As the leaves turn golden and the air grows crisp, Bellaire comes alive with everything we love about fall. Bellaire Harvest Escape is your invitation to slow down, savor the season, and experience northern Michigan at its most beautiful.
Spend your days sipping your way through local wine tasting tours, wandering apple orchards, and soaking in the vibrant colors that surround our town. Explore downtown Bellaire during the Harvest Festival, then turn up the energy at Shorts Brewing Company Rocktoberfest, where great beer, live music, and fall fun take center stage.
Whether you’re here for the flavors, the festivals, or the fresh air and scenic views, this Playcation is all about cozy moments, unforgettable experiences, and making the most of the season. Come escape to Bellaire—where fall isn’t just a season, it’s a celebration.
Afternoon / Early Evening
Arrive in Bellaire and check into your lodging - Check out our cozy lodging options!
Take a scenic drive to ease into the weekend—fall colors are putting on a show in every direction
Enjoy dinner at one of Bellaire’s cozy local favorites Dinner options in Bellaire - YOU CHOOSE!
Enjoy a relaxed stroll through town, grab a drink and catch up with friends
Wind down with a sunset view or fireside moment back at your lodging
Transportation tip: Bellaire does not usually have Uber or Lyft available. Everything downtown is walking distance. Shanty Creek Resort has a resort bus that will do trips downtown. See Shanty Creek for their schedule (usually every hour until midnight). Stonewaters Inn, Spillway Lodge, Grand Victorian, Park Street Inn are all within walking distance to downtown. Some airbnbs are within walking distance. Downtown bars typically close by 11pm on Fridays.
Morning
Slow breakfast or coffee in town
Head out for apple orchard visits—pick apples, sip cider, and soak in peak fall scenery
Must visit - Kings Orchards
Breakfast at one of these locations:
The Blue Pelican Inn - breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays - in Central Lake - (on the way to the orchards).
Toonies - downtown Bellaire - full breakfast
Ruthann's Gourmet Bakery - downtown Bellaire - coffee shop
Late Morning – Afternoon
Join a wine tasting tour and explore northern Michigan wineries
Enjoy lunch along the way or back in Bellaire between tastings
Afternoon
Explore Downtown Bellaire Harvest Festival - Schedule of Events
Local vendors
Fall treats
Shopping + community fun
SATURDAY EXPLORE
SATURDAY LUNCH options
Stop by Providence Farms for lunch
Evening
Head to Shorts Brewing Company Rocktoberfest
Seasonal beers
Live music
Lively fall festival energy
Nightlife
Late-night drinks, live music, or a relaxed wind-down—your choice
Crisp air, clear skies, and that perfect fall-night feeling to walk back to your accommodations
Great nightlife spots:
Fireside Lounge / Short's Brewing / Toonies (OPEN LATE ON SATURDAY NIGHT) / Torch Lake Cafe (Eastport)
Transportation tip: Bellaire does not usually have Uber or Lyft available. Everything downtown is walking distance. Shanty Creek Resort has a resort shuttle that will do trips downtown. See Shanty Creek for their schedule. There is one late night bar open downtown Bellaire - Toonies on Saturday nights only. They keep their bar and kitchen open late - sometimes until 1am. Frequently there is karaoke and/or other entertainment.
Sunday Morning
Leisurely breakfast or brunch in Bellaire
Take a peaceful walk, short hike, or scenic drive to enjoy the last moments of fall color
Sunday Breakfast/Brunch Options
Ruthann's Gourmet Bakery - downtown Bellaire coffee shop
Short's Brewing serves Brunch on Sundays. Open at 11am. Downtown.
The Blue Pelican Inn - Central Lake
Morning — Church Service Options (Optional) local Churches welcome visitors for Sunday services.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON SHOP, EXPLORE, HOME.
Late Morning
Final shopping stops for local goods and fall finds - SHOPPING. Check hours as some shops are not open on Sundays - although many are open!
Grab coffee or cider for the road
Kings Orchards, Providence Farms, Ruthann's Gourmet Bakery & Coffee
Head home refreshed, well-fed, and already planning your next Bellaire escape 🍂
We hope you enjoyed your Playcation in Bellaire! So much that you'll come back and do it again! Because some places you visit, and some places feel like they've been waiting for you. Bellaire, Michigan
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