Escape to Beaver Island, Michigan
A ferry ride across Lake Michigan ends at an island as relaxed as any in the Caribbean.
Where to eat
The Restaurant at Beaver Island Lodge The menu at this shoreside fine-dining spot sometimes features whitefish with cherry sauce (pictured at left; 231/448-2396; beaverislandlodge.com).
Daddy Frank's May through September, Daddy Frank's offers better-than-average fast food in a cheery place that feels like a 1950s diner (231/448-2570).
Dalwhinnie Bakery and Deli For breakfast, try the Michigan blueberry pancakes (231/448-2736; mcdonoughsmarket.com/dalwhinnie).
Harbour Market The market serves fresh baked goods (including delicious raspberry scones) and locally famous Moomers Ice Cream (231/448-2950).
Shamrock Bar and Restaurant The signature Shamrock Angus burger comes loaded with cheese, bacon, mushrooms and onions (231/448-2278; shamrockbarrestaurant.com).
Stoney Acre Grill Service can be unbearably slow, but the lightly breaded whitefish is worth the wait (231/448-2560).
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