Interlochen is an unincorporated community within Green Lake Township, Grand Traverse County. The community is noted for the internationally renowned Interlochen Center for the Arts.  Before the arrival of European settlers, members of the Odawa tribe lived between the lakes they called Wahbekaness and Wahbekanetta (now named Duck Lake and Green Lake, respectively). Beginning in the late 19th century, European settlers began logging and fishing industries in the area. As the lumber industry grew, the area became more deforested, until in 1917 the State of Michigan purchased the remaining virgin pines and created Interlochen State Park, the first state park in Michigan. In 1928, the National Music Camp was founded at Interlochen and evolved to become Interlochen Center for the Arts, which still includes a summer camp as well as a winter fine arts boarding high school and public radio station.

Attractions: amusement parks, casinos, farms & mills, historic sites, lighthouses, museums, tours, wineries, zoos, planetariums, and waterfalls.

Interlochen Center for the Arts, 4000 Hwy M-137, PO Box 199, Interlochen, MI 49643, Phone: (231) 276-7200. We present some 750 concerts, visual art exhibits and theater and dance productions a year. Annual performers include students, faculty, staff and guest artists. Many guest artists offer educational opportunities for students through workshops, lessons and lectures. Includes Kresge and Corson Auditorium, Dendrinos Chapel and Harvey Theatre.

DINING & FOOD:  BREWERIES, DINER TRAINS & CRUISES, CASUAL DINING, FINE DINING AND ETHNIC RESTAURANTS

Places to Stay:  Bed & Breakfasts, Cabins & Cottages, Condos & Vacation Rentals, Historic Inns, Hotels & Motels, Resorts

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Ellis Lake Resort, 8440 US-31, South, PO Box 275, Interlochen, MI 49643, Phone: (231) 276-9502

Green Lake Vacation, 9835 Florence, Interlochen, MI 49643, Phone: (231) 276-9655

Interlochen Interlude on the Lake, 4323 Lake Avenue, Interlochen, MI 49643, Phone: (734) 729-4941

Northern Michigan Cabin & Cottage Rentals [Cabin & Cottage Rentals], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 725-4416

Community Organizations: civic, fraternal, veteran, etc

Michigan Area Retiree Activities Office (RAO) [Support Services for Military Retirees], 5671 Skeel Avenue, Suite 12, Oscoda, Michigan 48750, (989) 739-2777

Michigan Tree Farm System, 501 Norway Street, Grayling, MI 49738, (989) 348-9319

OUTDOORS: BEACHES, BIKING, BOATING, CAMPING, CANOEING, DOG-SLEDDING, FISHING, GOLFING, HIKING, HUNTING, KAYAKING, ORV, NATURE & PARKS, RENTALS,  SCUBA DIVING, SKIING, SNOWMOBILING, ETC.

Alvina's Canoe & Boat Rental, 6470 South Betsie River Road, Interlochen, MI 49643, Phone: (231) 276-9514

Golfing Michigan [Public Golf Coures], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 725-4416

Interlochen State Park, M- 137, Interlochen, MI 49643. Approximate Size: 187 (Acres). Phone Number: (231) 276-9511. Interlochen State Park is located on two fishing and swimming lakes: Green Lake and Duck Lake. The park was established as Michigan's first state park by the Michigan Legislature in 1917, as a 200-acre public park created to preserve one of the last virgin pine stands for the people of Michigan. The Interlochen Center for the Arts is adjacent to the park. Renowned musicians perform concerts year round. Schedules can be obtained online or by phoning (231) 276-7200, or (231) 276-9221.

Lake Ann State Forest Campground, Traverse City Field Office. Phone Number: (231) 922-5280. Benzie County - 2 miles SW of Lake Ann via Almira Rd and Reynolds Rd. Phone number indicated above is for the Traverse City Management Unit. Sites available on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations. 30 sites for tent and small trailer use. Located on Lake Ann, this campground offers good opportunity for boating, fishing, and hiking on Lake Ann Pathway. Universally accessible facilities and toilets available. Rustic campground includes vault toilets and potable water from well hand pump. Lake Ann 1 mile NE and Interlochen 9 miles SE.

Lake Dubonnet Trail Camp, Traverse City Field Office. Phone Number: (231) 922-5280. Grand Traverse County - 4.5 miles NW of Interlochen via M-137, US-31 and Wildwood Road. Group area designed for use by equestrian campers riding the Shore to Shore Riding/Hiking Trail. Non-equestrian campers welcome too. Maximum capacity is for 200 individuals and can accommodate tents and small trailers. Group Trail Camps are available by reservation by calling 231.922.5280.  Campground is near Lake Dubonnet State Forest Campground. Rustic campground includes vault toilets and potable water from well hand pump. There is also a submersible pump that requires a 5000 watt generator.

Manitou Cycling Tours [Biking Tours], 1174 White Pine Court, Interlochen, MI 49643, Phone: (231) 275-7786

Services

Enchanted Forest Web Page Design Service [Domain Names, Web Hosting, Online Marketing Services and Website Design], 3980 Curtisville Road, Curtisville, South Branch, MI 48761, Phone: (989) 725-4416

Shopping:  antique shops, art galleries, arts & crafts shops, flea markets, gift shops, outlet malls, shopping centers, shopping districts, and specialty shops

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