Guidebook for Bear Haven, Glen Arbor
Drinks & Nightlife
In the summer months, there is nightly music on the deck. Great place to hang out!
25 locals recommend
Boonedocks
5858 S Manitou BlvdIn the summer months, there is nightly music on the deck. Great place to hang out!
Art's Tavern
6487 W Western AveCherry Republic | Glen Arbor
South Lake StreetM22 Glen Arbor
6298 W Western AveHop Lot Brewing Company
658 S W Bay Shore DrHiking/Sightseeing
Easy to walk trail, beautiful white birch forest and beautiful view of Lake Michigan when you get up to the top. In the winter, our kids like to take sleds up the trail and sled down the walking path on the way back down the trail. Be sure to get a Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park Pass.
20 locals recommend
Pyramid Point Trail
Pyramid Point TrailEasy to walk trail, beautiful white birch forest and beautiful view of Lake Michigan when you get up to the top. In the winter, our kids like to take sleds up the trail and sled down the walking path on the way back down the trail. Be sure to get a Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park Pass.
Empire Bluff Trailhead
Empire Bluff TrailAlligator Hill Trail
Stocking RoadNorth Bar Lake Access
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Essentials
We love to be able to walk to the store to grab a few things. Great variety!
20 locals recommend
Anderson's Glen Arbor Market
6545 Western AveWe love to be able to walk to the store to grab a few things. Great variety!
Entertainment & Activities
Bike Rentals (for the 20+ miles of the Heritage Trail or to just go around town), Kayak rentals. In the winter they rent cross country skis (Heritage Trail is groomed for skiing) and ice skates for the ice arena that they make on the basketball court at the nearby park.
43 locals recommend
Crystal River Outfitters Recreational District
6249 River RdBike Rentals (for the 20+ miles of the Heritage Trail or to just go around town), Kayak rentals. In the winter they rent cross country skis (Heritage Trail is groomed for skiing) and ice skates for the ice arena that they make on the basketball court at the nearby park.
You can find the captain (Bob Smith) at the Sportsman Shop by Boonedocks. He will entertain your group and provide the best fishing spots. A memory of a lifetime for sure!
Pier Pressure Charters and Guide Service
14051 Lakeside AveYou can find the captain (Bob Smith) at the Sportsman Shop by Boonedocks. He will entertain your group and provide the best fishing spots. A memory of a lifetime for sure!
Empire Bluff Trail
Empire Bluff Trailanother great hike!
Sleeping Bear Heritage Trailhead
North Bar Lake RoadSleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum
Sleeping Bear Dunes RoadBlack Horse Farms
11177 S Plowman RdArts & Culture
Check out the Coast Guard Rescue Station and take a tour.
12 locals recommend
Glen Haven Historic Village
Glen Haven Road Check out the Coast Guard Rescue Station and take a tour.
Parks & Nature
Small public beach at the end of the road, bon fire pits for public use, awesome sunsets!
West Bay Lane
West Bay LaneSmall public beach at the end of the road, bon fire pits for public use, awesome sunsets!
Our family discovered this hike in March of 2020 when we were able to enjoy our cabin more than ever because of the COVID-19 shut down. It became our favorite! You can hike Empire Bluffs and continue on after you get to the benches overlooking Lake Michigan or you can park off of Norconk Rd for the actual trail head.
Treat Farm Trail
6748 S Dune HwyOur family discovered this hike in March of 2020 when we were able to enjoy our cabin more than ever because of the COVID-19 shut down. It became our favorite! You can hike Empire Bluffs and continue on after you get to the benches overlooking Lake Michigan or you can park off of Norconk Rd for the actual trail head.
Food scene
The Pine Cone
6588 W Western AveWestern Avenue Grill
6410 W Western AveGreat Lakes Tea & Spice Co
6640 W Western AveGood Harbor Grill
6584 Western Ave