The Area

Big Cedar Lake and everything around it.

The house is the destination, but the week is better when you know where to find fried chicken, a good pour and a summer concert.

Location

91436 Becker Beach Dr, Marcellus, MI 49067

Drive

Lawton is a short drive for groceries and ice. Kalamazoo and South Bend are each under an hour, and Grand Rapids is about an hour and a half north. The lake roads are easygoing; traffic is light once you leave the highway.

Fly

Kalamazoo / Battle Creek International (AZO) is the closest airport, about 45 minutes away. South Bend International (SBN) is roughly an hour. Detroit Metro (DTW) and Grand Rapids (GRR) are both solid options for longer hauls, each around two to three hours by car.

Lawton

14625 Loveridge St, Marcellus, MI 49067

Casual lakeside eatery on Big Fish Lake, just around the corner.

101 N Main St, Lawton, MI 49065

Great fried chicken, worth the short drive.

116 E 2nd St, Lawton, MI 49065

Treat yourself to a scoop or shake & ice cream.

1018 N Main St, Lawton, MI 49065

A quick nine or eighteen holes close to the lake.

Paw Paw

139 W Michigan Ave, Paw Paw, MI 49079

Meatball night on Tuesdays. Chicken Parmesan night on Wednesdays. Go early.

201 E Michigan Ave, Paw Paw, MI 49079

Trivia night on Thursday. Good food, good brew.

716 S Kalamazoo St, Paw Paw, MI 49079

Summer concerts and tastings in the vineyard.

Other Points of Interest

6214 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Wood-fired pizza, Italian plates and a big pub menu.

About 45 minutes east

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Big-name shops, thrift stores and major chain restaurants.

About 75 minutes south

South Bend, Indiana

Notre Dame, the riverfront and a good afternoon outing.

About 80 minutes north

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Breweries, museums and Lake Michigan day trips.

About 55 minutes northwest

South Haven, Michigan

A classic Lake Michigan town with shops, eateries and a sandy beach.

About 70 minutes northwest

12032 Red Arrow Hwy, Sawyer, MI 49125

Towering dunes, beach and trails along Lake Michigan.

About 2.5 hours east

Detroit, Michigan

Sports, concerts and the riverfront when you want a city day.

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