A luxurious waterfront lined with casual and fine dining restaurants makes Houghton Lake the perfect location for a day trip or a week-long getaway. Whether you like to get outdoors or just relax there are plenty of opportunities for you to do both. There are areas to hike, bike, golf, canoe or swim and you can learn about the settlers who did the same at AuSable River Center. You also have your pick of beaches! Find sand dollars, build sand castles or just enjoy the sounds of crashing waves at Roscommon Beach, Sullivan Beach or Lakeview Park. If you’re travelling with little ones or just have a love for animals, Cindy Lou’s Petting Zoo has exotic as well as domestic animals to pet and feed. Go from animals to arts in Houghton Lake. The Historic Playhouse includes live plays, musical concerts, community events and dances. The Kirkland Center for the Performing Arts offers visitors the chance to see shows ranging from ballet and modern dance to orchestral, folk, country, ethnic music and more.
As the largest inland lake in the state of Michigan and one of the largest natural inland lakes in the United States, Houghton Lake is popular for fishing and other water activities. It's also the site of Tip-Up-Town USA, a large ice fishing and winter sports festival with events held on the frozen lake. Getting to the beach bright and early to make the most of your trip is easiest when you have a place to call your own at the end of the day.
When you book with Choice Hotels in Houghton Lake, you’ll enjoy a place to relax and recharge for another day on the lake. Book now!