Clare County, Michigan Visitor Guide

Explore Where the North Begins!

Clare, Harrison, Farwell, Lake, Lake George, Leota

800-715-3550 ~ www.ClareCounty.com

STAY WITH US! Best Western 10100 S. Clare Ave. Clare, MI 48617 989-229-3000 bestwestern.com

61 smoke-free guestrooms 24-hour business center 24-hour front desk Air conditioning Self-serve laundry Free WiFi and free parking Iron/ironing board

Doherty Hotel 604 N. McEwan St. Clare, MI 48617 989-386-3441 800-525-4115 dohertyhotel.com

Full-service Restaurant - Cocktail Lounge Indoor Pool- Jacuzzi • Full Complimentary Breakfast Business and Conference Center Fireplace Rooms Available Truck/Trailer Parking Special Packages: Golf, Casino, Romantic Getaway, Ski, Zip Line, Hike & Bike

Lakeside Motel & Cottages Clare County’s only waterfront motel. Enjoy being right on the water with five peaceful, shady acres commanding a 515 E. Park St M-61, Bus US-127 spectacular view of Budd Lake. Family-oriented and friendly, Harrison, MI 48625 the Lakeside’s clean and comfortable lake view rooms are open all year. Housekeeping cottages are open May through 888-999-1145 November. All rooms and cottages are nonsmoking. Smoking lakesidemotel.com is allowed outdoors. Free High Speed WiFi, Lake View Rooms, Private Grassy Beach, Pet Friendly

Lone Pine Motel

Sleep Soundly!

17 Units 1508 N. McEwan St. All King and Queen Beds–Singles or Doubles Clare, MI 48617 All Nonsmoking Rooms Kitchenettes Available 866-817-9007 lonepinemotel.com Microwave ♦ Refrigeration ♦ Cable TV In All Rooms.

Free Local Calls "FREE WIRELESS INTERNET"!!

Quality Inn - Clare 10318 S. Clare Ave. Clare, MI 48617 989-386-1111 choicehotels.com

Indoor pool & whirlpool, private jacuzzi rooms, spacious deluxe suites w/fridge & microwave, in-room coffee, expanded complimentary breakfast bar.

24-hour guest staff, WIFI, meeting room.

Located at exit 160. Semi-Parking.

AAA approved

EXPLORE CLARE COUNTY Clare County provides a variety of recreation options and natural beauty for your spring, summer, fall and winter “getaways” or extended vacation.

We are excited about all that Clare County has to offer and invite you to experience an affordable and enjoyable stay!

STAY

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...at our many amazing food establishments

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...about our history, arts & culture and events

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...in our many beautiful and fun locations

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Stay We invite you to stay in one of our fine accommodations.

With activites and events all year-round we know you will enjoy your visit!

YOU’LL LOVE TO STAY IN CLARE COUNTY! As soon as you arrive in our area, you will understand why so many have left the busy city life to enjoy quiet peace in our community.

Whether you are vacationing with your children, enjoying an escape with your sweetheart, golfing with friends, or are in town on business, you can be assured that our area has the room that is right for you.

MEET & GATHER Whether you’re meeting for business, gathering for pleasure, or coming for an event, there’s a perfect venue in Clare County!

Clare County is known for its historic charm and scenic natural setting, so it’s no wonder the popular event venues here embrace those characteristics.

Brides and event planners are drawn to the idyllic quality of our Up North locale yet appreciate the ease of arrival that comes with the proximity of major highways.

ClareCounty.com - Meet & Gather

CLARE CLEARLY CLARE!

Clare is your Gateway to the North!

Biking and hiking enthusiasts will welcome touring the picturesque PereMarquette Rail Trail that goes from Midland to Clare where you can follow the "Clare Gap" to the paved PMRT to Reed City!

Read more at www.clarecounty.com

The downtown district of Clare was recently listed on the National Register for Historic Places and offers shopping at its best! Many stores in the Clare area feature items from sporting goods at the renowned Jay’s Sporting Goods to Amish crafted goods.

Events Include: Clare's Irish Festival Summer Concert Series Summerfest The Old 27 Motor Tour Art & Quilt Shows Taste of Clare 5K Pumpkin Run/Walk Clare County Christmas Celebration.

Whitehouse Restaurant

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Harrison is the seat of Clare County. Outdoor and water activities play a big part in your pleasure here.

Enjoy boating and water-skiing, or a more relaxed canoe, rowboat or pontoon ride on clean, clear water.

This area offers great antiquing and distinctive shops can be found throughout the town. Visit the new Harrison City Market that is open all year to pick up fresh produce and wonderful arts and crafts.

Winter also provides the opportunity to take advantage of great downhill skiing and tubing.

Read more at www.clarecounty.com

Budd Lake

Events Include: Memorial Day weekend Mud Bog Car & Bike Show & Cruise Fourth of July Celebration Clare County Fair Old 27 Motor Tour Stop & Street Fair Frostbite Winter Festival Community Christmas Lakeside Waterfront Lodging

Harrison City Park

MMC Sweat Shaker

Old 27 Motor Tour Stop

Farwell and Lake Farwell and Lake began as logging communities. Today they have everything from antique shops to hardware.

The Green Pine Lake Pathway, in the Au Sable State Forest, is in this area of the county.

Hunt for morel mushrooms in the spring and visit this trail during fall to take advantage of the crisp, clean air, and spectacular fall colors

Visit the Farwell Historical Museum and learn about the area’s logging past.

Read more at www.clarecounty.com

Events Include: Lumberjack Festival & Crafts in the Park Labor Day Celebration Holiday Lights Festival!

Lake Daze

Lake George and Leota Lake George and Leota share some of Michigan’s 6.84 million acres of State and National forest, with the Muskegon River running through.

Enjoy: ATV/ORV Trails Hunting Snowmobiling Canoeing Fishing

Hike through the forest and enjoy nature at its finest. Catch a glimpse of the rare Kirtland’s Warbler nesting in the jackpine stands in Winterfield Township.

Read more at www.clarecounty.com

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SOME OF THE BEST PLACES TO ENJOY FOOD IN CLARE COUNTY

Our restaurants, cafes, diners, and pubs are ready to serve you!

CLARE

505 Café 505 N. McEwan St. 989-424-6602

CDoherty Hotel 604 N. McEwan St. 989-386-3441

Ruckle's Pier 405 N. McEwan St. 989-386-9531

Buccilli's Pizza of Clare 1541 N. McEwan St. 989-386-7231

Four Leaf Brewing 412 McEwan St. 989-424-6114

Ruk Thai Kitchen 1446 N. McEwan St. 989-418-5008

China King Restaurant 406 E. Fifth St. 989-386-8486 Cops & Doughnuts 521 N. McEwan St. 989-386-2241

Herrick House Mulberry Café 120 E. Fifth St. 989-386-6120 Mancino's of Clare 10348 S. Clare Ave. 989-386-6000

The Evening Post Bar & Grill 114 W. Fourth St. 989-386-5990 Timeout Tavern 601 N. McEwan St. 989-424-6077 Whitehouse Restaurant 613 N. McEwan St. 989-386-9551

HARRISON & LEOTA

Budd Lake Steakhouse 198 E. Main St. 989-539-5500

Jackie's Airport Restaurant 4557 N. Clare Ave. 989-368-1105

Mr. Vetoes Pizza 6948 E. Townline Lk. Rd. 989-539-3500

Hang's Chinese Restaurant 711 N. 1st. St. 989-539-1210

Jackpine Restaurant 231 E. Main St. 989-539-6162

Sheri’s Diner & Pizzeria 316 Park St. 989-539-2531

Mama Cillie's Pizzeria 642 N. 1st.

989-539-5600 Monte's Family Restaurant 3897 N. Clare Ave. 989-539-2262

Trails End Pub - Leota 10141 N. Finley Lk. Ave. 989-539-9644

FARWELL, LAKE & LAKE GEORGE

Big R's Hogs & Dogs 1876 W. Ludington Dr. 989-544-4066

Conlay’s Cafe 2105 W. Ludington Dr. 989-588-7220

Birchwood Restaurant 2497 W. Cadillac Dr. 989-588-2061

The Nest 310 W. Main St. 989-544-4555

Bond's DJ Lounge 210 W. Main St. 989-588-6704 Buccilli's Pizza of Farwell 203 E. Main St. 989-588-9919

The Pit Stop Coney Island 3510 W. Cadillac Dr. 989-418-6217

Lakeside Bar & Grill Lake 7807 Mystic Lk. Dr. 989-544-3502 Lake Restaurant Lake 8200 W, Ludington Dr. 989-544-2721 Buckhorn Saloon Lake 10092 Cadillac Dr. 231-734-5599 Swiss Inn - Lake George 105 Park Ave. 989-588-4211

Play Golf

At one of our fun and challenging courses!

Other Area Courses

SHOP

Clare County offers shopping at a relaxed pace.

Stroll throughout quaint shops in historic downtowns for special finds. And visit one of our charming cities to find everything you are looking for.

From gifts and antiques to sporting goods, and Amish crafted items, you are sure to find just what you are looking for.

NATURE ECO TOURISM IS ALIVE AND WELL IN CLARE COUNTY!

STATS:

ACRES OF STATE & FOREST LAND....63,000 LAKES & RIVERS....................... 86 TRAILS.......................................6 ACRES OF OPEN WATER...3,900 MILES RIVERS & STREAMS...330

Clare County is an outdoor paradise!

Clare County is a favorite of hunters. You’ll find whitetail deer, turkey, bear, partridge, squirrel and quail in our forests and meadows.

Fishing opportunities abound in the many lakes and rivers located throughout the county.

Hiking, Biking & Walking Trails A great way to experience nature in Clare County is by hiking the local and state pathways. Hikers often encounter a wide variety of wildlife within a short distance and can visit their many habitats such as lakes, fields, woodlands and wetlands.

Spring and Fall Color Trails Clare County's slogan is "Where The North Begins" and most of our county is undeveloped wooded lands that turn into an explosion of color during spring and autumn.The route is all primary roads and will be wellworth the journey.

ORV and Snowmobile Trails Access to Michigan’s extensive Off-Road Vehicle trails can be found in northern Clare County.

The Leota ORV trailhead is a Michigan DNR managed trailhead that provides access to over 55 miles of ORV trails for larger ORV’s and hundreds of miles of trails that can be accessed by quads or smaller traditional ORV’s. In addition, the Fur Farm snowmobile trail starts just north of the city of Harrison and joins up with the Leota Trail.

For more off-road excitement visit Snow Snake's Rocks & Valleys Off-Road Park.

Winter Bike Trails Snow Snake Ski & Golf has Winter Fat Bike Trails! Grab your fat tire bike and enjoy 6 miles of groomed trails.

MID MICHIGAN COLLEGE TRAILS

Mid Michigan College's Harrison Campus sits on 560 acres of beautiful, wooded land. This trail system is open all year long for walking, running, biking, snow shoeing, and cross country skiing. visit www.midmich.edu

PERE MARQUETTE RAIL-TRAIL The paved trail currently begins in Midland, MI and continues west through downtown Clare and on to Reed City!

More Trail Maps at www.trails.clarecounty.com

Experience...

Friendly smiling people Bike the Pere Marquette Rail-Trail Watch as a deer peeks out of the woods while you golf Annual Fourth of July Celebrations Gaze into the clear night sky Listen to songbirds with the rising sun Swim at Wilson State Park Beach Have a picnic at one of many parks Wade in the clear, refreshing lakes Watch for lightning bugs on a warm summer evening Relax listening to a free summer concert in the park Feel warm sand between your toes Shop the popular Jay’s Sporting Goods Stroll through the Garden Tour

Roast marshmallows on a summer night Float down a sparkling river Historic Ideal Theatre in Clare Tour the Art Alley in downtown Clare Forget stress while walking a quiet country trail Find morel mushrooms on a quiet trek through the woods Enjoy fresh baked goods from the world-famous Cops & Doughnuts Natural fireworks display of spring and fall colors Go barefoot through the summer grass Bird Watching in the quiet forests Find Treasures at the City Market in Harrison Breathe the aroma of lilacs in the spring Shop in quaint stores and charming specialty shops Reflect at the Veterans Freedom Park