Township in Michigan, United States
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Arcadia is an historic township on the northwestern shore of Northern Michigan. Its moderate climate has made it a popular summer retreat since the 1920s with good beaches, fishing and hiking.
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The museum is run by volunteers, features old yearbooks, maps, and photos. It has exhibits dedicated to Henry Starke, Harriet Quimby, and other historical figures of Arcadia's rich past.
Northwood Cafe
It does an excellent breakfasts & lunches, open from 8AM to 2PM daily and weekends serving dinner until 8PM, with extended hours during the summer. During Arcadia Daze the Arcadia Lions put on a great pancake breakfast,
Ice cream and the latest in Arcadia gossip.
$109-129 per night, in the heart of Arcadia.
Motel rooms, cottages, swimming pool, on M22 in the heart of Arcadia.
About two miles north of town on M22 at the bottom of Inspiration Point.
4-bedroom, 2-bath home on Upper Herring Lake. Sleeps 8.
5-bedroom, 2-bath home on Upper Herring Lake. Sleeps 14. Open Year Round.
4-bedroom, 2-bath home on Upper Herring Lake. Sleeps 14. Open year round.
4-bedroom, 2-bath home on Upper Herring Lake. Sleeps 14. Open year round.
There are many ways into town. Lake Arcadia is connected to Lake Michigan and offers travelers by boat for a comfortable place to dock and stay a while.
Read in the guideThe best way to get around town in Arcadia is either by foot or by bike. The town is quite small and scenic, so unless you have a disability, you will more than likely be compelled to get around without the car.
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