Fifth Street Market in Roscommon has been described as having a jaw dropping selection of craft beer and wines and a nice surprise in a small town. Across from Fifth Street Market is Antiques and Uniques, where your eye is drawn to every nook and cranny filled with a variety of the antique and unique. The uniqueness of shopping in the Village of Roscommon must include a visit to Bloomers. It is not just a flower shop or the place to go for flowers, but a place to find organic foods, gourmet confections and bath and body treats. To complete the walkable shopping experience of Roscommon the ladies found a series of places where local artisans met and shared their talents on Lake Street. The Mermaid shop had all sorts of new and used items of interest, all displayed with an artistic mermaid’s flair.

Here is the perfect place for a romantic getaway or just a great meal and a drink and that’s Springbrook Inn.

Whether you come to Roscommon County for a girlfriend getaway, as a couple or family, or with just the guys, fishing poles have to be packed for the trip. Roscommon County is known as the area of Michigan’s Other Great Lakes, with its three most popular lakes, Houghton, Higgins and Lake St. Helen.

Local crafts and foods are offered at weekly Farmer’s Markets in Roscommon, Houghton Lake and St. Helen. So different from the chore of grocery shopping at home, a visit to the Farmer’s Markets and talking with the local vendors is such a delight. Fresh, organic foods. Homemade breads and jams. Well-crafted jewelry, soaps and collectibles – you will soon fill your basket with tasty morsels and gifts.

The Houghton Lake Area boasts an even dozen great golf courses for you to enjoy. The next time you get the urge to take a break from the daily routine and enjoy a golf getaway, we're here waiting to spoil you. Golf packages are available from a anumber of the hotels, motels and resorts in the area. Be sure to ask about golf packages when planning your next golf outing.

Throughout the summer free outdoor concerts are presented in Roscommon County. Trestle Park in Houghton Lake hosts concerts at the park or in the Stone Building in Denton Township, and Roscommon hosts concerts at the gazebo at the Craf Center. Bring a blanket, lawn chair and get ready for some toe tapping and sing along.

Included in your family vacation should be plans to visit the Gallimore Boarding House and Richardson School House, preserved and hosted by the Roscommon Area Historical Society. The rooms are furnished in period style, and exhibits depict the history of the area. The Richardson School House served community from 1914-1955 and now displays an interior setting with many artifacts from Roscommon and surrounding area.

Enjoying the pristine beauty of Roscommon County and the great outdoors is a reason many visit the area. Another great way to experience the outdoors is enjoying its nature. We had a unique experience on our getaway there as we saw some of the county’s 25 osprey nests up close and personal.

Marl Lake is part of the South Higgins Lake State Park and located across the road. It is perfect for a day of exploration, quiet reflection or family fun. The non-motorized lake has a small dock and launching ramp to put in your canoe, boat or kayak. Anglers can don their waders and walk off shore for some great perch and panfish fishing. Make use of the grill and picnic table for a family picnic. For fun and games, there is a number of geocaches hidden along the trail. Binoculars are a must for bird watchers – osprey, eagles, kingfishers and warblers are a few of the species spotted here. In the area around Marl Lake there are three loop trails: Green Trail - 2 miles of trail, Red Trail - 3.5 mile loop much of it on the edge of the lake, Blue Trail - 5.5 mile loop with half of it along the edge of the lake.