Things to do

Top things to do in and around Torch Lake Michigan. From Traverse City to Bellaire and in between there are many activities and attractions that will keep you busy.

• • • Boat and pontoon rentals

      • Dewitt Marine
      • Dockside
      • Torch River Marine
      • Luhrs Landing Marina
      • Torch River Shack
      • MK Pontoon Rentals
        
        
        

    • Fishing

      • Fish with Jim Outfitters

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    • Beaches / Public Access

    • South Torch Lake

      • Closest to Sandbar Lake St
      • Division street
      • Pine Street
      • Cedar street
      • Maple Street
      • Birch Street
      • Oak Street
      • Alden Ball Park and Beach
      • Alden Beach and Boat Launch
      • Deep Water Point Beach
      • Torch River Bridge DNR Boat Launch
      • Aarwood Trail DNR Boat Launch

• • • Lake Skegemog

      • Lake Skegemog Public Boat Launch

• • • Elk Rapids

      • Elk Rapids Veteran’s Memorial Park (Lake Michigan)
      • Wilcox-Palmer-Shah Nature Preserve
      • Edward C. Grace Memorial Harbor (Lake Michigan access)
      • Kewadin Kayak Launch

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    • Casinos

      • Turtle Creek
      • Leelanau Sands Casino
      • Odawa Casino

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    • Shopping

      • Traverse City
      • Petoskey

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    • Dining

      • Mico’s Torch Lake
      • The Blue Water Bistro and Pizzeria
      • Pearls in Elk Rapids
      • Torch Lake Beer Co.
      • Siren Hall in Elk Rapids
      • Dockside on Torch Lake

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    • Wineries

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    • Hiking, biking and trails

      • Sleeping Bear Dunes
      • Northwest Michigan
      • Antrim Creek Natural Area
      • Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy list of trails
      • Grass River Natural Area
      • Explore Michigan Outdoors on the Michigan.org site

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  • Breweries

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• • Cool Places to Visit

    • G.T. Butterfly House
    • The Music House Museum

• • Events

    • Elk Rapids Events calendar
    • Bellaire Events calendar
    • Traverse City Events calendar
    • Explore Kalkaska
    • Events in Michigan
    • Acme Fall Festival
    • Grand Traverse Resort events
  • Local News
    • Northern Express
    • The Ticker
    • Elk Rapids News
    • Record Eagle
  • Real Estate
    • Northern Great Lakes Realtors MLS