Guidebook for Alden

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Guidebook for Alden

Food Scene

Pearl's serves consistently good food and has a well-trained staff. They're always busy so call ahead or go early.
67 locals recommend
Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen
617 Ames St
67 locals recommend
Pearl's serves consistently good food and has a well-trained staff. They're always busy so call ahead or go early.
The Dockside has a big deck right where Clam River flows into Torch Lake. Fun to watch all the boats go past. Good food and drink.
84 locals recommend
Dockside Torch Lake
6340 Old Torch Lake Dr
84 locals recommend
The Dockside has a big deck right where Clam River flows into Torch Lake. Fun to watch all the boats go past. Good food and drink.
Muffins and more. Cocktails too.
6 locals recommend
Alden Muffin Tin
9110 Helena Rd
6 locals recommend
Muffins and more. Cocktails too.
A favorite of mine. Tiny, dark, good food and drinks, fun staff. Opens at 4 p.m. Hidden behind Moka.
11 locals recommend
Starlight Lounge
102 North Bridge Street
11 locals recommend
A favorite of mine. Tiny, dark, good food and drinks, fun staff. Opens at 4 p.m. Hidden behind Moka.
Good food, outdoor seating overlooking the Chief golf course, entertainment in the summer.
28 locals recommend
The Pelican's Nest Restaurant
5085 Shanty Creek Rd
28 locals recommend
Good food, outdoor seating overlooking the Chief golf course, entertainment in the summer.

Everything Else

Pearl's serves consistently good food and has a well-trained staff. They're always busy so call ahead or go early.
67 locals recommend
Pearl's New Orleans Kitchen
617 Ames St
67 locals recommend
Pearl's serves consistently good food and has a well-trained staff. They're always busy so call ahead or go early.
TC is host to the Cherry Festival, Film Festival, downtown shopping, wineries, breweries, and is known as a foodie destination.
260 locals recommend
Traverse City
260 locals recommend
TC is host to the Cherry Festival, Film Festival, downtown shopping, wineries, breweries, and is known as a foodie destination.
A favorite of mine. Tiny, dark, good food and drinks, fun staff. Opens at 4 p.m. Hidden behind Moka.
11 locals recommend
Starlight Lounge
102 North Bridge Street
11 locals recommend
A favorite of mine. Tiny, dark, good food and drinks, fun staff. Opens at 4 p.m. Hidden behind Moka.
Good food, outdoor seating overlooking the Chief golf course, entertainment in the summer.
28 locals recommend
The Pelican's Nest Restaurant
5085 Shanty Creek Rd
28 locals recommend
Good food, outdoor seating overlooking the Chief golf course, entertainment in the summer.
Offers Mexican food, good service. Newly remodeled. Parking lot in back.
35 locals recommend
Bellaire Bar & Restaurant
217 N Bridge St
35 locals recommend
Offers Mexican food, good service. Newly remodeled. Parking lot in back.
Offers Mexican food, good service. Newly remodeled. Parking lot in back.
35 locals recommend
Bellaire Bar & Restaurant
217 N Bridge St
35 locals recommend
Offers Mexican food, good service. Newly remodeled. Parking lot in back.

Drinks & Nightlife

Joe Short has revitalized Bellaire and his bar is a destination. Fun atmosphere, entertainment. Check it out.
207 locals recommend
Short's Brewing Company Bellaire Pub
121 N Bridge St
207 locals recommend
Joe Short has revitalized Bellaire and his bar is a destination. Fun atmosphere, entertainment. Check it out.

Parks & Nature

Great for all ages. There is a visitor center with activities, walking trails, and a viewing platform at Grass River.
58 locals recommend
Grass River Natural Area
6500 Alden Hwy
58 locals recommend
Great for all ages. There is a visitor center with activities, walking trails, and a viewing platform at Grass River.

Arts & Culture

The Museum has a model train exhibit, local photographs and information. They also host special exhibits. There is a train engine and caboose on the property. The park has Torch Lake access and is a great place for sunsets.
Alden Depot Park & Museum
10670 Coy St
The Museum has a model train exhibit, local photographs and information. They also host special exhibits. There is a train engine and caboose on the property. The park has Torch Lake access and is a great place for sunsets.

Shopping

They offer all spices, as well as their specialty Miracle Blend. The store is packed with all sorts of kitchen necessities and gadgets. If you have a kitchen get in there!
15 locals recommend
Alden's Mill House
10480 SE Torch Lake Dr
15 locals recommend
They offer all spices, as well as their specialty Miracle Blend. The store is packed with all sorts of kitchen necessities and gadgets. If you have a kitchen get in there!

Essentials

You would be surprised by how much they carry. They have a good fresh meat department and much more. They also have gas pumps, ice, beer, wine, liquor.
22 locals recommend
Village Market
250 Ames St
22 locals recommend
You would be surprised by how much they carry. They have a good fresh meat department and much more. They also have gas pumps, ice, beer, wine, liquor.