Things To Do In Higgins Lake, Houghton Lake and Roscommon! 
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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
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Houghton Lake Historical Society Village & Museum
The Houghton Lake Historical Society cares for the town’s pretty historic village and museum, which is located along a woodland trail and open to visitors in summer. Dances and other community events are held at the renovated Historical Playhouse.
Civilian Conservation Corps Museum
Exhibits present the history of the young men who served in Michigan’s CCC during the Great Depression; the museum building is a replica of an original barracks.
AuSable River Center
Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1936, this center in Roscommon is home to several yearly events that focus on the wildlife and environment of the beautiful AuSable River.
Kirtland Center for the Performing Arts
Part of the local community college, Roscommon’s Kirtland Center presents a variety of works and hosts traveling shows; the youth theater is excellent.
Pines Theater
Catch the latest movie in this old time community playhouse, built in 1941.
Houghton Lake Arts Association
Artists come together to organize various art and craft shows and events during the year.
Houghton Lake Area Events
Houghton Lakes hosts a range of festivals and events year round, from summer beach events to snowmobile rides and games on the ice in winter. Festivals include an annual antique car show, the Fall Festival, the Michigan Fireman’s Memorial Festival, and a winter carnival: Tip-Up Town USA.
Events in Roscommon, and Houghton and Higgins Lakes
Seasonal events abound in Roscommon County, from summer fireworks, arts festivals and parades to Christmas carols in the historical village at Houghton Lake.
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Outdoor Recreation in Roscommon County
From fishing to canoeing and boating, golf, snowmobiling, and cross country skiing, locals have plenty to enjoy outside in beautiful Roscommon, Higgins Lake and Houghton Lake.
Forest Dunes Golf Club
This exquisite private club was ranked the fifth best in Michigan by Golf Weekly, and one look at the superb architect designed course will tell you why.
Treetops Resort
Five time recipient of Golf Magazine’s Silver Award, Gaylord’s famed golfing resort is less than 30 minutes away by car.
White Deer Country Club
The large greens and fairways of this 18-hole course are frequently watered and remain plush season round. There are two water hazards and at least a dozen sand bunkers on the course.
Golf Association of Michigan
This non-profit body has over 70,000 golfers in its membership and oversees more than 400 golf courses. The association conducts 13 amateur championships and oversees 14 USGA qualifying events. The website has information on all the associated Roscommon County golf courses.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Snowmobiling Guide
Explore the snowy forests in winter! There are miles of snowmobile trails in the Houghton Lake area, and snowmobiles may be rented easily. To ride you need a permit and your snowmobile must be registered.
Rosscommon Higgins Lake Snowmobile Club
Safety classes and activities and events are held by and for members.
Cross Country Ski HQ at Higgins Lake
The Ski Headquarters in Higgins Lake has a great series of groomed cross country trails; equipment can be bought or rented at the cozy day lodge, which has a huge fireplace.
Boating on Higgins Lake
If you love fishing, beautiful Higgins Lake is your playground!
Michigan Hunting and Fishing Guides
A wide variety of fish, waterfowl and game thrive in and around Michigan’s lakes and State Parks; license holders may enjoy hunting and fishing in season.
Fishing Map of Houghton Lake
Hunting and Fishing Licenses
You may purchase licenses online from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Michigan Hunting Rules and Regulations
White Birch Canoe Trips and Campground
Four miles west of Houghton Lake, the Muskegon River winds downstream through the Houghton Lake Wildlife Research Area and the Pere Marquette and AuSable State Forests; the shallow and smoothly flowing waters are ideal for family canoe trips.
North Higgins Lake State Park
Once the world’s largest seedling nursery, this lovely park is fully wooded, and has a boat ramp, children’s playground, and picnic and camping facilities.
South Higgins Lake State Park
Situated between the Lake Higgins to the north and Marl Lake to the south, the South Higgins State Park has two modern camping areas, a children’s playground and picnic areas; visitors can enjoy boating and swimming on the lake and hunting or nature watching in the extensive woods.
George Mason River Retreat
This beautiful wilderness area on the George Mason river has camping grounds and walking trails; the river is ideal for canoeing and fishing, and is kept well stocked with trout.
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Arnie’s Arts and Crafts
This Houghton Lake art, craft and scrap booking supply store offers classes in scrap booking and other crafts.
Rockin Chair Gift Shop
Billing itself as the “largest and most photographed gift and souvenir shop in Northern Michigan”, the Rockin Chair sells unusual gifts from around the globe and specializes in locally made crafts, candles and terrific fudge.
Tanger Outlet Center
Top national labels at factory prices.
Zubler’s Indian Craft Shop
Zubler’s sells local Indian crafts, food and music and holds daily pow wows in summer.
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The Silver Dollar
The Silver Dollar serves up big helpings for hungry families: ribs, tacos, a Friday fish fry and Saturday prime rib night; entertainment is a community affair, with karaoke every Thursday night and live music on weekends.
The East Bay Grille
This grille serves all the classics, from New York strip steak to cordon bleu chicken, with a good wine list to compliment your choice. The dining room has a beautiful big stone fireplace and big picture windows that look out over the woods.
TNT Pizzeria and Café
Roscommon’s local pizza joint is big on atmosphere, with a jukebox and friendly service; the work week “all you can eat” lunch time pizza, salad and ice cream bar is welcome after a morning’s recreation on the lake!
Coyle’s Restaurant
Coyle’s offers hearty family fare, from soup and sandwich lunches to steak dinners and buffets. Kids eat free on Thursdays.
The Limberlost
A well known entertainment spot in Houghton Lake, the Limberlost holds various summer beach parties and winter bashes. The dining room is open for lunch and dinner; the kitchen offers traditional dinners, Mexican fare, steak and seafood, and kids menus.
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Tip Up Town USA
Houghton Lake’s annual winter festival draws visitors from all over the state and the country. An entire ice shanty town is constructed on the lake from ice and snow; other fun events include fishing competitions, dances, carnival rides, treasure hunts, and family games on the ice.
Cindy Lou’s Zoo
Kids love this wildlife park in Roscommon, home to monkeys, lemurs, camel, reindeer, capybara, wallaby, zebra, patagonian cavies, miniature donkeys, horses, and more!
Wellington Farm Park
This working farm is modelled on a typical Depression-era farmstead of the region; visitors may see live vintage farming and craft displays, and visit a working blacksmith, grist mill, farmers market, petting zoo, and summer kitchen. The farm also has a beautiful nature trail and free hay rides during the corn harvest.
Michigan Attractions
Several of Michigan’s major art galleries and excellent science and history museums are within an hour drive of the Houghton and Higgins Lake area.
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