weekends for the best selection. Plan to stand in Line, as this is a popular spot.
8 locals recommend
The Flour Pot Bakery
108 River St
8 locals recommend
Wonderful doughnuts! Get there early on the weekends for the best selection. Plan to stand in Line, as this is a popular spot.
Wonderful eclectic spot that offers great food, good drinks, and an availability to grab and go for food and drinks.
20 locals recommend
Cellar 152
152 River St
20 locals recommend
Wonderful eclectic spot that offers great food, good drinks, and an availability to grab and go for food and drinks.
The Preferred ice cream spot for the 4 y/o of the house. Super yummy!
Kettlewell's
8840 Michigan 72
The Preferred ice cream spot for the 4 y/o of the house. Super yummy!
Fun Cider Spot, with a great view of their Orchards, right around the "corner" from the House.
18 locals recommend
Townline Ciderworks
11595 US-31
18 locals recommend
Fun Cider Spot, with a great view of their Orchards, right around the "corner" from the House.
Wonderful wines, hidden gem
13 locals recommend
Hawthorne Vineyards
1000 Camino Maria Dr
13 locals recommend
Wonderful wines, hidden gem
Best Steak dinner in the area. Also best fried perch.
46 locals recommend
Boone's Long Lake Inn
7208 Secor Rd
46 locals recommend
Best Steak dinner in the area. Also best fried perch.
Wonderful red wines. Beautiful setting.
58 locals recommend
Mari Vineyards
8175 Center Rd
58 locals recommend
Wonderful red wines. Beautiful setting.
Epic Sandwiches. Grab one to go, and head to the beach.
32 locals recommend
Folgarelli's Market & Wine Shop
424 W Front St
32 locals recommend
Epic Sandwiches. Grab one to go, and head to the beach.
Great Cajun and Bourbon scene.
66 locals recommend
Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen
617 Ames St
66 locals recommend
Great Cajun and Bourbon scene.
Tasty South of the border food.
18 locals recommend
Red Mesa Grill
1544 US-31
18 locals recommend
Tasty South of the border food.
Wonderful wood fired pizza and beer.
106 locals recommend
The Filling Station Microbrewery
642 Railroad Pl
106 locals recommend
Wonderful wood fired pizza and beer.
Great spot to grab some grilling grub, and fun sides.
Bayside Market
1532 US-31
Great spot to grab some grilling grub, and fun sides.
If Traveling that way, a great spot to stop in at. Great spirits and scene.
60 locals recommend
Iron Fish Distillery
14234 Dzuibanek Rd
60 locals recommend
If Traveling that way, a great spot to stop in at. Great spirits and scene.
Also located in Bellaire and Central Lake, worth a visit. The TC one is located in the Warehouse district where one can find all sorts to wander through and stop in at.
18 locals recommend
Mammoth Distilling
221 Garland St
18 locals recommend
Also located in Bellaire and Central Lake, worth a visit. The TC one is located in the Warehouse district where one can find all sorts to wander through and stop in at.
Wonderful wines, and a great place to visit while in Leland
12 locals recommend
Verterra Winery
103 E River St
12 locals recommend
Wonderful wines, and a great place to visit while in Leland

Sightseeing

Boat Rentals, great food options from the Dam Food Truck, and all around fun place to stop in at.
12 locals recommend
Elk River Marina
118 Bridge St
12 locals recommend
Boat Rentals, great food options from the Dam Food Truck, and all around fun place to stop in at.
Boat Rental Options
84 locals recommend
Dockside Torch Lake
6340 Old Torch Lake Dr
84 locals recommend
Boat Rental Options
Huge Favorite! Beautiful nature area with great trails. Kids only are allowed to fish the lake: which is a hidden gem of pan fish and bass.
7 locals recommend
Maplehurst Natural Area
7 locals recommend
Huge Favorite! Beautiful nature area with great trails. Kids only are allowed to fish the lake: which is a hidden gem of pan fish and bass.
Best Boat Launch on Elk Lake. One mile south of the house. Very reasonable daily launch fee. Get there early on weekends.
Whitewater Township Park and Campground
Park Road
Best Boat Launch on Elk Lake. One mile south of the house. Very reasonable daily launch fee. Get there early on weekends.
Great newer boat launch into East Bay. 3.5 miles due west from the house.
6 locals recommend
Sayler Park
5923 Yuba Park Rd
6 locals recommend
Great newer boat launch into East Bay. 3.5 miles due west from the house.