Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Petoskey, Part II, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn


Our next stop is just north of Petoskey, at the beautiful Hearthside Grove Resort. Fortunately we are comped for 3 of our 4 nights. This resort & the Signature Resort are ownership parks, and come with a hefty price tag when you rent; but look at what you get! This resort has cottages of about 10' x 12' feet, just enough room for a 3/4 bath, studio type kitchen, sleeper sofa and loft above.

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

Our neighbors directly across the street have a cottage & a cute kitty named Chesterfield. He is allowed to roam freely, and is very friendly. At least he seems to enjoy posing for this photo.

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

Now we are in Elk Rapids, about 40 miles to the south for a day's visit. We put Nehal's suggestion to good use & opt for lunch at Siren Hall, an excellent choice.

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

It is interesting to learn this restaurant used to be a garage. Today it's squeaky clean & ultra modern.

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

After lunch, we walk over to the Harbor & take a few pictures.

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

Walking back to the car, I get another photo of this colorful bear & a few more pictures of the town.

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

On Wednesday we visit The Legs Inn. Since I've posted pictures last year, I'm only including a few here. It is a wonderful Polish restaurant, and we eat the items they make themselves; i.e. sausages, sauerkraut, beet salad, & crumb cake with fresh berries - yummy! Note the many wooden carvings, beautiful back yard setting & views of Lake Michigan with 4 lighthouses.

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

Our drive continues north towards Mackinac City, and just before the road turns inward, we run into this beach to take a nice walk & these pictures. Enjoy!

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

From Hearthside Grove, Elk Rapids & The Legs Inn

Coming up next: Frankenmuth - the most visited town in Michigan!

No comments: