Lake 13 Local Recommendations
Food scene
Downtown Farwell. Yes, there is a downtown district. This place is an old "greasy spoon" . Don't let the outside make this a drive by. Find a place to park (worth the walk) and take a step back to the 60's. If you "wanna a burger", you wanna come here. They make 35 different kinds. Take out is excellent, but go in to check out creative daily specials for breakfast, dinner and soups. Servings are generous, the prices are fair and the food is all homemade. Insider hint: Chicken and dumplings are great warmed up for dinner tomorrow... you are on vacation after all.
The Nest
310 West Main Street Downtown Farwell. Yes, there is a downtown district. This place is an old "greasy spoon" . Don't let the outside make this a drive by. Find a place to park (worth the walk) and take a step back to the 60's. If you "wanna a burger", you wanna come here. They make 35 different kinds. Take out is excellent, but go in to check out creative daily specials for breakfast, dinner and soups. Servings are generous, the prices are fair and the food is all homemade. Insider hint: Chicken and dumplings are great warmed up for dinner tomorrow... you are on vacation after all.
Get the total coffee shop experience and a unique bite to eat. Locally roasted coffee, teas, handcrafted soda's, crafted beer and adult cocktails. This team uses Michigan products and suppliers. They have delicious spin on American cuisine from breakfast skillets to burgers. This small business, owed by two sisters who have a focus on providing a fresh feel to historic downtown Clare. Come early they close before 4. Check their website: The 500 District for seasonal hours. Ask for the heather scones and be prepared to be surprised. Yummy.
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505 Cafe
505 N McEwan StGet the total coffee shop experience and a unique bite to eat. Locally roasted coffee, teas, handcrafted soda's, crafted beer and adult cocktails. This team uses Michigan products and suppliers. They have delicious spin on American cuisine from breakfast skillets to burgers. This small business, owed by two sisters who have a focus on providing a fresh feel to historic downtown Clare. Come early they close before 4. Check their website: The 500 District for seasonal hours. Ask for the heather scones and be prepared to be surprised. Yummy.
Full service restaurant and boutique inside an older home. Do a little shopping while you wait for your order to arrive. They will even come find you so your meal doesn't go cold. Who could ask for more? Unique and often local items for sale. Everything is curated with a nod to the "I didn't realize how much I needed that" feel. A wonderful mix of housewares to handbags. After you enjoy a hot breakfast or a daily Penni , take home a whole pie for dessert. Everything is homemade. Enjoy.
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Clare Herrick-Mulberry Cafe
120 E 5th StFull service restaurant and boutique inside an older home. Do a little shopping while you wait for your order to arrive. They will even come find you so your meal doesn't go cold. Who could ask for more? Unique and often local items for sale. Everything is curated with a nod to the "I didn't realize how much I needed that" feel. A wonderful mix of housewares to handbags. After you enjoy a hot breakfast or a daily Penni , take home a whole pie for dessert. Everything is homemade. Enjoy.
Go nuts for doughnuts!
Clare Bakery was within weeks of closing when the members of the Clare Police Department came to the rescue and banded together to save this historic business.
Stop in for a warm fresh doughnut (or a dozen - no judgment here). Stay for a cup of "cops coffee" while you enjoy the police décor and friendly atmosphere. They have a small diner for a quick bite and a complete line of breads, cookies and other tempting - tasty - treats.
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Cops & Doughnuts Headquarters
521 N McEwan StGo nuts for doughnuts!
Clare Bakery was within weeks of closing when the members of the Clare Police Department came to the rescue and banded together to save this historic business.
Stop in for a warm fresh doughnut (or a dozen - no judgment here). Stay for a cup of "cops coffee" while you enjoy the police décor and friendly atmosphere. They have a small diner for a quick bite and a complete line of breads, cookies and other tempting - tasty - treats.
Quirky little restaurant with awesome burgers and fries! Sit indoors or out.
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The Whitehouse Restaurant
613 N McEwan StQuirky little restaurant with awesome burgers and fries! Sit indoors or out.
Dairy Phil
1131 N McEwan StWho doesn't love ice cream?
Great homemade food, large portions, made to order pies & reasonably priced and owned and operated by locals.
Conlay's Cafe
Great homemade food, large portions, made to order pies & reasonably priced and owned and operated by locals.
Shops
A gardening store but so much more. Two parts to the store. One side has wonderful selection of quality fabrics, many crafts supplies, women's clothing and jewelry boutique. The other half is a whimsical garden shop of indoor and outdoor plants and artistic enhancements. Listen for the bird. He has complete conversations with the greenhouse keepers. Give the cat a pet (he is curled up on the counter or anyplace that is warm )and smile for the rest of your day. The fabric selection will not disappoint. It is a destination for quilters clubs.
Elm Creek Ltd
2609 West Surrey RoadA gardening store but so much more. Two parts to the store. One side has wonderful selection of quality fabrics, many crafts supplies, women's clothing and jewelry boutique. The other half is a whimsical garden shop of indoor and outdoor plants and artistic enhancements. Listen for the bird. He has complete conversations with the greenhouse keepers. Give the cat a pet (he is curled up on the counter or anyplace that is warm )and smile for the rest of your day. The fabric selection will not disappoint. It is a destination for quilters clubs.
Love this place for refurbished and unique gifts! Most of my unique furniture and decor came from here.
The White Pallet Chair
4961 E Colonville RdLove this place for refurbished and unique gifts! Most of my unique furniture and decor came from here.
Great antique consignment place to spend a few hours looking, searching, finding that perfect thing you didn't know you needed.
Clare Antique Mall
1050 North Mc Ewan StreetGreat antique consignment place to spend a few hours looking, searching, finding that perfect thing you didn't know you needed.
Witbeck's Family Foods
1026 N McEwan StClare grocery store with everything from food to beer/wine.
Carrow's Supermarket
2545 W Cadillac DrLocal grocery has great bakery and butcher shop in back!
Outdoor activities
Great place to kayak or canoe on the Muskegon River within 20 miles called the "Old Log Resort" that is beautiful and sandy, ideally suited for families and groups. The river winds through miles of state forest with many places to stop. They provide canoes & kayaks for trips ranging from 3-5 hours and transport our customers upstream so that they can come back to the "Old Log" at their own pace.
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Old Log Resort & Campground
12062 M-115Great place to kayak or canoe on the Muskegon River within 20 miles called the "Old Log Resort" that is beautiful and sandy, ideally suited for families and groups. The river winds through miles of state forest with many places to stop. They provide canoes & kayaks for trips ranging from 3-5 hours and transport our customers upstream so that they can come back to the "Old Log" at their own pace.
The Pere Marquette Rail-Trail follows the Midland to Clare route of the old Flint and Pere Marquette Railroad. This railroad once moved timber to the sawmills and supplies to the thriving logging industry that existed during the last century and before. This Trail is one of Michigan's best known, offering a well maintained, hard surface for walking, jogging, biking, in-line skating...just about any mode of non-motorized transportation. It's a traffic-free, ada accessible, safe and convenient park for participants of all ages! Parking areas, restrooms and other facilities are well situated along its route.
Pere-Marquette Rail-Trail of Mid-Michigan
Pere-Marquette Rail-Trail of Mid-MichiganThe Pere Marquette Rail-Trail follows the Midland to Clare route of the old Flint and Pere Marquette Railroad. This railroad once moved timber to the sawmills and supplies to the thriving logging industry that existed during the last century and before. This Trail is one of Michigan's best known, offering a well maintained, hard surface for walking, jogging, biking, in-line skating...just about any mode of non-motorized transportation. It's a traffic-free, ada accessible, safe and convenient park for participants of all ages! Parking areas, restrooms and other facilities are well situated along its route.
Eagle Glen Golf Course
1251 Clubhouse DrLocal 18 hole course
Sightseeing
If you're feeling lucky during your stay at the Lucky 13 Lakehouse, you may want to try your luck at the casino in nearby Mt. Pleasant.
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Kids Quest at Soaring Eagle Casino Resort
6800 Soaring Eagle BoulevardIf you're feeling lucky during your stay at the Lucky 13 Lakehouse, you may want to try your luck at the casino in nearby Mt. Pleasant.