When you take a vacation in Northern Michigan, there is always something new to discover. Whether you spend time on Lake Michigan, the Chain of Lakes, or enjoying one of our fine golf courses, you will be glad you chose Bellaire as your vacation destination. The Grand Victorian Bed & Breakfast Inn is close to several cities which offer many unique and exciting things to do. With events and festivals year-round, our area has something for everyone!
Area Attractions Near The Grand Victorian Bed & Breakfast Inn
Local Dining
The food game in our beautiful, little town of Bellaire, MI always exceeds expectations! When staying at the The Grand Victorian Bed & Breakfast Inn you are just a short walk away from fine dining, quick bites, or a laid back, comforting meal. Check out the links below for menus or reservations:
- Short’s Brewing Company
- Corner Bistro
- Terrain Restaurant
- Fireside Lounge (Formerly Hello Vino)
- Bellaire Bar & Restaurant
- Toonie’s Fish & Steak House
- Ruthann’s Gourmet Bakery
- Lunch Box
- Ruthie’s Dairy Twist
Local Shopping
A quick walk down Bridge St. will put you right in the middle of Bellaire’s shopping district. Boutiques, outdoor sports, clothing, toys and more will take you on a tour of our great shops. When staying at the The Grand Victorian Bed & Breakfast Inn, make sure to stop into these great shops:
- The 45th Apparel
- The Flying Pig
- The Spice and Tea Exchange
- Paddles & Pedals
- Zen Dragon Emporium
- Uniquely North
- Little Treasures Toy & Gift
Beer, Wine & More
Looking for fun and a great drink? Bellaire is rich with amazing settings to enjoy a drink with good friends! Below are a list of some great places nearby The Grand Victorian Bed & Breakfast Inn:
- Short’s Brewing Company
- Hello Vino
- Bellaire Bar & Restaurant
- Mammoth Distilling
- Bee Well Mead & Cider
- Torch Lake Cellars
- Wine Tours to many local wineries!
Outdoor Recreation
Welcome to your Northern Michigan getaway! Natural resources abound in our Chain of Lakes area! From boating to hiking and golfing to skiing, we have you covered. Below is just the tip of the iceberg of what our area has to offer for outdoor activities:
Golf:
- The Chief Golf Course – 5085 Shanty Creek Rd, Bellaire (3.2 Miles)
- The Farm Golf Course – 3388 W Eddy School Rd, Bellaire (4 Miles)
- The Legend Golf Course – 5780 Shanty Creek Rd, Bellaire (7 Miles)
- Cedar River Golf Course – 2400 Troon St, Bellaire (7.1 Miles)
- The Hawkseye Golf Course – 5820 Shanty Creek Rd, Bellaire (3.6 Miles
- Summit Golf Course – 5780 Shanty Creek Rd, Bellaire (3.6 Miles)
- Schuss Mountain Golf Course – 1826 Schuss Mt Rd (7.5 Miles)
Hiking:
- Glacial Hills – 3169 Eckhardt Rd, Bellaire (3.3 Miles) – 765-acre natural area with diverse wildlife & habitats, 30 mi. of trails.
- Cedar River Natural Area Craven Park – Bellaire (1 Mile)
- Torch Lake Nature Preserve – SE Torch Lake Drive, Bellaire (6 Miles)
- Grass River – 6500 Alden Hwy, Bellaire (7 Miles)
- Seven Bridges Nature Area- Valley Rd, Rapid City (18.2 Miles)
- Dead Man’s Hill – Deadmans Hill Rd, Elmire (29 Miles)
Biking & Rentals
- Paddles & Pedals– 206 N. Bridge St (.2 Mile) – Mountain, fat tire, & e-bike rental
Boat Rental & Fishing:
- Paddles & Pedals – 206 N. Bridge St (.2 Mile) – Kayak, paddle boards, & canoe rental
- Butch’s Tackle & Marina – 6235 Crystal Springs Rd, Bellaire (6.9 Miles) – Boat, pontoon, jet ski, kayak, canoe rental
- Riverside Marina – 115 W. Cayuga St, Bellaire (.45 Mile) – Boat, pontoon, kayak, & canoe rental
- Bellaire Pontoon Rental – 204 W. Cayuga St, Bellaire (.45 Mile) – Pontoon rental
- Dewitt’s Marina – 6509 Crystal Springs Rd, Bellaire (7 Miles) – Boat, pontoon, jet ski, kayak, canoe rentalTorch River Marina – 12906 Cherry Ave, Rapid City (15.4 Miles)
- Swiss Hideaway Canoe Rental – 1953 Graves Crossing, Mancelona (11.9 M) – Canoe, kayak, & tube rental on the Jordan River
Kayaking & Canoeing:
- Along with the Chain of Lakes, our area boasts beautiful rivers and streams to explore.
Beaches
Torch Lake:
- The Dockside Beach- 6340 Old Torch Lake Dr, Bellaire (6.5 Miles)
- Village of Alden Park- 10472 Tyler St Alden (11.2 Miles)
- Torch Lake Day Park- 12201 Pub Dock Rd, Kewadin (17 Miles)
- Pinnel Rd Public Access- 5018 SE Torch Lake Drive (5.4 Miles)
Lake Bellaire:
- Clam Lake Drive Day Park- 6623 Crystal Springs Rd, Bellaire (7 Miles)
- Willow Day Park – White Birch Ln, Bellaire (4.3 Miles)
Downhill and Cross-Country Skiing:
Bellaire is home to Shanty Creek Resorts with Schuss Mountain and more than 50 downhill runs and cross-country trails. Another favorite activity for visitors is the Alpine Tubing at Summit Village in Shanty Creek.