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CONEY ISLAND

Greek and American Cuisine
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

154 S. Woodward, Birmingham
(248) 540-8780

Family fun awaits at these close-to-home destinatio,ls

nce on the open waters, there
are a number of places for
families to head, all within a
short distance and all with a
slightly
b
, different flavor.
• Put-In-Bay is probably the most
popular one-day trip that fresh-water
faring Detroiters make each year. Billed
as a sort of Mackinac Island of Ohio,
the summer island resort is located in
western Lake Erie, approximately a
four- to five-hour one-way journey by
power boat from Detroit.
The island offers docking at three
public locations, including Oak Point
Park, as well as at private marinas lining
the shore. Once on the island, visitors
can rake in Perry's Victory and
International Peace Memorial,
Kimberly's Carousel and a bird museum,
and ti parasailing. A ferry ride trans-
ports visitors to Lonz Winery or Cedar
Point Amusement Park. Or rent bikes
or a golf cart and rake in the varied din-
ing choices and shopping adventures.
Many families travel ro the island in
the morning, stay for lunch and the
early afternoon, load up on food for
dinner and head back in the late after-
noon, making the trip in a total of
about 12 hours. Overnight accommoda-
tions, however, are available.

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between S1 0.95 and $1 9.95. The 10
boat slips our back fill up quickly, so be
sure to make it to the restaurant well
before the wait begins, at about 7 p.m.
• Mac & Ray's. Located in Harrison
Township on the shores of Anchor Bay
of Lake St. Clair, this restaurant and

• The city of St. Clair is
another popular family
stop. Although not as
resort-minded as Put-In-
Bay, the lakeside city locat-
ed north of Detroit on the
shore of the Sr. Clair River
is home to an annual art
fair in June in Grieg Park,
where docking is available.
The town also features
several food establishments
Put-In-Bay is a favorite boating destination.
with children's menus,
nature \valks through the
municipal marina, both of which are
park or Alice Moore Woods, a historical
located in the downtown area, a short
museum and the Imagination Station, a
walk to a number of restaurants.
playground for children. Shopping is
• Muscamoot Bay, divided into
available at the St. Clair Riverview Plaza
Little Muscamoot and Big
or stroll on America's longest freshwater
Muscamoot, is a good place to bring
boardwalk lining the river.
the kids during the daylight hours if
• Port Huron is just about another
docking is not your thing and you are
20 minutes up the coast. A large city
looking for a place to drop anchor.
located where the St. Clair River
A shallow bay located near Harsen's
meets Lake Huron, Port Huron offers
Island in northern Lake St. Clair,
a number of festivals and fun activities
Muscamoot is an excellent although
throughout the summer. They include
somewhat rustic place to swim or pad-
the annual Port Huron ro Mackinac
dle a dinghy Don't expect a public
Race in July and the Antique and
marina, bathroom facilities or shopping.
Classic Boat Show, which takes place
There are no dining facilities either, so
this year on Sept. 10.
plan to bring a picnic meal for this trip.
There are two public places to
• The city of Belle River, on the
dock: the River Street Marina and the
Canadian side of Lake St. Clair in
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Ontario is the place to be if you are
looking for a clean family-oriented town.
It offers public docking as well as
open access to a pavilion, park and
bathing facilities. The sandy beach is
open ro the public and recently under-
went extensive cleaning to remove
sludge build-up. The Captain Nikolas
restaurant is a short walk from the
marina and offers a family atmosphere.
American families must arrange
with
the harbormaster to declare citi-
The ambiance
zenship and length of stay before set-
at Mac 6. Rays-
ting foot on Canadian soil.
in Harrison Township
is nautical
Jill Davidson Sklar

banquet hall features its own marina,
making it convenient for boaters. The
restaurant features fresh seafood, steaks,
sandwiches and pastas, as well as a chil-
dren .s menu. Boaters can always,drop
anchor at one of the 50 guest slips.
— Jill Davidson Sklar

For more information on Pur-
In-Bay, write ro the Ottawa
County Visitors Bureau, 109
Madison Sr., Port Clinton, Ohio
43452, or access the Web site at
www.lake-erie.com .

Halsted Village
(37580 W. 12 Mile Rd.)
Farmington Hills
(248) 553-2360

6527 Telegraph. Rd.
Corner of Maple (15 Mile)
Bloomfield Township
(248) 646-8568

4763 Haggerty Rd. at Pontiac Trail
West Wind Village Shopping Center
West Bloomfield
(248) 669-2295

841 East Big Beaver, Troy
(248) 680-0094

SOUTHFIELD SOUVLAKI
CONEY ISLAND
Nine Mile & Greenfield
15647 West Nine Mile, Southfield
(248) 569-5229

FARMINGTON SOUVLAKI
CONEY ISLAND
Between 13 & 14 on
Orchard Lake Road
30985 Orchard Lake Rd.
Farmington Hills
(248) 626-9732

HERCULES FAMILY RESTAURANT
33292 West 12 Mile
Farmington Hills
(248) 489-9777

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