If you want the small town northern Michigan experience, check out the Front Porch Cafe for breakfast or lunch.
Market open at the farm for coffee, breakfast, and lunch!
For a great view of Lake Michigan, check out Michigan Beach Park! While you are there, check out the shops in downtown Charlevoix.
A little far from Ellsworth, but a great hike with beautiful fall colors.
Dining in Charlevoix, watch boats pulling into the dock while eating the best fish and chips dinner! Whitefish or walleye straight from the boat.