Maybe you want to get away for the winter but snowmobiling is not your thing and that is okay because there is plenty more to do in the local area! Now if you do want to snowmobile, this is the place to be because our TASA trail system was rated the 5th best in snowmobiling destinations in America out of 10 and #1 in Lake Superior Magazine! We have plenty of trailer parking and snowmobile rentals nearby if you want to get out and ride but like we said, there is plenty more to do! We do recommend liking winter before heading this way because we get winter in a big way here with 103 inches being the average in town, 134 inches at the resort!

Have you seen the dog sleds maybe in a movie or on a website and thought that would be really cool to do? The number of trails and forests here in the eastern upper peninsula make it a great destination for a dog sled adventure! Experience the rush of a pack of huskies pulling you along the winter landscape with Nature’s Kennel – Michigan’s Premier Dog Sledding Destination. They offer day trips and overnight packages as well as special events. Contact them at www.natureskennel.com or 906-748-0513 to schedule your reservation!

If you want to get inside and warm up, check out the Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum in Naubinway. They offer 185+ vintage, antique and classic displays that you don’t see any where else! They also have a store with many unique snowmobiling themed gifts and souvenirs so be sure to pick up something for those you left had home when you came to visit! They currently offer 4 special events each year that are great for all ages! Contact them at www.snowmobilemuseum.com or 906-477-6298 and be sure to tell them we sent you!  You might also want to check out the 906 Hunting store and the Berry Patch restaurant while in Naubinway!

The Tahquamenon Falls area offers many groomed trails for cross country skiing or snowshoeing with trails ranging from novice to experienced. The Falls are amazing with their mounded ice formations in the winter when frozen (by mid-winter) and the trail to them is very easy so young children can walk it. While there give yourself some time because they are busy but stop in for lunch or dinner at the Falls Brewery while there to warm up! You can find more information for cross country skiing or snowshoeing at www.explorem123.com/things-to-do/xc-ski-and-snowshoe/.

If you have a younger family or adventurous family and just want some winter fun, be sure to check out the Big Valley Ski and Tube as well as The Barn here in Newberry. You can tube and ice skate all in one day for very affordable prices! In between all the fun, check out Timber Charlies, Zellars, Seders Pizza or Pickleman’s for some delicious food in town or out by us check out the Wolf Inn or Pine Stump! No matter where you eat, you are guaranteed great food and big portions! Before turning in for the night check out the movie theater in town!

If you are ready to get away for a winter adventure, call us at 906-869-0098 to schedule your reservation!

Halfway Lake Cottages is the perfect place to get away for a romantic weekend before the holiday crazies that we all deal with start! We offer tons of privacy with our cozy cabins. You can request a cabin on the lake side or across the drive with a fireplace – either way your view will be amazing.  Pack some warm clothes and come check us out!

If you are worried about being bored – there is plenty to do! If you prefer to stay in and just chill then hit one of the two grocery stores on your way in so you can cook each other dinner then lock yourselves in with some TV, a good book or just uninterrupted time for conversation. If you prefer to get out and about, head to town and check out the Newberry Outfitters store on main then catch a movie at the amazing Newberry movie theater which will take you back in time while watching a current movie (don’t forget cash as they don’t take cards)! Grab dinner at Timber Charlies after the show!

If you want to get out but prefer nature over town, head over to Tahquamenon Falls and hike the trails. The falls are always beautiful! The brewery is not open so head up a little further to Paradise and grab a meal at the Berry Patch or The Inn Gastropub & Smokehouse for some great food! You could also check out White Fish Point while there! There are so many parks and little towns that you can check out while here! Some places do close seasonally so be sure to check before making final plans! Check out www.exploringthenorth.com for more suggestions!

If you would like to add a bottle of wine or champagne for a minimal charge to your reservation you can do that as well – just let us know when you call to make your reservation. You can schedule your reservation at 906-869-0098! We look forward to having you as our guest!