Why people love visiting trendy Bear Lake
The lake and mountains provide a pleasant backdrop to your holiday home in Bear Lake. This trendy city is known for its golfing, canoeing and seafood restaurants. Whether you're planning a family holiday, a trip with friends or a romantic retreat, HomeAway has a great selection of holiday homes. Many rentals come with a full kitchen and separate dining area, perfect if you need a space for entertaining.
Sightseeing in and around Bear Lake
Are you looking for attractions to see while you're in town? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and experience everything that makes Bear Lake a fun spot to go on holiday. These are some of the most popular attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course (5.2 mi / 8.3 km)
- Portage Lake (5.7 mi / 9.2 km)
- Crystal Mountain (10.3 mi / 16.6 km)
- Orchard Beach State Park (12.8 mi / 20.6 km)
- Crystal Lake Golf Club (15.6 mi / 25.1 km)
- Manistee National Golf Course (18.4 mi / 29.7 km)
Exploring the natural features in Bear Lake
Whether you're looking for fun outdoor activities or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, you'll be sure to find the perfect setting for your holiday in Bear Lake. Here are some of the area’s most eye-catching natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Pierport Beach (4.9 mi / 7.9 km)
- Portage Lake (5.7 mi / 9.2 km)
- Manistee County Beaches (9.8 mi / 15.7 km)
- Upper Herring Lake (9.8 mi / 15.7 km)
- Betsie Valley Trail (14.5 mi / 23.4 km)
- Manistee Lake (14.6 mi / 23.5 km)
Transport to and around Bear Lake
Fly into Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker), the closest airport, located 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you can also fly into Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital), which is 35.5 mi (57.2 km) away.