With it's prime location near world-famous Torch Lake, Shanty Creek & Schuss Mountain Ski and Golf Resorts, Lake Bellaire, Elk Lake, Lake Michigan and the entire Chain-of-Lakes, Bellaire offers some of Northern Michigan's best scenery, watersports, wintersports, shopping and dining options. Enjoy Elegant Lulu's Bistro, Short's Brewing Company's hip and eclectic atmosphere or the new Gio's Italian Trattoria. A short drive brings you to the renowned fine dining of Tapawingo or the fun cajun atmosphere at Pearl's New Orleans' Kitchen. Nature enthusiasts will enjoy the 1100 acre Grass River Natural Area, canoeing or kayaking the wild & scenic Jordan River, or hiking Deadman's Hill. With a dozen great golf courses within 20 minutes, there certainly is something for everyone! Relax and take in a new-run flick at our small old-fashioned movie theatre, shop area antique shops or just while away the afternoon in Richardi Park by the river! A short drive in any direction is all the best of Northern Michigan; Traverse City's wineries and outstanding shopping, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park, Charlevoix, Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Mackinac Island and wonderful sandy Lake Michigan Beaches