Bear Lake Manor Bed and Breakfast is perfectly located for you to enjoy, within easy driving distance, a wide range of all the beauty and activities northern Michigan has to offer. We offer the best of both worlds ~ either sit and relax and let your mind, body and soul drift backwards to a less complicated 'turn-of-the-century' world ~ or head out on the highways and byways of north western Lower Michigan.

Scenic Drives and Beaches

Whatever the season, beauty abounds in the natural setting of northern Michigan,.
Spring brings Trilliums, Lady Slippers and carpets of delicate wild flowers ~ and, if you're lucky, those elsuive Morel mushrooms!
May we suggest driving north along M22, the Circle Michigan Tour? Or 'the back way' to Manistee and Traverse City, or east to Cadillac?

And we have miles of soft white sand beaches with Public Access at Onekama and Franfort. And. of course, a 40 minutes scenic drive will take you to Sleeping Bear National Park.

Bike and Walking Trails

We offer a set of local bike tour maps and can provide you with a selection of great trips for all abilities and all desired distance - from a short pedal to 'Iron Man'! There are stores locally in Beaulah and Manistee who will be happy to help with repairs and accessories.
For the walker, take a stroll along the East Shore of Bear Lake itself. We have a selection of other local walks and hikes - such as the Legacy Art Park trail at nearby Crystal Mountain.

Ports Of Call

For the fishing and boating enthusiast, or if you just like to soak up the atmosphere, we are located close to Lake Michigan access at Frankfort, Arcadia, Onekama and Manistee. Check the Michigan Department of Natural Resources web site for what's in season. Bear Lake itself has great pan fish! There is a bait store in town and a local Marina to help with supplies and repairs. River fishing on the Manistee, Betsie and Pine. BACK TO THE TOP

Golf

Manistee County boasts many fine public courses.
Arcadia Bluffs, Manistee National and Bear Lake's own County Highlands. Close by is Cystal Mountain!

Ski and Snowmobile

Bear Lake is the perfect place to make your winter sports base! Whether for downhill or cross country - wax your skis and fuel up your snowmobiles!

Shopping for Special Gifts
May we suggest our very own J.J.Witty's for exquisite, unique 'one-of-a-kind' items! Explore our local stores or Manistee, Traverse City, Ludington, Frankfort and Beulah are close by.

Restaurants

Right here in town you can get one of the best Friday fish dinners you've ever had! Or enjoy lunch or mid-morning scrumptious pastries at the Sunshine Cafe. Enjoy the wonderful Blue Slipper or Glenwood Inn in Onekama, Goody's or Topo's in Downtown Manistee, the Sail Inn in Benzonia or the many Downtown eateries in Frankfort.

Theatre, Movies and Music

Manistee has cinema and the historic Ramsdell Theatre. Interlochen Center For The Arts is 30 minutes north of us. Frankfort has cinema and, in season, the only authentic original Drive-In cinema in Michigan - the Cherry Bowl! BACK TO THE TOP

Internet Access

Bear Lake Library has high speed wireless service!

Pets

Unfortunately we don't permit pets on our premises. However we will be happy to arrange pet boarding or pet sitting.

Places of Worship

Here in the Village there is a United Methodist, and 2 Baptist Churches. St. Joseph's Catholic Church, together with Church of the Brethren and Trinity Lutheran Church are close by in Onekama.

Local Airports

Manistee County Blacker airport is our closest. Traverse City Cherry Capital is 55 miles away. BACK TO THE TOP

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