Splash around on Torch Lake's sandbar, bike the single tracks of Glacial Hills, explore wildlife at Grass River Natural Area, or take in a round of golf on one of Shanty Creek’s five championship golf courses.
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Come explore Northern Michigan at Shanty Creek Resort, with lodging starting as low as $269/night.
Antrim County's Chain of Lakes watershed is 75 miles of northern Michigan’s most beautiful waterways, which includes 14 lakes and interconnecting rivers. The Chain begins in Beals Lake and flows 55 miles, ultimately into East Grand Traverse Bay.
Fishing. Boating. Water skiing. Kayaking. And a very popular sandbar. The turquoise blue waters of Antrim County’s famous Chain of Lakes is literally in Shanty Creek’s backyard.
Torch Lake gets the buzz, named among "the most beautiful lakes in the world” by National Geographic (and deservedly so), but The Chain is much more.
Over 31 miles of world-class single track mountain biking and hiking trails await at Glacial Hills in Bellaire.
Designed and built by members of IMBA and NMMBA, Glacial Hills delivers a world-class trail experience, with three trailheads just outside of downtown Bellaire.
Founded in the 1960s, the Grass River Natural Area is a haven for wildlife, including many rare and endangered plants and animals. Grass River Natural Area produces diverse habitats including marshy bogs and floating sedges.
Just minutes from Shanty Creek, Grass River Natural Area is a fantastic place to discover the waterfowl, trees and fauna, and other wildlife that inhabit the Chain of Lakes region throughout it's 7+ miles of trails.
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Long regarded as the top course at Shanty Creek, Cedar River's glacial-carved canvas was perfect for famed course architect Tom Weiskopf to work his magic on this landscape.
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With incredible vistas, water hazards on 9 of 18 holes, and challenging putting greens, it's no wonder why this course is considered one of the top 25 layouts in the US.
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This Arnold Palmer gem features multiple elevation changes, doglegs, water hazards and well-placed traps alongside scenic views of Lake Bellaire.
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Schuss Mtn GC delivers a challenge for even the most accomplished golfers, playing like two distinct 9-hole courses with Schuss Mountain's ski hill towering over the course.
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While length is not a factor, Summit forces accomplished golfers to test their short game. Precise landings and fast, challenging greens will make you earn your score at Summit.
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