Guidebook for Silver Lake
Entertainment & Activities
It's a must do! Learn historical facts, have a blast and see the dunes!
54 locals recommend
Mac Wood's Dune Rides
629 N 18th AveIt's a must do! Learn historical facts, have a blast and see the dunes!
Local wine, Charcuterie, Live Music on Fridays and fabulous sunsets - highly recommend!
23 locals recommend
Fox Barn
500 18th AveLocal wine, Charcuterie, Live Music on Fridays and fabulous sunsets - highly recommend!
Family fun all around! Even if you don't golf this is such a fun place to take the family. They offer all kinds of lawn games and the kids have a ton of lawn and space to run around while the adults relax and unwind. Live music, kids activities and lots of fun! Highly recommend! If you're eating here, I would just stick with the pizza which is very yummy.
8 locals recommend
Golden Sands Golf & Bucket Bar
2501 N Wilson RdFamily fun all around! Even if you don't golf this is such a fun place to take the family. They offer all kinds of lawn games and the kids have a ton of lawn and space to run around while the adults relax and unwind. Live music, kids activities and lots of fun! Highly recommend! If you're eating here, I would just stick with the pizza which is very yummy.
Wave Club Water Sports
1220 N Shore DrBoat, jet ski, and paddle board rental on Silver Lake
This is one of our FAVORITES when our kids come with our grand baby! It would be fun even without kids - it's easy to spend hours here just having some old fashioned fun and hanging out with all the animals. I love the aviary where you can buy birds on popsicle sticks and the birds will land on the stick. They also have 2 sloths!! Such a fun place!
56 locals recommend
Lewis Farms & Petting Zoo
4180 M-20This is one of our FAVORITES when our kids come with our grand baby! It would be fun even without kids - it's easy to spend hours here just having some old fashioned fun and hanging out with all the animals. I love the aviary where you can buy birds on popsicle sticks and the birds will land on the stick. They also have 2 sloths!! Such a fun place!
This place is THE BEST!! If you have the time, take the farm tour, its called Moo School! If you have kids they will love it, there's even a super cute playground area for them. There a cute little restaurant and they have THE BEST CHOCOLATE MILK you will ever have!
29 locals recommend
Country Dairy Farm Store
3724 S 80th AveThis place is THE BEST!! If you have the time, take the farm tour, its called Moo School! If you have kids they will love it, there's even a super cute playground area for them. There a cute little restaurant and they have THE BEST CHOCOLATE MILK you will ever have!
Cute little souvenier store AND they rent sand boards for the kids who want a little adventure sliding down the dunes!
The Sand Box
Cute little souvenier store AND they rent sand boards for the kids who want a little adventure sliding down the dunes!
Happy Mohawk Canoe Livery
401 E Fruitvale RdCanoes, Kayaks, Tubes and raft trips and rentals.
Go Karts, amusement rides, mini golf, bumper boats, zipline and more!
18 locals recommend
Craig's Cruisers
8343 W Hazel RdGo Karts, amusement rides, mini golf, bumper boats, zipline and more!
Silver Town Mini Golf and Gem Mining
Fun place for the kids just downtown by the round about
Colonial Golf Course
2763 N 72nd Ave18 hole Colonial, 9 hole Heritage, Driving Range, Pro Shop, Bar and Restaurant
Parks & Nature
This is Off-road paradise! Miles of raw dunes and Lake Michigan Beach that can only be accessed by Off-road vehicles. It's the reason people come to Silver Lake!
Silver Lake State Park Off-Road Vehicle Area
8969 W Fox RdThis is Off-road paradise! Miles of raw dunes and Lake Michigan Beach that can only be accessed by Off-road vehicles. It's the reason people come to Silver Lake!
It's a Beautiful drive back to the lighthouse that's located on one of the most beautiful Lake Michigan beaches. There is a paved area across the dune to make the walk a little easier. It's one of my favorite spots in the world. You can climb to the top of the lighthouse Tues-Sun 10 am - 5 pm for a small fee.
24 locals recommend
Little Sable Point Lighthouse
287 N Lighthouse DrIt's a Beautiful drive back to the lighthouse that's located on one of the most beautiful Lake Michigan beaches. There is a paved area across the dune to make the walk a little easier. It's one of my favorite spots in the world. You can climb to the top of the lighthouse Tues-Sun 10 am - 5 pm for a small fee.
The photo doesn't show it, but this is the closest public beach on Silver Lake. It has a fabulous kids playground area and is a great place to take an exercise walk. Great facilities and also has a parking lot for launching your boat.
Silver Lake State Park Campground
8674 Silver Lake RdThe photo doesn't show it, but this is the closest public beach on Silver Lake. It has a fabulous kids playground area and is a great place to take an exercise walk. Great facilities and also has a parking lot for launching your boat.
Beautiful beach on the shoreline of Lake Michigan about 12 minutes from the cottage. A little less crowded than the big parks. Pack light - you will need to descend a lot of steps to get down to the beach, but it is worth it, especially at sunset!
Cedar Point County Park
Ridge RoadBeautiful beach on the shoreline of Lake Michigan about 12 minutes from the cottage. A little less crowded than the big parks. Pack light - you will need to descend a lot of steps to get down to the beach, but it is worth it, especially at sunset!
Hike or bike this 22.5 mile trail through forested land and picnic areas.
21 locals recommend
Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail Park
Hike or bike this 22.5 mile trail through forested land and picnic areas.
Food Scene
Tasty Creationz
8547 Silver Lake RdWalking distance from our place and super yummy!
Whippy Dip
591 N 18th AveA long standing tradition!
Farm Market and Bakery. You MUST try the homemade Cherry Strudel - they're famous for it and it's to die for! They also have a beautiful labyrinth, seafood boils, fresh produce, lavender, and other baked goods. One of my favorite spots!
20 locals recommend
Cherry Point Farm And Market
9600 W Buchanan RdFarm Market and Bakery. You MUST try the homemade Cherry Strudel - they're famous for it and it's to die for! They also have a beautiful labyrinth, seafood boils, fresh produce, lavender, and other baked goods. One of my favorite spots!
Covered patio beer garden. Homemade organic root beer. Gold Medal winning beer. Good food - Great place!
21 locals recommend
Big Hart Brewing Company
4086 W Polk RdCovered patio beer garden. Homemade organic root beer. Gold Medal winning beer. Good food - Great place!
Silver Lake Pizza Factory
Pizza!!!
Apple fritters as big AS YOUR HEAD! lots of other yummy baked goods too! They sell out early, so get em while you can.
6 locals recommend
Woodland Farm Market
5393 W Shelby RdApple fritters as big AS YOUR HEAD! lots of other yummy baked goods too! They sell out early, so get em while you can.
Sippy Joes
Cute little outdoor coffee shop behind the Whippy Dip
The BIGGEST burgers you've ever seen! Home of the notorious Bear Burger, homemade soups, broasted chicken and more.
Brown Bear
The BIGGEST burgers you've ever seen! Home of the notorious Bear Burger, homemade soups, broasted chicken and more.
Lakeside Coffee, Smoothie & Bagel Bar
39 S State StSmoothies and healthy food!
Drinks & Nightlife
Val-Du-Lakes Bar & Grill
1511 N Wilson RdLive music, drinks and food. Rustic - don't worry about dressing up!
THE BEST chicken wings you will ever have! They also have drinks, live music and are on the boardwalk by the go carts and amusement rides. Great hang out place!
15 locals recommend
Silver Lake Chicken Shack
8343 W Hazel RdTHE BEST chicken wings you will ever have! They also have drinks, live music and are on the boardwalk by the go carts and amusement rides. Great hang out place!
Convenience Stores and Grocery
The closest place to get fuel and any small items you forgot. Just down at the roundabout in center of town.
Silver Pointe General Store
The closest place to get fuel and any small items you forgot. Just down at the roundabout in center of town.
This is a 10 minute drive and is an awesome grocery store with lots of homemade prepared deli items. Love Hansens!
17 locals recommend
Hansen Foods
3750 W Polk RdThis is a 10 minute drive and is an awesome grocery store with lots of homemade prepared deli items. Love Hansens!
Parkside is just a quick bike ride or walk to pick up any quick items you may need. They have everything from fresh meats, deli items, camping supplies, alcohol, boxed goods and more. They have one of the best souvenier clothing selections in the area.
Parkside Store - Silver Lake
Parkside is just a quick bike ride or walk to pick up any quick items you may need. They have everything from fresh meats, deli items, camping supplies, alcohol, boxed goods and more. They have one of the best souvenier clothing selections in the area.
Right across from Hansens grocery store sits this adorable, open aired farm market filled with local fruits and vegetables. They're famous for their apples and boy are they delicious!
Rennhack Orchards Market
3731 W Polk RdRight across from Hansens grocery store sits this adorable, open aired farm market filled with local fruits and vegetables. They're famous for their apples and boy are they delicious!
Off Road Rentals and Centers
Duneland Off Road Center, Inc.
One stop shop for UTV, ATV, MX, 4x4, Truck and Buggy
Silverback Offroad Rental SILVER LAKE
Rental of Jeeps, Quads, and SXS
Medical
HomeTown Pharmacy - Hart
Closest local pharmacy. Very limited hours though.
Trinity Health Emergency Center - Shelby Hospital
Closest Hospital and ER