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CADILLAC
by MyNorth
Around Town
SHOP LOCAL Ladies, don’t miss Mäksē Boutique and Serendipity, both on Mitchell Street. Then head to Willow Market & Meats for lunch and to grab locally sourced, gourmet gifts. More fun stops: McLain Cycle & Fitness and The Sweet Shop (get a box of the signature Snow Birds—white chocolate and Georgia pecans).
MAKE MERRY Clam Lake Beer Company boasts 40 craft beers on tap, plus wines and cocktails. Beyond that, the brewpub also has an extensive menu—pair a bacon cheddar apple grilled cheese with some truffle tots for the perfect comfort meal. clamlakebeerco.com
SANTA’S SECRET Float along the mighty Pine River and soak in the surrounding snowy paradise during a guided winter rafting trip. Pine River Paddlesports Center is your guide, just 30 minutes west of town. thepineriver.com
WINTER WONDERLAND Explore the 11-acre Waldeck Island Nature Preserve on Stone Ledge Lake. This hidden gem offers a 1.2-mile loop trail for hiking or snowshoeing. Don’t miss the wildlife viewing tower, where you just might spot an eagle or osprey land on the brand-new raptor nesting platform. calc-landtrust.org
HOLIDAY EVENTS Nov. 12 Annual Band Booster Craft Show Dec. 3 Manton Holiday Craft Show Dec. 8-11 German Holiday Market
photo by Dave Weidner
CADILLAC
You’ll have a downright jolly time in Cadillac. Get all of your shopping done then hit the trails: 200 groomed miles for snowmobiles, 60-plus for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing and 34 downhill ski runs.
by ALLISON JARRELL
