Food, Lodging and Other Businesses

for Fayette Historical Village, Big Springs at Palms Brook State Park, Indian Lake State Park, Seul Choix Lighthouse, and the Seney National Wildlife Refuge

The Hiawatha National Forest and Lake Superior State Forest offer unlimited opportunities for hunting, fishing, canoeing, hiking, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and berry picking.

The Seney National Wildlife Refuge is a favorite with bird watchers and other wildlife lovers. The mouth of the Thompson Creek and the Manistique River are hot spots for salmon and steelhead fishing in season. Big Spring (Kitch-iti-kipi) is Michigan's Largest Spring, Historic Fayette Townsite in the 1800s was a bustling industrial community which manufactured charcoal pig iron, The Seney National Wildlife Refuge is 95,455 acres of Marsh, Field and Forest with over 200 bird species, 26 fish species and 50 mammals. Seney offers a drive-through tour, biking tour and walking tour of the wildlife refuge. Tahquamenon Falls and Pictured Rocks are within a couple hours drive.

Aloray Motel, Bakery, & Pasty Shop, 9240W US Highway 2, Thompson, MI 49854. (906) 341-2479. 5 miles west of Manistique. Headquarters for Fayette, Big Springs, Indian Lake, Seul Choix Lighthouse and Seney National Wildlife Preserve. The Aloray has first floor units with Satellite TV. Continental Breakfast. Pets Welcome. Stop by and pick up some fresh muffins and other goodies.

Big Bay Getaway Motel, Highway US 2, Cooks MI 49817. Phone 906-644-2893. All rooms have view of Big Bay de Noc. Sandy beach and swimming area on Lake Michigan. On the snowmobile and ATV trails. Plenty of parking for trailers. Good fishing and hunting. Open year round. Pets accepted

Chippeny Creek Lodge, 5 miles north of Rapid River on the Whitefish River. Phone: 810-364-4649. Log vacation home with 4 spacious bedrooms and 10 separate beds. Modern kitchen, satellite dish TV, wood burning fireplace. Deck with porch swing overlooks the river and the wilderness. Open year round. Access to snowmobile trails.

Hiawatha Resort on Blue Lake, deep in the Hiawatha National Forest. N251 Forest Hwy 13. Phone 906-573-2933. About 20 miles north of Nahma Junction and 35 miles northwest of Rapid River. 6 rental cabins. Open year round. Cabins sleep from 3 to 6. Canoes and fishing boats with cabins. On the snowmobile and ATV trails. Fishing boat will be placed on any of the over 100 lakes within 10 miles of the resort.

Onpawe Lodge Sportsman's Cottage on Little Bay de Noc in the Hiawatha National Forest, 7595 Caps Lane, Rapid River, MI 49878. Phone: 989-893-6402. Cell 989-450-6274. Locaated south of US-2 by Little Bay de Noc on the Stonington Peninsula. The lodge has a complete kitchen, bath, living room with wood-burning fireplace, two bedrooms, two sleeping lofts, with lots of yard space and shoreline. Fine fishing on Little Bay de Noc for Walleye, Salmon, and pan fish. Boat ramp a few miles north of the cabin at Hunters Point or at Rapid River. Pets welcome with permission. Available to rent from June 1 through mid-October.

Sam's Hiawatha Log Cabin in the Hiawatha National Forest. 15711 Federal Forest Highway 13. Phone: 231-547-4136 (home), 231-649-1908 (cell). Located16 miles north of US-2 in the Central U.P.. Two-bedroom newly built log cabin with a loft that will sleep 4 comfortably. Bathroom with shower. Complete kitchen. Cabin has knotty pine interior with a wood-burning fireplace in the living area. Near 25 lakes for fishing and canoeing. Easy access to snowmobile and ATV trails. Pets with prior approval.

Big Cedar Campground and Canoe Livery. P.O Box 7, Highway M-77, Germfask, MI 49836. Phone 906-586-6684. Located on the Manistique River, near the Seney National Wildlife Refuge. 53 sites for tents, camper units and RV's. Canoe rental and livery. Open from May 1 to Nov 30.

Blue Heron Golf Course, Germfask, MI. 9 hole course open from May 1st through mid-October, sunup to sundown. Closed on Sunday. Course has 2,200 yards with a par of 32. Club rentals. Hand and power cart rentals. Located east of Germfask and just west of Big Manistique Lake. 109 Lustila Road, Germfask, MI 49836. Phone: 906-586-3359

Cabin Fever Cabin Rentals offers 2 housekeeping cabins on an inland lake between Seney and Grand Marais which accommodate 4-6 guests. Fireplace and full kitchen. Cabin Fever Cabin Rentals, E20624 Adams Trail, Grand Marais, MI 49839. (906) 499-3253

Cranberry Cove Rental: spacious A-frame with loft, located on pristine, 11 acre private lake. Fish from dock or boat. House is fully equipped, sleeps 12, fireplace in great room, paddleboat, large wood deck, porch swing, and springfed lake included for a truly memorable experience. 16 miles north of Seney. For information and reservations, phone (248) 496-8034

House MacLeod B & B, Rt. 1, Box 52, Gulliver, MI 49840. Phone: 906-283-3351. Bed and Breakfast located on 25 acres of century old trees. Part of house is the original log cabin from the mid 1800's that has been completely restored. Near Seul Choix Lighthouse. Hearty hot breakfast is served daily. Also for rent, a fully equipped housekeeping cottage on Gulliver Lake. Sleeps 6-8 with private swimming and docking area.

Jolly Inn Bar & Restaurant, Germfask Michigan, 49836. Phone 906-586-3334. Family Dining Daily from 8am till Midnight. NASCAR collectibles in the bar. Come on in for a real lumberjack meal or stop by after visiting the Seney National Wildlife Refuge or canoeing the Fox River. Dining room separate from the bar. Good place for the kids and you may enjoy your favorite beverage.

Twin Pines Lodging, 1464 Railroad Street, Seney, MI 49883. Phone: 906-499-3363. Three bedroom fully furnished home with complete kitchen, VCR, and gas fireplace in living room. Located 1/2 mile from the Fox River, a Michigan Blue Ribbon Trout Stream, and only 5 miles from the Seney National Wildlife Refuge. Direct access to snowmobile trails

Top of the Lake Cottage by Lake Michigan, P.O.Box 55, Gulliver, MI 49840. Phone: 906-283-3361. Modern two bedroom cottage with open concept living room and dining area. Wood burning stove. Complete kitchen and laundry. Private path to the sandy Lake Michigan beach with firepit for campfires under the stars. Located 11 miles east of Manistique and near Seul Choix Point Lighthouse.

Lodging in Curtis, Michigan, only 15 miles east of the Seney National Wildlife Refuge

Lodging in Manistique, Michigan west of the Seney Refuge and Seul Choix Lighthouse on Highway US-2 by Lake Michigan.

Seul Choix Lighthouse, 672 N. West Gulliver Lake Road, Gulliver, MI 49840. Phone: 906-283-3183, is known locally as the Haunted Lighthouse and is just a few miles east of Manistique. Seul Choix Point marks a tiny harbor located on the north shore of Lake Michigan. This harbor was the last stop for refuge before coming to the Straits of Mackinac, some sixty miles to the west. The Lighthouse, Museum and Gift Shop are open from Memorial Day through mid-October, seven days a week, from 10 am to 6 pm. The Gift Shop offers unique lighthouse inspired gifts, books, and nautical items.

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