Things To Do
Inn Between Restaurant and Bar
Inn Between Restaurant and Bar is set to open on July 9, 2025. Inn Between also has a variety of rentals providing hospitality and recreation. Inn Between Waterfront Rentals includes pontoon boats, jet skis, and campers that sleep up to 8 people. Check out their website for lots of details and easy online rental, or phone (231) 493-2507.
The Station @ 310
The Station at 310 is located in an old train depot— talk about ambience! Upscale pub-style favorites include ribeye steak, fish and chips, legendary onion rings, a BBQ plate, mac and cheese, smoked brisket on a brioche bun, beer-battered Alaskan Cod, and a variety of burgers, including a vegetarian option. The chef changes up the menu seasonally, so there’s always something fresh and new, alongside a large selection of local craft beer and spirits. The Station has a kids’ menu to please every palate, and a dog-friendly patio. You’ll have your choice of dining tables inside or out. The Station is open from 11 am to 9 pm. Look for the pink pig out front!
Vivio's
Vivio’s serves Italian, Pizza, and American Comfort Food in a really cool Northwoods cabin atmosphere, which includes patio dining, in the evenings from 4 pm to 9 pm. Take-out is available, just give them a call! The menu includes local fare like Whitefish Vivio’s Style (baked in lemon juice and water with tomatoes and onions on top), Tenderloin Steak, Chicken Strips, Steak and Shrimp, and, of course, Italian-inspired dishes including antipasto salad, lasagna, ravioli, spaghetti, and pizza. The children’s menu includes grilled cheese and smaller portions of pasta. Tiramisu, brownie sundae, cheesecake, and spumoni ice cream finish things off nicely, complemented by a wide assortment of drinks and specialty coffees. Vivio’s is located just 8 minutes from Twin Bears, via M-68.
B.C. Pizza
BC Pizza is a local favorite, you can dine in or they will deliver right to your campsite! Choose from fresh salads, hearty pasta, loaded subs and wraps, classic and specialty pizzas, plus sweet desserts to end the night right. Perfect for an easy, delicious meal under the stars.
Riding the Indian River ORV Route
You can travel as far as 85 miles on the Indian River ORV Route loop! Begin at the parking lot, an 11-minute drive from Twin Bears Wooded Campground. Visit the Michigan Dept of Natural Resources for a map of the popular Tomahawk Trail A Loop & Indian River Route, which runs about 18 miles. Please note that there are narrower motorcycle trails. Bonus tip: Take a deeper dive into what these trails are like, and learn directions to various destinations by watching the Ride Indian River YouTube channel Rentals: ATV rentals are available through Big Bear Adventures (4271 S Straits Hwy) for Guided 1.5-Hour or 2.5-Hour rides, for passengers 5 years and older (prices range from under $100 for one passenger to around $450 for 4 people). Ride the Tomahawk Trail Loop with RZR Rippin’ Rentals for 2 hours, guided or self-guided. They provide helmets and have an online booking system (starts around $300 for a 4-seater XP 1000). Enjoy your off-road adventure!
Fay Martin River Resort
Begun in 1922, Fay Martin River Resort is one of the oldest businesses in Indian River. They have seven updated, beautifully appointed cabins for rent, and the largest one sleeps up to 12 - 14 people. The cabins are on over 2 acres of manicured lawn, but only 300 feet from the famous Inland Waterway in Indian River. Fay Martin River Resort also rents their new fleet of Avalon pontoon boats!
Indian River Golf Club
Called the Friendliest Club in the North, Indian River Golf Club is a great place to work your way through 18 Championship Holes carved through rolling terrain with water, elevation changes, and a few wide-open fairways. Since opening in 1923, Indian River Golf Club has a long standing pride in ownership and has been highly rated by Golf Digest staff magazine. The course is maintained to perfection. Whether you golf or not, don’t miss dining at the delicious Greenside Grille from 11 am to 8 pm (closing at 5 pm on Sundays). Overlooking the picturesque 9th green with indoor or outdoor seating, the menu has housemade soups, salads, and sandwiches.
Indian River, Burt Lake, and Mullett Lake
One of the best ways to enjoy your visit is to get out on the water! No boat? No problem. Our friends at Howe Marine have been in business since 1938, located on Indian River, between Burt Lake and Mullett Lakes amid the finest cruising waters in the country, called “The Inland Waterway, ” a chain of lakes and rivers for boating, fishing, water skiing, tubing, and swimming. The Indian River flows through downtown, connecting Burt Lake, which has a beautiful sandy beach, and Mullett Lake, which is very deep. The Crooked River has a lock to lower boats two feet from the Crooked River into Burt Lake. The fast-moving Sturgeon River is a great destination for an afternoon of canoeing, rafting, and kayaking, and there are safe, reliable guides and equipment available.