Thank you for choosing our Hall Creek Lodge for your "Adventure North" in the Traverse City area! We've curated these planning tips and mobile guide to help you have your best experience while in our area. Happy planning!
Please review this information to help plan your stay at Hall Creek Lodge! We're excited for your arrival! Your "Adventure North" awaits!!

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2020 Minnie Winnie Class C RVย (Recreational Vehicle)

๐Ÿ›’ย Grocery Delivery
Save your valuable time and energy by having Stocked deliver your groceries to the kitchen and into the fridge before you arrive or while you're out

๐Ÿ—“ Reservations
Book Dining, Tours, Rentals, Services, & Catering/Personal Chefs early, especially during months summer & weekends
(See My Nearby Favorites for links)

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Operational How To Videos:

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Coffee: Complimentary k-cups are provided for your first few brews the first morning!
We provide coffee filters, cream & sugar with a Keurig combo coffee pot+(k-cup) coffee maker in the main house kitchen for your use. You'll need to bring your own grinder/beans or ground coffee to make pots of coffee for your stay. There are a couple Thermos Pump Coffee dispensers to have multiple pots of coffee accessible for your guests. Please be sure to clean them out after each use, thanks! Danny B's Whiskey Bar Lounge and the Tiny House also have single cup Keurig Coffee makers as well.

Kitchen:
The kitchen is well stocked with plenty of dishes, cutlery, cooking/baking, storage & serving dishes, plastic ware, drinking, wine, cocktail glasses. Small electrical appliances, skillet, toaster, blender, mixer, crock pot, waffle maker are also in kitchen cupboards and the dining room buffet area.

Spices (and salt & pepper) can be found in the cupboards. Paper products for kitchen and bathrooms are provided as well as trash bags. Other kitchen items like plastic wrap, tin foil and plastic storage bags, may be available for your use if left by previous guests, so add these to your checklist items to bring, in case they are needed.

Pillows, linens & blankets:
These are provided, each room will have towels laid out for each guest's use during the stay. Extra pillows and blankets can be found in the closets of each bedroom. Extra towels can be found in the laundry room.

Spa Robes, Crocs &ย  Beach Towels:
These are provided for your use during the stay and should not be taken off the property. Plan to bring your own beach towels & equipment if you're planning a beach day at the lake.

Laundry:
The laundry units are in the lower level and available for your use!

OUR NEARBY FAVORITES

Local Favorite | Karlin Inn Restaurant Bar

Food

Karlin Inn Restaurant & Bar

Great Food | Up North Bar
7484 Karlin Rd, Interlochen, MI 49643
Distance: 1.6 miles
Great food, up North bar atmosphere.

Hofbrau Steakhouse & American Grille

Breakfast Buffet, Surf 'n' Turf & Pasta
2784 M-137, Interlochen, MI 49643
Distance: 8.3 miles
Check Website for Specials | Entertainment

Oaky’s Tavern

American pub & comfort food
9205 US-31 South, Grawn
Distance: 7.8 miles
Bar & Restuarant

Bergstrom’s Burgers

From scratch burgers & sides
905 US-31, Traverse City
Distance: 13.4 miles
Local's tip: Amazing burgers, fries, onion rings, chicken strips & a super friendly staff!

China Lee

Chinese restaurant
3985 Beitner Rd #1, Traverse City
Distance: 13.4 miles
On your way to TC, great Chinese take-out _ Happy Family Meal

Rico’s Cafรฉ & Pizzeria

American restaurant
5790 US-31, Grawn
Distance: 11.6 miles
Breakfast ends at 11am

Boone’s Long Lake Inn

Steakhouse
7208 Secor Rd, Traverse City, MI 49685
Distance: 12.9 miles / 19 min
Excellent Steak House | Deck Entertainment (seasonally)

Fire Fly

American restaurant & bar
310 Cass St., Traverse City
Distance: 20.3 miles / 34 min
Local's tip: This a favorite place for locals to meet and have a drink. Good food!

Folgarelliโ€™s

Gourmet sandwiches, Italian market & wine
424 W Front St, Traverse City
Distance: 20.1 miles / 32 min
Local's tip: Grab their pasta, sauce, meatballs & focaccia for a quick authentic meal!

Drink

Karlin Inn Restaurant & Bar

Great food, up north bar atmosphere
7484 Karlin Rd, Interlochen, MI 49643
Distance: 1.6 mi. / 5 min
Great food, Local favorite, Up North Bar

Bud’s

Coffee, Ice Cream, Cafรฉ Fare in a woodsy
3061 M-137, Interlochen, MI 49643
Distance: 6.4 miles / 11 min
Coffee, cafรฉ fare, Ice Cream, busy counter service, with a patio, gift shop.

Hofbrau Steakhouse & American Grille

Breakfast Buffet, Surf 'n' Turf & Pasta
2784 M-137, Interlochen, MI 49643
Distance: 6.7 miles / 11 min
Call for Live Entertainment Details

Hop Lot Brewing Co.

Beer Garden
658 S W Bay Shore Drive, Suttons Bay
Distance: 33.9 miles / 47 min
Fun stop on a tour of Leelanau Co.

Biggby Coffee

4041 N U.S. 31 S, Traverse City
Distance: 13.2 miles / 20 min
Drive Thru Service

7 Monks Taproom

Craft beer taproom & pub fare
Distance: 20.3 miles / 34 min
Local's tip: Great place to watch sports

Grand Traverse Distillery

Cocktails & tasting room
215 E Front St, Traverse City
Distance: 21.2 miles / 36 min
Local's tip: Grab a cocktail while you're waiting for your table in downtown TC

The Tasting Room

Shareables, pizzas, entrees, cocktails & wine
155 Garland Street, Traverse City
Distance: 20.4 miles / 35 min.
Local's tip: Great collection of hard to find bourbons
Ice Cream | Mini-Golf

Things to Do

Kate’s Sweet Shop & Mini Golf

Seasonal Opens 11AM, Ice Cream and mini-golf!
3028 J. Maddy Pkwy, Interlochen, MI 49643
Distance: 6.4 Miles | 10 min. drive
Fun Family Atmosphere - Ice Cream | Mini Golf

Alvina’s Canoe & Boat Rental

Canoe on Betsie River beginning at Green Lake
6470 S. Betsie River Rd., Interlochen
Distance: 1.4 Mile | 5 min. drive
Canoe on the beautiful Betsie River beginning at its source, Green Lake

Crystal Mountain

Golf, ski & spa resort
12500 Crystal Mountain Dr. Thompsonville
Distance: 12.4 miles | 20 min. drive
Eat | Shop | Waterpark & Alpine Slide | Ski | Golf | Spa

Incredible Mo’s

Bowling, escape rooms, laser tag, dining &
1355 Silver Lake Crossings Blvd, Grawn
Distance: 11.9 miles | 18 min. drive
Bowling, Food, Drinks, Escape Room

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Beaches, hiking & dunes along Lake Michigan
6748 S Dune Hwy, Glen Arbor
Distance: 35.8 Miles | 45 min. drive
Local's tip: Dunes get hot. Morning climbs in Summer are best. Take the scenic drive!

Moomers

Homemade ice cream and farm
7263 N Long Lake Rd, Traverse City
Distance: 15.3 miles | 24 min. drive
Great stop on the way to Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes! Quaint, family-operated ice-cream shop on a dairy farm.

Crystal Coaster Alpine Slide

1 hr. Alpine Slide ride at Crystal Mtn.
12500 Crystal Mountain Dr. Thompsonville, Michigan 49683
Distance: 12.4 Miles | 20 min. drive
Call ahead to reserve your time slot, reserve by the hour.

The Magic Shuttle Bus

Wine, Brewery & Site Seeing Tours
Traverse City Area
Distance: They will pick you up!
Join-in or private tours - Site Seeing - Leelanau or Old Mission Peninsula

Platte River

Flows from Long Lake in TC to Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan Rd, Honor
Local's tip: Float, kayak, or canoe Lower Platte near Honor.
Oryana West - TC Organic Co-op Market

Shopping

Tom’s Food Markets – Interlochen

Local Grocery Store
9475 Market Dr, Interlochen
Distance: 7.4 Miles | 13 min. drive
Local Chain Spartan Foods Grocery, Beer, Wine, Deli

Mountain Market

Crystal Mtn Grocery Store x4600 | Wine
12450 Crystal Mountain Dr, Thompsonville
Distance: 12.4 Miles | 20 min. drive
Crystal Mtn | Grocery, local wine, specialty foods

Family Fare

Supermarket
4146 US-31, Traverse City
Distance: 13.2 mile | 20 min. drive
Local Grocery Chain Beer, Wine, Deli

Walgreens

Pharmacy
1029 M 37 S, Traverse City
Distance: 13.3 miles | 20 min. drive
Closest Pharmacy

Oryana West

Community owned grocery store & coffee bar
3587 Marketplace Circle, Traverse City
Distance: 17.7 Miles | 27 min. drive
Organic Local Co-Op Market, Deli, Shopping

Sam’s Club

Membership priced groceries, gas & more
2401 US-31, Traverse City
Distance: 16.9 Miles | 25 min
Closest Club, Costco is next to TC Airport too.

Meijer

Supermarket, pharmacy & gas
3955 US 31 S, Traverse City
Distance: 18 Miles | 28 min. drive
Local's tip: Very busy. Do shopping before 7am to save time. Check out Stocked-up.com for delivery
Betsie River Canoe Rental

Services/Rentals

Alvina’s Canoe & Boat Rental

Canoe on Betsie River beginning at Green Lake
6470 S. Betsie River Rd., Interlochen
Distance: 1.4 Miles | 4 min. drive
Canoe on the beautiful Betsie River beginning at its source, Green Lake

Grand Traverse Bay YMCA (West)

Exercise facilities & indoor pool
3700 Silver Lake Rd, Traverse City
Distance: 17.4 Miles | 26 min. drive
Full Gym | Pool

ELEV8 Climbing & Fitness

Climbing & fitness gym
777 Boyd Ave, Traverse City
Distance: 21.1 Miles | 34 min. drive
Indoor Climbing

Brick Wheels

Bike service, sales & rentals
736 E 8th St, Traverse City
Distance: 21.1 Miles | 34 min. drive
Bike Rental 8th Street Traverse City

Riverside Canoe Trips

5042 N Scenic Hwy, Honor
Distance: 24.5 Miles | 32 min. drive
Tube, Kayak or Canoe the Platte River, great day trip!

The Magic Shuttle Bus

Wine, Brewery & Site Seeing Tours
Traverse City Area
Distance: They will pick you up! - May have to pay extra for Hall Creek Lodge, depending on travel requests.
Join-in or private tours - Site Seeing - Leelanau or Old Mission Peninsula
Downtown Traverse City

๐Ÿฝ Dining
Most local options close by 9pm. Late night food options: Mode's Bum Steer, Lil Bo's

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking (map)
Downtown and surrounding streets have metered parking and are strictly enforced (Mon-Sat 8am-6pm)
*FREE parking on Sundays, New Yearโ€™s Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, & Christmas Day

๐Ÿšป Public Restrooms (map)

๐Ÿšฒ TART Trails (maps)
A network of multi-use trails in Grand Traverse and Leelanau counties as well as a cross-town bike route

โ›ฑ๏ธ Clinch Park
Metered parking
Splash Pad turns off at 6pm

๐Ÿš— Transportation
Traverse City has both Lyft and Uber as well as various local taxi companies
Please email us your questions or concerns

Don't hesitate to text with any questions

If you don't get a timely response, please call/text Shawne

Contact Dan by call/text for emergent situations only

Enjoy!