Arcadia (Michigan) activities: What to do in Arcadia (Michigan)
Arcadia (Michigan) activities: What to do in Arcadia (Michigan)
Golf
The par 3 12th hole at Chestnut Hills Golf Course
Arcadia has two golf courses. The first being the nationally renowned , built in 1999 in the south of the township. The second is the unheralded, yet challenging which is just west of town. Chestnut Hills is a very charming "mom and pop" owned course. You will enjoy chatting with Doug (owner) and you will occasionally be paid a visit by Elvis, the family dog.
Christian Retreat, a Lutheran family retreat center founded in 1922, draws thousands of visitors each year.
Arcadia Daze
Each year the sponsors , a community celebration and fund raiser that is held the 3rd weekend in July.
Nature Preserves / Hiking
Recently, the purchased land and opened very nice nature preserves with hiking trails north of town. The , The , , and The provide hikes that range from easy to difficult and all offer views that are breathtaking.
The view at the end of one of the hiking trails at Green Point Dunes.
Beaches
Lake Michigan: The town runs a public beach. Clean up after yourself and keep the dogs on a leash and you won't disturb the beauty. Lake Michigan is always a fairly cold water lake, but in late July-August water temperatures are most desirable. Lake Arcadia is an option for swimming, but most opt not to due to it's proximity to the bluer, Lake Michigan. There is also a very small public beach on Lake Michigan in the unincorporated community of Pierport, which is 5 miles to the south of Arcadia. Some people choose to swim at the South pier. Just south of Arcadia, the land is owned by Amway, and they frown upon trespassers.
Fishing
Lake Arcadia boasts relatively good fishing for a variety of fish. Bluegill, Rock Bass, Perch, Northern Pike, Freshwater Drum, and Smallmouth bass are plentiful year round. There are certain times of year that salmon and trout from Lake Michigan head into Lake Arcadia, too. At one time, Lake Arcadia held the North American record for the largest Brown Trout. It still holds the .
There is a public fishing dock in town in addition to an area around the M22 bridge that provide adequate places to fish without a boat. There is a public (free) boat launch and a nicer launch with a dock that charges a nominal fee to launch there. Boat rentals are available at the local campground in town as well as numerous opportunities to go on a charter trip out to Lake Michigan.
Five miles north of town are Upper and Lower Herring lakes. Lower Herring lake has earned the nickname "Walleye Lake", due to it's reputation for fantastic walleye fishing
Gravity Hill
One of the few gravity hills in Michigan is in Arcadia at the . Park at the bottom of the hill by the white church on Putney road, put the car in neutral and watch your call roll "uphill".
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