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The Arcadia at Pleasant Valley ResortArcadia, Michigan

Local Guide

Things to Do in Arcadia, Michigan

Arcadia is the kind of small Lake Michigan town people stumble into and never quite leave. Here's how we'd plan a few days — written by the family that runs the resort.

The greatest hits

  • Arcadia Bluffs Scenic Overlook — one of the most photographed views in Michigan
  • Arcadia Beach — quiet swimming, Petoskey-stone hunting, and famous sunsets
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club — both the Bluffs and South Courses
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore — about an hour north
  • Manistee National Forest — hiking and mountain biking on the doorstep

Eat & drink

  • Pleasant Valley Pub — a few minutes down the road
  • Stormcloud Brewing in Frankfort
  • St. Ambrose Cellars (mead and live music) in Beulah
  • Manistee's downtown riverwalk for breakfast and bookstores

Seasons to know about

Summer is beach, boating and golf weather. Fall brings the Tunnel of Trees colors and crisp hiking. Winter means snowmobiling and quiet sauna nights. Spring is morel mushroom season — you'll see foragers everywhere. We're open year-round.

Plan your visit

Ready when you are

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