Biking

Head to Northern Michigan for some of the best trail riding in the state.

The Bellaire area is bike-friendly community offering trails for all levels of expertise. Downtown Bellaire offers bike racks and a local bike shop, Paddles & Pedals, for all your needs.

Experience the Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area– discover why it is one of the Midwest’s premier trail destinations! Just minutes from downtown, Bellaire is home to the Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area. Over 750-acres make up a combined trail system well-suited for hiking, biking, cross country skiing, and wildlife viewing. Located just outside of the Village of Bellaire, the successful protection of this land coupled with an exciting trail system developed by experts from Michigan Mountain Biking Association (MMBA) has created one of the most sought after riding and trail running experiences in Michigan.

Whether you are a novice wanting to try something new or an avid trail user, there is something for everyone at Glacial Hills. 

10+ Golf Courses within 5 miles of one another.

Experience the serenity of Antrim County's Golf Courses as either a seasoned or beginner player.

Designed by some of the best in the industry, there's no doubt that Antrim County courses offer incredible conditions and tremendous variety of hole designs and scenery

https://www.bellairechamber.org/golf/

Area Golf Courses:

·         A-Ga-Ming Golf Course – Antrim Dells

·         The Chief Golf Course

·         The Centennial Golf Course

·         Shanty Creek Resorts – Summit Golf Course

·         Shanty Creek Resorts – Cedar River Golf Club

·         Shanty Creek Resorts – The Legend Golf Course

·         Shanty Creek Resorts – Schuss Mountain

·         Shanty Creek Resorts – Hawk’s Eye Golf Course

Food & Drink

Feast yourself in Bellaire with everything from local organic produce to Fine Dining. Bellaire has it all. Check out some great places for your escape to Bellaire.

https://www.bellairechamber.org/member-directory/wpbdp_category/food-drink/

Trails

Bellaire is home to 4-season beauty perfect to explore. Check out some of the area trails.

Grass River Natural Area is a 1,492 acre nature preserve surrounding the Grass River, located in the heart of Antrim County. Along with the beautiful views of Grass River, we also offer seven miles of well-maintained trails including 1.5 miles of boardwalk floating above northern fen and cedar wetlands. With all of these natural features, Grass River Natural Area offers visitors an outdoor, living laboratory to explore and learn. The Grass River Center is open year-round, offering a comfortable learning environment for public programming, school field trips, camps, and more.

Area Shopping

The village of Bellaire offers extensive shopping including souvenirs, jewelry, clothing, and treasure filled antique shops. Downtown Bellaire is a great place to start your shopping extravaganza.

Bellaire’s downtown shops stretch across a walkable 2 block section of town and include eclectic gift shops, garden centers, antiques and even a full two screen movie theater. Of course there are plenty of snacks or dining available during your downtown Bellaire shopping excursion.

The nearby villages of Alden, Central Lake and Mancelona offer additional shopping experiences.

https://www.bellairechamber.org/things-to-do/shopping/

Lakes & Rivers

Bellaire gives visitors prime access to the Chain of Lakes in the surrounding area. This extensive, 55-mile water system is made up of fourteen interconnected and picturesque rivers and lakes throughout the region. Due to its abundance of well-developed access points and communities along the water, the Chain of Lakes was recently designated as one of eight official water trails by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The Bellaire area includes Intermediate Lake, Lake Bellaire, Clam Lake and Torch Lake – the second-largest inland lake in Michigan.

If you don’t have a kayak or canoe of your own, Paddles & Pedals has all the equipment you need with rentals that include kayaks, stand up paddleboards, canoes, mountain bikes, fat tire bikes and more. You can rent equipment by the hour, day or week to make the most of each moment of your trip. If you would prefer a boating trip—either on your own or with a captain to tour you through the area—Bellaire’s Pontoon Boat Rental and Boat Tours and Foxy’s Custom Cruises will help you explore everything the Chain of Lakes has to offer with ease. Rent your own boat or jetski and explore on your own.. check out Bellaire Pontoon Rental, DeWitt Marine, Dockside Watersports or Vacation Watersports.

SKIING/SNOW BOARDING

Enjoy 1st Class Snow Skiing, winter tubing and more at Shanty Creek resorts. Located on the Summit side of the Shanty Resort.

WHITE PINE STAMPEDE

Michigan's oldest and longest point-to-point cross country race takes place the first Saturday of February, and draws Nordic enthusiasts from all over the Midwest.

Nordic Trails

Few activities showcase the beauty of northern Michigan quite like cross country skiing. Shanty Creek's 28+km of groomed, track-set trails crisscross the three villages of the resort to create a “village-to-village” experience.

FAT TIRE BIKING

If you haven't already, maybe it's time to give fat tire biking on snow a try? Our 3km multipurpose trail at Schuss Village is packed for fat tire biking, snowshoeing, or even walking your dog.

Contact our friends at Paddles & Pedals in downtown Bellaire for fat bike rentals at 231-533-4449.

SNOWMOBILING

Jordan Valley Trail System

SNOWSHOEING

Shanty Creek Resort 5 miles away:

Northern Michigan ski resort with 53 ski and snowboard runs, 6 terrain parks, over 30km of Nordic trails, tubing, lessons, rentals and more winter ski adventures.