CRANES APPLE ORCHARD

Charm, charm, and more charm.  This apple orchard is expansive, rustic, and beautiful.  Hands-down we recommend their pies!  We  love them!  Pick some apples, have lunch, drink some cider or wine ... and seriously, don't forget the pie!

EVERYDAY PEOPLE

You'll hear this from us a lot ... this is our fave!  But it really is.  Friday and Saturday nights this is the place to be.  The energy is upbeat and fun, the drinks are delicious, and the food ... yeah, it's amazing!  The great thing about this place is that you can feel free to indulge - it's easy to walk four blocks back to the Farmhouse.  ;) 

SUNSET OVER LAKE MICHIGAN

Drive west on Center street until it dead ends into Lakeshore Drive.  Just north of Center there's some parking typically for the beach access, but if there's a spot then just grab it.  Then, walk south.  If you've timed it well with the sunset then get ready for your breath to be taken away.  Take pictures, of course, but be sure to put the phone down so you can just drink in the beauty!

FARMHOUSE DELI

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner at this place!  This is what west Michigan is all about - rustic, delicious, fresh and friendly.  You can't go wrong here with any of their food choices, unique beverages, and yummy gifts.

Mark's favorite is the Kale salad and Patrick....Well, he will eat anything from here.  If you go - be sure to tell them, "Mark & Patrick say hello."

FENN VALLEY VINEYARDS

Keeping it real - we're not wine connoisseurs, but we know you may be.  So, here's what they say about this place:  "We believe wine should be approachable. Fenn Valley tours have been designed to help take the mystery out of making world class wine. We aim to strike a balance between education and entertainment. Luckily, the subject matter always keeps things interesting!"

If you do go please let us know all about it.  We'd love to pass on the praise or warning.

KILWIN'S ICE CREAM & CHOCOLATES

Kilwins is a quality confectioner featuring handmade chocolates, Mackinac Island-style fudge, and original recipe ice cream.  Caramel corns and brittles are also made right in the store as well as waffle cones and caramel apples.  The confections are made in the store front window and everybody can enjoy watching as our fudge and caramel is made the “old-fashioned” way in shiny copper kettles then cooled on marble slab tables and crafted with wooden paddles.    Caramel apples are hand-dipped in freshly made, original recipe caramel and pretzels, krispie treats, cookies, and many more items are dipped in creamy milk, dark, and white chocolate.