Houghton Lake: Lakeside Gem Nestled In The Heart Of Michigan
Houghton Lake, Michigan is incorporated community in Roscommon County situated about 35 miles north of Clare, in Central Michigan. Houghton Lake is Michigan's biggest inland lake and offers some of the most terrific outdoor activities in Michigan. The Houghton Lake Area is a famous vacation destination in Northern Michigan, and is host to many resorts, events, and other tourist exciting attractions and where tourism makes up a integral part of the local economy. Houghton Lake is also popular retirement destinations who are known to many retired residents as the "Snow Birds”. Alpena County Regional Airport is the nearest airport serving flights to Houghton Lake.
Best Time to Visit
There is a sudden increase of tourists in Houghton Lake during the annual Let’s Shake Houghton Lake Music Festival celebrated during August significantly causing increase of hotel rates and plane tickets. Tourists who want to be part of this festive event should take advantage of the discounts offered during peak season to make the most of the experience in Houghton Lake.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Tourist top of the list is a visit to Houghton Lake for a delightful admiration of natural beauty, wildlife and terrific view of sunrise and sunset. For golf buff, a visit to Pineview Highlands Golf Course is fantastic choice; it offers a meticulously maintained 18-hole golf course with towering white and red pines with rolling terrain. Nearby Michigan parks can also be visited such as Bavarian Falls Park and Hartwick Pines State Park. For utmost convenience, tourist may stay either at Beachfront Hotel Houghton Lake or at Lakeside Resort & Conference Center, two of the most highly rated hotels at Houghton Lake.