There is much to be found in the several small towns just a short country drive away - check out the map and lists below for nearby points of interest!
Sitting on the shores of all-sports Jordan Lake, nearby Lake Odessa offers some of the best in small town Michigan fun.
Friend's Quilting Basket has everything you need - don't miss it!
Meyer's Hometown Bakery & Beanery was selected as the best donuts in Michigan!
Buddy's on the Beach is a non-chain local eatery offering excellent lunch & dinner, right next to the beach (and takeout, too!)
Chee Peng Chinese Restaurant is the best Chinese takeout in town! (Also the only Chinese takeout in town, but still the best!)
Los Primos Mexican Restaurant is a recent addition in town for delicious Mexican fare!
Cocina Antonio's has authentic Argentinian empanadas! Tony runs the Main St location Thursday-Saturday - Give him a call!
Fourth Avenue Inn & Bistro is delightful!
Dairy Queen is the classic summertime treat!
Lake Odessa Antique Mall Check out the world famous Lake-O antique stores! If you don't get lost here...
Bonanza Antiques Or here...
2 Sisters Antiques Then maybe here?
Penny's Five Star Pizza When craving pizza, try Penny's...
Marco's Pizza Or Marco's!
Carl's Supermarket is well stocked for your DIY meals!
Hastings is just a short country drive down M-43 and offers more great shops and restaurants.
Sisters Fabrics for your fabric needs!
Jami's Craft Supplies for your crafting needs!
Mexican Connexion We've eaten here for decades - it's the best Mexican fare around!
Slap Me That's Good BBQ is the place if you're in the mood for BBQ!
Walldorff Brewpub Microbrew at its best - and great food, too!
Seasonal Grille Fine dining in downtown Hastings!
Kloosterman's Sports Tap Bar & Grille Hard to go wrong here!
A visit to Portland would not be complete without swinging by MO's Needle & Thread. MO and her crew run a great shop in the heart of downtown Portland - don't miss it!
Nashville sports a couple of the best locally owned eating establishments around.
Good Time Pizza Legendary breadsticks ... oh, and pizza!
MOO-ville Creamery Ice cream, fresh milk, petting zoo - MOO-ville has it all!
Explore Charlotte, and be sure not to miss The Hen House, an eclectic quilt shop experience!
Seven Sisters Quilt Shop is a bit further away in Carson City, but is worth the drive! Make them a stop on your quilt shop hop!
AnnMarie Rowland holds fun events for quilters & knitters of all types, and is a talented musician! Check out her music here!
Tuckertown Forge has fascinating metal decor and more - they have beautiful sewn items as well! Give them a call!
paper & i is "an inspiring place to shop and create" in the heart of Marshall!
Seams Rite Sewing makes beautiful custom wedding dresses - and more!
Birtles Fabrics in Zeeland offers an amazing selection of cotton fabrics for your next project!