Tennis
Serve up a set or two at the tennis courts in Summit Village, which overlook the golf course.
Raquets and balls available from the Summit Fitness Center.
Generations have made Shanty Creek their northern Michigan summer vacation tradition. Award-winning golf, boating and beaches, bicycling, winery & brewery tours, and day trips galore.
With all-custom lodging packages, choosing Shanty Creek Resorts is easy. Deciding what to do while you’re here may be a more difficult one.
Disc Golf
Chip and putt on our 9-hole disc golf course located on the slopes of Summit Mountain behind The Lakeview Hotel.
Discs, scorecard, and course map available from the Summit Fitness Center.
Swimming Pools
When you need to cool off, splash around in one of our pools.
• The Lakeview Hotel at Summit Village has an indoor and outdoor pool.
• Schuss Village has an indoor pool.
• Cedar River has an outdoor pool and two hot tubs.
Go outside and play
Quick Game of H-O-R-S-E
There are a lot of games you can play: sand volleyball, badminton, shuffle board, bocce ball, tetherball, wiffle ball, basketball, and tennis.
Lawn Games
Let's Play
Plus traditional lawn games like horseshoes, croquet, bean bag toss, ladder ball, washer toss, giant checkers, giant Jenga, giant dominos, and lawn Yahtzee.
Stop by the Fitness Center in Summit Village for details on any of these.
After Dark
After the sun sets, select Saturday nights join us for Outdoor Movies atop Summit Mountain featuring family friendly films.
For a truly spectacular experience, look up on a clear night in northern Michigan. Stargazing up north is amazing, including opportunity to see the Northern Lights.
More family fun and activities for your summer vacation days.
Boating
Whether splashing on the sandbar, skiing behind the wake, paddling the rivers, or trolling for bass and walleye, there are plenty of reasons to get out on Antrim County's Chain of Lakes.
Biking
Road and mountain bikers rejoice in Antrim County. The rolling hills and thin traffic create incredible road rides, while the trails of Glacial Hills are among the most sought-after in the state.
For less experienced riders struggling with the hills of SCR, try a motor-assisted e-bike from the Summit Fitness Center. Traditional bikes also available.
Hiking
For a workout in a beautiful setting, a summertime climb on Schuss Mountain delivers a great hike.
The trails at nearby Grass River Natural Area showcase the region's connection with our waterways.
Kids playing at The Lakeview Hotel's playground